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Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Etiquette & entertaining
Welcome to Chrissy's kitchen . . . Introducing the food that makes her tick. Order now for food you simply can't resist.
After two years of parenthood, falling in love with different flavours, and relearning the healing power of comfort food, this book is like Chrissy's new edible diary: recipes for quick-snap meals; recipes for lighter, brighter healthier-ish living; and recipes that, well, are gonna put you to bed, holding your belly.
Chrissy's is a life of . . .
· CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS. The ultimate quick and easy comfort food. A creamy one-pot wonder: tender chicken breast and doughy delicious dumplings.
· GARLIC HONEY PRAWNS. A 15-minute meal that's worthy of any Chinese restaurant, made with soy sauce, honey and orange, served with fluffy white rice.
· BANANA BREAD. Yes. This is THE banana bread that launched a million tweets and a hundred thousand Instagram tags . . . Delicious.
Most will satisfy your cravings but all will leave you hungry for more.
Vegans and vegetarians everywhere will have the best holiday period ever with Gaz Oakley's fantastic alternatives to the traditional turkey and trimmings. Gaz is an expert in bold flavours and textures, so everyone can enjoy a spectacular centrepiece and amazing food throughout the festive season.
Gaz talks you through the menus and the planning, from Christmas morning breakfast like Sweet Potato Waffles and Tofu Benedict, through to a show-stopping lunch with the likes of Ultimate Christmas Wellington, "Turkey" Roast and Festive Nut Roast Wreath served with all the trimmings: "No Pigs" in Blankets, Hasselback Potatoes and Fluffy Yorkshire Puddings - all rounded off with spectacular dairy-free puds including Boozy Tiramisu and Creme Brulee Tarts. There are vegan versions of mince pies, Pavlova and the traditional Christmas Pudding with Custard, and even a "cheese" board for afters! And it's not just about the big day: Gaz offers a supreme spread of party food for when you're celebrating with guests - Mini Sausage Rolls, Sticky BBQ "Ribs" and Arancini, among many others, plus ideas for Boxing Day leftovers including Bubble & Squeak, Christmas Curry and Gyros.
Packed with suggestions for the festivities and advice on how to keep cool in the kitchen if you're cooking on the big day, Vegan Christmas Cookbook offers every solution you'll ever need for what to cook for vegans and vegetarians at Christmas.
A booming popularity has produced endless wine selections to choose
from. Our wine expert Fred Swan (WSET, CS, CWAS, CSW, FWS, IWP,
WSET L3 Sake, Sud-France Wine Master) has authored the ultimate
cheat sheet. Every important descriptor, wine vocabulary word,
region and grape is covered so you can pin point the tastes you are
searching for. Enough experience is packaged in these 6 laminated
pages that you can be knowledgeable enough to swirl glasses with a
wine master or sommelier at the vineyard, dinner with friends, or
your own tasting party. Whether a new wine drinker or a connoisseur
this reference is a must-have. 6-page laminated guide includes: How
to Taste Wine Common Wine Descriptors Selecting & Buying Wines
Serving Wine Food & Wine Pairing Conducting a Wine Tasting
Grape Profiles Climate Regional Profiles Grape Growing Making Wine
Paula Deen and her friends share their stories, ideas for
entertaining Southern style, and more than 150 prized recipes.
A delicious meal is everyone's favorite way to bring together
friends and loved ones, whether you're planning an intimate family
supper, hosting a cocktail party, or feeding a hungry crowd for
lunch. In "Paula Deen & Friends," beloved author, restaurateur,
and television star Paula Deen features delicious down-home meals
for every occasion that are guaranteed to please.
Entertaining Southern style is about spending time with the people
you care about. Paula and her friends are experts at creating
mouthwatering menus that are easy to prepare, so you too can relax
and enjoy the fun with your guests. Each chapter is filled with
helpful tips and time-saving techniques, as well as the memorable
cooking stories that inspired Paula and her friends to create each
dish. You'll be inspired to share memorable meals with your family
and friends--and to live it up, Southern style.
