No more starvation diets! No more feeling like a failure! No more torturous exercise regimens! The bad news is that it's easy to gain weight. The good news is that it's just as easy to lose it. The surprising news is that you lose the weight by eating good food! As much as you want! includes 55 fat-burning recipes, as well as easy and effective exercises, "The Ten Commandments for Keeping Weight Off," and personal weight-loss success stories. In other words, everything you need to achieve a lean, healthy body--and keep it that way! In MORE FAT-BURNING FOODS and Other Weight-Loss Secrets you'll find tips on: fast foods: the good, the bad, and the drive-by; how to "tame" your hunger; stress and how to reduce it; which fats expand energy and which expand hips; fat-fighting cooking techniques.
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.
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.
Banish those lacklustre feelings and kick-start your energy levels with a delicious bowl of salad! Readily available seasonal produce means year-round goodness is always on the menu and fresh salads are no longer a summer-only option. We all know we should be eating healthier foods and the fabulous photography inside this book will inspire you to create vibrant and original salads for the whole family to enjoy.
The Chinese consider cooking to be an art, rather than a necessary chore, and this is perhaps the reason that Chinese food is beautiful to look at as well as delicious to eat - and very popular with almost everyone! It is remarkably quick and easy to prepare at home, and because most dishes are cooked very rapidly, the ingredients retain a freshness and texture that cannot be beaten. This book has a selection of the best traditional Chinese recipes to inspire you - just add chopsticks! 112 authentic and delicious recipes; Brief introduction to each chapter on the traditional use of ingredients; A clear and easy-to-follow ingredients list and method for each recipeto ensure a perfect result; Inspiring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling.
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.
Smoothies and juices have it all—they taste delicious，are bursting with goodness and take no time at all to make—perfect for when you need a quick and healthy snack．As they taste SO delicious and are often colou rful and attractive，they are an easy way of encou raging your family to consume more of what is good for them．The added bonus is that you control thei r content，and as they rarely requi re extra sweetening you can ensure they are packed with nothing but flavoursome and wholesome health—boosting ingredients． 112 tempting 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
tapas a culinary journey of discovery Eating tapas is a part of daily life in Spain, an portunity for an informal social occasion that gives people the chance to chat and have a delicious snack during the day or in the evening. This book offers the very best tapas for you to enjoy with your friends and family.Ranging from bite-size servings that can be eaten with the fingers or a toothpick to more substantial dishes that can be combined to form a full meal, these recipes lend themselves perfectly to informal social occasions and are ideal for a summer lunch or evening party.Tapcas is part of a series of books designed to let you discover the wonderfully diverse cuisines of the world. Each title features classic and contemporary recipes that can be made with ingredients that are readily available, offeringyou the chance to bring to your table tastes and culinary traditions enjoyed around the globe.
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。
Preparing and cooking delicious, irresistible dishes is an art, but that doesn't mean it has to be difficult. Each book in this series is beautifully illustrated and presented to help you make the perfect dish every time. Almost every cuisine has its own selection of fish dishes, from British and Mediterranean menus to Asian and Indian cooking. Fish offers a tasty, nutritious meal as it is low in fat and high in protein, and provides an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. This book is essential reading for every fish connoisseur and provides guidance on the health benefits associated with eating fish. With fabulous photography and easy-to-follow step-by-step recipes, Fish Dishes will introduce you to delicious and effortless fish recipes for everyday eating or entertaining.
From simple 'one-bite' delicacies such as cherry tomatoes stuffed with crab mayonnaise to more substantial dishes such as scallops in saffron sauce or miniature pork brochettes, these traditional tapas dishes are mouthwateringly delicious. Serve them before lunch or dinner with a cool glass of white wine, or combine a selection of dishes to make a more substantial meal. Part of a series for the adventurous cook, all of the recipes are beautifully presented with color photography and detailed instructions. Let your imagination take you into new culinary territory with these enticing and versatile tapas dishes.
Vietnamese cuisine is like no other in the world. Vietnam's turbulent history has resulted in an incredible fusion of influences from China, India. France and America. leadingto a cuisine that is at once familiar and unexpected, and always fresh and exciting. With their wonderful combination of flavours, textures, ingredients and aromas, the 38 recipes in this book offer something for every palate and every occasion, from Chinese-influenced spring rolls and noodle soups to excitingly exotic versions of French classics such as crepes. You will also find recipes for condiments and sweets. Vietnamese is part of a series of books designed to let you discover the wonderfully diverse cuisines of the world. Each title features classic and contemporary recipes that can be made with ingredients that are readily available, offering you the chance to bring to your table tastes and culinary traditions enjoyed around the globe.
