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Discover 80 delicious, easy-to-make recipes perfect for the holy month of Ramadan. In this cookbook, you'll find all the recipes you need to make your Ramadan meals family-friendly, fuss-free and filling. From perfect predawn meals for Suhoor, to hearty and satisfying meals for Iftar, as well as dishes made for celebrating with friends and family during Eid al-Fitr, and all the accompanying salads, chutneys, breads, drinks and desserts you'll need, this book has all the most popular Ramadan dishes covered. Accompanied by gorgeous photographs throughout, these recipes from much-loved food blogger Anisa Karolia are for anyone looking to eat well before and after fasting.
Eat Out Award-winning chef George Jardine offers some of the recipes that have drawn guests and requests for almost a decade. His fabulous eatery on Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, and the suppliers and practices that keep him at the top of the ratings are explored in his first eponymous book: Jardine: Cooking with an Accent. In the pages of Jardine, George has looked back over his award-studded time as a cook in South Africa and compiled a collection of recipes which defines his style as a chef. Many of them are the very dishes which keep his fans and regulars flooding back to his restaurant. He has kept nothing back, providing complete recipes which he handed out to friends and restaurant regulars to test at home before including them in Jardine. Each recipe, photographed beautifully by Russel Wasserfall, contributes to this stunning volume that serves both as an insight into the skill of a talented chef and as a memoir for regular visitors to his restaurant. Whether it is mushrooms gathered in a local forest, guavas from the tree in the garden, or fish caught in our oceans, Jardine is filled with recipes that explore the culinary bounty of Mzansi.
The very best cakes are always the ones we bake with love at home. Claire Ptak has two homes: her native Northern California and London's East End. Inspired by the best ingredients found in both places - from fresh-picked berries to peach orchards - these 85 recipes for cakes, cookies, desserts and savoury bakes bring the flavours of her kitchen to yours. In this book, English classics come with a west-coast twist, giving you recipes such as Chocolate Violet Babka Buns, Tahini Halva Brownies, Raspberry Loganberry Roulade with Mascarpone and Brown Sugar Victoria Sponge. Californian classics are reimagined as Ras el Hanout Snickerdoodles, Coconut Pudding Cake and Black Tea and Poppy Seed Muffins. You'll even find the recipe for Prince Harry and Megan Markle's Lemon and Elderflower Wedding Cake.
Learn how to make non-dairy products from scratch! When it comes to food, more and more of us are becoming interested in and more aware of what we eat and how it affects the environment, animals and ourselves. Vegan dairy alternatives have become a common sight on supermarket shelves and some people have chosen to quit dairy products altogether. In Vegan Dairy, learn how to make crumbly cheeses, silky yogurts, moreish milks and tasty butters and creams from nuts and seeds. Containing easy-to-follow plant-based recipes, this book has everything from quick almond milk and vanilla and pecan butter to fermented products such as cashew yogurt and almond cheese. Aimed at both beginners and the more experienced (yet curious) home cooks, who are looking for a greater understanding of vegan dairy, there are also delicious recipes with ideas for breakfasts, snacks and treats including chickpea bread, yogurt ice cream and coconut and hemp biscuits. Whether you re vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian or lactose intolerant, these recipes make perfect dairy replacements so you can still enjoy the foods and flavours you love.
