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.

Tempt your taste buds with hearty and satisfying vegetarian fare. Fill up and feel good with meat-free food. A vegetarian diet is by its very nature, healthy and nutritious and a great way to include a variety of fresh and flavoursome vegetables in your meals without having to try too hard! Impress your friends and family with the creative and delicious recipes inside this book,

Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting out, Cakes and Bakes is the idea guide to home baking, There's almost always a moment in the busy day when a 'little something' fills the bill a slice of sponge cake with a cup of tea for a tired mum, flapjacks and glasses of milk for the children when they return from school, gloriously indulgent chocolate cake for a elebratory meal. crisp cookies with a pick-me-up coffee. It has never been easier to rustle up a batch of muffins, a clutch of cookies, a luscious chocolate cake or cute melt-in-vour-mouth morsels for a child's birthday. All the recipes are beautifully illustrated with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. You dont need loads of special equipment or the advanced skills of a professional chef to serve tempting treats every time - with Cakes and Bakes satisfaction is virtually guaranteed.

Tickle your taste buds and take a moment to savour the wonderful flavours of these recipes, They will round off any meal perfectly and, being so easy to make, will impress anyone you wish to share them with, Their simplicity will allow you to have more time to relax with friends and family alike and take the fuss out of what can be a daunting task for many,

What's the secret to making foolproof friands? How do you bakethe perfect piped cookie dough pinwheel? And what puts the snap inthe very best ginger snaps? Find out in "Field Guide to Cookies", ahandy pocket reference to more than 100 cookie recipes, completewith the fascinating historical background (the first known recipefor brownies was published in the 1897 Sears, Roebuck Catalogue),season (April 9 is Chinese Almond Cookie Day), and helpful bakingnotes for each delicious variety, from traditional favourites tomore exotic concoctions from all over the world. Including drop,bar, piped, rolled, puffed, sandwich, savoury, and mouldedvarieties, every cookie is illustrated in glorious full colour,with step-by-step instructions on how to prepare, bake, serve, andstore your creations. Gooey, delicious, home-baked confections arejust minutes away with "Field Guide to Cookies" in your pantry!

Vietnamese cuisine is like no other in the world. Vietnam's turbulent history has resulted in an incredible fusion of influences from China, India. France and America. leadingto a cuisine that is at once familiar and unexpected, and always fresh and exciting. With their wonderful combination of flavours, textures, ingredients and aromas, the 38 recipes in this book offer something for every palate and every occasion, from Chinese-influenced spring rolls and noodle soups to excitingly exotic versions of French classics such as crepes. You will also find recipes for condiments and sweets. Vietnamese 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.

Middle Eastern food is as fascinating and varied as theancient region frOm which it。comes。Dishes range from simple stewsto extravagant offerings characterised by heady fragrances，exoticspices，sweet-sour flavours and decorative garnishes． Drawing on the culinary traditions of the past，Middle EasternBible includes more than 120 recipes for easy，authentic food．Aswell as meat，seafood and vegetable dishes，there are mezes，soups andsalads，pastries，breads，sweets and drinks．You’II find recipes forgrilled Turkish kebabs，lavish Iranian rice dishes，slow—cookedEgyptian beans，and rose-scented pastries from Syria andLebanon．

With a rich climate and an array of timeless ingredients. Tuscany has capitalized on its wealth of produce, delivering stunning cuisine that is famed the world over. In a country renowned for its wonderful food.Tuscany still stands out as offering a little extra. From wild mushroom bruschetta to Livorno seafood stew. you will find all your Tuscan favourites here. For those with a sweet tooth there's a chapter featuring desserts where delicious offerings like stuffed peaches with amaretto brush shoulders with white tiramisu. Tuscany 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, offeringyou the chance to bring to your table tastes and culinary traditions enjoyed around the globe.

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!

This exhaustively researched book provides you with a fascinating introduction to the world's most renowned beers. Including key facts and figures, Guide to Beer is an indispensable companion to anyone who enjoys this traditionally popular beverage. Includes more than 200 of the finest beers from around the globe, from Belgium's trappist monasteries to America's microbreweries. Each beer is accompanied by colour photography, historical information and detailed tasting notes describing the beer's appearance, style and unique flavours.

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.

This title includes fresh and bold flavours from Spain. Withover 120 recipes, "Spanish Bible" provides an easy-to-followintroduction to the classic flavours that are an intrinsic part ofSpain's cuisine - from garlic-rich, tasty tapas to seafood spicedwith golden saffron, hearty bean stews, slow meat braises and ofcourse, creamy desserts and irresistible sweets. The Spanish lovetheir food and they love sharing it so the recipes are designedwith variety and flexibility in mind be it snack-sized tapas orlarger dishes such as paella, perfect for special occasions. Packedwith colourful photographs and simple instructions, "The SpanishBible" reflects Spain's diverse landscape and rich culturalheritage and guarantees success every time - this is satisfying,bold food with an authentic twist.

