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。

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.

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。

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.

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,

One recipe and one hundred variations guaranteed to satisfy every taste and occasion. Included are both sweet and savoury muffins, from classic Blueberry Muffins and indulaent Chocolate Chunk Muffins to fruity Apple Streusel Muffins and savoury Smoked Salmon & Dill Muffins. There are even healthy, wholesome recipes, and ones dedicated to celebrations. In fact, there's something to please everyone in the family and all you have to do is master one very easy recipe.

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,

Full of sensational flavours and packed with nutrients, Super Juicer is a collection of health-boosting juices that will give you lots of inspiration for ways to lift your life. From ergizingwake-up drinks, to juices to calm you down when you're feelingstressed or to pep you up when you're feeling under par, there's a juice for everyone, at any time of day. There are tips on choosing and using a juicer, plus practical information to help you get started if you are new to juicing. These simple recipes, divided into four chapters - Vitality-boosting, Empowering, Uplifting and Restoring will show youjust how easy juicing at home can be. So, if you're searching for ways to raise your energy levels and improve your health, get juicing！

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.

Smoothies have taken the country by storm and their phenomenal popularity reaches across the generations. Young children simply love their fruity flavors, teenagers consider them trendy, and adults appreciate their nutritional value, the speed with which they can be made, and their immense variety.This book is packed with sweet and savory recipes to suit all tastes, using all kinds of fruit and vegetables from bananas berries,and oranges to carrots.bects,and cucumber.

This fantastic new cookbook contains a sizzling selection of dishes for meat eaters, fish lovers, vegetarians and those who appreciate a sweet treat. It also includes up-to-date advice to help you choose the right barbecue for you and useful tips for planning the perfect barbecue party. Whether you are new to the art of barbecuing or a seasoned professional, these delicious yet simple recipes are sure to delight your family and friends.

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

Simply Soup is a celebration of great home-made soup with a huge variety of recipes to choose from. It shows not only how easy soups are to prepare, but also what a wide range of ingredients can be used to make them. There are simple everyday soups made from staple ingredients, many of which are a meal in themselves, as well as light and refreshing broths. You'll also find more sophisticated creations, using delicious ingredients from all over the world - indulge yourself in the feast of flavours and textures. This book is beautifully illustrated with simple step-by-step instructions, making it a pleasure to use and an indispensable volume in any cook's kitchen.

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!

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.

What was eating them? And vice versa. In What the Great Ate, Matthew and Mark Jacob have cooked up abountiful sampling of the peculiar culinary likes, dislikes,habits, and attitudes of famous—and often notorious—figuresthroughout history. Here is food · As code: Benito Mussolini used the phrase “we’re makingspaghetti” to inform his wife if he’d be (illegally) dueling laterthat day. · As superstition: Baseball star Wade Boggs credited his on-fieldsuccess to eating chicken before nearly every game. · In service to country: President Thomas Jefferson, America’soriginal foodie, introduced eggplant to the United States and wrotedown the nation’s first recipe for ice cream. From Emperor Nero to Bette Davis, Babe Ruth to Barack Obama, thebite-size tidbits in What the Great Ate will whet your appetite fortantalizing trivia.

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。

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。