Cooking is an everyday skill that anyone can master. The easy-to-use beginner cook’s guide to techniques with recipes to try them out: fry, bake, poach, casserole, steam and roast a fabulous range of 150 tasty dishes, all shown with the help of 800 step-by-step photographs. The recipes in this beginner’s cookbook include well-known classics that will help build a basic repertoire, such as Fish Pie, Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Baked Mushroom Risotto. Each recipe contains minimal ingredients, and all the techniques are explained and illustrated with step-by-step photographs. Recipes have been selected to teach a wide range of skills, such as marinating, poaching, frying, grilling, roasting and casseroling. Learn how to master basic techniques, with successful results every time, and understand kitchen basics such as stocking the store cupboard, choosing essential equipment, menu planning, budgeting and hygiene. The book is a must for everyone who wants to learn to cook with fresh ingredients, and who would like to eat healthier home-cooked meals.

This book contains all the soups you will ever need in one essential, easy-reference guide. The collection of 500 recipe ideas is based on one of the world's best-loved dishes, covering every classic and popular soup from around the world, as well as scores of new and contemporary ideas. Try Fiery Tomato Soup with Red Pepper Cream for a clever combination, or Vermouth Soup with Seared Scallops, Rocket Oil and Caviar for a sophisticated showpiece. Tips and techniques for adapting ingredients, texture and spiciness appear throughout. This excellent compendium shows how to combine the best in texture and freshness in a single bowl of soup.

This title features expert advice about managing diabetes, with a full guide to healthy living and over 80 delicious recipes. It is a guide to living with diabetes, with helpful advice on managing the condition, alleviating the symptoms, controlling weight and reducing medication. It includes 80 recipes to inspire the diabetic cook, with tempting meals that can be enjoyed with family and friends, such as Wild Mushroom and Fontina Tarts, Grilled Mackerel with Dahl, and Baked Ricotta Cakes with Red Fruits. It brings together the latest thinking on dietary and lifestyle advice to help explain the condition, provide guidelines on what and when to eat, and how to tailor food intake to individual requirements. It covers full nutritional notes, including glycemic load, are supplied for every recipe, with over 400 photographs, including step-by-step sequences for every dish. This authoritative, practical recipe book begins with a detailed introduction on living with diabetes, the necessity of weight control and the importance of exercise. Carbohydrate counting, fat reduction, cholesterol control and portion management are all covered, as is the complex but vital low-glycaemic index. There is a special section on diabetes in children, as well as advice and support for how to manage the condition in puberty, pregnancy and throughout the aging process. The 80 recipes that follow provide everything that is needed for a varied and enjoyable diet, with recipes that friends and family will enjoy eating. Chapters include healthy and sustaining snacks, as well as breakfasts, main dishes, appetizers and puddings. To prove that diabetes does not mean denial, all these satisfying recipes are packed with taste as well as goodnes,s and are presented with full breakdowns of nutritional values.

This title shows how to create special napkin and table displays for every occasion, with more than 200 inspirational photographs. It includes beautiful napkin folds for every entertaining occasion, with classic designs as well as innovative new ideas. It begins with easy techniques such as creating simple triangles and rolls, then moves on to more advanced folds such as diagonal pockets and intricate flowers. It also features elegant ways of decorating napkins with stencils, cross stitch designs, applique and fresh herbs. Projects include the Wave, Japanese Pleat, Flickering Flames, Lover's Knot, Decorative Pocket, Fanned Bow, Bishop's Hat, Willow-twig Napkin Rings, and many more. Professional secrets revealed - how to fold and decorate napkins to commercial catering standards. It is illustrated with over 200 stunning photographs, with each project shown in step-by-step detail. It is a delightful handbook on successful table decorating. The art of napkin folding has soared in popularity in recent years. Beautifully folded napkins add elegance and style to even the simplest of table settings, and will always delight and amaze your guests. This book reveals the secrets of perfect napkin folding through step-by-step projects. There are more than 30 beautiful designs to choose from, including classics such as the Spreading Fan, Rolled Napkins and Water Lily, as well as a whole range of original and innovative ideas such as the Sailboat, GI Cap and Elf's Boot. The instructions are easy to follow, and each sequence ends with an attractive photograph of the finished fold. The book also includes a range of superb practical table decorating projects, including napkin rings, floral displays, and many other design ideas. It is the perfect guide for anyone wishing to create their own stunning table settings at home.

