This title includes 20 simple and stylish ideas shown in 150 photographs. You can discover how easy it is to prepare and present delicious wrapped food. It includes quick and easy edible wraps, from soft tortillas and spicy chapatis to paper-thin spring roll wrappers and sweet lacy pancakes, as well as more exotic ideas, such as dried lotus leaves and corn busks. Chapters include Snacks and Appetizers, Lunchtime Wraps and Gourmet Wraps. A useful introduction covers different types of wraps, preparation and wrapping techniques, and fabulous ways with fillings and sauces. It covers over 150 glorious photographs, both step-by-step to show techniques and stages, and a perfect image of each finished dish. Variations and cook's tips provide extra scope to experiment with ingredients and cooking methods. Wraps are the original fast food. They are easy to make, tasty to eat and ideal for every occasion, from breakfast on the run to a sophisticated supper with friends. Preparing food in its own individual package is also endlessly versatile. Aside from wraps, cute rolls and pretty enclosed parcels make equally delightful options. This fabulous book features plenty of suggestions for superb snacks and meals, with recipe ideas from all around the world. There are moreish mini tortilla cones filled with smoked salmon and soft cheese that are ideal for imprompt parties, hearty beef enchiladas with red sauce and mango salsa for a sustaining luch, and hand-rolled sushi, which is perfect for elegant entertaining. The book also includes recipes with non-edible wrappers such as lotus leaves, and there are some surprising dessert ideas such as coffee crepes with peaches and cream. With easy-to-follow techniques and inspiring photographs, this is the perfect little book for people who want food that is fun to make and delicious to eat.

This title features sensational stir-fries from around the world. There are fabulous quick wok dishes from China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia and Japan with soups, appetizers, fish, meat, noodles and desserts shown in over 500 photographs. This is the best-ever guide to wok and stir-fry cooking, with practical step-by-step recipes plus glorious pictures of the finished dishes for perfect results. It offers a mouth-watering collection of traditional and modern meals for every occasion including vegetable tempura, steamed fish skewers on rice noodles, stir-fried chicken and cashews, and spicy shredded beef. It makes use of all the many techniques used in cooking with a wok such as steaming, shallow- and deep-frying, stir-frying, glazing and simmering. It features at-a-glance nutritional analysis of energy, carbohydrate, fat and cholesterol to help you plan your meals. Cooking with a wok brings out the best in fresh food with enticing spices and tangy taste combinations. The wok is ideal for making all kinds of dishes, including crab dim sum with Chinese chives, special chow mein, and classic beef rendang. You can enjoy 500 failsafe wok recipes, using cooking techniques such as stir-frying, steaming, braising and deep-frying. This book includes snacks and finger food, soups, appetizers, poultry, meat, shellfish and fish, vegetarian main dishes, noodles, rice, salads and side dishes, plus desserts. From crispy tempura seafood to green curry puffs and sizzling red-hot chilli beef there is something here for every occasion.

This is a complete set of two volumes containing 500 delicious main courses together with 500 fabulous puddings and desserts. These are two fantastic books in one gift box set, offering 1000 at-a-glance recipes for all your mealtime needs, from simple suppers, to family feasts and special occasions. 500 tempting main course ideas include Tarragon Roast Lime Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Roast Pork with Sage and Onion Stuffing or Spiced Pumpkin Gnocchi. There are 500 specially selected desserts, perfect for any time and any event - from a quick-and-easy scoop of homemade ice cream, or healthy weekday sweets for the family, to dazzling confections for a dinner party. Deliciously indulgent desserts feature all the classics such as Profiteroles and Apple Crumble to international dishes like Italian Tiramisu and Brandy-soaked Borracho Cake from Spain. It offers a wonderful recipe box set of main courses and desserts, which together give a range of meal choices for every occasion. "500 Main Courses" offers a dish for all tastes, from traditional recipes such as Classic Fish and Chips and Spaghetti Bolognese to more adventurous dishes such as Chicken Chow Mein and Jamaican Black Bean Pot. Vegetarians will be impressed by such tasty choices as Roasted Ratatouille Moussaka or Cheesy Leek and Couscous Cake. "500 Desserts" includes hot puddings, cold desserts, pies and tarts; healthy but enticing low-fat options and easy dishes, like Hot Spiced Bananas, for those in a hurry. Here are delicious versions of all the classics, from Summer Pudding and Apple Brown Betty to Lemon Meringue Pie and Syrup Sponge. With this collection on your shelf, you will never be short of ideas and inspirations, for everyday family suppers, for entertaining and any kind of special celebration.

