From babels to fruit loaf and from soda bread to baguettes，this book is packed with fabulous recipes for all your favourite breads。Discover how simple it is to make basic loaves and tasty roils，learn the special skills of baking gourmet loaves，master the secrets of wonderful regional breads from around the world and acquire a repertoire of tasty sweet treats for teatime，coffee time，anytime。Fully illustrated，straightforward，step-by—step recipes and a wealth of helpful advice，practical guidelines and professional tips providing all you need to know about ingredients，techniques and timing，virtually guarantee mouthwateringly appetizing fresh bread every time。

Packed with goodness and bursting with flavour，smoothies are at the heightof food fashion。Quick and easy to make，great—tasting and inexpensive，they are one of the easiest ways to contribute to the recommended five portiOns a day ot fruit and vegetables。Great to start the day with or as a healthy replacement for an after—school snack，smoothies are incredibly versatile as the mouthwatering recipes in this stunning collection will demOnstrate。

If you are on the lookout for meals that are easy to prepare and don't involve using every pot and pan in your kitchen, then look no further! One-pot cooking is the perfect solution for busy people who like to eat we but don't want to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen. With a huge variety of dishes to choose from--from hearty soups and comforting casseroles to exotic stir-fries and creamy risottos--one-pot cooking is guaranteed to add variety and interest to your daily menu.

Smoothies and juices have it all--they taste delicious, are bursting with goodness, and take no time at all to make--perfect for when you need a quick and healthy snack. As they taste so delicious and are often colorful and attractive, they are an easy way of encouraging your family to consume more of what is good for them. The added bonus is that you control their content, and as they rarely require extra sweetening you can ensure they are packed with nothing but flavorsome and wholesome health-boosting ingredients. 112 tempting and delicious recipes Brief introduction to each chapter, full of useful ideas and tips A clear and easy-to-follow ingredients list and method for each recipe to ensure a perfect result Inspiring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling

One recipe and one hundred variations。—glorious gooey chocolate confections,crisp and crunchy nut-filled bites，special treats for special occasions，an absolute harvest of fruity delights and twice-as—nice，cream。filled cookie sandwiches。There are loads of cookies you can make for kids—and even make with kids—as well as plenty that are strictly for adults。I n fact，there’ssomething to please everyone in the family and afI you have to do is master one very easy recipe。

The daughter of a British Foreign Service officer, MoiraHodgson spent her childhood in many a strange and exotic land. Shediscovered American food in Saigon, ate wild boar in Berlin, andlearned how to prepare potatoes from her eccentric Irishgrandmother. Today, Hodgson has a well-deserved reputation as adiscerning critic whose columns in the New York Observer were devoured by dedicated food lovers for two decades. A delightful memoir of meals from around the world—completewith recipes— It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time reflectsHodgson’s talent for connecting her love of food and travel withthe people and places in her life. Whether she’s dining on Moroccan mechoui , a whole lamb baked for a day over coals, orstruggling to entertain in a tiny Greenwich Village apartment, herreminiscences are always a treat.

The Surprising Power of Family Meals is the first book to takea complete look at a ritual that was virtually universal ageneration ago but has undergone a striking transformation. Nolonger honored by society as a time of day that must be set aside,some families see family supper as little more than a quaint relic.But others are beginning to recognize it as a lifeline – a way toconnect with their loved ones on a regular basis and to get moreenjoyment out of family life. The Surprising Power of Family Mealspresents stories, studies, and arguments from the fields ofpsychology, education, nutrition, family therapy, anthropology,sociology, linguistics, and religion. It provides examples offamilies and communities around North America responding creativelyto the pressures of a 24/7 world to share strategies for takingwhat is best from our past and transforming it to meet currentneeds.

This title includes fresh and bold flavours from Spain. Withover 120 recipes, "Spanish Bible" provides an easy-to-followintroduction to the classic flavours that are an intrinsic part ofSpain's cuisine - from garlic-rich, tasty tapas to seafood spicedwith golden saffron, hearty bean stews, slow meat braises and ofcourse, creamy desserts and irresistible sweets. The Spanish lovetheir food and they love sharing it so the recipes are designedwith variety and flexibility in mind be it snack-sized tapas orlarger dishes such as paella, perfect for special occasions. Packedwith colourful photographs and simple instructions, "The SpanishBible" reflects Spain's diverse landscape and rich culturalheritage and guarantees success every time - this is satisfying,bold food with an authentic twist.

