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Whether it's a cold winter's day or a hot summer's afternoon, the aroma of home-cooked meals makes us hungry and there's no denying that the kitchen is a pleasant place to be when it's filled with mouth-watering aromas. It's even better when it takes just one pot to cook the meal and this inspired collection of easy-to-follow, one-pot recipes is guaranteed to tickle those taste buds. From substantial soups to slow-cooked stews and from creamy risottos to melt-in-the-mouth casseroles, there are delicious dishes to suit all tastes and every family member You're also sure to find something for every occasion, whether a lazy weekend snuggled up by the fire or a quick and easy midweek supper There are lots of clever ideas for meal-in-a-bowl soups and all kinds of dishes based on meat, poultry, fish and seafood, or vegetables--all of them packed with flavor and certain to impress.
The cuisine of Greece is like the country itself - relaxed sociable and full of sunshine. It is simple, traditiona food that makes creative use of the ingredients that can be produced in the rugged mountainous regions and on the many islands. The famous Mediterranean diet is at its best here, with plenty of fish, small quantities of meat, olive oilfrom the groves that cling to every available hillside, and a fantasti selection of colourful, flavour-packed vegetables ripened under thehot Greek skies. Perfect!
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.
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
The best whisky book ever - a must-read for drinkers! - Forbes The perfect go-to reference guide for the whisky lover's bookshelf. - Whisky Magazine Award-winning author and whisky expert Dave Broom explores over 200 distilleries and examines over 400 expressions. Detailed de*ions of the Scottish distilleries can be found here, while Ireland, Japan, the USA, Canada and the rest of the world are given exhaustive coverage. There are tasting notes on single malts from Aberfeldy to Tormore, Yoichi (and coverage of the best of the blends). Six specially created 'Flavour Camp Charts' group whiskies by style, allow readers to identify new whiskies from around the world to try. This extrensively updated and extended edition features new material on burgeoning areas, including detailed coverage of many recently opened US craft distilleries, new distilleries in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and discussion of the growing whisky scene in Latin America. With over 200 beautiful colour photographs and 21 colour ma
Birthday Cakes will help to transform any occasion into something special.Whether you have a toddler's party to organise, an impromtu office party to attend, or are in need of a special homemade gift for a special person, you will find lots of inspiring ideas in this beautifully photographed collection. Whatever your baking ability, this title will easily guide you through from start to finish - so you can stun your friends and family with your amazing creations!
Satisfying between-meal hunger is about having lots of great ideas for all occasions, and these simple recipes are all displayed in appealing pictures to tempt your taste buds. Included in these pages are brilliant breakfast bites, irresistible party morsels, no-fuss TV snacks, and well-balanced ideas for healthy light meals.
Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or supper dish or ideas for a stylish dinner party, there is something here for you. This book has a selection of the very best traditional Thai recipes to inspire you for every occasion. Thai cuisine has much tocommend it- not only is it delicious and very quick and easy to prepare, it also looks every bit as goodas it tastes, making it perfect for both family meals and for entertaining.
Fast food should not mean dull dishes and this sumptuous cookbook will revitalise the way you cook. Everyday recipes can be lively and interesting and this collection of ecipes takes you through quick and easy dishes that you and your friends and family will love - from gnocchi to risotto and seafood to salads. Each recipe includes a step-by-step guide to the perfect dish. Oolour photographs and variation tips make this the perfect culinary guide,
Small, yet perfectly formed, who can resist the tempting treat that is the cupcake? Adored by adults and children alike, these classic little cakes know few boundaries. Whether topped off with silver balls of chocolate curls, this inspiring collection of recipes proves there really is a cupcake for every occasion.
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Curry making has never been easier for you. Learn to love the wonderful aromatic flavours and exotic spices that these recipes can offer - they are all very easy to make and so allow you to spend more time having fun with friends or family rather than slaving away in the kitchen. Not only will the diversity of curries take you by surprise, the fantastic taste of these dishes will leave you wanting so much more.So go on and tuck into the recipes inside this book
Embraces not only the marvels of French cooking but Frenchhistory, language, landscape, and customs as well. Here is Francefor the traveler, the chef, and the connoisseur of fine prose. Mapsand b w line drawings throughout.
Soak up the summer sun and enjoy a sizzling feast with thiscomprehensive collection of fantastic recipes as well as know-how advice to create the best barbecue ever. Have you wondered about whether gas or charcoal is best, what you need for the perfect barbecue party, and what equipment is really necessary? Well, these pages are the place to find out.For the complete novice who has never handled a pair of tongs to the barbecue whiz, this book is packed with great information and fully illustrated mouthwatering recipes to make you crank up the heat and get cooking.
From crisp fragrant panini, to warm chewy wraps and delicioussandwiches, here you will find a host of great ideas forsnacks,lunch boxes and picnics. Rediscover classics such as toasted Caprese panini with freshmozzarella cheese and tomatoes or old-fashioned Reuben panini withcorned beef and sauerkraut on rye. Create vegetarian delights,likeCurried tofu wraps and Spicy provolone green applessandwiches.
In a world where we all need to be more healthconscious, salads can open up the door to a delicious and nutritious way to boost energy levels and keep your weight down. Today's salads have shaken off their notoriety as being dull and uninspiring and are now bursting with color and flavor. With the addition of meat or fish and seafood, salads can become a substantial meal in their own right, or something lighter serves as an ideal accompaniment. 112 nutritious and delicious recipes Brief introduction to each chapter, full of useful ideas and tips A clear and easy-to-follow ingredients list and method for each recipe to ensure a perfect result Inspiring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling
Tarts and pies are classic desserts and favorites throughoutthe year. Their fillings vary according to the season, within-season fresh fruit perfect in the spring and summer, andberries, nuts, and squash classics in the fall and winter. Eachrecipe is graded for difficultv, at level 1, 2 or 3,with almost allfalling into the first category. Inspired suggestions for desserts,with something for every ocassion.
This soup compendium is brimming with500 mouth-watering recipes, all of them clear and easy to follow.Every page is filled with ideas and tips for everykind ofsoup,broth, bisque, chowder, potage and consomme. Casua weekendlunch, simple supper,sophisticated starter, winter warmer or summercooler - you name it, there's a perfect soup for it.
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.
The beautifully presented and inspirational Cook's Bible is the definitive cooking guide for everyone—beginner and experienced cook alike. From choosing kitchen utensils to stocking the pantry,this book shows you can be superbly oranzed and creative in the kitchen. it offers valuable advice about all culinary matters,including kitchen equipment, ingredients, kitchen safety, and the basics of diet and healthy eating. The Cook's Bible provides practical information about all aspects of preparing and cooking food—from how to boil an egg to how to prepare sushi. It is also useful for those who know the basice but want to extend their kitchen repertoire to cooking exciting and varied dishes.its wide range of recipes has been carefully selected to combine traditional favorites with modern choices. So whether you wish to make a cheese souffle, create a paella, or bake Fresh Croissants—you will find the Cook's Bible an invaluable source of inspiration and advice that you will want to go back to again and ag
Delicious, nutritious, tempting recipes for everyoccasion.Every book in the TREATS series has at least 38 greatrecipes.Full color photographs, practical instructions, andtriple-tested recipes will ensure success every time. Try one:TREAT yourself!
Baking can be fun especially when producing quick and easycupcakes. We have provided over 100 great recipes, suitable for alloccasions, from that quick coffee accompaniment to novelty cupcakesfor the kid's parties. All your favourites reside in the pages ofthis book, together with a great selection of new innovativerecipes, try a few and we are sure you will enjoy theexperience.