Friendly, feel-good meals to make life less complicated and more pleasurable. 'A little pottering in the kitchen gives me that feeling I find so crucial, of being in a fixed, familiar place in a whirling world. So here it is, from my kitchen to yours: cosy, cocooning food.' The classic family recipe book by Nigella Lawson. Kitchen is packed with feel-good food for cooks and eaters that solves all your everyday cooking quandaries, from what to cook for Sunday lunch or how to give children food they'll eat, to how to rustle up an impromptu dinner party menu or a gluten-free cake. As well as her mouth-watering recipes, Nigella rounds up her kitchen must-haves: essential kitchen equipment and standby ingredients. With luscious photography, easy family recipes, indulgent food writing and a beautiful hardback design, this is a book you will treasure for many years as well as a delicious gift for friends and family. Highlights include: What's for tea? - everyday eating made simple for all ages Easy does it - dinner party ideas that won't try your temper Cook it better - waste-saving recipes My sweet solution - problem-solving pudding recipes Off the cuff - quick dinner ideas for feasts from the fridge-freezer and store cupboard Chicken and its place in my kitchen - chicken recipes to soothe the soul The cook's cure for Sunday-night-itis - cosy and substantial supper ideas that require little effort from the cook
Lucy Watson is back with more simple, straightforward vegan comfort food to brighten up your mealtimes Feed Me Vegan: For All Occasions is full of easy recipes for everyday veganism, from a quick, week night pasta to blow-out Sunday feasts. It's also brimming with ideas for cooking for special occasions, solutions for those trips where the vegan option is a side salad, or meals for those friends and family who just don't believe this really is #whatveganseat! Recipes include, for quick and easy meals: Moroccan Couscous Bowl Spicy Coconut Ramen Sweetcorn Fritters Schnitzel Broccoli Cream Pasta Dhal Sausage Rolls Super Green Soup Chipotle Black Bean Soup Tempeh Salad . . . and for those feasts: Sunday roast with Seitan Mushroom Pie Tacos Gnocchi Poutine Garlic Bread Sushi Jackfruit Bao Crispy Potato Skins What readers are saying 'I loved Lucy's first vegan cookbook and this one, if possible, is even better.' 'What an amazing, inspiring cookbook this is. Something truly for every occasion from the quick fixes to on the go snacks as well as that beastly Sunday dinner - incredible' 'I would recommend for anyone to have this in their kitchen, vegan or not!' 'Fabulous, no fuss vegan recipes.'
This book shows you how to apply popular craft techniques to cake decorating, creating edible crafts using fondant icing (sugar paste), modelling paste, chocolate paste, buttercream icing, ganache and royal icing. Whether you are a baker or cake decorator who would like to learn new crafts and apply them to your cakes or a crafter who would like to learn to bake and decorate cakes, there is something for everyone. Katrien chose tray bake cakes (rectangular sheet cakes) to work on, keeping the shape simple and focusing on the craft techniques used to decorate them. The cake is a blank canvas on which artwork is created. The inspiration for the decorative designs comes from paper crafts, mosaics, embroidery, printed fabric patterns, quilting, applique and whatever craft you can imagine. This book features 18 cake craft projects from start to finish, as well as mini cakes, showing you step by step how to create your own works of art. As an added bonus there are some tried and trusted recipes for cakes, buttercream, ganache and fondant icing as well as designs to use in decorations.
Jan Braai Junior is a book for the next generation of braaiers in South Africa. Filled with a collection of Jan Braai’s very best braai recipes, simplified with easy-to-follow, step-bystep guidance, Jan Braai Junior can be enjoyed by kids and the whole family. Jan Braai is the most interviewed person in the world on the topic of braai, and therefore a good judge of what people want to know about braaing. As a television presenter and head of the National Braai Day initiative, he has travelled extensively in southern Africa and the world, braaied often and with diverse people, in various beautiful places, using different techniques. This user-friendly book covers all the fundamental braai knowledge every South African should have, using basic equipment and budget-conscious ingredients. And, with Jan Braai’s tips and advice, Jan Braai Junior will set you on your way to braaing like a champion for the rest of your life!
Do you crave homemade French Toast, Eggplant Parmigiana, and Pecan Pie, but don't know the difference between broiling and baking? This book offers a crash course in cooking basics as well as lessons on creating everything from classic entrees to decadent desserts. Complete with step-by-step instructions, a glossary of cooking terms, and 60 brand-new recipes, you'll learn all there is to know about the kitchen as you make flavorful recipes like:
So forget macaroni and cheese from a box, frozen dinners, and takeout - The "I Don't Know How to Cook" Book shows you how to craft great-tasting, homemade meals in no time!
