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。
Mexican cuisine is vibrant and exciting, characterized by layering the culinary traditions of centuries of diverse civilizations to create the ultimate fusion food. This book has a selection of the very best traditional Mexican recipes to inspire you for every occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or supper dish or ideas for an all-out Mexican-style feast, there is something here for you.
A simple fast-food favorite of a tasty comfort snack,toast is always a sure-fire winner for a quick meal or more substantial hearty lunches.All sorts of breads can be toasted,topped,or filled in different ways,and this mouthwatering collection will provide plenty of delicious ideas.For breakfast,a laid-back lunch,family brunch,or as a stylish starter,this book is packed with tantalizing toasts to delight and inspire.
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
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.
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 as well as 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. This book has a selection of the best traditional Chinese recipes to inspire you - just add chopsticks! 112 authentic and delicious recipes; Brief introduction to each chapter on the traditional use of ingredients; A clear and easy-to-follow ingredients list and method for each recipeto ensure a perfect result; Inspiring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling.
Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or supper dish or ideas for a stylish dinner party, there is something here for you. This book has a selection of the very best traditional Thai recipes to inspire you for every occasion. Thai cuisine has much tocommend it- not only is it delicious and very quick and easy to prepare, it also looks every bit as goodas it tastes, making it perfect for both family meals and for entertaining.
For dim sum fans, dining can be a delicious mystery. When the cart rolls around, you don't ask; you just point and eat. But if you've ever wondered what exactly is inside that dumpling or those deep-fried whatnots, a set of flashcards from Chronicle Books is here to help. Adorned with photos of egg custard buns, white turnip cakes, taro balls, shark fin dumplings, and the like, the cards offer a de*ion of each item, its Chinese characters, the Chinese pronunciation, and the English translation. (If you'd rather not know you're crunching on chicken feet, send the cards to your friends; they're also postcards.) A quick drill before lunch can help you work up an appetite. And don't worry: There won't be a quiz. -Boston Globe。
Banish those lacklustre feelings and kick-start your energy levels with a delicious bowl of salad! Readily available seasonal produce means year-round goodness is always on the menu and fresh salads are no longer a summer-only option. We all know we should be eating healthier foods and the fabulous photography inside this book will inspire you to create vibrant and original salads for the whole family to enjoy.
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.Delicious Cakes has been created with meticulous attention to detail,and within its pages you will find a wide range of cake recipes to inspire you. The majority of the recipes in this book are very easy to prepare and cook, and very quick too - ideal if you have a busy lifestyle with not much time to spare. So whether you ate looking for an indulgent morning snack for yourself, or are inviting some friends round for a friendly coffee morning social, you will find this book soon becomes an essential item on your kitchen shelf.
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!
Kids love birthday parties and an extravagant birthday cake with lots of candles to blow out is all part of the fun! This book will provide you with plenty of inspiration to turn each celebration into an unforgettable day. with 20 whimsical and charming cake-decorating ideas for girls and boys of all ages, Kids" Birthday cakes is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to making your child's next birthday party go with a swing.
For everyday eating, nothing beats home cooking for flavour, variety and nutrition, but the demands of modern living mean that it isn'talways easy to find the time to shop for, prepare, cook and even clean up after a home-cooked meal. Preparing delicious, healthydishes doesn't have to be a time-consuming chore, however, asJust 4 Ingredients proves. Using just four ingredients excluding - water, salt and pepper, any accompaniments and optional garnishes - 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 full-co[our 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 Ingredients.
From simple 'one-bite' delicacies such as cherry tomatoes stuffed with crab mayonnaise to more substantial dishes such as scallops in saffron sauce or miniature pork brochettes, these traditional tapas dishes are mouthwateringly delicious. Serve them before lunch or dinner with a cool glass of white wine, or combine a selection of dishes to make a more substantial meal. 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 tapas dishes.
Let's Cook! contains delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that ore perfect for youn9 cooks. From scrummy smoothies ond tosty burgers to wicked treats such as chocolate brownies ond flopjacks, Let's Cook! makes sure children will have fun while cookin9 some of their fovorite foods.
The Mediterranean diet has become widely recognised in recent years for its many health benefits. It's a simple, colourful and delicious cuisine, consisting mainly of a stunning range of nutrition-packed fruits and vegetables, with fresh seafood and a little meat and cheese. Plenty of olive oil, with its heart-protective properties, completes the picture of a way of eating that promotes an enviably long and healthy life. Sounds too good to be true? Try the recipes in this book to discover just how good it is! 112 authentic and delicious recipes; Brief introduction to each chapter on the traditional use of ingredients; 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.
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.
Re—energize yourself with Food to put a spring in your step]Feel fitter and healthier by choosing recipes that not only make you feel gFeat,but are also quick and simple to prepare,allowing you more time to keep active and enjoy life to its fullest.Rediscover your zest For life with the gFeat—tasting recipes inside thiS book.
Supper should be a deliciously satisfying meal which has been created without too much effort, Midweek, it's time for fast recipes that are full of goodness but are not labor-intensive. Simple soups, salads, risotto and pasta are perfect options, whilst old-fashioned favorites are great for family suppers. The fabulous photographs will inspire you to make supper specialverv day.
Featuring both classic and contemporary favourites, this collection of bite-size recipes aims to make entertaining easy. Forget about cheese and pineapple on cocktail sticks and instead impress your party guests with elegant and irresistible food that is easy to prepare and cook. The fabulous photography will inspire you to create glamourous dishes fit for all occasions that will appeal to everyone who loves delicious food and great parties!
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. All manner of foods can be roasted- from traditional meat and poultry through to succulent fish and seafood, plus a whole host of vegetable delights. Roasting provides a simple, nutritious and innovative method of home cooking that can really refresh your culinary repertoire. With easy-to-follow step-by-step recipes and fabulous colour photography, Perfect Roasts will show you the secrets to modern, convenient and versatile roasting and will open your eyes to the possibility of roasting delicious meals every day.