Easter is a time for friends, family, and great food. It can also be stressful to work out a menu that will be just right. Natalie Oliver delivers some awesome menus and recipes that are delicious, impressive, and stress-free to plan. As the title states, these recipes are semi-traditional - Natalie adds twists to some of the normal Easter holiday favorites. You won't be disappointed with the variety and creativity found in this book of recipes. It's one of those holidays that everything needs to be perfect and this book can help you get there with ease. From appetizers, to the main course, to the dessert - the whole meal is planned - complete with recipes and a shopping list.

Want to cook something romantic and delicious for someone you love? This book will help you make Valentine's Day - or any romantic meal, for that matter - special. And very tasty Valentine's Day is a special and romantic day for many couples. The only problem is that restaurants are over filled with other people who are trying to have a nice dinner out. Maybe a better idea is to cook a fantastic dinner at home. Something special just for the two of you. This book of special menus doesn't only consider dinner. Don't forget that Valentine's Day lasts all day long and you can whip up a wonderful breakfast, brunch, or lunch, too Make the whole day a memorable one with special food treats. Many of the menu plans have elements that can be done ahead to make the preparation a little easier on the day. You can also enlist the help of your Honey if you like to cook together in the kitchen. The recipes are a little upscale, but not so difficult that a novice cook can't prepare them. The book comes with menu plans to take some of the stress out of planning your romantic feast. Shopping lists are also included if you're in a hurry and don't have time to write it all down before going to the market. Even though this is a Valentine's Day recipe book, you'll find yourself going back to the menus and recipes over and over again any time you want to make something special for the people you love.

No matter where you live, you can give your Christmas an international flair Create delectable, traditional desserts from all over the world. Impress your holiday guests and share learning experiences with your family. Every family has holiday dessert traditions no matter what part of the world they live in. Christmas is a magical time of year in every country. This book of recipes includes some of the best recipes from everywhere - sweets to make your holiday merry and bright. As you read the recipes, you'll get a sense of the food traditions of the country the dessert comes from. What a wonderful way to celebrate this festive season Just some of the countries represented in this book are... France, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Brazil, Antarctica, and of course the USA. You'll find a wonderful recipe from every continent on the globe. Celebrate this joyous season like others around the world celebrate. The Christmas season is filled with joy and wonder. A huge part of how we all celebrate is with food. One of the favorite food "groups" of the holidays is desserts and sweets. Don't worry about the calories - you can do that in the new year Scroll back up tot he top and get your recipes now.