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,

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.

Starred Review. Turning the offices of National Public Radio into a sugar-dusted gastrolab, NPR producer Gray (of the news program All Things Considered) spent a year testing cake recipes on coworkers to find the most satisfying among them. The result is this eclectic but cohesive cookbook, with a gentle learning curve especially useful for novices. An untrained pastry chef herself, Gray begins with a basic, lemon-glazed sour cream pound cake (which she calls the "Man Catcher") that introduces several key baking techniques: creaming the butter and sugar, incorporating eggs, beating batter, and lining the pan. She increases the skill level gradually as she goes, moving on to bundt, layer, and fruit cakes, followed by trickier temptations like angel food cake and the spicy, molasses-rich Appalachian Stack Cake. Each recipe comes with the story of its origin, reception, and variants. Readers will spot many bold-faced culinary names like Paula Deen and Ina Garten, but also obscure sources like out-of-print cookbo

From "a great teacher and truly a master technician" (JuliaChild), a new cookbook full of faster-than-ever food, includingdozens of elegant "minute" recipes Jacques Pepin Fast Food My Waywas an immediate sensation, captivating cooks and critics, whocalled it "fabulous," "chic," and "elegant." Now America's firstand most enduring celebrity chef does himself one better, withrecipes that are faster, fresher, and easier than ever. OnlyJacques could have come up with dishes so innovative anduncomplicated. "Minute recipes": Nearly no-cook recipes fit forcompany: Cured Salmon Morsels, Glazed Sausage Bits Smashingappetizers: Scallop Pancakes, zipped together in a blender (10minutes) Almost instant soups: Creamy Leek and Mushroom Soup (7minutes) Fast, festive dinners: Stuffed Pork Fillet on GrapeTomatoes (18 minutes) Stunning desserts: Mini Almond Cakes inRaspberry Sauce (15 minutes)

"French wine can be perplexing … until you pick up this marvelous guide." —Kermit Lynch, wine merchant and author of Adventures on the Wine Route Praise for French Wine For Dummies "The best way to sift through this informative tome is to pour yourself a big glass of Haut Brion, sit back, and enjoy. Whether you are an avid collector or wine novice, this book offers an extensive resource in an accessible format." —Charlie Trotter, Acclaimed Chef and Award-Winning Author Includes wine picks for every region! You no longer have to be confused or intimidated by French wine. Sip and savor the best — and best-value — Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, and other delicious wines with this informative insider's guide. Discover how to: Translate wine labels Identify great wine bargains Develop your own wine tastes Match French wine with foods Get smart! www.dummies.com Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com Choose from among 33 different subject categories Get news you

It's a simple fact that-many of us would like to enjoy home-cooking but don't always have time to cook complicated, time-consuming recipes. Help is at hand, however, in]ust lOMinutes. If you are unable to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but enjoy fresh, tasty wholesome food and creative cooking, then the recipes in this book are for you. Even though they take just ten inutes or less to make, each recipe is full of f[avour and goodness. There's no fiddly reparation,elaborate trimmings, or fancy garnishes in any of these dishes -just uncomplicated delicious food that looks and tastes fabulous. 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 and cook. So get cooking and see how easy it is to create these quick and tasty meals.

The very word 'chocolate' has a magic about it, as chocoholics everywhere will agree! Fortunately, there is no end to the creative ways in which chocolate is used in cooking - hot desserts, cakes, biscuits and ice cream all seem to have a little extra appeal when they include this delicious ingredient. When you want to cheer someone up or just to satisfy a craving, Simply dip into this book and find the perfect recipe.

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.

Tempt your taste buds with hearty and satisfying vegetarian fare. Fill up and feel good with meat-free food. A vegetarian diet is by its very nature, healthy and nutritious and a great way to include a variety of fresh and flavoursome vegetables in your meals without having to try too hard! Impress your friends and family with the creative and delicious recipes inside this book,

This title features 100 all-natural, delicious recipes thatare all free of lactose, saturated fats, cholesterol, and cruelty.From classic breads, cakes, and desserts to imaginative newcreations, the recipes in this book eliminate the dairy and eggswithout reducing the flavour. These homemade delights have beentaste-tested to tantalizing perfection. Each bite proves thatvegan-baked goods can be just as delectable as their animal-productcounterparts. Whether one is motivated to do something positive forthe earth, to show compassion for animals, or to be good for one'shealth, these quick-to-make, easy-to-bake recipes offer a provennew approach for novice bakers and professional pastry chefs alike."The 100 Best Vegan Baking Recipes" features alternatives forfavourites like cupcakes, brownies, and chocolate chip cookieswhile also offering treats such as lime coconut bars, blueberrystreusel muffins, and rosemary focaccia. The author refrains fromexotic ingredient lists while presenting straightforward guidan

Open up your kitchen to the 50 international recipes in this collection and discover a whole new culinary world. From the classic Basil Oil in the Bruschetta with Tomato,Red Onion and Basil Salsa, to the luxurious Orange Spice Oil in the Orange Spice Muffins, the versatility of these infusions will inspire you to create delicious oils and vinegars to spice up mealtimes.

