What do brownies, lamingtons, meringues and monsters have in common? They all taste better on sticks! Make Me Cake & Cookie Pops introduces readers to this delightful new baking trend with easy-to-follow recipes and loads of fun decorating ideas. This next book in the Make Me series is dedicated to every kind of 'pop' with chapters on cookie pops, cake pops, party pops and super-simple pops. From fancy afternoon teas to children's birthday parties, Make Me Cake and Cookie Pops will inspire fun at any occasion.

Move over cupcakes and macarons, here come whoopies - the next big thing in baking! Make Me: Whoopies will introduce readers to the American cakey-cookie taking the world by storm. From classic flavour combinations such as double chocolate, pumpkin and vanilla, to more playful recipes such as green tea and cherry, rocky road and banana split, this book will introduce new and enthusiastic bakers, even those with limited skills, to the wonderful world of whoopies. Packed with simple recipes suitable for beginners, exciting decorating ideas and a basics section that will make creating your own personalised whoopies a breeze, Make Me: Whoopies is the perfect addition to any baker's kitchen.

It's very satisfying to make a meal all in one pot. Meat, seafood and poultry and vegetables, rice and beans all benefit from the process of gentle, slow cooking. Hot and spicy, rich and creamy...whatever the preference, there's plenty to choose from in this new collection of recipes created especially for the slow cooker appliance. Like handy little notebooks, this series of titles, each containing more than 100 easy, everyday recipes, are made to be well handled and well loved. Featuring a straightforward no-fuss design, with charming incidental illustrations, this great-value series caters for all tastes and types of cooking needs. This title presents a simple format, simply designed and full of simple, easy recipes; and, features charming illustrations. It is a treat-yourself, great-value purchase that will become an indispensable kitchen reference.

"Meals that can be left to cook slowly by themselves after just a little preparation have much to recommend them. They free the cook up to do other things; they work particularly well with cheaper cuts of meat and inexpensive ingredients such as pulses and grains, and they produce flavoursome meals of melting tenderness. From everyday dinner to entertaining, this collection of more than 100 easy recipes takes something old and turns it very much into something new."

"Like handy little notebooks, the Easy Eats series of titles, each containing more than 100 easy, everyday recipes, are made to be well handled and well loved. Featuring a straightforward, no-fuss design, with charming incidental illustrations, this great-value series caters for all tastes and types of cooking needs. Pies, pastries, breads, cookies and cakes are satisfying to cook and wonderfully satisfying to eat. Baking is an easy and rewarding thing to do, and with Easy Eats: Baking, featuring a collection of delicious sweet and savoury options, the home baker can create an impressive array of meals, snacks and treats that will be sure to please. "

Juices and Smoothies: A selection of fruit and vegetables, a juicer or a blender and a dash of inspiration are all you need to whip up a dazzling array of smoothies and juices packed with flavour and the nutrients your body needs.

The Little Chinese Cookbook explores the ways in which geography, climate, culture and tradition have shaped one of the world's most popular cuisines. It takes a look at the behind-the-scenes world of growers, artisans, chefs and home cooks, whose passion for produce is reflected in the regional styles and flavours of China's rich and varied food. More than 80 recipes including street food, seafood, dim sum recipes, hotpots and desserts.

The Little Curry Cookbook has more than 80 recipes that explore the delicious flavours, enticing aromas and exotic colours of curries. It celebrates the best loved Thai and Indian dishes as well as introducing lesser-known but equally delightful variations from Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Kenya. There are recipes for all occasions and for all levels of expertise, including techniques for perfecting the basics of curry making - preparing curry pastes, creating spice mixes and of course cooking rice.

Cake decorating is a fabulous mixture of cookery and art, with a sprinkling of inspiration, precise care and reckless use of the imagination thrown in for good measure. This book will lead the novice through the simplest basics, but also contains great ideas and fantastic creations to inspire experienced sugarcrafters. If you have never baked before but want to make a teddy bear's picnic cake for your toddler's birthday, or if you are planning a three-tiered traditional cake with a cream frangipani for a family wedding, this is the book to show you how to do it.

The Little French Cookbook features over 80 recipes that reflect the delights of France's culinary landscape: delicate hors d'oeuvres, diverse seafood offerings, hearty meat and poultry dishes, and delicate pastries and desserts. These are recipes that capture the essence, variety and rich heritage of regional French cooking at its best.

