'An oyster leads a dreadful but exciting life.'

The celebrated American food writer M. F. K. Fisher pays tribute to that most delicate and enigmatic of foods: the oyster. She tells of oysters found in stews and soups, roasted, baked, fried, prepared à la Rockefeller or au naturel and of the pearls sometimes found therein.

As she describes each dish, Fisher recalls her own initiation into the 'strange cold succulence' of raw oysters as a young woman in Marseille and Dijon, and explores both the bivalve's famed aphrodisiac properties and its equally notorious gut-wrenching powers.

Plumbing the 'dreadful but exciting' life of the oyster, Fisher invites readers to share in the comforts and delights that this delicate edible evokes, and enchants us along the way with her characteristically wise and witty prose.

An exciting new cookery book for anyone whose heart sinks at the question: 'What shall we have for dinner tonight?'. In spite of her Hollywood name, Alex is a busy working mum who faces all the usual challenges: not enough time, too much to do, wanting to feed her family good home cooked food but bored by endless food shopping. Sound familiar? Guided by her fuss-free approach to cooking and drawing on the recipes from her popular Twitter feed @hollywood_wife, Cooking Tonight is based around the staple ingredients we all buy in our weekly shop, showing us how to throw them together to create delicious and easy home cooked suppers. These recipes will fit easily into your mid-week meal planning, many of them using up leftovers, and are versatile enough for it not to matter if you don't have all the right ingredients. Mealtimes should be a time when we sit together, even for a short while, to unwind and relax, and enjoy a good meal. This stress-free cookbook will give you new ideas to put the oomph back into your cooking and pleasure into your eating. Chapters include: Soups; Chicken; Mince; Pork; Beef; Lamb; Fish; Meat-free; Pasta; Toasties; Something Sweet

In this book, the tempting recipes for every occasion include soups; appetizers and light snacks; mousses, pates and terrines; salads; pasta, noodles and rice dishes; fried and grilled dishes; pies and baked dishes; casseroles, stews and slow-cooked dishes; and sauces for fish and shellfish. It features exciting international cuisine, from Tuna Salad Nicoise and Salmon Teriyaki to Thai Green Fish Curry and Louisiana Seafood Gumbo. You can enjoy the very best in classic and contemporary fish cuisine with Truffle and Lobster Risotto, Trout with Curried Orange Butter, and Fish and Chermoula Mini Pies. Each recipe is illustrated with an enticing photograph of the finished dish and includes practical step-by-step instructions and a full nutritional breakdown, including carbohydrate, sodium and cholesterol. Low in fat and rich in protein, minerals and vitamins, fish and shellfish make a magnificent contribution to good health. Every recipe in this collection has tried-and-tested instructions, a finished photograph to ensure perfect results and a complete nutritional analysis. These easy-to-follow recipes make certain that any standard of cook will be able to achieve delicious results every time. Included are popular classics such as Clam Stovies, Seared Scallops with Chive Sauce, and Salmon with Light Hollandaise and Asparagus as well as contemporary dishes including Chilli Crab Cakes, Moroccan Fish Tagine, and Halibut Steaks with Lemon Butter. In this comprehensive cookbook you can discover recipes from all over the world, with something to please every palate, for every occasion and every season of the year.

This is your new go-to companion from the most trusted name in BBQ-ing. Much more than just a recipe collection, Weber's Barbecue Bible is an entirely new take on grilling today, with every recipe step visually depicted in full-colour photography. Weber's Barbecue Bible is the most comprehensive and visually instructive barbecue book available. With over 125 all-new, modern, inspirational ideas for every occasion. Each recipe is beautifully photographed for easy, at-a-glance understanding, accompanied by expert advice and over 750 step-by-step photos. Recipes include: Maple-bourbon Chicken Wings Tarragon-Mustard Prawn Skewers Thai Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce Rotisserie Rib Roast with Melted Onions Tequila Smoked Salmon with Radish Salsa Pork Souvlaki Marinated Aubergine with Tahini

Drew Smith's Oyster: A Gastronomic History offers readers a global view of the oyster, tracing its role in cooking, art, literature and politics from the dawn up time to the present day. Oysters have inspired chefs, painters and writers alike, have sustained communities financially and ecologically, and have loomed large in legend and history. Using the oyster as the central theme, Smith has organised the book around time periods and geographical locations, looking at the oyster's influence through colourful anecdotes, eye-opening scientific facts and a wide array of visuals. The book also includes fifty recipes--traditional country dishes and contemporary examples from some of the best restaurants in the world. Renowned French chef Raymond Blanc calls Oyster "a brilliant crusade for the oyster that shows how food has shaped our history, art, literature, law-making, culture, and of course love-making and cuisine."

