In the first of an exciting new "River Cottage Handbook" series, mycologist John Wright explains the ins and outs of collecting, including relevant UK laws, conservation notes, practical tips and identification techniques. He takes us through the 72 species we are most likely to come across during forays in Britain's forests and clearings: old friends the Chanterelle and Cep, as well as a whole colourful host of more unfamiliar names - edible species including the Velvet Shank, the Horn of Plenty, the Amethyst Deceiver, the Giant Puffball and the Chicken in the Woods, and poisonous types such as the Sickener, the Death Cap and the Destroying Angel.The handbook is completed by more than 30 simple and delicious mushroom recipes from the River Cottage team. With colour photographs throughout, line drawings, a user-friendly Key and an introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, "The River Cottage Mushroom Handbook" is a comprehensive and collectable guide, destined to be an indispensable household reference.

The book features a scrumptious collection of tried and trusted recipes for gifts from your kitchen - cakes, choux puffs, cookies, tarts, snacks and fillings with many variations, as well as several low-carb, high-fat recipes for people on special diets (Banting, paleo, keto, gluten free, sugar free). Master baker Katrien van Zyl tried to focus on easy, flop-proof recipes that you can rustle up without having to hunt for foreign ingredients. Step-by-step photographs illustrate more complicated techniques, so that anyone who can follow basic instructions will be able to achieve them. Katrien also shares packaging ideas for your baked goodies and explains ways to recycle containers and decorate them to suit any occasion. Packed with practical hints, the book further indicates for how long food will remain fresh at room temperature, as well as freezing times for those who want to start preparing for special events ahead of time. Katrien's Gifts from the kitchen is lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs showing that the most beautiful gifts can come from the kitchen. It has something for everyone, whether you are the one doing the baking, or the lucky recipient of a delicious, attractively packaged edible gift.

Are you considering going vegan, but not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are unclear about how to get proper nutrients? Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition. Registered dietitians and long-time vegans Jack Norris and Virginia Messina debunk some of the most persistent myths about vegan nutrition and provide essential information about getting enough calcium and protein, finding the best supplements, and understanding the 'real deal' about organics, processed foods, raw foods, and more. Now, ten years since its original publication, the book has been completely revised and updated, with:a brand-new chapter on vegan eating for weight managementguidance on eating to prevent chronic disease the latest findings on sports nutrition and muscle masseasy-to-follow vegan food guides, menus, and pantry listsCovering everything from a six-step transition plan to meeting calorie and nutrient needs during every stage of life, Vegan for Life is the guide for aspiring and veteran vegans alike

Filled with flavouring secrets that can make you everybody's favourite home cook, this book shows how to add flair and variety to daily meals and dress up basic dishes for sensational party and holiday dinners. The authors present an inspired selection of 200 fast, simple, whip-up or chop-together concoctions that deliver flavour with magical blends of condiments, spicy foods, savoury herbs, and fresh fruits and vegetables. With additions for everything from meats and pastas to salads and desserts, the recipes include the authors' versions of traditional favourites as well as exciting original taste combinations that will leave your guests and family wondering how you did it-and clamouring for more. Hansel and Jenkins offer tips on cooking methods and handling and selection of ingredients such as different kinds of chillies, oils, and flavoured vinegars. They show how to stock your pantry so that you will be ready to throw together a flavourful complement to your meal on the spur of the moment with ingredients you have on hand. With tastes to turn any meal into a celebration, the book offers over 20 ways to flavour chicken, 30 salsas to spice up south-western foods, 30 unusual coleslaws to serve alongside favourite dishes, and a dazzling variety of sauces, dressings, glazes, rubs and marinades for every culinary purpose.

Benjamin Donath and Viola Molzen decided to call their book Bowl Stories because eating out of bowls is not a passing fad, but a declaration of love for the food itself. The duo defines eating from a bowl, or even directly from the pot, as the ultimate pleasure. Eating from bowls is both practical and sensuous; all ingredients and components are nestled close to each other so it's easy to have a bit of everything on your spoon. Ben and Viola serve up classic dishes with a fun twist: Asian carbonara with pork belly, ayran Black Forest cake, and pea soup with nectarine yakitori or hay panna cotta. Marketing manager Viola, who loves food above all else, and pastry chef Ben, author of the food blog EateryBerlin.com, find inspiration for their recipes from childhood memories, leftovers in the fridge, and of course, from their travels: to Turkey, Portugal, or a campground in Brandenburg.

