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.

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.

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.

"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.

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!

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.

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.

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。

It's a simple fact that-many of us would like to enjoy home-cooking but don't always have time to cook complicated, time-consuming recipes. Help is at hand, however, in]ust lOMinutes. If you are unable to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but enjoy fresh, tasty wholesome food and creative cooking, then the recipes in this book are for you. Even though they take just ten inutes or less to make, each recipe is full of f[avour and goodness. There's no fiddly reparation,elaborate trimmings, or fancy garnishes in any of these dishes -just uncomplicated delicious food that looks and tastes fabulous. 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 and cook. So get cooking and see how easy it is to create these quick and tasty meals.

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!

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.

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.

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．

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。

Small, yet perfectly formed, who can resist the tempting treat that is the cupcake? Adored by adults and children alike, these classic little cakes know few boundaries. Whether topped off with silver balls of chocolate curls, this inspiring collection of recipes proves there really is a cupcake for every occasion.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

Nothing beats the wonderful aroma and tantalizing taste of home-baked cakes and cookies, fresh from the oven, These simple recipes will show you just how easy it can be to whip up delicious treats that are guaranteed to delight your family and friends, There are dishes for all tastes and occasions, from scrumptious everyday cakes to bite-sized cupcakes, and from tempting cookies to luscious desserts for special occasions,So go on and indulge your sweet tooth with the recipes inside this book,

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

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,