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!

With a few basic techniques, these all-occasion treats are greatfor the beginner and experienced cook alike. The result can bepopped into a lunchbox or served with lashings of cream as thegrand finale to a special meal.

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!

This fabulous kitchen handbook covers everything to do with the potato's history, cultivation, identification and culinary properties.

Feeding your kids the right stuff frOm an early age iS vital for their physical and mental development，and if they pick up the right eating habits when they are younq．they will continue to eat healthily throuqhout their lives． This book is full of great ideas to help you give your children a balanced diet，including the basics of nutrition for kids，and a range of tasty，varied，and fun—to—eat recipes to keep them happy，and keep．1em healthy．

Cocktails are a must for any party--designed to be shared they are the perfect reason to gather together friends and family for a fun-filled evening or sophisticated lunch. There are hundreds of fantastic cocktail recipes from all around the world, with new additions appearing all the time. This fabulous collection contains the most up-to-date ideas as well as the traditional and much-loved classics, and to ensure everyone is cateredfor there are plenty of nonalcoholic ideas to tantalize your taste buds.Packed with delicious ideas for the most exquisite concoctions, this isthe ultimate guide for any cocktail lover!

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,

Part memoir, part guidebook, part cookbook, and all partshilarious, Two for the Road shares the lessons the Sterns havelearned during thirty years of sampling regional fare on America'sback roads. If you want a great restaurant, forget the YellowPages, ask the local cop--and avoid anything that calls itself"world famous." Sure bets are places with a giant plastic pig onthe roof or pictures of Jesus on the walls. As the Sterns searchfor the Holy Grail of barbecue, they relate achingly funnyadventures and misadventures, and what emerges is a big picture ofAmerica, revealing exotic eating customs that flourish right underour noses.

Prove yourself to be a master at making mighty meals. Step away from the usual chicken dishes to create taste sensations for family and friends that will impress not only them but even yourself. These easy fuss-free recipes will show you quick and simple ways to make the most of this versatile meat, with dishes for everyday along with recipes for special occasions,Have fun with all the recipes inside this book.

The Surprising Power of Family Meals is the first book to takea complete look at a ritual that was virtually universal ageneration ago but has undergone a striking transformation. Nolonger honored by society as a time of day that must be set aside,some families see family supper as little more than a quaint relic.But others are beginning to recognize it as a lifeline – a way toconnect with their loved ones on a regular basis and to get moreenjoyment out of family life. The Surprising Power of Family Mealspresents stories, studies, and arguments from the fields ofpsychology, education, nutrition, family therapy, anthropology,sociology, linguistics, and religion. It provides examples offamilies and communities around North America responding creativelyto the pressures of a 24/7 world to share strategies for takingwhat is best from our past and transforming it to meet currentneeds.

Hawker food is something almost every Malaysian grows up with.Which person does not remember the Roti Canai (pancake) mantwirling his dough in the air until it is paper thin, or themouth-watering aroma of chilli and garlic being stir-fried forPenang Fried Kway Teow (flat rice noodles)? Now,with this simplestep-by-step guide to delicious Malaysian hawker food, you cansurprise your friends and family with delicious hawker favouritesserved in the comfort of your home.

Next time the family asks "What's for dinner?" you will have the answer at your fingertips. In fact, with Gjjcntial Family Favorites you will have literally hundreds of answers. Packed with great recipes for all courses and occasions and every taste and age group, this inspiring cookbook deserves a place in every family kitchen. Whether you are planning a family celebration, looking for a quick and easy midweek meal, treating your children to sticky cakes, need a fast and nutritious snack, or simply want something different for a change, just leaf through these pages and you will be spoiled with so many choices.

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.

One of the delights of Italian food is its diversity. Each region has its own favourite ingredients and cooking techniques, and each has its own unique character, but one thing is common to all - the freshness and quality of the food.

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~

- A superb collection of 60 recipes using a delicious, natural and versatile ingredient.- Dishes to tempt in five chapters: Soups, Appetizers and Salads; Poultry and Game Dishes; Beef, Pork and Lamb; Fish and Shellfish; and Vegetarian Dishes.- Easy-to-follow instructions for each recipe, with over 375 photographs.- Everything you need to know about the culinary properties of the most popular varieties.

Mediterranean Food,Elixabeth David's first bood,is based on a collection of recipes she made when she lived in France,Italy,the Grddk Islands and Egypt.Here are the satisfying pasta and polenta dishes of Italy.the aromatic and tangy salads of Turdey and Greece and the delicate seafood and saffron dishes of Spain,From the simplicity of taramasalata and hummus to delicious plates of ratatouille of paella,all the tastes of the sunny south lie within these enticing pages. Quite simply a love story.It tells,in the most beautiful words,of a woman's passion for the warmth of the sun,the peoples of the Mediterranean and the pleasure to be found in food'Thane Prince,Daily Telegraph. Not only did she transfum the way we cooked but she is a delight to read'Jennifer Paterson,Express on Saturday. 作者简介： Elizabeth David discovered her taste for good food and wine when she lived with a French famliy while studying history and literature at the Sorbomme.A few years after her return to England she

The wide range of noodles and Asian ingredients available inthe supermarket is a good indication of their ever-growingpopularity.Versatile and easy to prepare, noodles are a greatstand-by, often requiring only a few minutes soaking before they'reready.