This title features best-ever recipes for roasting beef, pork, lamb and poultry. It is a tempting feast of 30 succulent classic and contemporary recipes to suit all tastes. It features dishes from around the world, such as Pork Roasted with Herbs, Spices & Rum; Chicken with Wild Mushrooms & Garlic; Roast Beef with Porcini & Roasted Sweet Peppers; and Roast Lamb with Apricot, Cinnamon and Cumin Stuffing. It offers inspiration for every occasion, from simple midweek roast chicken or ham to elaborate dinner party creations using leg of lamb or brisket of beef. It contains a useful guide to suitable types of poultry and cuts of meat for roasting, as well as roasting times. A roast is always special. In a hectic world it is sometimes the only time a family can eat together, and worldwide it is the highlight of high days and holidays from Thanksgiving turkey in the United States to Easter Sunday spit-roast lamb in Greece. Although roasting meat and poultry takes time, once a few basics have been mastered, it is one of the easiest ways of cooking meat and poultry.From classics such as Beef Wellington and Roast Loin of Pork with Apple Stuffing to more contemporary dishes like Roast Leg of Lamb with Pesto and Whisky Chicken with Onion Marmalade, there is sure to be a recipe to suit your appetite.

This is a zingy collection of sophisticated concoctions for every occasion. It features more than 30 sensational ideas to make your party go with a swing. It features traditional cocktails such as Mint Julep and Harvey Wallbanger as well as excitingly different Coffee & Chocolate Flip and Chilli Vodkatini. You can discover exotic non-alcoholic cocktails using fresh ginger, mango, pineapple, kumquats, ice cream and refreshing fruit syrups. It includes information on a wide variety of cocktail ingredients and useful equipment. Chapters include Classic & Sophisticated, Short & Lively, Coolers & Thirst Quenchers, and Fresh & Non-alcoholic. The cocktail was traditionally made from only two spirits or liqueurs, but today it may also include such exotic ingredients as coconut milk and tropical fruits. While simple cocktails like the Manhattan and Margarita have not lost their popularity, they have been joined by more elaborate mixtures such as Blue Hawaiian and Mai Tai. You can learn how to make these and many more with the help of this book, which gives clear instructions for all kinds of sophisticated cocktails - not forgetting delicious non-alcoholic creations.With information on ingredients, equipment and techniques, this guide is the perfect introduction to making and serving great cocktails.

This is an inspiring collection of more than 30 toppings for Italy's best-loved dish. It has ideas for every kind of sauce, from light and creamy to robust and spicy. It includes easy-to-follow techniques for making your own fresh pasta. It features classic Fresh Tomato Sauce, Wild Mushroom Sauce with Fusilli, and Meatballs with Spaghetti, as well as contemporary recipes such as Ricotta & Chilli with Black Pasta. You can learn how to make the most of fresh and storecupboard ingredients, including fish and shellfish, chicken, meat, vegetables, cheese, nuts, herbs and spices. This inspiring collection of ideas for dressing pasta will delight all food lovers. Whether it's dried spaghetti or fresh egg tagliatelle, pasta is a wonderfully versatile ingredient for making the most of seasonal ingredients or marrying together a few storecupboard staples to create a quick and easy meal. This book takes inspiration from all regions of Italy, with traditional options such as Alfredo's Fettuccine, Squid Sauce with Black Pasta, and Tuna & Anchovies with Spaghetti. With ideas for family meals, midweek suppers and luxurious dinner party occasions, this book will help you build up a repertoire of delicious pasta sauces to have at your fingertips.

This is an inspiring collection of recipes celebrating Italy's best-loved fast food. You can enjoy delicious home-made pizzas with more than 30 freshly-prepared recipes. It features toppings for all tastes, from creamy Quattro Formaggi and delicate Salmon & Avocado to spicy American Hot and Chilli Beef. You can ring the changes with unusual ingredients to enliven and enhance your pizza repertoire including mussels, shiitake mushrooms, smoked chicken, feta cheese, and butternut squash. It contains a practical guide to cooking pizzas with step-by-step techniques for making the perfect pizza base and a classic tomato sauce. Originating in Naples as a quick and inexpensive snack, the ever-popular pizza has never looked back since leaving its native city. This fabulous book takes this humble snack to new heights revealing how to make the tastiest pizzas, from simple classics such as Quattro Formaggi and Fiorentina to stunning party pieces like Smoked Salmon Pizzettes and Spinach and Ricotta Panzerotti.There are rich and filling fish and meat pizzas such as Crab & Parmesan Calzonelli and Pancetta, Leek & Smoked Mozzarella, plus lighter vegetarian pizzas such as Spring Vegetable and Pine Nut, and Mushroom & Pesto, making this the perfect book for pizza lovers everywhere.