This title highlights 250 practical uses in the home health; healing; beauty; homecare; and, cooking. Discover the amazing powers of vinegar and over 250 practical ways in which it can be used in the medicine chest, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and garden. This title includes a fascinating look at the history, production and fermentation of vinegar, followed by a directory that describes and examines each type. It offers natural remedies, treatments and preparations, including digestive tonics, first aid applications, body washes and hair treatments. It provides expert advice on how to use vinegar in the home to clean, remove odours, care for your pet, restore furniture and utensils and improve your laundry. It presents recipes, hints and tips for using all types of vinegar in the kitchen, from dressings and chutneys to sauces, baking, and drinks. Everything has been shown step-by-step with more than 380 colour photographs throughout. Vinegar has been used for centuries for an infinite range of purposes. In this practical book, the introduction covers the history, folklore and science of vinegar, followed by a comprehensive directory to its many varieties. Find out how to treat bruises, sore throats and other common ailments, then discover how to care for your skin and hair before learning how to mix your own natural pesticides, limescale removers and furniture restorers. Blend relishes and vinaigrettes and create classic salads and pasta dishes with 30 simple recipes. Colour photographs throughout illustrate the versatility and benefits of this magical ingredient.

This is the ultimate collection of appetizers, with delicious recipes from all around the world, shown in over 1000 glorious photographs. It is an unbeatable box set featuring soups, appetizers, light bites and nibbles for all occasions. It includes every type of soup imaginable, whether hot or cold, smooth or chunky, light or substantial, all packed with fresh ingredients for superb taste. This title contains delectable first courses, dips, dippers, finger foods, salads and party snacks from all around the globe. Recipe ideas range from simple family starters, such as Classic Tomato Soup, Smoked Salmon Pate, and Mushrooms on Spicy Toast, to impressive dinner-party appetizers, such as Gratin of Mussels with Pesto, Goat's Cheese Souffle, and French Onion Soup. It offers complete nutritional information is provided for every dish to help you plan balanced meals. Whether you are looking for a simple soup, a buffet selection, an elegant appetizer or a light snack, there is just the thing in this comprehensive recipe collection. All the much-loved classics from across the globe are included, from Creamy Clam Chowder, Wild Mushroom Soup and Caesar Salad to Peking Duck, Falafel and Vegetable Samosas. The books also contain plenty of less well-known dishes to tempt the tastebuds, such as Noodle Soup with Tofu, Paella Croquettes and Genoese Squid Salad. With 1000 inspirational photographs, handy cook's tips on ingredients and suggestions for simple variations, this cookbook set is all you need to create the perfect start to every meal.

Understand the basics of stocking the store cupboard, choosing equipment, menu planning, budgeting, hygiene and food preparation, as well as simple presentation skills. A comprehensive ingredients section at the start of each chapter provides all you need to know about buying, storing and preparing different food types. This title includes familiar and filling recipes for everyday and easy entertaining such as seafood chowder, chicken fajitas, and lemon surprise pudding. The recipe section is organised by food group with chapters on eggs, vegetables, pasta, rice, grains and beans, fish and shellfish, poultry, meat, and pastry plus a final chapter on desserts and baking. An at a glance nutritional guide tells you how much fat, sugar, protein, carbohydrate, cholesterol and calories are in each portion. Every chapter in this helpful new book discusses the nutritional value of each food type and includes key information about choosing, buying and the different ways of preparing them. The 150 recipes have been selected to teach a wide range of key skills and include everyday tasty favourites that will help build the cook's basic skill repertoire such as fish pie, Irish stew and basic risotto. Each recipe contains minimal ingredients, and all the techniques are thoroughly explained and illustrated with step-by-step photographs. There are hundreds of cook's tips scattered throughout along with plenty of suggestions for varying the ingredient to suit individual tastes. There is even information on what to do when things go wrong. Serving suggestions help the reader make sensible choices about which foods to serve together.