Contemporary, simple-to-prepare lobster recipes will appeal to cooks who don't want to spend hours preparing Lobster Thermidor or Homard a L'Americaine. In this title, recipes include Lobster Cocktails, Seashell Lobster Pasta Salad, Classic Lobster Stew, Lobster Mac and Cheese, Lobster Fra Diavolo, Lobster and Arugula Pizza, and Classic Lobster Rolls, as well as sides, salads, and perfect desserts for topping off a lobster dinner. Sidebars and small boxes will feature quotations; bits of lobster history; information on lobstering practices; and tips on buying, storing, and cooking lobsters.

Shrimp is easily America's favorite seafood, but its very popularity is the wellspring of problems that threaten the shrimp industry's existence. Asian-Cajun Fusion: Shrimp from the Bay to the Bayou provides insightful analysis of this paradox and a detailed, thorough history of the industry in Louisiana. Dried shrimp technology was part of the cultural heritage Pearl River Chinese immigrants introduced into the Americas in the mid-nineteenth century. As early as 1870, Chinese natives built shrimp-drying operations in Louisiana's wetlands and exported the product to Asia through the port of San Francisco. This trade internationalized the shrimp industry. About three years before Louisiana's Chinese community began their export endeavors, manufactured ice became available in New Orleans, and the Dunbar family introduced patented canning technology. The convergence of these ancient and modern technologies shaped the evolution of the northern Gulf Coast's shrimp industry to the present. Coastal Louisiana's historic connection to the Pacific Rim endures. Not only does the region continue to export dried shrimp to Asian markets domestically and internationally, but since 2000 the region's large Vietnamese immigrant population has increasingly dominated Louisiana's fresh shrimp harvest. Louisiana shrimp constitute the American gold standard of raw seafood excellence. Yet, in the second decade of the twenty-first century, cheap imports are forcing the nation's domestic shrimp industry to rediscover its economic roots. "Fresh off the boat" signs and real-time internet connections with active trawlers are reestablishing the industry's ties to local consumers. Direct marketing has opened the industry to middle-class customers who meet the boats at the docks. This "right off the boat" paradigm appears to be leading the way to reestablishment of sustainable aquatic resources. All-one-can-eat shrimp buffets are not going to disappear, but the Louisiana shrimp industry's fate will ultimately be determined by discerning consumers' palates.

175 delicious classic and contemporary fish recipes shown in 220 stunning photographs. This is a fabulous collection of fish and shellfish recipes featuring salmon, trout, tuna, sole, sardines, crab, lobster, squid and much more. It features exciting international cuisine, from delicious grilled Italian and Greek fish, to tangy Asian curries, creamy northern European fish pies and easy to prepare Japanese sushi. The inspiring recipes for every occasion include soups; appetizers and light snacks; mousses, pates and terrines; salads; pasta, noodles and rice dishes; fried and grilled dishes; pies and baked dishes; casseroles, stews and slow-cooked dishes; as well as adaptable sauces. Each recipe has an enticing photograph of the finished dish, is explained with step-by-step instructions and comes with a complete nutritional breakdown. Low in fat and rich in protein, minerals and vitamins, fish and shellfish make a magnificent contribution to a healthy diet. This collection of vibrant, taste-packed dishes is the perfect cookbook for any occasion - from a formal dinner party to a quick and easy supper for two. Here are all the popular classics such as Scallops with Bacon, Poached Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce, Crab Cakes, Moroccan Fish Tagine, and Seared Tuna Steaks with Red Onion Salsa. Inspirational contemporary dishes using less familiar fish include Eels in Green Herb Sauce, Octopus Pasta Bake and Cockle Pie. Fresh, bright and accessible, this beautiful book is filled with 130 dishes from all over the world. With something to please every palate, every season and every type of fish, each recipe has easy-to-follow instructions to help you achieve perfect results every time.

This cookbook provides recipes for every edible species of fish and shellfish found from Tampa Bay, Florida, to Mexico. They range from quick and easy to gourmet preparations. From catfish to snapper to shark, there are recipes for every palate and techniques for every level of experience in the kitchen. This guide also provides information about handling and storing various species, including local species that usually are not sold commercially. Complete with a history of northern gulf seafood and universal preparation tips, this volume is a must-have for any serious seafood cook.

