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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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。
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.
Thai food is a vibrant cuisine, famed for its sharp, fresh flavors.Bursting with variety, its dishes may be chile hot, zesty with lime,or creamy with coconut. The diverse choices that Thai cookingoffer are due to the regions of Thailand offering different methodsof cooking and types of dishes according to their climate, history, and culture. This book will introduce you to all these exciting stylesFrom pad thai to pork dumplings, angler fish kabobs to hot and soursoup, there are 38 recipes to awakenyour palate and let you begin tomaster the secrets of creating great-tasting Thai-style food.
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.
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 colou rful and attractive,they are an easy way of encou raging your family to consume more of what is good for them.The added bonus is that you control thei r content,and as they rarely requi re extra sweetening you can ensure they are packed with nothing but flavoursome 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
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。
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.
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.
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.
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.
The very word 'chocolate' has a magic about it, as chocoholics everywhere will agree! Fortunately, there is no end to the creative ways in which chocolate is used in cooking - hot desserts, cakes, biscuits and ice cream all seem to have a little extra appeal when they include this delicious ingredient. When you want to cheer someone up or just to satisfy a craving, Simply dip into this book and find the perfect recipe.