This is a superb collection of 500 quick and easy recipes that can be prepared and served in 20 minutes and less. The recipes are accompanied by over 500 mouthwatering colour photographs, and there are useful cook's tips and variations throughout, as well as nutritional breakdowns for every recipe. This title includes dishes and meals for every occasion, from appetizers such as Chicken Liver and Brandy Pate and Walnut and Goat's Cheese Bruschetta, to more substantial dishes, such as Fried Plaice with Tomato Sauce, Fettuccine with Ham and Peas, and Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce. Chapters cover breakfasts, soups and appetizers, snacks and light bites, fish, shellfish, meat, poultry, side dishes and salads, plus a range of vegetarian options and desserts. This is the perfect culinary sourcebook for any cook who enjoys simple and flavoursome food but doesn't always have hours to spend in the kitchen. All the recipes can be prepared and cooked and on the table in 20 minutes, and there are many dishes that will take less than 10 minutes. There are recipes here to suit every kind of meal and appetite, together with fantastic ideas for rustling up quick accompaniments and tasty home-made desserts to round off any meal perfectly. This is an essential cookbook for anyone who enjoys good fast food full of flavour, freshness and health, but without always having the time to invest in an evening over a stove.

This title features best-ever dishes for family meals, quick suppers, dinner parties and special events, all shown in more than 500 tempting photographs. It is an amazing collection of appetizing main courses, suitable for all occasions, from simple meals for one or two to family feasts and special occasions. You can enjoy Tarragon Roast Lime Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Roast Pork with Sage and Onion Stuffing, Chilli con Carne, Seafood Laksa and Jamaican Black Bean Pot. It contains easy soups, salads, pasta, rice, noodles, pizzas, tarts and pies, along with an extensive chapter especially for vegetarians but which meat-eaters can also enjoy. It includes an incredibly wide variety of recipes from pan-fried and stir-fried dishes to stove-top dishes, oven-baked and roasted recipes, and food for the barbecue. It is illustrated with enticing photographs of the finished dishes, and practical step-by-step instructions. This wonderful book is packed with delicious main course recipes that are guaranteed to bring excitement to the dinner table. From traditional recipes, such as Classic Fish and Chips, Turkey Patties and Fish Pie, to more adventurous and internationally inspired dishes such as Fiorentina Pizza, Seafood Laksa, Chicken Chow Mein and Pork Empanada, this exhaustive guide features something for all tastes. Vegetarians will be impressed by the extensive meat- and fish-free chapter which includes such tasty choices as Roasted Ratatouille Moussaka, Jamaican Black Bean Pot, and Cheesy Leek and Couscous Cake. With plenty of tips and variations, easy-to-follow instructions, and vibrant photographs, this fabulous cookbook will provide inspiration time and time again.

This fabulous collection of 365 step-by-step recipes provides inspiration, ideas and practical advise for eating every day of the year. It offers a glorious mix of the classic and the contemporary, including dishes for every kind of occasion. Whether you

This title includes a directory of different types of chillies and chili products, with an essential heat scale and tips and hints on preparation and cooking techniques. It features more than 100 scorching recipes from around the globe, including warming African soups, fiery Portuguese appetizers, searingly hot Indonesian curries and spicy Asian salads. Each recipe is easy-to-follow with step-by-step instructions and beautiful colour photographs. In this vibrant cookbook, you will find both subtly spiced and red hot recipes - with something for every occasion. A concise introduction includes a visual guide, with useful information on identifying and buying chilies, preparing and using them, and tips on which varieties are best for each type of dish. The recipe selection draws on hot and spicy dishes from North and South America and Europe to Africa and Asia, and includes dishes that will delight any spice-lover. With its inspirational recipes, beautiful colour photographs and illustrated step-by-step instructions, this wonderful cookbook should be on every chili-lover's shelf.

This title explores the origins, history, traditions and uses of the wok, and its popularity throughout the world as a versatile cooking implement. You can learn about the specialist equipment you need for successful wok use, together with essential wok techniques such as stir-frying, deep-frying, steaming, simmering and smoking. Drawing on the cuisines of China, India and South-east Asia, the recipes include Chinese Braised Pork Belly with Greens, Coconut Spiced Lamb on Poppadums, Chicken Chow Mein and Thai Crispy Noodles with Beef. It includes delicious ideas for crispy snacks and finger food, spicy soups and appetizers, speedy stir-fries, staple noodle and rice recipes, and succulent sweet dishes and desserts, with many recipes taking just minutes to prepare. The wok is one of the world's oldest and most useful cooking implements - a perfect pan for stir-frying, deep-frying, steaming or simmering. This book begins with a history of the wok, and offers advice on the implements used in the recipes, from double-handed woks and bamboo steamers to ladles and chopsticks. There then follows more than 300 delicious recipes - from succulent steamed dim sum and crisp, golden mouthfuls of deep-fried onions to quick and fresh stir-fries, slowly simmered braised meat and richly spiced balti dishes. With recipes that include a magnificent range of culinary traditions, rich aromas, enticing spices and tangy taste combinations, the book provides something for everyone to enjoy.