Cooking made easy: this title offers 90 techniques and 50 recipes in 525 photographs. You can learn how to fry, poach, boil, steam, grill, roast, casserole, braise, marinate and stir-fry - all the basic techniques clearly explained in one accessible volume. You can master the art of cooking with this attractive practical guide - every stage is clearly explained and shown in step-by-step photographs. The recipe section is organized by food group, and there are chapters on vegetables, pasta, grains and legumes, fish and shellfish, poultry, meat, and pastry plus a final chapter on desserts and baking. There is an easy-to-follow ingredients section at the start of each chapter provides all you need to know about buying, storing and preparing different food types. This book includes familiar and filling recipes for everyday food such as Baked Mushroom Risotto, Classic Fish Pie, Spaghetti Bolognese and even a Sunday Roast. It demystifies the basics of stocking the store cupboard, essential equipment, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen hygiene and food preparation. Whether you are setting up home for the first time, living on a tight budget, or want to learn how to cook nutritious and appealing healthy food to improve your diet or cater for your friends and family, this easy-to-use cookbook will help you get started. There is information on assembling essential cooking kit and defining cooking terminology, as well as tips on cooking with speed and convenience in mind. Cooking methods for every food group are included. All are shown with step-by-step photographs. With the techniques to hand there are more than 50 appealing recipes to make, all with easy-to-follow instructions.

This new book explores the seemingly endless applications of these wondrous substances, looking at their fascinating properties, the vast range of types available and their uses as valued ingredients in recipes, medicinal treatments, household cleaners, beauty treatments and aromatherapy. The first half of the volume covers the history, folklore and science of vinegar, together with a comprehensive guide to its many varieties. Blend relishes and vinaigrettes and create classic salads and pasta dishes with 30 simple, straightforward recipes. Find out how to treat bruises, sore throats, insect stings and arthritis, as well as many other common ailments, then discover how to care for your skin and hair before learning how to mix your own natural pesticides, limescale removers and furniture restorers. The second half of the book takes a look at the long history and remarkable traditions surrounding oil and its production. After reading about over twenty types of oil, discover how it can act as a massage and aromatherapy aid, as well as protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer, treat dry skin and hair, polish furniture and fix creaky hinges. In the kitchen, find out how to make the best use of the many distinctive types of oil in a variety of culinary techniques and recipes. This beautifully photographed volume explores the properties and uses of both vinegar and oil in the home, combining in-depth advice with easy-to-follow recipes and instructions.

This is an unbeatable collection including chunky winter warmers, oriental broths, spicy fish chowders and hundreds of classic, chilled, clear, creamy, meat, bean and vegetable soups. It is a great selection of recipes for all occasions, from light and healthy lunches to hearty supper dishes, and from quick weekday standbys to elegant dishes for entertaining. It offers new twists on old classics - Smoked Haddock Chowder with Thai Basil, Duck Broth with Orange Spiced Dumplings. Step-by-step guidance on making 500 sensational soups, with glorious photographs for quality results. East meets West in a range of spicy broths, rice soups and pasta soups, including Lamb Soup with Rice and Coconut, Red Onion Laksa or Sweet-and-Sour Vegetable Borscht. 500 soups made simple: sections include chilled; creamy; bean and pea; vegetarian; noodle; pasta and rice; fish and shellfish; poultry; and meat and game soups. All the soups you will ever need in one essential, easy-reference guide. This stunning collection of 500 recipe ideas is based on one of the world's best-loved dishes. Here is every classic and popular soup from around the world as well as scores of new and contemporary ideas. You can try Fiery Tomato Soup with Red Pepper Cream, for a clever combination, or Vermouth Soup with Seared Scallops, Rocket Oil and Caviar for a sophisticated showpiece. Tips and techniques for adapting ingredients, texture or spiciness appear throughout. This excellent compendium shows how to combine the best in texture and freshness in a single bowl of soup.