As a director of Meat-free Mondays in Australia and South Africa, it’s Tammy Fry’s mission to enable others to live a happier and more energetic lifestyle through plant-based eating. Through her blog (seed-blog.com) and lifestyle workshops she has become a key influencer and thought leader in the plant-based, health and wellness world of holistic nutrition. Made With Love & Plants will not only present more than 75 wholefood, plant-based recipes, all beautifully photographed and styled, but also provide detailed yet easy-to-follow guidance on living the plant-based lifestyle. Tammy particularly understands how challenging the change to such a diet can be, and is there with helpful support and tips to make the journey easier. The recipes will encompass a full range of meals from breakfast through to treats, and for family and entertaining.
Why bake it “good enough” when you can Bake It Better? In Bake It Better, Instagram and TikTok star Matt Adlard shares his tried-and-true baking approach to help home chefs advance from intermediate-level to master baker—all at their own pace. Each chapter has a dedicated theme, with recipes offering techniques to show you how to elevate your baking from refreshingly refined to extraordinarily elegant. Each bake comes as a pair, beginning with a delicious “Tier 1” recipe, followed by an elevated “Tier 2” version for when you’re ready to take your skills to the next level. Love making Brioche from scratch? Why not take things up a notch with Brioche Cinnamon Rolls, using a slightly advanced technique? Or try your hand at Triple Chocolate Brownie Fingers once you’ve mastered the recipe for Chocolate Chunk Brownies. Bake It Better includes:
Join Matt Adlard on a journey to whatever baking destination you seek—and enjoy the detours along the way!
The key to weight loss is not how much you eat, it’s what you eat
There has been a huge revival in home-made or artisanal products. People are moving away from manufactured products, returning to the tastes and memories of yesteryear. This book is an exploration into the world of forgotten sweets and candies - among the recipes are many well-loved favourites as well as some that have been rediscovered or simply created through the combination of retro flavours. While most recipes keep the spirit of the original candy, interesting new interpretations have also been included for the modern cook. This is what's on offer: Essential information about equipment, ingredients and techniques; Loads of hints and tips throughout; More than 50 foolproof recipes for toffee, caramels, truffles, fudge, filled chocolates, marshmallows, nougat and much more; Decorating ideas and packaging suggestions. There is plenty of detailed information for the beginner and lots of new ideas and mouthwatering recipes to inspire the seasoned candy maker. The magnificent photographs of the various sweets will soon have you drooling and raring to start boiling sugar. Whether you are making these delicious indulgences for friends and family, as gifts or to sell at craft or farmers' markets, this book is essential to ensure success. And everybody deserves a little something sweet.
Weber Braai Bible is an all-in-one masterclass on every aspect of outdoor cooking. Whether you cook with gas or charcoal, this comprehensive guide contains everything an avid kettle braai enthusiast needs to know. Learn how to grill the perfect steak or ribs, butterfly a leg of lamb, cook chicken wings and legs without burning them, and smoke a turkey. Tips and techniques lift the lid on the secrets of successful braaiing, while chapters on marinades, rubs and sauces tempt you to find your signature flavours. From kebabs, chops and burgers to elaborate rotisseries, braaied vegetables, pizza on the grill, and banana s’mores, this book is packed with delicious recipes for all-year-round braaiing. If braaiing is part of your lifestyle, and you want to take your outdoor cooking to the next level, you don’t need to look further than the Weber Braai Bible.