Vietnamese cooking is famous for its fresh flavors andartfully composed meals—it is the true "light cuisine" of Asia.Delicate soups and stir-fries, and well-seasoned grilled foodsserved with rice or noodles are packed with fresh herbs and spices.Stunning photography and simple step-by-step instructions makeHomestyle Vietnamese Cooking the perfect guide to preparingdelicious Vietnamese dishes like Spring Rolls, Hanoi Beef NoodleSoup and Black Pepper Sauce Crabs for your family and friends.

With a rich climate and an array of timeless ingredients. Tuscany has capitalized on its wealth of produce, delivering stunning cuisine that is famed the world over. In a country renowned for its wonderful food.Tuscany still stands out as offering a little extra. From wild mushroom bruschetta to Livorno seafood stew. you will find all your Tuscan favourites here. For those with a sweet tooth there's a chapter featuring desserts where delicious offerings like stuffed peaches with amaretto brush shoulders with white tiramisu. Tuscany is part of a series of books designed to let you discover the wonderfully diverse cuisines of the world. Each title features classic and contemporary recipes that can be made with ingredients that are readily available, offeringyou the chance to bring to your table tastes and culinary traditions enjoyed around the globe.

If you like tom yam soup and green papaya salad, you will lovethese Thai soup and salad recipes! With great recipes and stunningphotographs, this book is a treat for the senses.

The wide range of noodles and Asian ingredients available inthe supermarket is a good indication of their ever-growingpopularity.Versatile and easy to prepare, noodles are a greatstand-by, often requiring only a few minutes soaking before they'reready.

"365 Dish a Day" provides a little inspiration for every day of the year, making sure you don't miss out on the month's freshest ingredients and seasonal specialties. You'll find warm, hearty comfort food in the fall and winter months and healthy, light and refreshing dishes in spring and summer. The recipes are quick, easy to follow. Full-color photographs.

If you are on the lookout for meals that are easy to prepare and don't involve using every pot and pan in your kitchen, then look no further! One-pot cooking is the perfect solution for busy people who like to eat well but don't want to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen. With a huge variety of dishes to choose from - from hearty soups and comforting casseroles to exotic stir-fries and creamy risottos - one-pot cooking is guaranteed to add variety and interest to your daily menu. 112 tempting and delicious recipes Brief introduction to each chapter, full of useful ideas and tips A clear and easy-to-follow ingredients list and method for each recipe to ensure a perfect result Inspiring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling

This book is one of the Periplus New Mini Cookbooks series. It mainly explains and shows some Asian vegetarianrecipes.

Soak up the summer sun and enjoy a sizzling feast with thiscomprehensive collection of fantastic recipes as well as know-how advice to create the best barbecue ever. Have you wondered about whether gas or charcoal is best, what you need for the perfect barbecue party, and what equipment is really necessary? Well, these pages are the place to find out.For the complete novice who has never handled a pair of tongs to the barbecue whiz, this book is packed with great information and fully illustrated mouthwatering recipes to make you crank up the heat and get cooking.

FoR THE ITALIANS，ANTIPASTI ARE ABOUT CONVIVIALITY—DISCUSSING LIFE OVER A PLATE OR TWO OF SIMPLE BUT APPETIZING FOOD，AND SHARING IT WITH FRIENDS。ANTIPASTI MAY BE NO MORE THAN TAsTY FINGER FOOD TO GO WITH A GLASS OF WINE，OR THEY CAN BE LARGER DISHES THAT MAKE UP AN ENTIRE MEAL。 THE RECIPES LEND THEMSELVES TO INFORMAL GET，TOGETHERS AND ARE IDEAL FOR FEEDING A CROWD。MANY OF THE DISHES CAN BE pUT TOGETHER IN MINUTES：OTHERS CAN BE PREPARED WELL IN ADVANCE，USUALLY FROM INGREDIENTS THAT YOU ARE LIKELY TO HAVE IN THE FRIDGE OR STORE CUPBOARD。YOU CAN SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOUR GUESTS AND LESS IN THE KITCHEN—A PERFECT WAY OF EATING FOR PEOPLE'WITH BUSY LIFESTYLES。

Over 60 deicious recipes including healthy hot broths, hearty noodles dishes,cool salads, and spicy stir-fries; Essential information on cooking and preparing different types of noodles to ensure perfect results every time; Comprehensive illustrated glossary explains traditional Asian ingredients; Recipes drawn from a diverse range of cooking traditions.