The amazing diversity of Malaysian cuisine iscaptured in allits glory in this superb collection oftempting recipes. Spicy curries, sumptuousseafood dishes and soothingdesserts are justsome of the culinary pleasures that await youinthe delectable world of Malaysian cooking. Treatyour family andfriends to a sumptuous blend ofrich flavours with these delightfulrecipes!

A New York Times bestseller that has changed the way readers view the ecology of eating, this revolutionary book by award winner Michael Pollan asks the seemingly simple question: What should we have for dinner? Tracing from source to table each of the food chains that sustain us—whether industrial or organic, alternative or processed—he develops a portrait of the American way of eating. The result is a sweeping, surprising exploration of the hungers that have shaped our evolution, and of the profound implications our food choices have for the health of our species and the future of our planet.

Through recipes that use time-honored medicinalingredients, A Tradition of Soup provides a fascinating narrativeof the Southern Chinese immigrants who came to the United States inlarge numbers during the last half century, the struggles theyfaced and overcame, and the soups they used to heal and nourishtheir bodies. Following the Chinese approach to health, Teresa Chen, who wasborn into a family of food connoisseurs and raised by a gourmetcook, groups the recipes by seasons and health concerns accordingto Cantonese taxonomy: tong (simple broths, soups, and stews), geng(thickened soups), juk (rice soups or porridges), and tong shui(sweet soups), as well as noodle soups, wonton and dumpling soups,and vegetable soups. Also focusing on dahn (steaming) and louhfo(slow-cooking) soups associated with good health, the book featuresfresh, natural, and seasonal food. A Tradition of Soup highlightsrecipes that serve a wide range of purposes, from gaining orshedding weight to healing acne and prevent

Ethnic variety and regional specialties are at the heart of morocco's culinary charm, Whether typical Berber-style dishes, sophisticated delicaties from fez and Agadir, spicy lamb dishes, or sweet desserts with dates, honey and figs-Moroccan cuisine is almost impossible to resist. Yet no matter how exotic the dishes, the recipes are all easy for hobby chefs to follow. Alongside the detailed step-by-step instructions, readers will find background information about the ingredients and the typical local method of preparing them, Moroccan herbs and spices such as mint, Cinnamon and coriander, which are now widely available in most supermarkets, give the dishes and authentic, special touch. So enter the fasinating world of tagines and cousoucs. and let our Moroccan master chefs guide you on a culinary journey that will both surprise and delight you!

Mexican cuisine is vibrant and exciting, characterized by layering the culinary traditions of centuries of diverse civilizations to create the ultimate fusion food. This book has a selection of the very best traditional Mexican recipes to inspire you for every occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or supper dish or ideas for an all-out Mexican-style feast, there is something here for you.

The number-one New York Times bestselling In Death series explodes with intrigue, passion, and suspense. Now, Nora Roberts writing as J.D. Robb propels you into the darkest night of Lieutenant Eve Dallas's life-when a killer comes to call. Eve's name has a made a Christmas list, but it's not for being naughty or nice. It's for putting a serial killer behind bars. Now the escaped madman has her in his sights. With her husband Roarke at her side, Eve must stop the man from exacting his bloody vengeance-or die trying.

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!

The UNCLE SAM DIET is based on the new 2005 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Based on solid science,it's an eating style that you can stay with and thrive on.No gimmicks here,and no fads.Dr.Keith Ayoob,a registered dietitian and associate professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York,uses the USDA's new dietary guidelines to design an eating plan based on good,wholesome foods.It's simple...it's safe...and it works!*Lots of good foods-from all food groups-so you never feel hungry.*Weekly menus for breakfast,lunch,dinner,and snacks-you can even have a latte or two!*Huge,hungry man's servings of vegetables and fruitsevery day.*Delicious whole grains-muffins,breads,bagels and more.*Nutritious snacks for hunger attacks Got kids? Great!These guidelines are good for anyone age 2 and older.nbsp;The new Dietary Guidelines are chock-full of great changes for you and your family.Dr.Ayoob takes the "nutrition-ese" out of the government's gobbledygook and gives you meal plans and recipes that are eas

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Cocktails are back－fresher and tastier than ever. The days when a cocktail meant an over－sweet, garish concoction, garnished with a pineapple chunk and a paper umbrella, are over. Today's cocktails are made with fresh, high－quality ingredients, with the intention of producing sometimes subtle, sometimes startling flavour combinations.

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This COIlection of over 30 Sichuan recipes includes all．timefavorites such as Gung Bao Chicken．Ma Po Tofu．and Hot andSourSoup．With clear,easy．to-follow instructions and stunningphotographs．spicy Sichuan Cooking enables you to reproduce the hotand spicy flavors of the Sichuan kitchen at home．

Melanie Rehak always loved cooking, eating, and sharing foodwith loved ones. After reading the likes of Michael Pollan, EricSchlosser, and Wendell Berry, she tried to buy organic and localfoods. But upon the birth of her son, Jules, she realized that shewas responsible for feeding someone else, and she wanted to knowmore. Eating for Beginners details a year of discovering what itmeans to be an eater and a parent in today’s complicated world.Rehak harvested potatoes, milked goats, sorted beans, and worked ata small restaurant where she learned what to eat and why, that eventhe most dedicated organic farmers sometimes serve their childrenfrozen chicken fingers, and that we really can make peace with ourfood.

Since her debut on Food Network in 2002 with the hit programEveryday Italian, Giada De Laurentiis has been enticing Americanswith her updated twists on Italian favorites. Her dedication toease, healthfulness, and—above all else—flavor have won her apermanent place in the hearts of home cooks. In Giada at Home, sheshares a personal look into how she cooks for those dearest to her,with simple recipes inspired by her television show of the samename. Born in Italy, Giada was raised in Los Angeles by a gregariousItalian family. While her grandmother, aunt, and mother brought herup on generations-old recipes, Giada also became enamored with thebright and clean flavors of California’s abundant seasonal fruitsand vegetables. Giada at Home presents recipes from bothtraditions, all with Giada’s signature style. She shares classicItalian recipes passed down through the years, like cheese-stuffeddates wrapped in salty prosciutto, creamy risotto with the earthyand deep flavors of mushrooms and gorgonz

For everyday eating, nothing beats home cooking for flavour, variety and nutrition, but the demands of modern living mean that it isn'talways easy to find the time to shop for, prepare, cook and even clean up after a home-cooked meal. Preparing delicious, healthydishes doesn't have to be a time-consuming chore, however, asJust 4 Ingredients proves. Using just four ingredients excluding - water, salt and pepper, any accompaniments and optional garnishes - the recipes in this book provide an exciting variety of great-tasting dishes you can create quickly and easily. They range from great midweek family suppers to quick after-school snacks and light lunches, and from hearty stews, roasts and bakes to impressively elegant dinner party dishes. 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. So get cooking and see how easy it is to cook with Just 4 Ingredients.