Did you know you could eat healthily and sustainably without being vegan? This book shows you how with simple, tempting recipes that support the environment and don't make you feel like you're missing out. Whether it's Spinach, Nut and Goat's Cheese Pie, Aubergine Stuffed with Lamb and Buckwheat, or Speedy Cauliflower, Lentil and Watercress Risotto, these comforting, filling and delicious dishes will quickly become the day-to-day favorites in your kitchen. More and more of us are realizing that our personal health and the health of our planet are intimately linked. Eating a better diet can also help to make us more eco-friendly. But it's often hard to know where to start, especially if you still want to keep some seafood, meat and poultry in your diet. Enter award-winning recipe writer registered nutritionist Annie Bell. The easy, family-friendly recipes in Healthy Planet, Healthy You follow recommendations from the sustainable Planetary Health Diet, written by an international group of scientists. This flexitarian reference diet is so simple, accessible and tempting that you will hardly believe you're helping to fight climate change and save the planet as you eat.
Building on the success of her two previous books, and in support of her TV series, Sarah Graham's Food Safari, Home: Food From My Kitchen encapsulates cooking throughout southern Africa. Within the standard cookbook format of Brunch, Salads, Soups, Snacks, Meat, Poultry, Pasta, Seafood, Desserts and Baking, Sarah Graham presents food that is simple but beautiful, delicious and healthy. Most of the dishes can be prepared as easily outdoors as in your kitchen, and the recipes will work for family meals as well as casual dining with friends. The blog-themed writing style engages readers, while stories and personal anecdotes offer some insight into the inspiration behind the recipes. Traditional South African favourites are given a modern makeover and readers are introduced to some less-familiar dishes from Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique. Sarah loves to use her friends and family around the world as testers and tasters, so hesitant cooks can be assured that all her recipes really do work!
The brains behind the #1 bestselling Carbs & Cals are back! This time with the perfect smoothie book for the health-concious. Featuring 80 delicious recipes, the book is beautifully presented showing detailed nutritional information for every smoothie. Whether you're on a low-calorie, high-fibre or high-protien diet, or just want to achieve your 5-a-day fruit & veg, this is the ideal smoothie book for you. FEATURES; 80 delicious smoothie recipes. Beautiful image of every smoothie. Photos of ingredients in each recipe. Values for carbs, calories, protein, fat, fibre and 5-a-day fruit & veg. 275 photos of individual ingredients so you can create your own recipes. Intro explaining the benefits of smoothies.
Take control of your gut health with these easy, delicious recipes. After Zorah Booley was diagnosed with IBS, she used her Le Cordon Bleu training to develop a bevy of mouthwatering low-FODMAP-friendly recipes to alleviate her discomfort and control her symptoms―and now she’s sharing them with you. Enjoy beloved dishes you thought were off-limits, like Succulent Beef in Creamy Mushroom Sauce or a plate piled high with Creamy Pesto Rosso Linguine. Discover new ones, like Brown Butter Pumpkin Gnocchi and Calming Khao Soi with Crispy Noodles. You can still say yes to spice without side effects with recipes like Comforting Southern Chili with a Spicy Kick and Quick ’n’ Spicy Chicken Orzo. Find comfort and indulgence in Decadent Dark Chocolate Crinkle Brownies, Baked Apple Cider Donuts or Low-Sugar Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Syrup Frosting. Zorah takes the guesswork out of the low-FODMAP diet, making it simple for you to manage your symptoms naturally without relying on medications or feeling deprived. So say goodbye to abdominal discomfort and bloating, and confidently take the first step toward a healthier you.
Zola Nene is back with a third book, this time celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of South Africans through the wonderful tradition of sharing meals. In Simply Seven Colours, Zola gives praise to the uniquely South African seven-colour (or several-colour) concept with a selection of more simply delicious recipes that tap into the heart of our food nostalgia, with a focus on going back to basics. The idea of Simply Seven Colours is for you to create your own unique seven-colour menu, by picking recipes from different chapters or ‘colours’. From green, yellow, orange, brown, white, red, a rainbow of colours and, of course, desserts to round off your seven-colour meal, this book is sure to bring you more simply delicious joy.