This title features a selection of delicious recipes that will inspire diabetic cooks and enable them to enjoy food with the family on an everyday basis. It contains recipes for quick snacks, light lunches, substantial suppers and large family meals, and includes a chapter on special occasional treats such as puddings, cookies and desserts. Recipes are full of slow release carbohydrates that are high in flavour, energy and goodness but low on sugar, salt and fat, to make the most of your mealtimes. It is illustrated with over 160 photographs, each of the 75 recipes comes with a complete nutritional analysis and easy-to-follow instructions. This book contains everything you need for a day to day diet that is high on goodness and flavour and low on salt sugar and empty calories. The recipes present a collection of dishes that use a wide variety of ingredients, food types, flavourings and tastes. Here you will find meals that you can cook for every day of the week, simple suppers, healthy lunches, light meals, quick snacks and hearty family dinners. If you are cooking for children they will love many of the traditional favourites in the book, but there are also plenty of original, new and exciting recipes that will inspire the cook to try new ideas and flavours.

UPDATED 2018. This substantially updated new edition offers detailed help on cooking for people with diabetes, including an extensive introduction that helps to explain the condition and offers advice on all aspects of nutrition as well as weight management and exercise. Guidance is given on how to live with diabetes, with advice on managing the condition, alleviating the symptoms, controlling your weight and reducing medication, and bringing together the latest thinking on dietary and lifestyle advice to help understand the condition while offering clear guidelines on what and when to eat. There is then a fantastic selection of tempting but healthy recipes, to help tailor food intake to individual requirements, with recipes to inspire diabetic cooks and enable them to continue to enjoy food with family and friends, with breakfast suggestions, snacks, light meals, main courses, and even puddings and desserts. There is a special section on diabetes in children, as well as advice and support for how to manage the condition through puberty, pregnancy and through the ageing process. The 150 recipes provide everything that is needed for a varied and enjoyable diet, with recipes that friends and family will enjoy such as Roasted Chicken with Mediterranean Vegetables, Grilled Mackerel with Spicy Dahl, and Wild Mushroom and Fontina Tarts. Each recipe comes with complete nutritional notes Fully illustrated with over 650 photographs, this book will be welcome reading for anyone living with diabetes.

Whether throwing a cocktail party, a birthday buffet or having friends around for supper, this book has all the information and recipes you will need. Dishes include Goat's Cheese Souffle, Fillets of Sea Bream in Filo Pastry, Beef Wellington, and traditional Roasted Stuffed Turkey. There are also stylish salads such as the Peruvian Salad and refreshing Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad. The section on outdoor eating includes barbecue and picnic dishes, including Seared Tuna Steaks with Red Onion Salsa, Barbecued Chicken and Herbed Greek Pies.

We all love to eat, and some foods conjure up feelings of security, memories of childhood, a sense of well-being and even nostalgia. This book contains over 200 simple, fuss-free recipes that will comfort, nurture and lift the spirits. Soups, sandwiches, rice and pasta dishes, fish and meat recipes, casseroles, fry-ups, roast dinners, desserts, cakes and bakes are all included. Traditional everyday dishes such as beef stew and dumplings sit happily alongside recipes from around the world that have become a part of the contemporary cook's standard repertoire. This volume is a delight to read, full of treats that tempt the appetite and are a pleasure to share.

From ancient Greece to the Victorian era and into modern times oils have been used for an infinite variety of purposes. This book explores the seemingly endless applications of this wondrous substance, looking at its fascinating properties, the vast range of types available and its use as a valued ingredient in recipes, medicinal treatments, cleansers, beauty treatment and aromatherapy. It combines in-depth advice with easy-to-follow recipes and instructions.

What we feel like eating and cooking changes with the seasons. This series of cookbooks encourages you to get out there and discover the season's finest ingredients and to bring seasonal creativity into your kitchen. Thirty in-depth recipes, serving suggestions and a detailed guide to seasonal ingredients ensure that these books capture the essential flavours of the season.

What you eat has a direct effect on your health and well-being. The first four titles in this colourful series explore the value of eating a healthy diet. From succulent juices packed with vitamins and minerals to revitalise every part of your mind and body to speciality soups for every occasion - whether you need a warm pick-me-up or a summer snack. Ultimate Juices details all the benefits of enjoying natural juices from both fruit and vegetables. The book is packed with ideas and recipes for making your own tasty, whole-some drinks and thus escaping from the usual chemical cocktails bought in ready made packs and cans.