If you don't know how easy it is to cook delicious dishes with plantain you may be in for a pleasant surprise. It's easy to find, quick to cook, nutritious and delicious. These 51 ways with plantain have something for everyone - smoothies, snacks, starters, salads, mains, desserts and tapas-style entertaining tips. Why focus on plantain I hear you ask. I had so many positive comments about the plantain recipes in A Plate in the Sun that I planned a plantain chapter for my next book. Once I started talking through ideas with friends I quickly realised that this chapter was my next book. There's nothing complicated about cooking with plantain and I'm sure you will find it enjoyable. Is it the perfect ingredient? One of the many exciting things about plantain is its versatility and ability to combine with other tastes and textures. Its distinct and subtle flavours across all stages of ripeness, from green to yellow to black, can bring variation and another layer to favourite recipes. I sometimes break with tradition and explore classic recipes to create fusions from around the world. From burgers to brownies, to chutneys to dim sums. From a simple grilled snack like "Kofi-Brokeman," to a Sunday special of plantain stuffed lamb, there's a lot to discover and enjoy - little wonder plantain is so popular across more than half the planet including Africa, the Caribbean, Asia and the Americas. Foreword by Jean-Christophe Novelli: Patti has once again out-done herself in her new book and provided the readers with such a fabulous explanation of how to incorporate readily available products in Europe into her wonderful style of flavour filled cooking. Having known Patti for several years and valued her huge contribution to my Novelli Academy in Hertfordshire not only for corporate and individual events but also as a resident Chef in the Academy offering her own unique expression and passion for food, I know that you, your family and friends will enjoy using this inspiring recipe book. This book not only explains successfully the health benefits of plantain but also its underestimated versatility that Patti has managed to explain in such an easy to follow method. Bon appetit. Foreword by Felice Tocchini: I have always considered cooking as a form of art, after all you start with loads of ingredients of various textures, colours, smell and taste and you mix them together to create your work of art.... the plate is the frame, the cook the artist; so if you run with my idea the dishes that he /she create will have to reflect the mood, origins and passion of the person cooking. Patti has managed to capture all of this in her book, and if you have never had the pleasure of meeting Patti in person you have only got to read through the book and cook some of the recipes to understand the kind of person she is. I first met Patti on my first visit to the Novelli Academy some 3 years ago, and I have had the pleasure to work with her on a regular basis since. We often discuss the similarity between Italian and Ghanaian cuisine, the dishes her mother and grandmother prepared and how easy it is nowadays to find the same ingredients used back home in Ghana. True to her Ghanaian origins, Patti cooks from the heart but she is not afraid to break the traditions of family dishes and make them hers by adding new ingredients here and there. In A Date with Plantain Patti takes a basic staple ingredient and creates an array of interesting, fun dishes packed full of exploding flavours. Even traditional dishes have received the "Plantain Patti" makeover, go on give plantain a go

There's nothing nicer than a bowl of delicious hot soup on a cold day! This delightful recipe book celebrates old-fashioned Irish soups that are enjoyed in farmhouses throughout the country, with nourishing traditional favourites that can be enjoyed by all the family. Includes recipes for potato soup, mutton broth, cabbage soup, beef and barley soup, and parsnip soup.

This is a cookbook for the millennium: an extravagant, shameless and highly entertaining work that will change the course of contemporary cuisine, it takes cooking out of the kitchen and away from the TV screens, and puts it where it deserves to be: in the philosophy section alongside Plato and other great culinary masters. The notorious Thursday Club reveals its culinary secrets as the reader is invited to take part in its annual banquet. The meal is lavish, its contents unique, the taste out of this world. It is not just a meal but a philosophical statement. It is not to be eaten, but absorbed into the body. Orlando Crispe demonstrates the power of food on human behavior and how it can incite both love and revulsion. And no detail of preparation is too insignificant or too outre to be revealed: Beef Stock au Orlando Crispe: Marinate the carcass of a cow in a hot-water bath for several hours with its chef, so that the juices of the one can mingle with that of the other.

