Asian cuisine is fusion cooking. With ancient Chinese influencesat its root, Asian culinary culture is one that is founded on abalance of flavours, well-being, refinement and artfulpresentation. 500 Asian Dishes is crammed full of the mostdelicious Asian recipes - taking you on a culinary journey of Asianflavours. Giving the inside track on authentic Asian kitchen tips,techniques and ingredients, these 500 recipes evoke the passion forcooking found in al Asian cuisine.

This phrase book for travelers includes 100 key words to unlockthe secret of instant communication. The idea is simple- learn 100words and say 1,000 things. This book presents the basic vocabularythat will be used over and over again. All words are repeated indifferent combinations, building familiarity without effort. Allphrases are given in both simplified Chinese characters andstandard Hanoi Pinyin romanization. A brief guide to pronunciationallows the user to say the phrases correctly.

Delicious, nutritious, tempting recipesfor every occasion. More than 140 ideas for healthy，scrumptiouspasta meals. Each recipe is accompanied by a beautiful colorphotograph,showing exactly how the finished dish will look.

From light leafy snacks and wholesome pasta, rice, andcereal dishes to hearty seafood and meaty one-dish meals Healthy healing recipes include Pecorino with Pears ManukaHoney,Sicilian Orange Salad, and Apple Salad with Yogurt.Nutritious, one-dish salad meals include Pasta Salad with Tuna,Cherry Tomatoes Olives, Brown Rice Salads with Apples Walnuts, Seafood Salad, and Pork Salad with Fresh Fruit.

Lasting weight loss doesn’t come from following extreme dietsor quick-fix fads. Being able to lose weight and keep it off comesfrom choosing the lifestyle habits that make sense for you in thelong term. If, like millions of other Americans, you are strugglingto lose weight, this second edition of the American HeartAssociation No-Fad Diet will show you how to find just the rightcombination of attitude, eating, and exercise to achieve your goalsin an effective and healthy way. Updated with the latest information on nutrition science andweight management, No-Fad Diet leads you through an assessment ofyour current eating and exercise habits and then helps you create apersonalized program to fit your weight-loss needs and yourlifestyle, instead of you having to follow a one-size-fits-allapproach to dieting. This new edition also offers nearly 200 delicious, low-calorierecipes, including 50 brand-new dishes. You can lose weight whileenjoying: - Lemon-Ginger Trail Mix - Creamy Brocco

A cookie compendium, filled with 500failsafe,melt-in-the-mouth recipes. Crammed with advice oningredients, basic techniques, conversions and even troubleshootingtips for when things go wrong. A beautifully illustrated andeasy-to-follow guide to creating perfect cookies every timegoldenbrown, crisp on the outside, sublimely moist on the inside.

A history of the landmark case of James Earl Gideon's fightfor the right to legal counsel. Notes, table of cases, index. Theclassic backlist bestseller. More than 800,000 sold since its firstpub date of 1964.

As the chef and owner of the acclaimed Blue Ginger restaurantin Wellesley, Massachusetts, and an Emmy award-winning televisionpersonality, Ming Tsai has become the standard-bearer of East-Westcuisine, the innovative blending of Eastern flavors and techniqueswith Western ingredients and presentations. Now, in Simply Ming, he presents a breakthrough technique forbringing East-West flair to everyday cooking, making it possible totransform a handful of fresh ingredients into a delicious meal in amatter of minutes. The genius of Simply Ming is a versatile arrayof master recipes—intensely flavored sauces, pestos, salsas,dressings, rubs, and more that eliminate much of the last-minuteprep work. So sophisticated dishes such as Tea-Rubbed Salmon withSteamed Scallion-Lemon Rice, Grilled Miso-Citrus Scallop Lollipops,and Green Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin with Vinegar-Glazed Leeks canbe on the table in less than 30 minutes. Even casual dishes such as spaghetti, burgers, fried calamari,and chicken wing