This book features sensational fresh salad recipes for all seasons and occasions. It offers inspiring ideas for all tastes, from simple side salads to sophisticated main course creations. It is a feast of delicious healthy recipes that take only minutes to prepare. It shows you how to make classic recipes such as Caesar Salad and Salade Nicoise, as well as tempting ideas including Warm Chicken with Sesame. You can make the most of salad ingredients from leaves and herbs to vegetables, fish, meat, cheese, pulses and fruit. It includes advice on preparing and storing salad ingredients, and suggestions for dressings. Say goodbye to boring lettuce with this delightful little book of fresh ideas. The recipes embrace tastes and textures from all around the world, with Prosciutto Salad with an Avocado Fan, Thai Scented Fish Salad, and Tabbouleh with Fennel & Pomegranate, as well as refreshing sweet salads, including Exotic Fruit Salad, Watermelon & Grapefruit Salad, and Iced Pineapple Crush with Strawberries & Lychees. The handy introduction explains how to prepare, rinse and crisp salad greens, and how to make Mayonnaise and French Dressing. With easy to follow instructions and attractive pictures, this book will provide inspiration every day.

This book deals with delectable home-baked muffins, scones, fruit loaves and quick breads. It is a wonderful collection of 30 tasty recipes for quick and simple traditional home bakes. It features classic cakes such as Blueberry Muffins and Chocolate Chip Muffins, as well as new ideas including Cherry Marmalade Muffins and Parmesan Popovers. You can enjoy a wide variety of delicious breads such as Rosemary Focaccia, Lemon and Walnut Tea Bread and Apricot Nut Loaf, as well as wholesome scones, like Cheese and Chive Scones and Orange and Raisin Scones. It contains a practical guide to baking including working with yeast, mixing methods for muffins and tea breads, and much more. There is nothing quite like the smell of home baking and few things more delicious than muffins or tea breads served straight from the oven. Muffins are a popular snack, and are so simple to bake with all sorts of wonderful ingredients, such as chocolate, fresh berries, tangy cheese or chopped nuts added to make them extra special.The quick bread recipes within this book feature Banana Bread and Orange and Honey Tea Bread while the more traditional scone recipes include Wholemeal Scones and Cheese and Marjoram Scones - delicious served still warm and oozing with butter. There is plenty here to choose a tasy teatime treat.

Enjoy the versatility of chicken, turkey and game in this fabulous collection of 500 delicious recipes. Every dish is presented with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and has a clear picture of the finished recipe.

This book helps you create a magical event with these delectable ideas for outdoor eating. It features inspiring recipes for portable soups, dips, finger food, tarts, pies, salads, desserts and bread. It includes dishes for every kind of picnic from a small impromptu gathering to a large party. It feature simple recipes such as Mushroom Picker's Pate and Golden Parmesan Chicken, as well as elegant Lemon & Herb Risotto Cake and French Apple Tart. It includes suggestions for salad dressing, unusual sandwich fillings, and a glorious fruit-filled summer punch. It contains helpful hints and a checklist to ensure trouble-free outdoor feasts. Pack a picnic and pursue one of life's most delightful pleasures. Whether it is a few sandwiches in a backpack or a banquet in a picnic basket, there is always something special about eating in the open air. This book will help you plan the perfect picnic from start to finish. There are suggestions for easily transported soups, dips and pates; a selection of unusual light dishes that can be eaten without cutlery; scrumptious main courses and salads; and wonderful travel-friendly desserts and baked goods. With advice on transporting food and drink, tableware and seating, and 30 mouthwatering recipes, this handy guide will help you make the most of outdoor dining.