A groundbreaking study that reveals how decades of misleading science and policy unjustly demonized the high-fat diet, which might actually be our healthiest option. For the past 60 years we have been told that a low-fat diet can protect against obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Yet despite many of us taking this advice in the developed West, we are now in the midst of an obesity epidemic that is breeding serious health problems. Recent more rigorous scientific work has overturned some of the shoddier theories of earlier decades to demonstrate conclusively that we have been needlessly avoiding red meat, cheese, whole milk, and eggs for decades, and that we can now, guilt-free, welcome these delicious foods back into our lives.

Not just a recipe book but a comprehensive survey of culinary delights from the eastern Indian state of Orissa, better known for the architectural splendors of its ancient temples in Konarak and Puri.

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.

This is a new edition of a classic of early 17th-century food writing. The book was written by the Italian refugee, educator and humanist Giacomo Castelvetro who had been saved from the clutches of the Inquisition in Venice by the English ambassador, Sir Dudley Carleton in 1611. When he came to England, he was horrified by our preference for large helpings of meat, masses of sugar and very little greenstuff. The Italians were both good gardeners, and had a familiarity with many varieties of vegetable and fruit that were as yet little known in England. He circulated his Italian manuscript among his supporters, dedicating it to Lucy, Countess of Bedford, herself a keen gardener and patron of literature. Gillian Riley's translation of this hitherto unpublished document has been recognised as being fluent, entertaining and accurate from its first appearance in 1989. Castelvetro takes us through the gardener's year, listing the fruit and vegetables as they come into season, with simple and elegant ways of preparing them. Practical instructions are interspersed with tender vignettes of his life in his native city of Modena, memories of his years in Venice and reminiscences of his travels in Europe. He writes of children learning to swim in the canals of the Brenta, strapped to huge dried pumpkins to keep them afloat; Venetian ladies ogling passers-by from behind screens of verdant beanstalks; sultry German wenches jealously hoarding their grape harvest; and his intimate chats with Scandinavian royalty about the best way to graft pear cuttings and discomfort the Pope. English cooking was on a cusp. It had yet to absorb the new ways of Europe, although some of the best practice of Dutch and French gardening was having its effect on our diet. But there were still many new styles of cooking and recipes to absorb, as well as new plants to enjoy (for instance broccoli), and new ways to set them out on the table. This treatise anticipates many of the changes that were to come about over the next one hundred years. Castelvetro urges that we should eat more salads with the same enthusiasm that was evinced by John Evelyn in his book on salad-stuff of 1699. This edition is printed in two colours, has a graceful typography (using the Galliard typeface) and generous layout, and is equipped with a knowledgeable and informative introduction by the translator.

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.

Annie Rigg's fuss-free cooking is all about maximizing flavours and creating healthy meals that are packed with protein and proudly plant-based. Her tempting dishes take inspiration from all over the globe, and are perfect for anyone wanting great food, whether dining solo or catering for a crowd. Mains include curries, stews, Insta-friendly sushi sandwiches and tasty tacos; Quick Suppers take you from speedy courgette spaghetti with pea 'pesto' to Singapore noodles and dhal; inventive Salads include black rice with chargrilled sweet potatoes, Brussels sprout slaw and freekeh tabbouleh; Sides and Seasonings include moreish shoestring potatoes with chat masala, braised Little Gems and plenty of dips and sprinkles; Soups and Light Bites range from classic pumpkin soup to ingenious spring onion pancakes and quick potstickers; and finally, magnificent Feasts include jackfruit bao buns for a party and a traditional pastry-topped pie Chapters: QUICK SUPPERS MAINS FEASTS SOUPS & LIGHT BITES SALADS SIDES & SEASONINGS 'I've worked with Annie many times over the years and this beautiful cookbook does not disappoint. It's jam-packed with exciting and delicious recipes, tips and ideas that will have you racing into the kitchen.' - Rachel Allen

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.