Taking it light or making it leisurely, discover lunch at its delicious best in this exciting book on midday dining. Forget about lunch box blues and enjoy the quick-fix ideas for everyday eating or check out the healthy options for a light snack. There are also stylish ideas for lunches to serve on that special occasion. The fabulous photographs will inspire you to take a fresh approach to lunchtime.

There's nothing quite like the delicious taste and natural goodness of homemade jams and preserves or themouthwatering aromas of jellies or chutneys bubbling away on your stove. With very little effort and justa few pieces of equipment, you can soon have a pantry full of tempting treats for your friends and family.If you are lucky enough to be able to grow your own fruit and vegetables, this is the perfect way to makethe most of your produce. With 36 recipes ranging from the luxurious Cherry with Brandy Jam through tohomemade classics such as Cranberry Jelly or Traditional Lemon Curd, there's something here for everyone

A simple fast-food favourite or a tasty comfort snack,toast is always a sure-fire winner for a quick meal or more substantial hearty lunches. All sorts of breads can be toasted,topped or filled in different ways, and this mouthwatering collection will provide plenty of delicious ideas. For breakfast,a laid-back lunch, family brunch or as a stylish starter, this book is packed with tantalizing toasts to delight and inspire.

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.Puddings come in all shapes and sizes - from delicous pies and steamed puddings to fruit tarts and home-made ice cream - and the traditional sweet provides us all with comfort and enjoyment. Desserts have firmly established themselves in today's modern cuisine and this book will prove that you don't have to spend all day slaving away to create a delicious masterpiece. With fabulous colour photography and easy-to-follow recipes, Traditional Puddings shows you how to re-create all your favourite puddings in your own kitchen.

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!

Included in this pocket guide are five chapters full of exciting and mouth-watering cocktails. Each recipe is illustrated in full color with clear instructions to guide you through the preparation to the final drink. sophisticated classics contemporary classics sparkling cocktails liqueur cocktails mocktinis.

Indian cuisine has never been more popu lar i n the West than it is today Whilst in the past our experiences of Indian food may have been limited to a visit to our Ioca I ndian restaurant or takeaway，many home cooks are now discovering how simple it can be to prepare delicious and authentic—tasting Indian dishes in their own kitchens．Full of flavour and variety,Indian cuisine is the perfect choice for anyone wishing to extend their culinary repertoire and create deliciously different meals using both familiarand more exotic ingredients． 111 tempting and deIicious recipes Brief introduction to each chapter，full of useful ideas and tips A clear and easy—t0—follow ingredents litS list and method for each recipe to ensure a perfect resuIt Inspi ring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling

Wraps are the modern alternative to the lunch-time sandwich and are versatile enough for all occasions, whether it be a packed lunch, picnic, brunch or relaxed summer entertaining. Bursting with flavour and endlessly adaptable, wraps are suitable for a variety of ingredients, including both savoury and sweet fillings. The fabulous photography will inspire you to create taste-tempting sensations to suit any occasion.

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,

Thai food is a vibrant cuisine, famed for its sharp, fresh flavours.Bursting with variety, its dishes may be chilli hot, zesty with lime, or creamy with coconut. The diverse choices that Thai cooking offer are due to the regions of Thailand offering different methods of cooking and types of dishes according to their climate, history and culture. This book will introduce you to all these exciting styles. From pad thai to pork dumplings, monkfish kebabs to hot and sour soup, there are 38 recipes to awaken your palate and let you begin to master the secrets of creating great-tasting Thai-style food. Thai 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.

What goes on a pizza? Ord isn't sure. It will take all of his dragon friends to help him decide in this yummy Early Step into Reading.

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.

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.

Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day；it is also versatile，individual and essential for vitality．With this fantastic book VOU can learn to kick—start vour day in a new way with ideas for revitalizing drinks and smoothies，great recipes for health，classic big breakfasts，and indulgent eats for special occasions．The fabulous photographs will lnspme you to eat well every morning．

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.

Jhere is aothing in the world quite like a bowl full of something heartg or a slice of something sweet just to make gou feel the world is a better place When life is greg and cold savdur a little domestic warmth with simple food that lifts the spirits and aourishes bodg and soul.

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.

For everyday eating, nothing beats home-cooking for flavor, variety, and nutrition, but the demands of modern living mean that it isn't always easy to find the time to shop for, prepare, cook, and even clean up after a home-cooked meal. Preparing delicious, hea[thy dishes doesn't have to be a time-consuming chore, however, as Just 4 Things proves. Using just four ingredients, 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 fuji-color 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 Things.

In this standout collection, Clare Ferguson has gathered some of the most appealing rice recipes. First, she describes the many varieties of rice used in the recipes and provides cooking times for each. The tasty morsels in Snacks and Appetizers include Japanese Sushi and Greek Dolmanthes. Try Entrees such as Orange and Pumpkin Pulao. Add interest to any meal with tempting Side Dishes like Pearl Diver's Rice with Saffron and Honey or Classic Cantonese Fried Rice. And don't forget how good rice is in Sweet Things, too - from Spicy Coconut Loaf to Spice Shortbread Cookies with Rosewater.

Mezze are the delicious snacks and appetizers of North Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East. This book provides you with the recipes to make the best dishes, allowing you to create almost unlimited combinations of different foods when you are entertaining friends or simply when you just wish to give your family a real treat. From universally popular delights such as hummus, shish kabobs, and peppers stuffed with feta, to new discoveries, including Tunisian stuffed pastries and Egyptian brown beans. Mezze contains a selection of recipes that represents the diverse, delicious flavors of the different countries. Mezze 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.

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.

This book demystifies sushi, making these delightful Japanese dishes accessible to all. Suitable as party snacks, appetizers, or main meals, there is far more to these dishes than raw fish and rice. This imaginative collection of recipes includes such delicacies as asparagus and omelet rolls, smoked trout sushi boats, and chicken teriyaki roils. Created to get your taste buds tingling, you will also be able to impress family and friends with your daring cuisine. 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 sushi recipes.