This latest edition of Bartending For Dummies features over 1,000 drink recipes in an A-Z format with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. This 4th Edition also provides: Detailed information on how to properly stock a bar Expanded coverage on making exotic frozen/blended specialties, specialty coffees, and hot toddies Tips on creating unique punches and even non-alcoholic drinks Helpful information about experimenting with the latest flavored rums and vodkas including apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, grape, mango, and watermelon Fun, new ways to garnish, rim, and serve drinks like a master mixologist The latest tips and advice on curing hangovers and hiccups Advice on choosing the right and latest glassware and mixers New recipes covering the hottest shooters such as After Five, Candy Corn, Jelly Bean, and more A new section on festive holiday cocktails such as the Grinch and Candy Cane Martini

In her hit Food Network show Everyday Italian , Giada DeLaurentiis shows you how to cook delicious, beautiful food in aflash. And here, in her long-awaited first book, she does thesame—helps you put a fabulous dinner on the table tonight, forfriends or just for the kids, with a minimum of fuss and a maximumof flavor. She makes it all look easy, because it is. Everyday Italian is true to its title: the fresh, simplerecipes are incredibly quick and accessible, and also utterlymouth-watering—perfect for everyday cooking. And the book isfocused on the real-life considerations of what you actually havein your refrigerator and pantry (no mail-order ingredients here)and what you’re in the mood for—whether a simply sauced pasta or ahearty family-friendly roast, these great recipes cover everycontingency. So, for example, you’ll find dishes that you can makesolely from pantry ingredients, or those that transform lowlyleftovers into exquisite entrées (including brilliant ideas forleftover pasta), and th

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.

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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.

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．

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.

Delicious, nutritious, tempting recipes for everyoccasion.Every book in the TREATS series has at least 35 greatrecipes.Full-color photographs, practical instructions, andtriple-tested recipes will ensure success every time.Try one: TREATyourself!

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.

The beautifully presented and inspirational Cook's Bible is the definitive cooking guide for everyone—beginner and experienced cook alike. From choosing kitchen utensils to stocking the pantry,this book shows you can be superbly oranzed and creative in the kitchen. it offers valuable advice about all culinary matters,including kitchen equipment, ingredients, kitchen safety, and the basics of diet and healthy eating. The Cook's Bible provides practical information about all aspects of preparing and cooking food—from how to boil an egg to how to prepare sushi. It is also useful for those who know the basice but want to extend their kitchen repertoire to cooking exciting and varied dishes.its wide range of recipes has been carefully selected to combine traditional favorites with modern choices. So whether you wish to make a cheese souffle, create a paella, or bake Fresh Croissants—you will find the Cook's Bible an invaluable source of inspiration and advice that you will want to go back to again and ag

Fast food should not mean dull dishes and this sumptuous cookbook will revitalise the way you cook. Everyday recipes can be lively and interesting and this collection of ecipes takes you through quick and easy dishes that you and your friends and family will love - from gnocchi to risotto and seafood to salads. Each recipe includes a step-by-step guide to the perfect dish. Oolour photographs and variation tips make this the perfect culinary guide,

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After writing several award-winning health and nutritiontitles that have had great success in the UK, Nicola Graimes makesher debut in the US market with the first book to focus on childrenand brain power and the foods that truly can improve intelligenceand those that can hinder it. With her exciting positive twist onthe link between the food that children eat and their mentaldevelopment, Graimes offers parents new ways and reasons to givetheir children (from pregnancy through primary school) and theessential foods and nutrients they require. BRAIN FOODS FOR KIDS includes: -A clear and easy-to-follow introduction to the principles ofgood childhood nutrition and information on all the latest scienceon brain-boosting foods -Practical, kid-tested advice on incorporating the essentialfoods into a child-friendly diet -Special "brain-box" features to explain the health-giving,mind-boosting properties of each of the featured dishes -Teaches how

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.

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.

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!

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.

Wok and stir-fry cooking offers an amazing combination of convenient cooking with tasty and attractive results. Tis collection presents innovative reworkings of traditional dishes alongside modrn classics, Work recipes anr quick, easy, and healthy and offer you the chance to use your creativity in the kitchen. Each recipe includes a step-by-step guide to the perfect dish, Colour photographs and variation tips make this the Perfect culinary guide.

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.

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.

Betty Crocker Quick and Easy Cookbook photo of every recipe 30minutes or less to dinner Get Dinner on the Table in 30 Minutes orLess When things are hectic and everybody's hungry, this is thecookbook you'll turn to. All 120 of the delicious kitchen-testedrecipes inside are ready in 30 minutesor less, and flagged recipestake only 20 minutes.Delight the kids with favorites like TacoSupper Skillet and Barbecue Chicken Pizza. Impress guests withGrilled Latin Halibut with Green Sauce or Tagliatelle Pasta withAsparagus and Gorgonzola Sauce. And satisfy everyone withcrowd-pleasers like Grilled Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin andRamen-Beef Stir-Fry. You'll find: 120 family-pleasing dishes frompizza to steak, with a full-page color photo of every recipe Eightingredients or less for most recipes--foods you probably alreadyhave on hand 70 one-step ideas for adding a special touchtoeverything from vegetables to dessert A pantry planner so you canavoid the last-minute dinner scramble With Betty Crocker Quick andEasy Cookboo

Features over 30 easy-to-prepareJapanesemeals,including all-time favorites such as Mild Japanese BeefCurry,Pepper-seared Tuna with wasabi andUdon Noodle Soup withVegetables.

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.

Today, Chef Eric Ripert carries on that tradition with dishessuch as Poached Halibut on Marinated Vegetables, Pan-RoastedGrouper with Wild Mushrooms and Artichokes, and Grilled Salmon withMushroom Vinaigrette. And, of course, there are the desserts forwhich Le Bernardin is also so well known--from ChocolateMillefeuille to Honeyed Pear and Almond Cream Tarts.