Everything you could possibly want to know about wine, in one fully up-to-date A-Z volume!The Oxford Companion to Wine is a uniquely comprehensive and in-depth A-Z reference book on every aspect of wine:more than 4,000 entries covering topics from history through geography, geology, soil science, viticulture, winemaking, packaging, academia, technology, and regulations to people and places, tasting, writing, and the language of wine. The system of cross-references takes the reader from one entry to another, showing how all these topics are interconnected in the fascinating story of wine in its most traditional and modern forms. This new fifth edition, which benefits from the knowledge and experience of over one hundred new contributors, all experts in their field or geographical region, is expanded by 272 new entries, and every existing entry has been reviewed, updated, and polished. The text is more international than ever, written for wine lovers of every persuasion, including those who love wine but want

Italian cooking is steeped in tradition and history, yet it is still relevant to today's modern cook. The emphasis on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and uncompromising quality has had a profound effect on the style of Italian cuisine and has led to its sustained popularity. Simplicity is the essence, a philosophy adopted by Linda Doeser when creating this inspiring and mouthwatering range of dishes. With a collection of 100 traditional recipes, Linda captures the rich diversity of the culinary regional styles, revealing the characteristic ingredients and distinctive cooking techniques that are the key to creating delicious authentic dishes. The recipes evoke the essence of Italy, whether it be a plate of pasta topped with a simple sauce of olive oil, garlic and clams, a slow-cooked aromatic beef stew or the perfect seafood risotto. The additional advantage of the Italian diet, like that of most Mediterranean countries, is that it is one of the healthiest. This aspect, along with the distinct personalit

"Short Sweet" is all about instant gratificiation. Usingordinary ingredients (seven ingredients or less) and radicallystreamlined techniques, James Beard Award winner Melanie Barnardshows how to make elegant desserts in less than thirty minutes.From fruit desserts to mousses and puddings, to cakes and cookies,to frozen desserts, and even to candies for gift giving, all yourfavourites are hers: Baked Fudge Cake, Strawberry Cream Shortcakes,Chocolate Thin Mint Triangles, Country Apple Tart, ScotchButterscotch Sauce, Broiled Peach Crunch, plus 150 more.

Betty Crocker Quick and Easy Cookbook photo of every recipe 30minutes or less to dinner Get Dinner on the Table in 30 Minutes orLess When things are hectic and everybody's hungry, this is thecookbook you'll turn to. All 120 of the delicious kitchen-testedrecipes inside are ready in 30 minutesor less, and flagged recipestake only 20 minutes.Delight the kids with favorites like TacoSupper Skillet and Barbecue Chicken Pizza. Impress guests withGrilled Latin Halibut with Green Sauce or Tagliatelle Pasta withAsparagus and Gorgonzola Sauce. And satisfy everyone withcrowd-pleasers like Grilled Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin andRamen-Beef Stir-Fry. You'll find: 120 family-pleasing dishes frompizza to steak, with a full-page color photo of every recipe Eightingredients or less for most recipes--foods you probably alreadyhave on hand 70 one-step ideas for adding a special touchtoeverything from vegetables to dessert A pantry planner so you canavoid the last-minute dinner scramble With Betty Crocker Quick andEasy Cookboo

For this collection, unmatched in the field of dessertcookbooks, Richard Sax devoted more than a decade to searching outand perfecting 350 of the world's best and most beloved homedesserts. Everything the cook longs for is here: cobblers andcrisps, cakes and cookies, puddings and souffls, pies and pastries,ice creams and sauces. Extensive sidebars - profiles of cooks,engaging recollections of favorite desserts, quotations fromhundreds of literary works, and excerpts from fascinating oldrecipes - make this an indispensable, lively volume. Winner of aJames Beard Award and a Julia Child Award.

This essential and highly readableguide to the entire world of red wines will demystify thecomplexities of tasting, selecting, storing, and serving redwine.

Anne Casale invites you into her kitchen to share the specialsecrets behind hundreds of home-style recipes that have been partof her family's heritage for years and years. A second-generation Italian American and the head of her owncooking school, she takes you by the hand and shows you how to makeher father's succulent veal roast, her Nonna Louisa's very ownhomemade pasta, savory soups based on her mother's perfect broth,sumptuous desserts from her pastry-chef father-in-law, and scoresof her own wonderful originals. Best of all, she explains therecipes so carefully and clearly that you are sure to start yourown new tradition of delicious Italian Family Cooking -- Clam-Stuffed Mushrooms -- Melt-in-Your-Mouth Fried Mozzarella -- Linguine with Tomato-Garlic Sauce -- Penne with Mushrooms and Prosciutto -- Delectable Five Layer Pasta Pie -- Pan-Fried Lamb Chops with Lemon Juice -- Chicken Legs Stuffed with Sausage and Scallions -- Fillets of Sole

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If you love cooking but are short of time, then The Big Book of One Pot will be indispensable. As the name suggests, all the dishes can be cooked in a single pot, leaving you with very little to wash up but plenty of time to get on with other things. These days most of us lead action-packed lives so time-consuming meal preparation, let alone clearing up afterwards, just doesn't fit in very easily. However we want to eat nutritious home-cooked food. This book contains a wealth of recipes to suit all tastes and there is beautiful photography of every dish. You'll find chapters on main meal soups, and meat and poultry - both of which develop marvellous flavours and succulent textures when cooked in a single pot. There are plenty of tempting desserts too - the one pot treatment works equally well for crumbles, cobblers and brownies, and even ice cream. It's the ideal food for solitary suppers or for feeding a crowd. Just put the pot on the table and tuck in!