ADD A HEALTHY TWIST TO YOUR FAVOURITE MEALS Enjoy an array of vegetables at the turn of a handle - in minutes the spiralizer creates spaghetti, ribbons and spirals from your favourite vegetables. From courgetti (courgette spaghetti) to cunoodles (cucumber noodles), it is now easier than ever to create healthy twists to your favourite meals. Featuring delicious recipes such as Butternut squash, goats cheese & sage tart, Thai beef salad and Pear tart tatin, 200 Spiralizer Recipes is perfect for the health-conscious; these fruits and vegetables can become the star of your dish, replacing heavier ingredients such as pasta and rice, so that you can enjoy your meal while eating fewer calories and cutting back on refined carbohydrates. Check out some of the other titles in the series: Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Super Soups Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Halogen Oven Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Fast Vegetarian Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & Bakes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Gluten-Free Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Really Easy Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Pasta Dishes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Tapas & Spanish Dishes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 More Slow Cooker Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Delicious Desserts Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Veggie Feasts Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 One Pot Meals Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Student Meals Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Easy Indian Dishes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cupcakes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Thai Favourites Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 5:2 Diet Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Light Slow Cooker Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Easy Tagines and More Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Low Fat Dishes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & Bakes

Bring the magic of Guinness to your table with the first full-length official Guinness cookbook. Celebrate the 260-year legacy of Ireland's beloved beer with over 70 recipes for every meal and occasion. One of the world's most iconic and beloved beers, Guinness is famous for bringing people together for good times over a couple of pints of its distinctive, award-winning brew. Unique in its velvety finish and bold, rich flavor perfectly balanced between bitter and sweet, Guinness beer has long been used by home cooks as either the secret ingredient or the perfectly paired beverage to a variety of dishes and drinks. Now this reputation for excellence in cooking is going from under the radar to official with this definitive cookbook. From a savory Braised Short Rib recipe to a Creamy Mint Cocktail to a homey Chocolate Potato Cake, this comprehensive book includes over sixty recipes for dishes that feature or pair with the stouts and lagers of the Guinness brewery. The beers featured in the book include the classic Guinness Draught, crisp Extra Stout, bittersweet Foreign Extra Stout, citrusy Baltimore Blonde, and more. A true celebration of a brew that has won fans and enthusiasts across the world, The Official Guinness Cookbook also includes short excerpts and images from the brewery's storied history. Featuring stunning food photography, recipe modifications, and suggested menus for festive occasions from gatherings to special events, The Official Guinness Cookbook is the perfect gift for Guinness lovers, foodies, home cooks, and anyone who longs to bring the taste and comfort of their favorite Irish pub home. OFFICIAL GUINNESS COOKBOOK: The first full-length official cookbook celebrating Guinness' beloved and distinctive stouts and lagers. MORE THAN 70 RECIPES: Delicious dishes for every occasion, from hearty soups and stews to showstopping desserts. A VIRTUAL VISIT: Includes photos, facts, and stories from the legendary Dublin brewery. GORGEOUS PHOTOS: Filled with inspiring full-color photos to ensure success in the kitchen. PERFECT GIFT: Ideal for the Guinness lovers, curious cooks, and anyone fascinated by Irish culture and cooking.

Nuts and seeds are vitamin and mineral powerhouses, offering many health benefits, including keeping your heart healthy, supporting your immune system and keeping your brain in tip-top condition. In The Goodness of Nuts & Seeds, Natalie Seldon uses these versatile nuggets of nutrition to conjure up all kinds of culinary magic. Part of The Goodness Of series, this book is arranged by type into Milks, Butters & Oils, Flours and Whole & Chopped, with recipes ranging from Green Cashew Nut Smoothie to Orange, Poppy Seed & Pistachio Brunch Muffins, and from Roast Chicory and Bean Salad with Turmeric Walnuts to Tahini and Miso-roast Cauliflower Steaks with Sesame. A love for food and real appreciation of great produce is at the core of these beautiful and delicious recipes that will inspire you to delve into your store cupboard and transform simple recipes into delicious dishes.

There is more to seaweed than as a wrapper for sushi - it is going mainstream, gathering many high profile fans. Even Jamie Oliver has credited adding seaweed to his diet as one reason for his weight loss. Seaweeds are tasty and very versatile and can be used in all sorts of dishes. This sumptuously illustrated book will inspire you to use them in starters, main courses, plus tasty desserts, smoothies, energy boosters, and even a seaweed-infused gin and tonic. It's easier than you think and everything you can find on the subject is here in this inspiring book. So if you have never tasted sea vegetables, it is high time to try.