WITH OVER30 DELICIOUS,EASY-TO-FOLLOW RECIPES,AND SCORES OF PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES,EASY ENTERTAINING IS AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO MAKING STUNNING RECIPES AT HOME THAT HAVE THAT RESTAURANT'WOW'FACTOR.

Satisfying between-meal hunger is about having lots of great ideas for all occasions, and these simple recipes are all displayed in appealing pictures to tempt your taste buds. Included in these pages are brilliant breakfast bites, irresistible party morsels, no-fuss TV snacks, and well-balanced ideas for healthy light meals.

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.

"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.

Small, yet perfectly formed, who can resist the tempting treat that is the cupcake? Adored by adults and children alike, these classic little cakes know few boundaries. Whether topped off with silver balls or chocolate curls, this inspiring collection of recipes proves there really is a cupcake for every occasion.

Written by two former instructors at The Culinary Institute of America, this revised and updated guide is an indispensable math resource for foodservice professionals everywhere. Covering topics such as calculating yield percent, determining portion costs, changing recipe yields, and converting between metric and U.S. measures, it offers a review of math basics, easy-to-follow lessons, detailed examples, and newly revised practice problems in every chapter.

Open up your kitchen to the 50 international recipes in this collection and discover a whole new culinary world. From the classic Basil Oil in the Bruschetta with Tomato,Red Onion and Basil Salsa, to the luxurious Orange Spice Oil in the Orange Spice Muffins, the versatility of these infusions will inspire you to create delicious oils and vinegars to spice up mealtimes.

There is nothing new about vegetarianism. People have committedto meatless diets for centuries, and for a variety of easons. Butwhy, now, are more and more people turning to a vegetarianlifestyle? The answer is simple: to maintain optimum health. Aplant-based diet consisting of fruits, nuts, vegetables, legumes,and whole grains provides you with a wide range of health benefits,including a lower incidence of obesity, high blood pressure,coronary heart disease, stroke, many {orms of cancer, and higlhcholesterol.

From crisp fragrant panini, to warm chewy wraps and delicioussandwiches, here you will find a host of great ideas forsnacks,lunch boxes and picnics. Rediscover classics such as toasted Caprese panini with freshmozzarella cheese and tomatoes or old-fashioned Reuben panini withcorned beef and sauerkraut on rye. Create vegetarian delights,likeCurried tofu wraps and Spicy provolone green applessandwiches.

Our long running romance with the cocktail is testament to the fact that everyone deserves a slice of decadence. Whether youre throwing a lavish black-tie affair, having a few drinks with friends, or curling up on the sofa with a glass of something comforting, you are sure to find just the right cocktail in this book. Each chapter covers a separate spirit and provides you with the most popular recipes together with a few new twists on classic cocktails. Cocktail recipes include:Vodka,Gin,Tequila,Rum,hiskey,Champagne,Nonalcoholic cocktails. From party drinks to everyday treats, 1001 Cocktails offers everything you need to know about cocktails.

MuFFins are great Fun to malee and eat - whether you lilee them fresh and fruity in the form oF a classic Blueberry MuFFin, or you are in the moodFor something extravagant, such as a Decadent Chocolate DessertMuffin, you will Find something to please in this fabulouscollection. The 50 recipes in this collection are all based on a basic muFFin mix, using delicious and imaginative variations to create Fantastic muffins you will want to make time and time again. BeautiFully photographed, this is the perfect book For true muFFin lovers!

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.

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

Jhere is aothing in the world quite like a bowl full of something heartg or a slice of something sweet just to make gou feel the world is a better place When life is greg and cold savdur a little domestic warmth with simple food that lifts the spirits and aourishes bodg and soul.

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.

Curry making has never been easier for you. Learn to love the wonderful aromatic flavours and exotic spices that these recipes can offer - they are all very easy to make and so allow you to spend more time having fun with friends or family rather than slaving away in the kitchen. Not only will the diversity of curries take you by surprise, the fantastic taste of these dishes will leave you wanting so much more.So go on and tuck into the recipes inside this book

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 dessert is something you simply have to leave a little space for, no matter how filling, tasty and satisfying your main dish was! There is such a wonderful array of delectable recipes in this book - warm, comforting, aromatic baked and steamed puddings, sumptuous pies and tarts, fresh and cooked fruits, light, elegant chilled desserts, rich creamy ice creams and refreshing sorbets - that you will hardly know where to start. The only solution is to start at the beginning and work through the book!

In a world where we all need to be more healthconscious, salads can open up the door to a delicious and nutritious way to boost energy levels and keep your weight down. Today's salads have shaken off their notoriety as being dull and uninspiring and are now bursting with color and flavor. With the addition of meat or fish and seafood, salads can become a substantial meal in their own right, or something lighter serves as an ideal accompaniment. 112 nutritious 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

Tarts and pies are classic desserts and favorites throughoutthe year. Their fillings vary according to the season, within-season fresh fruit perfect in the spring and summer, andberries, nuts, and squash classics in the fall and winter. Eachrecipe is graded for difficultv, at level 1, 2 or 3,with almost allfalling into the first category. Inspired suggestions for desserts,with something for every ocassion.

"French wine can be perplexing … until you pick up this marvelous guide." —Kermit Lynch, wine merchant and author of Adventures on the Wine Route Praise for French Wine For Dummies "The best way to sift through this informative tome is to pour yourself a big glass of Haut Brion, sit back, and enjoy. Whether you are an avid collector or wine novice, this book offers an extensive resource in an accessible format." —Charlie Trotter, Acclaimed Chef and Award-Winning Author Includes wine picks for every region! You no longer have to be confused or intimidated by French wine. Sip and savor the best — and best-value — Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, and other delicious wines with this informative insider's guide. Discover how to: Translate wine labels Identify great wine bargains Develop your own wine tastes Match French wine with foods Get smart! www.dummies.com Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com Choose from among 33 different subject categories Get news you