“Mealtimes have always given me my most precious memories! I pour much love into the dishes I create – with fresh ingredients, real food, and a constant eye on what is healthy.” Take a culinary journey homewards with Trish as your guide and host. For many years, she’s been gathering recipes from friends, family, chefs and foodies from all over the globe and preparing food that her friends and family devour. Uncomplicated to create, and with easy-to-source ingredients, everyone can serve these treasured low-carb recipes with success. Think of long tables filled with abundant and delicious food shared with love and laughter. This is Trish’s signature style: comforting, delectable and healthy
Tom Daley is an Olympian. He has learnt from the very best about how to stay healthy, fit and positive - and now he's ready to share those secrets with you.Incredibly simple to follow, Tom's Daily Plan includes delicious food, workouts anyone can do (and that's a promise from Tom!) plus invaluable motivational and lifestyle tips.Ditch those fad diets and stop worrying about needing to put in hours in the gym. Tom's healthy and nutritious recipes won't ever leave you hungry - and even include pasta dishes, curries, cakes and chocolate, plus Tom's Ultimate Bacon Butty! And with his weekly plan of 20 minute workouts you'll be stronger, fitter and healthier in no time. All with rest days and tasty treats included!Tom's Daily Plan includes:* Over 80 quick and easy recipes so you and your family can eat well from breakfast until bedtime, with feasts and treats for every taste* Super-effective Daily Workouts and brilliant `life-hacks' for a healthy, balanced body and mind* Specifically designed to fit around you and your busy lifestyleGet a leaner, stronger, healthier you in no time!
Farm Stall To Farm Stall is a collection of the best farm stalls and markets for food lovers and avid farm stall trawlers in South Africa. Each farm stall has been individually visited and researched, and ratings are given on the best coffee, tea and local fare. There are also recipes for several of the delectable delights! The book lists accommodation in the area, the nearest town, child and pet friendly ratings, contact details and operating hours for all the farm stalls. Farm stalls are listed according to the route on which they are found, and the handy quickfinder and overview maps will enable you to plan your stop. At the back of the book you will find a list of annual markets and festivals as well as what to expect from each, with handy websites and contact details. The book is an absolute necessity for any food lover who wants good, wholesome food and delicacies as well as meeting the local people and buying quality local products.
Food can bind and govern a family and no one knows this more than Hollywood actor and respected foodie, Stanley Tucci. Throughout his childhood, cooking was a familial venture evoking a wealth of memories and traditions. Featuring family-friendly dishes and stunning photography The Tucci Table will captivate food lovers' imaginations with recipes from Stanley's traditional Italian roots as well as those of his British wife, Felicity Blunt. Each dish is introduced by Stanley and he offers an insight into why each recipe is so special to his family. Recipes include Pasta Al Forno, Roasted Sea bass, Pan Seared Venison and British classics such as Shepherd's Pie and Sausage Rolls. The Tucci Table captures the true joys of family cooking.
This book of ovo-lactose vegetarian recipes will restore respect for these natural and nutrient rich gems. Discover the magic of meatless meals
Britain's best-loved cook brings together a lifetime of culinary knowledge to make home cooking stress-free, easy and always delicious, with 120 brand-new recipes from her new BBC series. Trust in Mary to make home cooking stress-free, easy and delicious! In this brand-new collection of 120 recipes, published alongside her new BBC SeriesMary Makes It Easy, Mary shares her tips and tricks to make home cooking stress- free, easy and - of course - delicious. Divided into clear chapters, featuring one-pot recipes and 5-ingredient meals, easy bakes and desserts as well as prep-ahead and store cupboard favourites, this book contains fuss-free, crowd-pleasing food that everyone will enjoy. Each recipe is beautifully photographed and accompanied by no-fuss tips and advice on preparing ahead and freezing.Mary Makes It Easybrings Mary's years of experience straight into your kitchen. |
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