The UNCLE SAM DIET is based on the new 2005 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Based on solid science,it's an eating style that you can stay with and thrive on.No gimmicks here,and no fads.Dr.Keith Ayoob,a registered dietitian and associate professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York,uses the USDA's new dietary guidelines to design an eating plan based on good,wholesome foods.It's simple...it's safe...and it works!*Lots of good foods-from all food groups-so you never feel hungry.*Weekly menus for breakfast,lunch,dinner,and snacks-you can even have a latte or two!*Huge,hungry man's servings of vegetables and fruitsevery day.*Delicious whole grains-muffins,breads,bagels and more.*Nutritious snacks for hunger attacks Got kids? Great!These guidelines are good for anyone age 2 and older.nbsp;The new Dietary Guidelines are chock-full of great changes for you and your family.Dr.Ayoob takes the "nutrition-ese" out of the government's gobbledygook and gives you meal plans and recipes that are eas

From the legendary editor who helped shape modern cookbookpublishing-one of the food world's most admired figures-comes thisevocative and inspiring memoir. Living in Paris after World War II, Jones broke free of blandAmerican food and reveled in everyday French culinary delights. Onreturning to the States she published Julia Child's Mastering theArt of French Cooking. The rest is publishing and gastronomichistory. A new world now opened up to Jones as she discovered, withher husband Evan, the delights of American food, publishing some ofthe premier culinary luminaries of the twentieth century: fromJulia Child, James Beard, and M.F.K. Fisher to Claudia Roden, EdnaLewis, and Lidia Bastianich. Here also are fifty of Jones'sfavorite recipes collected over a lifetime of cooking-each with itsown story and special tips. The Tenth Muse is an absolutelycharming memoir by a woman who was present at the creation of theAmerican food revolution and played a pivotal role in shapingit.

If you are looking for a new and versatile way to cook your food,then steaming is the ideal method. It's a healthy and simple way to cook an enormous range of ingredients and perfect for those of us looking for ways to improve our diet. Steaming retains all of the nutritional qualities of the ingredients, as well as preserving the firm textures and bright colours normally lost through other methods of cooking. Since the food cooks in the vapours of the steaming liquid, no additional fat is required and this makes steaming one of the healthiest cooking methods available. So, if you are looking for delicious meals that taste the way nature intended- Steam it~

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

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.

"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.

However frantic your lifestyle, no matterhow demanding your routine, and regardlesof the limits on your time, the hundreds ofeasy-to-follow recipes inEasy Meals For Busy Women will put cooking firmly under your control. There are masses ofdishes for every course and all occasions,from appetizers to desserts and fromcelebratory meals to chill-out Fridays.An enormous repertoire of soups, salads,casseroles, pasta, cakes, and lots more iscollected together in the only cookbook the modern busy woman will ever need.Your only problem will be deciding which of these delicious recipes to try first.

One recipe and one hundred variations。—glorious gooey chocolate confections,crisp and crunchy nut-filled bites，special treats for special occasions，an absolute harvest of fruity delights and twice-as—nice，cream。filled cookie sandwiches。There are loads of cookies you can make for kids—and even make with kids—as well as plenty that are strictly for adults。I n fact，there’ssomething to please everyone in the family and afI you have to do is master one very easy recipe。

This title includes fresh, zesty and spicy flavours fromMorocco. "Moroccan Bible" includes more than 120 authentic Moroccanrecipes from tasty tagines, fluffy couscous and mouth-wateringstews to refreshing soups, delicious sweets and traditional minttea to finish your meal. The market place is at the heart ofMoroccan cooking - the fragrance of fresh herbs and pungent spices,the visual thrill of intricately painted serving dishes and glowingfresh produce - and this book will help you to capture this in yourcooking. Packed with colourful photographs and simple instructions,the recipes in "The Moroccan Bible" are designed to create asatisfying meal on their own or form part of a dellcious Moroccanfeast to be shared with family and friends - this is fresh andspicy food with an authentic twist.

Birthday Cakes will help to transform any occasion into something special.Whether you have a toddler's party to organise, an impromtu office party to attend, or are in need of a special homemade gift for a special person, you will find lots of inspiring ideas in this beautifully photographed collection. Whatever your baking ability, this title will easily guide you through from start to finish - so you can stun your friends and family with your amazing creations!

Nearly a quarter-century after her death, Agatha Christie remains the most popular mystery writer of all time. Now, in a celebrated publishing event, fans and newcomers alike are treated to another Christie novel. Created in 1930 as a stage play and faithfully adapted by Charles Osborne, Black Coffee brings back beloved detective Hercule Poirot to exercise his "little grey cells" one more deliciously deductive time... An urgent call from physicist Sir Claud Amory sends famed detective Hercule Poirot rushing from London to a sprawling country estate. Sir Claud fears a member of his own household wants to steal a secret formula destined for the Ministry of Defense. But Poirot arrives too late. The formula is missing. Worse, Sir Claud has been poisoned by his after-dinner coffee. Poirot soon identifies a potent brew of despair, treachery, and deception amid the mansion's occupants. Now he must find the formula and the killer...while letting no poison slip 'twix his low lips.