In official partnership with Downton Abbey and with 50 stunning
photographs featuring stills from across the series and right up to
the latest film release, this collection of 70 delicious cocktail
recipes is a lavish toast to the glamorous world of the Crawleys.
With a foreword by Julian Fellowes, the writer and creator of
Downton Abbey, and an introduction by food historian Annie Gray,
this curated selection of recipes spans the world of Downton, from
drawing-room party drinks to downstairs hangover cures and more. In
addition to classic concoctions like a Mint Julep, Prince of Wales
Punch and Ginger Beer, this collection features character-specific
twists such as Downton Heir, Turkish Attache, The Valet and The
Chauffeur. With a brief history of each drink and peppered with
quotes from Downton characters, the recipes are organized by the
places the drinks were served: The library (stirred drinks and
after-dinner drinks) The grounds (refreshing drinks) The great hall
(party drinks) The drawing room (pre-dinner drinks and hangover
helpers) The village (everyday drinks) Photographed using the
original lead crystal used on set, each cocktail is guaranteed to
raise your spirits, whether by channeling the verve of Lady Mary,
the wit of Violet Crawley or the plain speaking of Mrs Patmore.
With these cocktails, relish the rich traditions and flavours of
Downton Abbey without end.
This comprehensive guide in official partnership with the hit TV
series Downton Abbey is a lavish celebration of the elegant
institution of afternoon tea, filled with recipes, historical facts
and etiquette guides. With over 150 stunning photographs featuring
stills from across the series and right up to the latest film
release, this collection of 70 delicious recipes will give you
everything you need to take afternoon tea just like the Granthams
do in the much-beloved series. With a foreword by Gareth Neame,
executive producer of Downton Abbey, this book investigates the
history of tea, covering its origins and varieties, the etiquette
surrounding its consumption in English aristocratic life, and its
presence in the series, both upstairs and downstairs. The book then
turns to 70 recipes for delicious bakes, bites and assorted sweet
and savoury delights to accompany a delightful afternoon tea, with
sections on: Pastries, buns and biscuits - Whip up classics like
the cream scone or chelsea buns, as well as enticing delicacies
such as raspberry eclairs and chocolate florentines. Cakes, tarts
and puddings - From colourful Battenburg cakes and lemon tarts to
warming spicy dark gingerbread or steamed toffee pudding, these
irresistable bakes will have something to suit every taste. Tea
sandwiches and savoury bites - Enjoy mini pork pies and cornish
pasties, or make carefully trimmed tea sandwiches to complete any
spread. Preserves and spreads - Make aromatic strawberry-rhubarb
jam, currant jelly or lemon curd from scratch to accompany your
bakes. This carefully curated selection of recipes spans the world
of Downton, from intimate afternoon tea taken in the drawing-room
to glamorous tea parties in the garden. Full of photographs and
quotes from Downton characters, with this book you can recreate the
rich traditions and flavours of Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea time
and time again.
TikTok sensation and beloved home cook Nadia Caterina Munno, a.k.a.
The Pasta Queen, presents a cookbook featuring the signature pasta
tips and tricks that are 100% authentic to Italian traditions-and
just as gorgeous as you are. In the first-ever cookbook from TikTok
star and social media sensation Nadia Caterina Munno-a.k.a. The
Pasta Queen-Nadia is opening the recipe box from her online
trattoria to share the dishes that have made her pasta royalty. In
this delectable antipasto platter of over 100 recipes, cooking
techniques, and the tales behind Italy's most famous dishes (some
true, some not-so-true), Nadia will guide you through the process
of creating the perfect pasta, from a bowl of naked noodles to a
dish large and complex enough to draw tears from the gods. Whether
it's her viral Pasta Al Limone, a classic Carbonara, or dish that's
entirely Nadia's-like her famous Assassin's Spaghetti-The Pasta
Queen's recipes will enchant even the newest of pasta chefs.
Featuring a colourful tour of Italy through stunning photographs
and celebratory tales of the country's rich culinary heritage,
along with stories about Nadia's own life and family, The Pasta
Queen is a cookbook that will warm your heart, soothe your soul,
and spice up your life. And best of all? It's just gorgeous.
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