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.