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Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Etiquette & entertaining
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.
The debut cookbook and guidebook for memorable gatherings from bestselling author and interior design expert Shea McGee.
After three years of perfecting every detail and testing recipes on her family at home, Shea McGee presents Around the Table, her first cookbook—a beautiful fusion of design expertise and culinary passion.
Filled with intimate anecdotes about hosting and entertaining, practical tips, seasonal tablescapes, and curated recipes, readers will learn how to effortlessly create elevated dining experiences. More than just a cookbook, it's a complete guide to memorable gatherings that seamlessly blends food, design, and personal storytelling.
Around the Table reveals how the right setting transforms every recipe into an invitation for meaningful moments and lasting memories.
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
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.
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.
Not only does it contain full place settings, flowers, centrepieces
and everything else for tables for 25 different occasions, it also
offers more than 50 mouth-watering recipes and shows you how to
make table elements such as napkin rings, name tags, boxes for
favours, place mats and other decorative accessories. Practical
information on basic planning, from compiling a mood board and
finding unusual under plates to selecting music and finding the
perfect guest favour, is complemented by extended captions
providing the know-how to replicate the settings. A separate
section contains full recipes as well as instructions and templates
for DIY ideas not detailed in captions. Hints and tips on
presentation techniques, scheduling tasks to ensure that you can be
relaxed and enjoy your guests and ways to add a personal touch
abound.
Spend less time in the kitchen and more time together with 100 brand new family-friendly recipes from Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, the nation's favourite PE teacher and record-breaking bestselling author.
With 100 healthy, tasty, simple recipes to feed the whole family, this book is sure to provide new favourite go-to meals for speedy suppers, celebrations and everything in between.
As the proud dad of two kids, Joe understands the realities of life as a busy parent. Sometimes you’re short of time, and it’s hard to come up with a balanced meal when you have a thousand things to think about! This book does the hard work for you, so cooking and sharing nutritious food can become a social, fun activity for your family.
Each recipe is specially designed to please every family member, leaving you all feeling healthy, happy and satisfied. Including:
- Mexican chicken burgers with avocado smash and sweetcorn salsa
- Peanut butter popcorn
- Frying-pan pizzas with little trees and fennel sausage
- Cheesy orzo-stuffed tomatoes
- Broccoli and pancetta carbonara
Filled with swaps to cater to all tastes and ideas for involving the kids when you’re cooking, this flexible cookbook will soon become your family favourite.
The man who kept the nation moving during lockdown, Joe has sold more than three million books in the UK alone. He has more than four million followers on social media, where fans share their personal journeys towards a happier, healthier lifestyle. All of his books have been non-fiction number one bestsellers.
Dit bevat volledige planne met tafelversierings, blomme en alles
anders wat nodig is om tafels vir 25 verskillende geleenthede te
dek, asook meer as 50 watertandlekker resepte en aanwysings om
tafelelemente soos servetringe, naamkaartjies, plekmatjies,
geskenkboksies en ander dekoratiewe bykomstighede te maak.
Praktiese inligting oor basiese beplanning, van die samestelling
van inspirasieborde en idees vir ongewone onderborde tot die
uitsoek van musiek en die volmaakte gasgeskenk, word aangevul deur
uitgebreide fotobyskrifte wat die leser vertel hoe om alles na te
doen. Die resepte is in 'n afsonderlike afdeling, gevolg deur
aanwysings en patrone vir selfdoenprojekte wat nie volledig in die
byskrifte gedek kon word nie. Daar is ook 'n oorvloed wenke en
voorstelle vir eenvoudige aanbiedingstegnieke, die skedulering van
take sodat jy die geleentheid saam met jou gaste kan geniet, en
maniere om jou persoonlike stempel op alles af te druk.
What would the world look like if more of us cared for more people?
What if we were vulnerable in sharing our whole story, the good and
the bad, and not just the highlight reel? How could our stories, if
authentically told, help others through their pain, grief, or
depression? In his new memoir, NO LUCKS GIVEN, Chef Brother Luck
shares the dramatic story of his childhood, the life lessons he
learned on the streets, in kitchens, and in counseling sessions,
and compels us to both ask for help and do the hard work of helping
others. Through the lens of his own prioritiesfaith, family, and
foodBrother sets the table for meaningful conversation by
acknowledging his pain, being vulnerable, and sharing the wisdom he
has learned from his mentors.
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.
Organised geographically, this comprehensive cookbook takes fans on a
magical journey from Privet Drive in Surrey to Hogwarts, New York City,
Paris and beyond, featuring Great Hall feasts, the treats inspired by
Kowalski's Bakery and much more. Learn to make traditional treats
beloved at the British, American and French locations in the films as
well as the favourite foods of wizards and Muggles alike, from Harry
Potter and Hermione Granger to Newt Scamander, Queenie Goldstein and
Jacob Kowalski.
Sprinkled with fascinating behind-the-scenes film facts and bursting
with gorgeous photography, this cookbook offers step-by-step
instructions on how to prepare more than 80 delicious recipes that can
be enjoyed while watching the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.
Recipes include:
- Dudley Dursley's Swirly Tail Bacon Cheddar Breadsticks
- Bill and Fleur's Wedding Chocolate Puffs
- WonderWitch Passion Juice Smoothie
- Flaming Phoenix Cocktails
- Goldstein Sisters' Hot Chocolate Mug Cakes
- And more!
From appetisers to main courses, and from drinks to desserts, Harry
Potter: Official Wizarding World Cookbook is the ultimate guide to
creating enchanting meals inspired by the magical Harry Potter and
Fantastic Beasts films!
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