This title features perfect puddings, from the everyday family classics to sumptuous dishes for entertaining. It includes 50 delicious classic puddings from the creamy to the glorious. All the traditional puddings are included, from family favourites, such as Bread and Butter Pudding, to indulgent treats, such as White Chocolate Parfait and Crepes Suzette. Full colour step-by-step photographs clearly illustrate each recipe, ensuring success. An easy-to-follow introduction provides you with all you need to know, from essential equipment to how to make a basic custard. Each recipe has clearly written text accompanied by a picture of the finished dish. For those of us who fondly remember eating rich, gooey, home-made puddings as children, it comes as no surprise to see the traditional pudding making a comeback into fashion. It is a rare thing to find a dish that is greeted with delight by all, but the classic pudding, be it a creamy rice pudding or a sumptuous steamed Christmas pudding with all the trimmings, is such a dish. One characteristic of all good puddings is an inherent simplicity. The recipes featured here use a relatively small number of ingredients and have straightforward methods so that even the most inexperienced of cooks will be producing classics such as Sticky Toffee Pudding and Mississippi Pecan Pie in next-to-no time.

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.

This vibrant book brings together the authentic cooking styles of Spain, Africa and the Middle East in a collection of more than 300 recipes. All the archetypal dishes are featured, including the much-loved and appetizing Middle-Eastern mezze dishes such as Falafel and Houmus, slow-cooked Moroccan tagines and vibrant Spanish paellas, but also exotic dishes such as Joloff Chicken and Rice, from west Africa, and Tanzanian Fish Curry. Containing 1400 photographs, these easy-to follow recipes, with step-by-step instructions and professional tips, make a superb resource of ideas, and a perfect instructional guide.

This book features spicy and aromatic dishes shown step by step in over 350 superb photographs. It explores the amazing versatility of this ancient cooking vessel, with a detailed introduction covering the history of the wok and how to use it, followed by 75 fabulous dishes with a Far Eastern theme. It contains everything you need to know about cooking with a wok, including instructions on preparation, deep-frying, stir-frying, steaming and simmering techniques. It includes recipes from China and South-east Asia, including Tung Tong, Thai Spring Rolls and Chicken Rendang, together with delicious contemporary fusion dishes such as Orange and Ginger Glazed Poussins, and Langoustines with Lemon Grass Risotto. The simple wok is one of the world's oldest cooking implements, used for stir-frying, steaming and deep-frying. This book brings together a collection of over 75 wonderful dishes that are speedy and easy to make. There are recipes for every occasion, from succulent steamed dim sum and crisp-fried crab claws to quick and fresh stir-fries, slowly simmered curries, and hot and spicy parcels.Every recipe is photographed in step-by-step sequence, with an inspirational picture of the finished dish. With over 350 tempting photographs, this book celebrates all that is good about easy cooking, using one of the world's best-loved kitchen tools.

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 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 title offers 400 delicious and quick step-by-step recipes for the busy book, featuring more than 1600 photographs. It is an unbeatable selection of 10-minute, 20-minute and 30-minute recipes that combine convenience and speed with fresh, healthy foods and tastes. It is a delicious collection of easy-to-prepare recipes, including breakfasts, appetizers, snacks, family meals, suppers, dinner parties, indulgent desserts and a range of meat, poultry, vegetarian and pasta main course dishes. It is an introductory guide to no-fuss cooking advises on must-have utensils, simple ways to stock a store cupboard, short-cut baking ingredients and how to prepare stocks, marinades, dips, sauces, condiments and preserves. Nutritional information detailing fats, carbohydrates and calorific content will enable the reader to incorporate these quick-fix meals into a balanced diet. With over 400 original recipes, this is the ultimate guide to healthy, home-cooked food that can be rustled up in a matter of minutes. Beginning with ideas for breakfast and brunch - from porridge to buttermilk pancakes - this book is also packed with ideas for mid-morning snacks and lunches, whether you crave a classic banana smoothie, spicy plantain chips, griddled tomatoes on soda bread or a deli-style Caesar salad. A classic range of fish, chicken, pork, beef and lamb dishes prove that quick cooking and succulent meats are perfect partners, while the collection of vegetarian and pasta mains, side dishes and tasty salads burst with taste and texture. Desserts such as chocolate rum souffles or passion fruit creams make a perfect end to a delightful meal.

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.

History may be written by the victors, but as Wolfgang Schivelbusch argues, it is the losers who often have the last word. Focusing on three case studies - the American South after the Civil War, France after defeat by Prussia in 1871, and Germany following the First World War - Schivelbusch reveals the complex psychological and cultural responses of vanquished nations to the experience of military defeat.