After a hard day at work or home, few of us fell inclined to spend hours over a hot stove, but we still want tasty, healthy meals. This collection of over 220 quick and easy recipes is divided into parts - recipes that take 10 minutes, 20 minutes and 30 minutes to cook - so you can simply pick a recipe that fits the time, and ingredients, that you have.

This is a fabulous collection of over 120 recipes for delicious dishes cooked in just one pot, shown in 300 step-by-step photographs. This inspiring collection of recipes includes over 120 dishes prepared in just one pot. It opens with a useful introduction, featuring the equipment used for one-pot cooking, from pots and pans to woks, casseroles and baking dishes, and includes essential techniques, such as stewing, braising, casseroling, stir-frying and pan-frying. The superb collection of recipes is divided into six easy-to-use chapters. The first chapter includes hearty soups, such as Spanish Potato and Garlic Soup and spicy French Bouillabaisse. In the main course chapters there are recipes such as Citrus Beef Curry, Grouse with Orchard Fruit Stuffing, Classic Coq au Vin, and Chicken and Prawn Jambalaya. There is also a variety of vegetarian courses to choose from and a chapter of side dishes. With its useful, informative introduction and delicious, simple-to-prepare recipes, this inspirational yet practical book shows just how easy cooking in one pot can be. It offers wonderful comfort food that's cooked in just one pot, from slow-cooked stews and tasty, warming casseroles to quick and easy stir-fries and soups. It also offers practical tips on the best equipment for one-pot cooking as well as essential step-by-step cooking techniques. It includes over 170 delicious recipes illustrated with 300 beautiful colour photographs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Recipes from around the world include Italian Farmhouse Soup, Seafood Chowder, Fillet of Beef Stroganoff, Risotto with Chicken, and Tofu and Vegetable Thai Curry.

This is the must-have guide for anyone who is keen to spend less time preparing food and more time enjoying it - with no compromises on freshness, flavour and health. These carefully-chosen fifteen-minute recipes aim to equip the busy but adventurous cook with a full range of options for all appetites and occasions, whether preparing a hearty breakfast, whipping up a light but energy-boosting working lunch, preparing main course meals for the family, entertaining friends, or simply hankering after a quick-fix healthy snack or sumptuous dessert. All recipes aim to simplify culinary technique whilst remaining innovative, and combine fresh, nutritious foods with store-cupboard basics for speedy and superlative results. An information-packed reference section will arm the reader with all the necessary tips on short-cut ingredients and quick-cook techniques so that they can enjoy the lighter side of cooking in every sense. Some of these appetizers and main course meals will make excellent entertaining options - just the right occasion to spend less time slaving away in the background, and more sharing the fruits of labour with family and friends. See just how much can be achieved in fifteen minutes of kitchen time. Prepare a vegetable-laden butter bean and sun-dried tomato soup, pan-fry sirloin steaks with whisky and cream, roll herring fillets in oatmeal and bake with apple, or wow friends with Moroccan-style chicken wings - an excellent al fresco option. And to round off any meal, there is a delightful range of desserts, including zabaglione and chocolate hazelnut galettes. 400 colour photographs accompany full step-by-step guidance and show stunning examples of the finished dish, to inspire even the busiest cook to ditch those supermarket convenience foods in favour of a more rewarding home-prepared dish. With full nutritional information on the content of fat, carbohydrate and salt content in each recipe, this is an unbeatable guide to enjoying fast, no-fuss and healthy fare while living life to the max.

Discover the rich tastes of slow-cooked food with this collection of 500 recipes, from slow-cooker and clay-pot dishes to one-pot recipes for oven and stove-top cooking. It features wonderfully tasty comfort food that is both simple to prepare and serve, including mouthwatering dishes from all over the world. You can learn how to master classics such as Irish Stew, Lamb and Carrot Casserole, Seafood Chowder, Fish Goulash, Potato Gratin, Beef Hotpot and Rich Chocolate Cake. Slow-cooked recipes are ideal for busy families who prefer easy meals with maximum taste. With many of the recipes in this book, you simply add the ingredients to a casserole, slow cooker or clay pot, and leave the food to cook until you are ready to eat it. The versatility of slow cooking techniques and the ability to create wonderful meals with little effort can be adapted to cuisines from around the world, as shown to great effect in this comprehensive volume. This comprehensive collection caters for all tastes and occasions. Whatever dish you decide to create, this book guarantees appetizing results every time.