Pizza has to be the ultimate fast-food, and its universal appeal makes great for parties, tasty dinners or late-night treats. Classic and contemporary recipes feature in this versatile collection that a pizza!lover simply cannot be without! Featuring tasty new recipes and exciting variations, there is something for everyone in this stunning collection.In addition,the fabulous photography will inspire you to make delicious pizzas for all occasions.
With a rich climate and an array of timeless ingredients. Tuscany has capitalized on its wealth of produce, delivering stunning cuisine that is famed the world over. In a country renowned for its wonderful food.Tuscany still stands out as offering a little extra. From wild mushroom bruschetta to Livorno seafood stew. you will find all your Tuscan favourites here. For those with a sweet tooth there's a chapter featuring desserts where delicious offerings like stuffed peaches with amaretto brush shoulders with white tiramisu. Tuscany is part of a series of books designed to let you discover the wonderfully diverse cuisines of the world. Each title features classic and contemporary recipes that can be made with ingredients that are readily available, offeringyou the chance to bring to your table tastes and culinary traditions enjoyed around the globe.
Preparing and cooking delicious, irresistible dishes is an art, but that doesn't mean it has to be difficult. Each book in this series is beautifully illustrated and presented to help you make the perfect dish every time. All manner of foods can be roasted- from traditional meat and poultry through to succulent fish and seafood, plus a whole host of vegetable delights. Roasting provides a simple, nutritious and innovative method of home cooking that can really refresh your culinary repertoire. With easy-to-follow step-by-step recipes and fabulous colour photography, Perfect Roasts will show you the secrets to modern, convenient and versatile roasting and will open your eyes to the possibility of roasting delicious meals every day.
Tapas is something of a recent innovation but now it's here, it's here to stay. And with good eason - it's a lovely way to eat, relaxed and sociable and carrying with it a hint of the traditional Spanish unhurried way of life This book has a selection of the very best tapas recipes to inspire you to try this unique cuisine, Whether you are looking for some exceptionally tasty nibbles to serve at a drinks party, or ideas for a whole lunch or supper based on tapas, there is something here for you.
MuFFins are great Fun to malee and eat - whether you lilee them fresh and fruity in the form oF a classic Blueberry MuFFin, or you are in the moodFor something extravagant, such as a Decadent Chocolate DessertMuffin, you will Find something to please in this fabulouscollection. The 50 recipes in this collection are all based on a basic muFFin mix, using delicious and imaginative variations to create Fantastic muffins you will want to make time and time again. BeautiFully photographed, this is the perfect book For true muFFin lovers!
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
The Mediterranean diet has become widely recognised in recent years for its many health benefits. It's a simple, colourful and delicious cuisine, consisting mainly of a stunning range of nutrition-packed fruits and vegetables, with fresh seafood and a little meat and cheese. Plenty of olive oil, with its heart-protective properties, completes the picture of a way of eating that promotes an enviably long and healthy life. Sounds too good to be true? Try the recipes in this book to discover just how good it is! 112 authentic and delicious recipes; Brief introduction to each chapter on the traditional use of ingredients; 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.
Rice is the perfect ingredient to keep in the store cupboard-it's a healthy, nutritious, Iowfat grain that takes only minutes to cook and lends itself to endless treatments. It is a staple food in many countries across the world, and each culture has its own way of utilizing rice, such as risotto in Italy, paella in Spain, and stir-fries in China and Thailand. This book has a great selection to choose from--in fact, there are so many diverse and exciting recipes that you will probably forget they are all based on rice! 112 exciting 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
From simple 'one-bite' delicacies such as cherry tomatoes stuffed with crab mayonnaise to more substantial dishes such as scallops in saffron sauce or miniature pork brochettes, these traditional tapas dishes are mouthwateringly delicious. Serve them before lunch or dinner with a cool glass of white wine, or combine a selection of dishes to make a more substantial meal. Part of a series for the adventurous cook, all of the recipes are beautifully presented with color photography and detailed instructions. Let your imagination take you into new culinary territory with these enticing and versatile tapas dishes.
Mexican cuisine is something of a recent innovation but now it's here, it's here to stay. And with good eason - it's a lovely way to eat, relaxed and sociable and carrying with it a hint of the traditional Spanish unhurried way of life This book has a selection of the very best tapas recipes to inspire you to try this unique cuisine, Whether you are looking for some exceptionally tasty nibbles to serve at a drinks party, or ideas for a whole lunch or supper based on tapas, there is something here for you.
