The kitchen has always occupied an important position in Italian culture. It is not only the place where cooking is done, but it's usually the center of most household activity; a place to gather and socialize, a place to bond and reminisce, and of course a place where many great chefs are born. Celebrate....Italian Style, is a collection of recipes and stories about Italian life. With amusing selections, such as "An Italian Wedding," "Neighborhood Watchdogs," "Gramma's Other Half" and "An Italian Christmas and the Tale of the Fishes," this cookbook brings us back to simpler times of tradition and heritage and how friends and family unite through food. This "Coffee Table" cookbook includes 100+ traditional recipes, using readily available ingredients for dishes that are not only easy to create, but even more enjoyable to indulge in. This unique cookbook is divided into 10 different chapters, discussing the celebrations that make up our lives. Through chapters like "Sunday Dinner," "An Italian Christmas," "Old Country Cooking" and "A Feast with your Paisani," this cookbook offers up some excellent recipe selections, while sharing stories from the author's rich heritage. Included in the book are favorites which include: Antipasti Squares, Sunday Gravy, Lasagna, Chicken Saltimboca, Italian Meatloaf, Zuppa di Pesce, Sole Florentine, Braised Artichokes, Zucchini Parmesan, Cannolis, Ricotta Pie and many more.... It is these celebrations that unite us, and it is the food at these occasions that tie us together, creating memories that can last a lifetime.

"Feast of a Lifetime" is a cookbook written in the form of a biography. As the title implies, the book contains a unique collection of recipes and cooking tips that will assist the culinary enthusiast in preparing a diverse repertoire of fabulous international dishes. The recipes emphasize Italian cooking, as they were accumulated by two generations of Italian women. The narrative tells the story of one of those women, the author's mother, Sara, who faced extraordinary challenges as a young adult. By the age of 25, Sara's mother had passed away, her son had been born with problems, her husband was unfaithful, and she had become the sole caretaker of her paralyzed father. With Sara's courage, combined with her sense of adventure and humor, she overcame those challenges to lead a fascinating life. Sara was lost in a revolution in Baghdad, lived in a haunted house in Brazil, and was later caught in an avalanche in Peru. With these and many other stories, the title of the book takes on a secondary meaning: Sara's lifetime itself was a feast--a feast of experiences.

"There's nothing in this book I wouldn't be ecstatic to share... I return to his books again and again; his recipes have become part of my life." - Nigella Lawson JapanEasy: Bowls & Bento is your essential guide to having super-satisfying Japanese meals 24/7. Tim Anderson shows you how you can build your own delicious bowl from scratch as well as how you can construct your very own bento (Japan's beloved and beautiful lunch boxes) from the comfort of your own home. Fun to make (and eat) JapanEasy: Bowls & Bento celebrates the versatility, simplicity and joy of Japanese food. This is everyday self-care and self-love, in bowl and bento form. Tim will show you just how easy it is to cook your very own Japanese meals any time of day. You can expect to find everything from soups and noodle bowls to Japanese donburi and curries: warming, filling dishes that can function as either fun, crowd-pleasing dinner party dishes or soothing sofa-based suppers. You will also discover a wide variety of effortless bento recipes that can be made by mixing and matching various small, super-fast dishes prepared in advance (or leftover from dinner) - all of which can also easily be converted into exquisite Japanese breakfasts! Almost everything in this book can be prepped ahead and eaten later, either cold or re-heated, with no loss in quality, allowing you to have Japanese food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a matter of minutes. Because after all, Japanese food is not just for dinner - Japanese food is forever.

Join Jonas Cramby on a trip through one of the world's most exciting street food cuisines! Recreate your all-time street-food favourites with delicious recipes that are bursting with authenticity. Crunch your way through the crispiest corn tostada, feast on a classic quesadilla, and then cool off with a thirst-quenching fruit agua fresca. Jonas will teach you all the tips and tricks to recreate these mouth-watering dishes at home, from the best recipes for antojitos (snacks), to dulces (sweets) and bebidas (drinks). Plus, you'll discover how to make traditional sugar skulls to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, the simplest way to to make the ultimate tortillas, and the trendiest tunes to ask a mariachi band to play! And, of course, you will learn how to make tacos. Lots of tacos. An incredible amount of tacos. Mexicans are crazy about tacos, and after you've read this book you will be too.

Bring the Mediterranean to your kitchen with over 100 easy and nourishing meals in Simple Mediterranean Cooking. Cooking Mediterranean cuisine doesn't have to be complicated. There's no need to spend hours in the kitchen parsing out ingredients or figuring out difficult recipes. Streamline your cooking experience with Simple Mediterranean Cooking. This cookbook is designed to make Mediterranean cuisine easy and accessible with traditional but affordable options, so you can explore the signature spices and complex flavors of the region without the hassle. You'll be able to find all of the necessary ingredients at your local supermarket, so you won't be scrambling to find specialty ingredients. Each recipe is nutritional and delicious. With this cookbook you can be confident you'll be eating and living well every day. This cookbook features: - Over 100 health-boosting recipes for breakfasts, sides, dips, sauces, pastas, beans, veggies, snacks, meats, seafood, salads, and desserts. - Easy-to-follow instructions that are suitable for all skill levels. - Fresh, cost-effective ingredients you can easily find at the store. - Limited prep and cooking time so you can keep things simple but delicious in the kitchen. Simple Mediterranean Cooking will take you on a tour of Mediterranean cuisine with mouthwatering meals for your table that place a spotlight on Southern European, Northern African, and Middle Eastern flavors. Broaden your palate with the unique flavor profiles of these cultures. You'll be supporting your health while enjoying fabulous meals. Celebrate the culinary traditions of the Mediterranean with Simple Mediterranean Cooking.

Designed for those with busy lives and exacting standards in the kitchen, the budget cookery books in this series make no compromise, offering variety of choice, delicious and proven recipes with serving suggestions and brilliant design and photography.