This title features more than 180 simply delicious one-pot, stove-top and clay-pot casseroles, stews, roasts, tagines and mouthwatering puddings. You can discover the delights of cooking for friends and family using a single pot, with these delightful recipes shown step by step in over 800 practical photographs. It includes recipes such as soups, first courses and side dishes, stove-top stews and casseroles, roasts and pot-roasts, rice and pasta dishes, vegetables and vegetarian main courses, and desserts. Essential information on using classic clay pots, from tagines to tians, plus all you need to know about using chicken bricks, garlic bakers and bean pots. Dishes include chicken with chickpeas and almonds, seafood pie with rosti topping, and simply scrumptious plum charlottes with foamy kirsch sauce. At-a-glance notes provide a complete breakdown for each recipe to help you plan meals. Wonderful comfort food that's both easy to prepare and easy to serve is most people's idea of heaven. This exciting recipe collection covers everything from warming casseroles to tender pot-roasts. There are classic stews and pot-roasts, rice and pasta dishes, recipes for fish and shellfish, and a wide range of vegetarian dishes from vegetable korma to paella. The book includes heartwarming soups, and simple appetizers and side dishes, and even a chapter of wonderful desserts, with classics such as tarte Tatin and bread and butter pudding. With a useful introduction, this inspired book shows just how easy one-pot, slow-pot and clay-pot cooking can be.

In this cookbook you will find subtly spiced recipes as well as those that are red hot - meaning there are meals for every palate, every occasion and every season of the year.

This fabulous collection of 365 step-by-step recipes provides inspiration for your main meals every day of the year. It offers a glorious mix of the classic and the contemporary, including dishes for every kind of occasion. Whether you are looking for ideas for a quick yet satisfying family supper, a traditional Sunday lunch or a celebration meal, this recipe-packed book is all you need. Each dish is illustrated with close-up photographs and clear step-by-step instructions help ensure perfect results every time. The nutritious, tempting and tasty main course dishes in this book will inspire all your main meals.

This is a fiery and delicious collection of chilli-inspired recipes for all occasions, featuring more than 180 photographs. It includes 175 tongue-tingling recipes for chilli-lovers everywhere. There are delicious dishes from all over the world including Thailand, Korea, Mexico, India, Italy, Spain and more. It features exciting and exotic ingredients in innovative recipes: try Rice Seaweed Roll with Spicy Squid, Oxtail in Hot Tangy Sauce, and Serrano Chilli and Spinach Salad. It offers food for any occasion: soups and appetizers; fish and shellfish; chicken, meat and vegetables; rice and noodles; side dishes; and, relishes and pickles. It contains step-by-step instructions, clear photographs and detailed advice to help every cook. It also offers nutritional information for each recipe to help you maintain a balanced diet. Used world-wide for centuries, chillies have become a much-favoured and essential ingredient in modern cooking. This book collects together 175 flaming recipes from across the world, all designed to bring excitement to your cooking. Tantalizing dishes from across the globe are featured in this fiery collection. There are scorching soups from the Mediterranean, spicy shellfish from South-East Asia, red-hot rice from Central America, tempting tagines from North Africa, mouthwatering marinated meat from the Caribbean and many, many more. Whatever the occasion or time of day, you are sure to find something to whet your appetite in this sizzling selection of tried-and-tested recipes. Easy-to-follow step-by-step recipes and colourful final photographs make this the perfect book for any chilli-loving cook. Whether a beginner or more experienced, this is an essential cookbook for anybody who likes their food on the fiery side of spicy.

This comprehensive cookbook offers an overview of Caribbean, Central and South American cooking. Traditional recipes stand alongside dishes that have been given an elegant modern twist. The reference section provides an insight into each country's history, its culinary influences and traditions. Also included is a thorough listing of regional ingredients, from staples such as corn and chillies to exotic items you may never have heard of before, including chayotes and cassava. With over 150 inspiring step-by-step recipes to try out on family and friends, this book is a must for all adventurous cooks. Discover new ingredients and techniques and recreate the authentic flavours of these deliciously varied cuisines.