This talian pIlection contains 500 mouthwatering recipes forevery meal, simple gathering and special pccasion. From asimple minestrone to a more elaborate lobster risotto, or a rusticand wholesome dessert, you'll find just what you need everytime. An introductory section covers all the preparation and cookingessentials, inclucling equipment, ingredients and troubleshootingadvice: Includes recipes for meat, vegetables and fish such as chickenscallopini, baked stuffed tomatoes and octopus and radicchiosalad. " Create traditional pastas, risottos and soups with inspirationfrom all of Italy'.s culinarily diverseregions.

This compendium is brimming with 500mouthwatering recipes for pizzas and flatbreads.Packed with clear,easy-to-follow recipes, you'll find the perfect tasty treat forevery occasion. Casual weekend lunch, simple supper or tastystarter - these delicious recipes will hit the spot every time.

On the heels of his acclaimed vegan nutrition guide, Thrive,professional Ironman triathlete Brendan Brazier presents his owneasy-to-apply system for total health and fitness, complete withdetailed exercises and photos. Thrive Fitness explains how to gainmaximum results in minimal time. Whether you’re a time-crunchedbeginner or an experienced athlete, Thrive Fitness will help yousculpt strong, lean muscles; enhance the quality of your sleep;reduce body fat; minimize your risk of disease; increase energy;sharpen mental clarity; cut sugar cravings; and prevent sportsinjuries. Thrive Fitness also features: A complete 6-week workoutplan and training log Illustrated exercises with step-by-stepinstructions Benefits and usage of the top 15 foods to fuelworkouts 30 vegan, performance-enhancing recipes Strategies toboost creativity, productivity, and mental sharpness

Discover the secrets of Pillsbury Bake-Off(R) winners ThePillsbury Bake-Off(R) is a great American institution-a 60-year-oldcontest for real home cooks across the nation-all vying for a $1million grand prize. For the 43rd Bake-Off(R), 100 finalistsgathered to work their magic in 100 mini-kitchens set up in asingle ballroom. In the end, a grand prizewinner emerged, but allof the finalists presented dishes that were amazingly simple tomake . . . and simply amazing. This exciting cookbook collects all100 of these winning recipes and profiles the inventive cooks whocreated them. Spanning five contest categories-Breakfast andBrunches, Entertaining Appetizers, Old El Paso(R) MexicanFavorites, Pizza Creations, and Sweet Treats-the deliciously easyrecipes you'll find inside are sure to be winners with your familyand friends. "Pillsbury Bake-Off(R) Winners" gives you The $1million grand prize recipe-Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies,and all of the category prizewinners 99 other winning recipes,including Masc

This latest edition of Bartending For Dummies features over 1,000 drink recipes in an A-Z format with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. This 4th Edition also provides: Detailed information on how to properly stock a bar Expanded coverage on making exotic frozen/blended specialties, specialty coffees, and hot toddies Tips on creating unique punches and even non-alcoholic drinks Helpful information about experimenting with the latest flavored rums and vodkas including apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, grape, mango, and watermelon Fun, new ways to garnish, rim, and serve drinks like a master mixologist The latest tips and advice on curing hangovers and hiccups Advice on choosing the right and latest glassware and mixers New recipes covering the hottest shooters such as After Five, Candy Corn, Jelly Bean, and more A new section on festive holiday cocktails such as the Grinch and Candy Cane Martini

From "a great teacher and truly a master technician" (JuliaChild), a new cookbook full of faster-than-ever food, includingdozens of elegant "minute" recipes Jacques Pepin Fast Food My Waywas an immediate sensation, captivating cooks and critics, whocalled it "fabulous," "chic," and "elegant." Now America's firstand most enduring celebrity chef does himself one better, withrecipes that are faster, fresher, and easier than ever. OnlyJacques could have come up with dishes so innovative anduncomplicated. "Minute recipes": Nearly no-cook recipes fit forcompany: Cured Salmon Morsels, Glazed Sausage Bits Smashingappetizers: Scallop Pancakes, zipped together in a blender (10minutes) Almost instant soups: Creamy Leek and Mushroom Soup (7minutes) Fast, festive dinners: Stuffed Pork Fillet on GrapeTomatoes (18 minutes) Stunning desserts: Mini Almond Cakes inRaspberry Sauce (15 minutes)