A must-have for cooks on the go, these favourite low-fat recipes from the Murdoch Books Test Kitchen are diverse, full of flavour and show you that healthy food doesn't have to be boring. Good cooks, reluctant cooks, busy cooks, novice cooks - every cook - can rely on these achievable, flavour-packed recipes every time.

"Like handy little notebooks, the Easy Eats series of titles, each containing more than 100 easy, everyday recipes, are made to be well handled and well loved. Featuring a straightforward, no-fuss design, with charming incidental illustrations, this great-value series caters for all tastes and types of cooking needs. Good food, fast...that's what every busy cook needs. Easy Eats: Quick & Easy will make day-to-day cooking hassle-free. Whether cooking for the family, for a couple, or for a hungry crowd, there's plenty to choose from in this range of internationally inspired, flavour-packed dishes and treats. "

Published in more than 20 languages, the hugely successful Essential series has now been revised with stunning new contemporary design and photography. Still an indispensable reference library for enthusiastic beginners and advanced cooks, it provides a comprehensive guide to cooking techniques, expert tips and hundreds of timeless recipes. From classic dishes to contemporary sauces and pasta that can be prepared in minutes, Essential Pasta is the definitive guide to this much-loved staple. Filled with detailed information on pasta varieties and cooking techniques, historical titbits, and helpful notes on ingredients, this book offers a range of recipes that will not only provide weekday meal solutions, but also inspire.

Published in more than 20 languages, the hugely successful Essential series has now been revised with stunning new contemporary design and photography. Still an indispensable reference library for enthusiastic beginners and advanced cooks, it provides a comprehensive, hard-working guide to cooking techniques, expert tips and hundreds of timeless recipes. Essential Mediterranean takes you on a journey through the food-loving countries of Greece, Italy, France, Turkey, Spain, North Africa and the Middle East with a collection of reliable and authentic recipes. Supported by step-by-step photography and detailed information on ingredients and cooking techniques, including tapas, meze and pizza, this book is the ultimate guide to the food of the Mediterranean.

Each title in this series is both a cookbook and a photographic essay of people and places. The series encapsulates the flavours of the world's most exciting and popular cuisines and explores the colourful settings in which food is sourced, cooked and enjoyed. Each book contains a selection of authentic recipes suitable for the home cook.

A handsome book, with padded cover, of tempting small Spanish plates Tapas, or little snacks, may have originated in Spain, but the custom of lingering over three or four delectable mouthfuls--scallop fritters, perhaps, or chili olives, say--with a glass of wine or two has been happily embraced in countries all around the world. With more than 60 recipes to choose from, inspired by Spanish cuisine and many others, this book filled with goodies will keep the tradition alive and well. Recipes are divided into meat (Mushroom and Prosciutto Skewers or Ham and Olive Empanadillas), seafood (Fish and Cumin Kebabs or Grilled Prawns with Tequila Mayonnaise), and vegetarian (Fried Chickpeas, Potatoes in Spicy Tomato Sauce, or Olive Basil Cheese Spread). Choose a few, or make a meal of them. Includes dual measures.

Even those who have never baked and decorated a cake before in their lives will be able to make beautiful cakes with the help of Beginner's Guide to Cake Decorating. The first section of the book looks at the equipment you will need and demonstrates the standard cake and icing recipes required to bake and cover all kinds of cakes. Subsequent sections explain techniques for decorating with sugarpaste, royal icing, marzipan and buttercream. There are instructions on making sugar flowers and leaves, plus many other sugarcraft techniques such as fabric effects, piping royal icing, modelling figures and animals. Foolproof methods will ensure impressive results every time, no matter what your level of experience.

Published in more than 20 languages, the hugely successful Essential series has now been revised with stunning new contemporary design and photography. Still an indispensable reference library for enthusiastic beginners and advanced cooks, it provides a comprehensive guide to cooking techniques, expert tips and hundreds of timeless recipes. From China to Indonesia, Japan and Malaysia, Essential Asian guides you through the cuisine of 12 Asian countries. Traditional recipes are supported by detailed Asian ingredient and utensil information, step-by-step photography and authentic cooking techniques to provide the ultimate guide to the Asian kitchen.