This is a complete guide to types, their preparation and cooking techniques, with 100 classic recipes shown step by step in 700 beautiful photographs. It includes tuna, salmon, haddock and oysters, as well as a whole host of unusual varieties, from abalone, tilapia and zander to the deadly - but delicious - fugu fish. It features over 100 inspirational recipes, with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and full nutritional breakdowns. It includes soups, appetizers, mousses, pates and terrines, salads, everyday main courses, light and healthy dishes, and elegant dishes for entertaining. Fish and shellfish are both delicious and nutritious, and this fabulous guide includes essential information about every type, from well-known varieties such as salmon and cod, to unusual shellfish and exotic fish. There are 100 enticing recipes, including classics such as Bouillabaisse, Oysters Rockefeller and Lobster Thermidor, as well as contemporary creations such as Scallops with Samphire and Lime, and Roast Cod with Pancetta and Lima Beans. Combining a fascinating visual guide with exciting and accessible recipes and 700 photographs, this is the only book on identifying, preparing and cooking fish and shellfish that you will ever need.

Cooking fish and other seafood at home is much easier than you think! Fresh Fish offers simple step-by-step instructions for all of the essential cooking methods, including baking, pan-frying, braising, broiling, steaming, poaching, roasting, marinating, and grilling - along with 175 mouthwatering recipes that bring out the best in everything from fish fillets and whole fish to shrimp, mussels, lobster, clams, calamari, and more. You'll also learn how to buy fish (even whole fish) with confidence, how to serve fish raw, how to clean freshly dug clams, and much more. Beautiful photography celebrates both the food and the lazy charm of summers at the beach; this is a delightful read as well as the cookbook you need to easily enjoy your favourite seafood at home.

Winner of the Kerb Food and Drink Travel Book of the Year and the Guild of Food Writers International or Regional Cookbook Award! From acclaimed food writer and world traveler Eleanor Ford comes a vibrant collection of 100 mouthwatering recipes for Indonesian cuisine--from the refined cooking of Java to the spicy heart of Sumatra and the festival foods of Bali. Indonesian food is the hidden treasure of South East Asian cookery, waiting to be uncovered, and this wondrous cookbook opens an unexplored culinary region to food lovers and travellers. It is an unprecedented culinary celebration of Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago--a land rich with tropical rainforests, smoking volcanoes, and silver sand beaches that was also the beating heart of the spice trade. Today its unforgettable dishes are a celebration of rice and spice--homegrown clove and nutmeg, ginger and chilly, coconut, turmeric, peanuts, and more. Through delightful, easy-to-follow text and instructions, Fire Islands reveals how to set up an Indonesian kitchen and how to create one hundred authentic Indonesian recipes--everything from crunchy snacks and street food to sweet and sticky rice dishes, spicy noodles, fragrant sauces, tangy broths, rich drinks, and much more. This bright, beautifully designed package has mouthwatering photographs of the dishes throughout coupled with original images from the lush, food paradise.

Foreword by Jean-Christophe Novelli. Fish is high in protein, low in fat - and rich in nutrients. So it is a food we should be eating more of, and including regularly in our meals. The recipes in this book are approachable, flexible and un-complicated, advising on buying, preparation, and freezing as well as cooking. Also included are fish varieties that are often cheaper and less under threat than the most popular fish but offer a delicious alternative, such as pollock, sardines, coley and herring. Contents: Contents; Notes and Conversion Charts; Foreword; Introduction; 1. Soups and Starters; 2. Brunches and Snacks; 3. Cold Lunches and Suppers; 4. Hot Lunches and Suppers; 5. Fish on the Barbecue; 6. Special Occasion Dishes; 7. Accompaniments; Index.

Tempting recipes for every occasion including soups; appetizers and light snacks; mousses, pates and terrines; salads; pasta, noodles and rice dishes; fried and grilled dishes; pies and baked dishes; casseroles, stews and slow-cooked dishes; and sauces for fish and shellfish. Easy-to-follow recipes mean any standard of cook can achieve delicious results every time. Each recipe is illustrated with an enticing photograph of the finished dish and includes practical step-by-step instructions and a full nutritional breakdown.

This is the definitive guide to the fish and shellfish of the world, with more than 700 photographs. It features a photographic identification guide, with facts about habitat and nutritional benefits, and essential information about buying, preparing and cooking. It includes all the well-known fish and shellfish, such as tuna, salmon, haddock, prawns and oysters, as well as a whole host of interesting varieties. It offers over 100 inspirational recipes, each photographed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions.