Appetizers are an overture to the main part of the meal.Theyshould be delectable tidbits that stoke appetites while pleasingthe eye and preparing the palate for the feast to follow. Here youwill find an array of .recipes drawn from cuisines around theworld.Each recipe is graded for difficulty as level 1, 2 or 3,withmost falling into the first two categories.Stylish starters thatlook great and are easy to prepare.

Packed with protein and essential vitamins and minerals,eggsare an integral part of a healthy diet. Here you will find a hostof recipes for omelets,frittatas, and souffles, some spicy curriesand supper ideas,as well as a selection ofdelicious meringues anddesserts. Each recipe is graded for difficulty as level 1, 2, or3,with almost all falling into the first category.Pep up your dietwith energy-giving egg dishes.

Whether it's a cold winter's day or a hot summer's afternoon, the aroma of home-cooked meals makes us hungry and there's no denying that the kitchen is a pleasant place to be when it's filled with mouth-watering aromas. It's even better when it takes just one pot to cook the meal and this inspired collection of easy-to-follow, one-pot recipes is guaranteed to tickle those taste buds. From substantial soups to slow-cooked stews and from creamy risottos to melt-in-the-mouth casseroles, there are delicious dishes to suit all tastes and every family member You're also sure to find something for every occasion, whether a lazy weekend snuggled up by the fire or a quick and easy midweek supper There are lots of clever ideas for meal-in-a-bowl soups and all kinds of dishes based on meat, poultry, fish and seafood, or vegetables--all of them packed with flavor and certain to impress.

Included in this pocket guide are five chapters full of exciting and mouth-watering cocktails. Each recipe is illustrated in full color with clear instructions to guide you through the preparation to the final drink. sophisticated classics contemporary classics sparkling cocktails liqueur cocktails mocktinis.

Feeding your kids the right stuff frOm an early age iS vital for their physical and mental development，and if they pick up the right eating habits when they are younq．they will continue to eat healthily throuqhout their lives． This book is full of great ideas to help you give your children a balanced diet，including the basics of nutrition for kids，and a range of tasty，varied，and fun—to—eat recipes to keep them happy，and keep．1em healthy．

There is something very special about a home-baked sweet treat, and when it comes encased in a pretty individual paper case, it is even better! You will find wonderful recipes in this book for muffins and cupcakes as well as biscuits, bars and traybakes. Whether you are looking for simple, nutritious treats for the children's lunch boxes, sumptuous,original ideas for a celebration or just a little indulgence to go with your morning coffee or afternoon tea, there is something just right for the occasion here!

This book will make life easier for anyone who has been asked to organize a churc supper. The introduction provides useful information on organizing a supper and how to make it a complete success, and whether you're planning just a simple gathering to enjoy some soup and biscuits followed by coffee and cake, or a full-blown Christmasor Thanksgiving supper, there are plenty of delicious easy-to-serve recipes, hints and tips, and useful information to help make your evening go with a swing

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。

Cookies are always a treat - whether you need a quick chocolate fix in the form of a Chocolate Spread & Hazlenut Drop, or you are in the mood for something extra indulgent, such as a Tropical Fruit & Mascarpone Cream Cookie Sandwich, you will find something to please in this fabulous collection. The 5O recipes in this collection are all based on a basic cookie dough, using tasty and imaginative variations to create spectacular cookies you will want to make time and time asain. Beautifully photographed, this is the perfect book for serious cookie lovers!

Indian cuisine has never been more popu lar i n the West than it is today Whilst in the past our experiences of Indian food may have been limited to a visit to our Ioca I ndian restaurant or takeaway，many home cooks are now discovering how simple it can be to prepare delicious and authentic—tasting Indian dishes in their own kitchens．Full of flavour and variety,Indian cuisine is the perfect choice for anyone wishing to extend their culinary repertoire and create deliciously different meals using both familiarand more exotic ingredients． 111 tempting and deIicious recipes Brief introduction to each chapter，full of useful ideas and tips A clear and easy—t0—follow ingredents litS list and method for each recipe to ensure a perfect resuIt Inspi ring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling

Tapas is something of a recent innovation but now it's here, it's here to stay. And with good eason - it's a lovely way to eat, relaxed and sociable and carrying with it a hint of the traditional Spanish unhurried way of life This book has a selection of the very best tapas recipes to inspire you to try this unique cuisine, Whether you are looking for some exceptionally tasty nibbles to serve at a drinks party, or ideas for a whole lunch or supper based on tapas, there is something here for you.

In this standout collection, Clare Ferguson has gathered some of the most appealing rice recipes. First, she describes the many varieties of rice used in the recipes and provides cooking times for each. The tasty morsels in Snacks and Appetizers include Japanese Sushi and Greek Dolmanthes. Try Entrees such as Orange and Pumpkin Pulao. Add interest to any meal with tempting Side Dishes like Pearl Diver's Rice with Saffron and Honey or Classic Cantonese Fried Rice. And don't forget how good rice is in Sweet Things, too - from Spicy Coconut Loaf to Spice Shortbread Cookies with Rosewater.

Mezze are the delicious snacks and appetizers of North Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East. This book provides you with the recipes to make the best dishes, allowing you to create almost unlimited combinations of different foods when you are entertaining friends or simply when you just wish to give your family a real treat. From universally popular delights such as hummus, shish kabobs, and peppers stuffed with feta, to new discoveries, including Tunisian stuffed pastries and Egyptian brown beans. Mezze contains a selection of recipes that represents the diverse, delicious flavors of the different countries. Mezze 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, offering you the chance to bring to your table tastes and culinary traditions enjoyed around the globe.

A delightful collection of simple and delicious recipes. 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.

A delightful collection of simple and delicious recipes. 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.

The cuisine of Greece is like the country itself - relaxed sociable and full of sunshine. It is simple, traditiona food that makes creative use of the ingredients that can be produced in the rugged mountainous regions and on the many islands. The famous Mediterranean diet is at its best here, with plenty of fish, small quantities of meat, olive oilfrom the groves that cling to every available hillside, and a fantasti selection of colourful, flavour-packed vegetables ripened under thehot Greek skies. Perfect!

For everyday eating, nothing beats home-cooking for flavor, variety, and nutrition, but the demands of modern living mean that it isn't always easy to find the time to shop for, prepare, cook, and even clean up after a home-cooked meal. Preparing delicious, hea[thy dishes doesn't have to be a time-consuming chore, however, as Just 4 Things proves. Using just four ingredients, the recipes in this book provide an exciting variety of great-tasting dishes you can create quickly and easily. They range from great midweek family suppers to quick after-school snacks and light lunches, and from hearty stews, roasts, and bakes to impressively elegant dinner party dishes. Beautifully illustrated with fuji-color photography, all the recipes in this book are written in easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and are simple to prepare. So get cooking and see how easy it is to cook with Just 4 Things.

Preparing and cooking delicious, irresistible dishes is an art, but that doesn't mean it has to be difficult. Each book in this series is beautifully illustrated and presented to help you make the perfect dish every time. Almost every cuisine has its own selection of fish dishes, from British and Mediterranean menus to Asian and Indian cooking. Fish offers a tasty, nutritious meal as it is low in fat and high in protein, and provides an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. This book is essential reading for every fish connoisseur and provides guidance on the health benefits associated with eating fish. With fabulous photography and easy-to-follow step-by-step recipes, Fish Dishes will introduce you to delicious and effortless fish recipes for everyday eating or entertaining.

The number-one New York Times bestselling In Death series explodes with intrigue, passion, and suspense. Now, Nora Roberts writing as J.D. Robb propels you into the darkest night of Lieutenant Eve Dallas's life-when a killer comes to call. Eve's name has a made a Christmas list, but it's not for being naughty or nice. It's for putting a serial killer behind bars. Now the escaped madman has her in his sights. With her husband Roarke at her side, Eve must stop the man from exacting his bloody vengeance-or die trying.

Nothing beats the wonderful aroma and tantalizing taste of home-baked cakes and cookies, fresh from the oven, These simple recipes will show you just how easy it can be to whip up delicious treats that are guaranteed to delight your family and friends, There are dishes for all tastes and occasions, from scrumptious everyday cakes to bite-sized cupcakes, and from tempting cookies to luscious desserts for special occasions,So go on and indulge your sweet tooth with the recipes inside this book,

Get the low-down on how to create a variety of tasty, satisfying, and all-natural smoothies that can boost your stamina, combat stress, or just delight your taste buds! Includes grater/zester, swizzle sticks, and straws.

This book demystifies sushi, making these delightful Japanese dishes accessible to all. Suitable as party snacks, appetizers, or main meals, there is far more to these dishes than raw fish and rice. This imaginative collection of recipes includes such delicacies as asparagus and omelet rolls, smoked trout sushi boats, and chicken teriyaki roils. Created to get your taste buds tingling, you will also be able to impress family and friends with your daring cuisine. Part of a series for the adventurous cook, all of the recipes are beautifully presented with color photography and detailed instructions Let your imagination take you into new culinary territory with these enticing and versatile sushi recipes.

The Chinese consider cooking to be an art, rather than a necessary chore, and this is perhaps the reason that Chinese food is beautiful to look at, delicious to eat and very popular with almost everyone! It is remarkably quick and easy to prepare at home and because most dishes are cooked very rapidly, the ingredients retain a freshness and texture that cannot be beaten! Go ahead and create meals to impress, inspire and tempt friends and family into the wonderful world of Chinese cooking.