You can improve your diet and health with this concise guide. You can learn how the food you eat can play a part in slowing down the ageing process, boosting the immune system, and helping you to enjoy optimum nutrition. It offers a clear explanation of the role of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, antioxidants, and phytochemicals in the diet. It includes an introduction to 'superfoods', detailing what they are and why we should eat them. Eating foods that promote good health is simple with this handy little guide, which taps into current scientific knowledge about healing foods and summarizes the benefits in an easy-to-use format. The book begins by examining the different food groups available to us, from fruit and vegetables to nuts and spices, as well as listing things to avoid and explaining how to maximize the nutritional value of ingredients. The second half of the book focuses on foods for healing specific ailments, such as irritable bowel syndrome, mouth ulcers, diabetes and fatigue. With plenty of tips and recipe suggestions, this book will help to maintain the health of all the family.

This title deals with nature's wonder ingredient: 100 amazing uses from traditional cures to food and beauty, with tips, hints and 40 tempting recipes. You can learn how to use the remarkable powers of honey in your medicine chest, household, bathroom and kitchen. It features dozens of safe natural remedies and preparations - how to make honey compresses, anti-fungal ointments, digestive tonics, cough syrups, antiseptic balms and sleeping aids. It contains a guide to all the different kinds of honey, and over 40 classic recipes that make the most of nutritious honey in all kinds of delicious ways - from sweet-and-sour marinades to delectable honey pastries. It comes with step-by-step instructions and 275 photographs. The first sweetener, honey predates sugar by hundreds of years. But as well as its culinary uses, honey has long been valued in folk remedies. This book presents in one volume not only a fascinating history of an ancient ingredient but a comprehensive and practical guide to the many amazing and beneficial uses of honey in the home. Combining history, a guide to the different types of honey, household uses, medicinal preparations and beauty treatments, as well as many delicious recipes, it demonstrates the amazing versatility of honey. This is a delightful sourcebook of ideas you will turn to time and again.

This is a stunning collection of quick and easy ideas, from first courses such as Chicken Liver and Brandy Pate, and Avocado Soup, to more substantial dishes such as Fettuccine with Ham and Peas, and Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce. It includes ideas for breakfasts and brunches; soups and appetizers; snacks and light bites; fish; shellfish; meat and game; poultry; vegetarian; salads; side dishes, dips and sauces; and sweet treats. It features over 500 photographs accompany the recipes, with cook's tips, variations and serving suggestions. This is a superb collection of quick and easy, classic and contemporary recipes that can be fully prepared in 20 minutes or less. It is the perfect culinary guide for any cook who enjoys simple, appetizing food but doesn't have hours to spend in the kitchen. There are recipes in the book to suit every kind of meal and appetite, from simple Tuna Melt Muffins for a tasty lunch, to a classic dish of Chicken Stuffed with Ham and Cheese for supper with a side dish of Braised Lettuce and Peas. This is an essential ideas book for all food lovers who enjoy nutritious, fast food that is full of taste and doesn't take long to make.

This is a searing collection of classic and innovative spicy dishes, from hot and fiery to subtle and aromatic, from every corner of the globe. It features more than 325 red-hot recipes for all occasions, including scorching salsas and dips, tangy soups, vibrant casseroles, and dazzling dinner-party treats. Recipes include tried-and-tested dishes such as Chilli Ribs as well as more unusual combinations, such as Masala Mashed Potatoes. All recipes are shown in step-by-step sequence photography so techniques and preparation can be simply followed for success every time. Full nutritional information is given for each recipe. Spices are essential culinary ingredients in every part of the world, used to sharpen the appetite and titillate the palate. In this guide, chillies and all kinds of spices are used in aromatic dishes and red-hot meals. You can explore scorching salsas, relishes and dips, spicy soups, sizzling appetizers and snacks, fiery fish and shellfish, poultry and meat dishes with a touch of fire, flame-filled pasta, rice and noodle main dishes, vibrant vegetarian and side dishes, piquant salads, and sweet and spicy desserts and drinks. Examples include Classic Mexican Tomato Salsa, Spicy Sichuan Noodles and Madras Curry with Spicy Rice. An introduction shows you how to make curry powders and pastes, spice mixtures and sambals for that authentic experience. Here is all you need to know to spice up your meals and discover a new world of red-hot tastes.

From the mountains of southern Chile and the vast plains of Argentina to the tropical islands, this book offers an overview of Caribbean, Central and South American food and cooking. Start off with Spicy Beef Empanadas or serve Mexican tostadas with beans, chicken, guacamole and cheese for lunch. Fish is always popular, with the focus on fresh dishes such as sea bassceviche and crab and corn gumbo. Desserts such as quindao, a Brazilian coconut flan, focus on aromatic fruits to cleanse the palate. Also included is a listing of regional ingredients, from staples such as corn and plantains to exotic items including chayotes and cassava.