Now you can re-create the best and most inventive sandwichesin America right in your own kitchen. In this eating tour of thenation, those gurus of the road, Jane and Michael Stern, hunt downnearly 100 examples of supreme sandwichery. You'll enjoymouthwatering discoveries from nearly every state, from California(grilled Gruycre with leeks on multigrain from a neighborhoodbakery in Los Angeles) to Maine (an overflowing, warm lobster rollfrom a seaside diner) to Florida (a Cuban: ham, pork, Swiss, andgarlicky salami with pickles, lettuce, and tomato). The Sterns havetracked down America's best muffuletta (cold cuts and cheese toppedwith a bold and briny olive salad on Italian bread) and thespecialty of Louisville, Kentucky (the Hot Brown: white turkey meatunder sizzling cheese with tomato and bacon), not to be confusedwith Hot Truck (a hot pizza sub baked open-face, a campus sensationin Ithaca, New York). Each of the legendary heroes, hoagies, wraps,grinders, blimps, gyros, and subs comes with its own qui

In her New York Times bestseller Everyday Italian, Giada DeLaurentiis introduced us to the simple, fresh flavors of her nativeItalian cuisine. Now, America’s favorite Italian cook is back witha new batch of simple, delicious recipes geared toward familymeals—Italian style. These unpretentious and delicious meals are at the center of someof Giada’s warmest memories of sitting around the table with herfamily, passing bowls of wonderful food, and laughing over oldtimes. Recipes for soups like Escarole and Bean and heartysandwiches such as the classic Italian Muffuletta make casual, easysuppers, while one-pot dinners like Giada’s Chicken Vesuvio andVeal Stew with Cipollini Onions are just as simple but elegantenough for company. You’ll also find recipes for holiday favoritesyou’ll be tempted to make all year round, including Easter Pie,Turkey and Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Pancetta, andPanettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce. Giada’s Family Dinners celeb

Fantasic Brain Gamesis packed with a wide-range of full-colour puzzles and intellectual tests。Many of the puzzle entries come complete with a fascinating fact or item of trivia from the fields of arts，history and science，as well as an accompanying quote from some of the greatest minds from history。 SO in the pages ahead， tackle the puzzles，study the facts and be inspired by the words of wisdom。This is a fun and enjoyable way to put your brain through its paces… “You know you’ve got to exercise your brain， just like your muscles。” Will Rogers

A compendium of chocolate delights, filled with 500 deliciouschocolaty recipes, all of them clear and easy-to-follow. Packedwith advice on techniques, equipment and ingredients, as well asinspired presentation suggestions, this book will be the only bookon chocolate you will ever need. An introductory section covers the basics:techniques, equipment, ingredients and presentation ideas. Chocolate delights for everyoccasion—celebratory party cakes, lunchbox traybakes, elegantpastries and sophisticated desserts. A staggering variety of recipes featuringchocolate, from classic hot puddings, to creamy ice creams, and theultimate hot chocolate, this is a true compendium for chocolatelovers.

DISCOVER WHICH ONES SHOULD BE SHAKEN AND WHICH SHOULD BE STIRRED AND IT DOES MATTER WITH THIS SUPERB COLLECTION OF 'CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY COCKTAIL RECIPES. EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL SOON ENSURE THAT YOU ARE HIXING, SHAKING, STIRRING AND POURING WITH ALL THE CONFIDENCE AND ELAN OF A PROFESSIONAL BARTENDER IN ANY OF THE WORLD'S GREAT COSMOPOLITAN CITIES IN YOUR OWN HOME. YOU'LL ALSO FIND HELPFUL ADVICE.ON ESSENTIAL BAR EQUIPMENT, GLASSES, HEASURING AND MIXING THAT WILL GUARANTEE SUCCESSPLUS SOME TIPS OF THE TRADE FOR THAT EXTRA SPECIAL TOUCH. THERE ARE FAIL SAFE RECIPES FOR EVERY KIND OF COCKTAIL FROIvl FAMILIAR FAVOURITES TO EXCITING NEW CONCOCTIONS AND FROH LONG REFRESHING COOLERS TO VIBRANT LITTLE SHOOTERS, USING ALL IHAGINABLE INGREDIENTS.WHETHER YOUR TASTE IS FOR THE TRADITIONAL AND SUBTLE, THE EXOTIC AND FLAMBOYANT, THE COLOURFUL AND CREAMY, OR THE FRESH AND FRUITY, YOU ARE SURE TO FIND THE PERFECT MIX FOR EVERY SPECIAL OCCASION.

