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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 COIlection of over 30 Sichuan recipes includes all．timefavorites such as Gung Bao Chicken．Ma Po Tofu．and Hot andSourSoup．With clear,easy．to-follow instructions and stunningphotographs．spicy Sichuan Cooking enables you to reproduce the hotand spicy flavors of the Sichuan kitchen at home．

The wickedly entertaining, hunger-inducing, behind-the-scenesstory of the revolution in American food that has made exoticingredients, celebrity chefs, rarefied cooking tools, anddestination restaurants familiar aspects of our everydaylives. Amazingly enough, just twenty years ago eating sushi was a daringnovelty and many Americans had never even heard of salsa. Today, wedon't bat an eye at a construction worker dipping a croissant intorobust specialty coffee, city dwellers buying just-picked farmstandproduce, or suburbanites stocking up on artisanal cheeses and extravirgin oils at supermarkets. The United States of Arugula is arollicking, revealing stew of culinary innovation, food politics,and kitchen confidences chronicling how gourmet eating in Americawent from obscure to pervasive—and became the cultural successstory of our era.

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

From babels to fruit loaf and from soda bread to baguettes，this book is packed with fabulous recipes for all your favourite breads。Discover how simple it is to make basic loaves and tasty roils，learn the special skills of baking gourmet loaves，master the secrets of wonderful regional breads from around the world and acquire a repertoire of tasty sweet treats for teatime，coffee time，anytime。Fully illustrated，straightforward，step-by—step recipes and a wealth of helpful advice，practical guidelines and professional tips providing all you need to know about ingredients，techniques and timing，virtually guarantee mouthwateringly appetizing fresh bread every time。

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.

With their gorgeous colours,unusual shapes and yer-round availability, pumpkins and squashes really are one of the few vegetables that can be used in an endless varety of meals-from nourishing bowls of golden sopu to delightfully sweet pies. Gone are the days when pumpkins were only considered at Halloween; now with such a huge selection of squashes available, they really have entered a league of their own. With several ways to prepare and cook at your disposal and plenty of variety at your fingertips, both summer and winter, now is the time to see for yourself just what pumpkins and squashes have to offer. Whether you are already familiar with this do-it-all vegetable or wanting to try it for the first time, this book provides an inspirational selection of colourful recipes that will enliven your plate and keep you coming back for more!

Features all the classic Japanese recipes like Miso Soup withClams, Braised Daikon, Undon Noodle Soup with Tempura and PorkCutlet with Egg on Rice (Tonkatsu).

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.

If you Love to cook but can't face washing the dishes, then Just 7 Pot is the book for you. As the name suggests, all the dishes can be cooked in a singLe pot, leaving you with very Little to cLean upi and plenty of time to reLax whiLe the cooking takes care of itself.The wide choice of pots and pans opens up endLess possibiLities,alLowing you to add aLL kinds of dishes and techniques to your one-pot repertoire. Spicy stir:fries and curries, fragrant rice and pasta dishes, gratins, bakes and braises are all easy to make in just one pan or pot. Beautifully illustrated with fuU-colour photography, all the recipes in this book are written in easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions,and are simple to prepare and cook. So get cooking and see how easy it is to create delicious meals from Just 7 Pot.

Singapore Favourites presents a collection of some of theisland's most well-loved recipes. Whet your appetite with a spicyMalay Udang Sambal or a light and refreshing Popiah. Sample a plateof Hokkien Mee or Mee Goreng, two popular hawker classics cookedSingapore-style. Feast on delectable Chilli Crab or Fish-head Curryand round off your meal with a succulent dessert such as GorengPisang. This fascinating book introduces some of Singapore'sfavourite foods, and celebrates the rich and varied tastes that arethe hallmark of Singapore cuisine.

BBQ-joint owner Lulu Taylor knows pretty much everyone inMemphis who loves ribs. But one person she'd rather not know isTristan Pembroke, a snooty pageant coach with a mean streak. Whenshe finds Tristan's dead body stuffed in a closet at a party, thepolice are suspicious- especially since Lulu's developed a tastefor being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Caught in asituation stickier than molasses, Lulu must clear her name, or riskgetting fried...

FoR THE ITALIANS，ANTIPASTI ARE ABOUT CONVIVIALITY—DISCUSSING LIFE OVER A PLATE OR TWO OF SIMPLE BUT APPETIZING FOOD，AND SHARING IT WITH FRIENDS。ANTIPASTI MAY BE NO MORE THAN TAsTY FINGER FOOD TO GO WITH A GLASS OF WINE，OR THEY CAN BE LARGER DISHES THAT MAKE UP AN ENTIRE MEAL。 THE RECIPES LEND THEMSELVES TO INFORMAL GET，TOGETHERS AND ARE IDEAL FOR FEEDING A CROWD。MANY OF THE DISHES CAN BE pUT TOGETHER IN MINUTES：OTHERS CAN BE PREPARED WELL IN ADVANCE，USUALLY FROM INGREDIENTS THAT YOU ARE LIKELY TO HAVE IN THE FRIDGE OR STORE CUPBOARD。YOU CAN SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOUR GUESTS AND LESS IN THE KITCHEN—A PERFECT WAY OF EATING FOR PEOPLE'WITH BUSY LIFESTYLES。

If you like tom yam soup and green papaya salad, you will lovethese Thai soup and salad recipes! With great recipes and stunningphotographs, this book is a treat for the senses.