The extremes of American eating--our equal urges to stuff and tostarve ourselves--are easy to blame on the excesses of modernliving. But Frederick Kaufman followed the winding road of theAmerican intestine back to that cold morning when the firstfamished Pilgrim clambered off the Mayflower, and he discovered thealarming truth: We've been this way all along. With outraged witand an incredible range of sources that includes everything fromCotton Mather's diary to interviews with Amish black-marketraw-milk dealers, Kaufman offers a highly selective,take-no-prisoners tour of American history by way of the Americanstomach. Travel with him as he tracks down our earliest foodies;discovers the secret history of Puritan purges; introduces dietgurus of the nineteenth century such as William Alcott, whobelieved that "Nothing ought to be mashed before it is eaten";traces extreme feeders from Paul Bunyan to eating-contest champDale Boone (descended from Daniel, of course); and investigates ourblithe efforts to re-create

Fish is a food for the modern age, being the perfect antidote to the many ailments and illnesses caused by poor nutrition. Fish and seafood are high in first-class protein, low in salt and contain essential vitamins and minerals. White fish is low in fat, while the fat in fresh oil-rich fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, recognized to help prevent clogged arteries and avert coronary and other diseases. It's great food for the brain - and it tastes fantastic too. Try the recipes in this book and get hooked! 112 nutritious and delicious recipes Brief introduction to each chapter on cultural specialities 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

Tickle your taste buds and take a moment to savour the wonderful flavours of these recipes, They will round off any meal perfectly and, being so easy to make, will impress anyone you wish to share them with, Their simplicity will allow you to have more time to relax with friends and family alike and take the fuss out of what can be a daunting task for many,

Everything you could possibly want to know about wine, in one fully up-to-date A-Z volume!The Oxford Companion to Wine is a uniquely comprehensive and in-depth A-Z reference book on every aspect of wine:more than 4,000 entries covering topics from history through geography, geology, soil science, viticulture, winemaking, packaging, academia, technology, and regulations to people and places, tasting, writing, and the language of wine. The system of cross-references takes the reader from one entry to another, showing how all these topics are interconnected in the fascinating story of wine in its most traditional and modern forms. This new fifth edition, which benefits from the knowledge and experience of over one hundred new contributors, all experts in their field or geographical region, is expanded by 272 new entries, and every existing entry has been reviewed, updated, and polished. The text is more international than ever, written for wine lovers of every persuasion, including those who love wine but want

This latest edition of Bartending For Dummies features over 1,000 drink recipes in an A-Z format with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. This 4th Edition also provides: Detailed information on how to properly stock a bar Expanded coverage on making exotic frozen/blended specialties, specialty coffees, and hot toddies Tips on creating unique punches and even non-alcoholic drinks Helpful information about experimenting with the latest flavored rums and vodkas including apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, grape, mango, and watermelon Fun, new ways to garnish, rim, and serve drinks like a master mixologist The latest tips and advice on curing hangovers and hiccups Advice on choosing the right and latest glassware and mixers New recipes covering the hottest shooters such as After Five, Candy Corn, Jelly Bean, and more A new section on festive holiday cocktails such as the Grinch and Candy Cane Martini

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"365 Dish a Day" provides a little inspiration for every day of the year, making sure you don't miss out on the month's freshest ingredients and seasonal specialties. You'll find warm, hearty comfort food in the fall and winter months and healthy, light and refreshing dishes in spring and summer. The recipes are quick, easy to follow. Full-color photographs.

For this collection, unmatched in the field of dessertcookbooks, Richard Sax devoted more than a decade to searching outand perfecting 350 of the world's best and most beloved homedesserts. Everything the cook longs for is here: cobblers andcrisps, cakes and cookies, puddings and souffls, pies and pastries,ice creams and sauces. Extensive sidebars - profiles of cooks,engaging recollections of favorite desserts, quotations fromhundreds of literary works, and excerpts from fascinating oldrecipes - make this an indispensable, lively volume. Winner of aJames Beard Award and a Julia Child Award.