Now in paperback–the debut cookbook from the beloved Italiancook, restaurateur, and public television personality. Lidia Bastianich is famous for her Italian-American cooking, butthis cookbook–her first–captures the distinctive cuisine of hernative Istria, located on Italy’s northeastern Adriatic coast nearthe border of the former Yugoslavia. This book is also her mostpersonal; in addition to the recipes, she has included numerouspersonal stories, memories, and photographs from herchildhood. With La Cucina di Lidia, you can savor antipasti such as Polentawith Fontina and Mushrooms or Shrimp and Mixed Bean Salad. Rice andpastas include Plum Gnocchi, Risotto with Squash Blossoms, andZucchini and Tagliatelle with Leek Sauce. Entrées feature fish(Swordfish in Sweet and Sour Sauce), fowl (Roast Chicken withRosemary and Orange), meat (Stuffed Breast of Veal), and game (DuckRoasted with Sauerkraut). Desserts range from Chocolate ZabaglioneCake to Apple-Custard Tart. Here is an Itali

Italian cooking is steeped in tradition and history, yet it is still relevant to today's modern cook. The emphasis on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and uncompromising quality has had a profound effect on the style of Italian cuisine and has led to its sustained popularity. Simplicity is the essence, a philosophy adopted by Linda Doeser when creating this inspiring and mouthwatering range of dishes. With a collection of 100 traditional recipes, Linda captures the rich diversity of the culinary regional styles, revealing the characteristic ingredients and distinctive cooking techniques that are the key to creating delicious authentic dishes. The recipes evoke the essence of Italy, whether it be a plate of pasta topped with a simple sauce of olive oil, garlic and clams, a slow-cooked aromatic beef stew or the perfect seafood risotto. The additional advantage of the Italian diet, like that of most Mediterranean countries, is that it is one of the healthiest. This aspect, along with the distinct personalit

"Chinese Cooking Made Easy" features a selection of over 40delicious Chinese dishes that are easy to prepare at home, and arelight and healthy too. Enjoy classic favorites like Pot StickerDumplings, Black Bean Sauce Noodles and Five Spice BeijingSpareribs. Clear recipes, step-by-step photographs and a glossaryof ingredients ensure fantastic results every time

If you love cooking but are short of time, then The Big Book of One Pot will be indispensable. As the name suggests, all the dishes can be cooked in a single pot, leaving you with very little to wash up but plenty of time to get on with other things. These days most of us lead action-packed lives so time-consuming meal preparation, let alone clearing up afterwards, just doesn't fit in very easily. However we want to eat nutritious home-cooked food. This book contains a wealth of recipes to suit all tastes and there is beautiful photography of every dish. You'll find chapters on main meal soups, and meat and poultry - both of which develop marvellous flavours and succulent textures when cooked in a single pot. There are plenty of tempting desserts too - the one pot treatment works equally well for crumbles, cobblers and brownies, and even ice cream. It's the ideal food for solitary suppers or for feeding a crowd. Just put the pot on the table and tuck in!

This talian pIlection contains 500 mouthwatering recipes forevery meal, simple gathering and special pccasion. From asimple minestrone to a more elaborate lobster risotto, or a rusticand wholesome dessert, you'll find just what you need everytime. An introductory section covers all the preparation and cookingessentials, inclucling equipment, ingredients and troubleshootingadvice: Includes recipes for meat, vegetables and fish such as chickenscallopini, baked stuffed tomatoes and octopus and radicchiosalad. " Create traditional pastas, risottos and soups with inspirationfrom all of Italy'.s culinarily diverseregions.