This is a mouthwatering collection of simple, meat-free meals for the busy vegetarian cook, shown in over 170 fabulous photographs. This is an inspiring collection of 190 quick-and-easy vegetarian recipes. It includes a fabulous selection of dishes that can be prepared and cooked in 20 minutes or less, from nutritious breakfasts and brunches; sumptuous soups and appetizers; tasty snacks and light meals to meat-free main courses; fuss-free salads, side dishes, dips and sauces; and, simple sweet treats. The preparation and cooking time for each dish is given clearly, to help you choose the perfect recipe when time is limited. Stunning photographs accompany the step-by-step recipes, and a variety of cook's tips and variations provide helpful advice throughout. Complete nutritional information is provided for every recipe. Today's hectic lifestyle often leaves vegetarians at a loss for simple ideas for midweek meals and speedy suppers. This fabulous collection contains 190 mouthwatering vegetarian dishes that can all be put on the table in 20 minutes or less, from nourishing breakfasts, simple soups and elegant appetizers to hearty mains, refreshing salads and delectable desserts. Recipes include Golden Gruyere and Basil Tortillas, Warm Broad Bean and Feta Salad, and Mushroom Stroganoff. Over 170 inspirational pictures and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions make this book ideal for all busy vegetarian cooks.

This title features 200 fabulous fuss-free recipes for the busy cook, including instant indulgences, healthy snacks, family meals and last-minute entertaining, with over 800 photographs. There are 200 fuss-free recipes: quick and easy cooking for every kind of meal and occasion, with over 800 photographs to guarantee success. How to make clever use of fresh and tasty ingredients to produce delectably quick appetizers, quick-fix lunches, nutritious main courses, irresistible desserts and tempting drinks? This title offers advice on how to create meals with flavour and texture from fewer ingredients, make use of quick-cook methods, minimize kitchen utensils, and rustle up a wide range of simple and speedy accompaniments. Clear step-by-step instructions guide you through every stage of preparation and explain specific techniques, and there is an inspiring colour photograph of every dish. Full nutritional information listed for every recipe makes it easy to work out healthy options for special diets. This is the ultimate guide to producing fast and flavoursome food in a matter of minutes, with delicious recipes that require minimal preparation and cooking time. There are recipes in the book to suit every kind of meal and appetite, from a simple smoked salmon and chive omelette for an indulgent midday lunch, to a quick yet classic dish of mussels in white wine for supper. There are fantastic ideas for rustling up quick but unusual accompaniments, such as creamy polenta with dolcelatte, and perfect speedy party dishes such as chilli-spiced chicken wings. Home-made delights like grilled pineapple and rum cream will leave the frozen supermarket desserts sitting on the shelf.

Keep mealtimes simple with over 300 mouthwatering dishes to make in a slow cooker or casserole, shown in 1300 photographs. It is the essential step-by-step guide to using a slow cooker and creating wholesome one-pot meals. It includes hearty soups and chowders, tasty terrines, melt-in-the-mouth braises, succulent roasts, comforting hot-pots, satisfying pasta and rice dishes, divinely creamy custards, light-as-air steamed puddings, rich preserves, and even hot punches and drinks. This cookbook is designed for those with busy lives who want to eat tasty, nutritious meals without the need for fussy or time-consuming cooking techniques. A detailed reference section describes all the equipment, including slow cookers, clay pots, tagines, tians, chicken bricks, bean pots, casseroles, pans and woks. There are recipes for classic stews and casseroles, tender roasts and pot-roasts, rice and pasta dishes, delectable baked fish dishes, superb shellfish recipes, glorious vegetarian dishes, and irresistible desserts and bakes. This practical volume is a one-pot recipe resource for time-conscious cooks who want to serve delicious, comforting food with ease.

This title features 500 scorching recipes from India and the Caribbean to Mexico, Thailand and South-east Asia. You can explore the rich diversity of chilli in classic hot recipes such as Green Chilli Dumpling Soup, Thai Green Fish Curry, Wok-fried Crab with Red Chilli, Pak Choi in a Spicy Lime and Coconut Dressing, and Chilli Dhal Curry. Recipes include: soups; appetizers and snacks; fish and shellfish dishes; chicken and poultry dishes; meat dishes; vegetable dishes; pasta, noodles and rice; side dishes; salads; and relishes, pickles and salsas. It includes both subtly spiced recipes as well as red-hot dishes, with ideas suitable for every palate and occasion. Every recipe has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and complete nutritional information. Bring a flash of fire to your cooking with these inspiring chilli recipes specially gathered together from all over the world to tempt your taste buds. The book contains all the popular chilli classics such as Tangy Barbecued Jerk Chicken, Spicy Fish Curry and Beef Enchiladas with Chilli Sauce, as well as exotic dishes such as Tomato, Chilli and Egg Drop Soup, Hot Thai Omelette Rolls, and Crab Cakes with a Chilli Tomato Dip. Make the most of every kind of chilli - red and green, fresh and dried - including jalapenos, cayennes, Anaheim chillies and poblanos. With 500 photographs and tried-and-tested instructions, plus cook's tips supplying information throughout on chilli cuisine, this is an essential sourcebook for anyone wanting to discover exciting red-hot, spicy food.

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.

The simple wok is one of the world's oldest and most popular cooking implements. Inspired by its versatility, and the delicious tastes of South-east Asia, this irresistible book brings together a mouthwatering collection of dishes. An expert introduction provides information on types of wok, its history and other special equipment, as well as practical advice on preparing ingredients and using a wok. There are 180 recipes from a range of culinary traditions from the sweet coconut curries of Southern India to the fiery Thai stir-fries. Every dish is photographed step by step, making it easy to achieve success every time.