This exotic cuisine is presented in a wealth of many recipes. For those who wish to create their own authentic Indian meals, the author has provided various menu suggestions. Cookbooks about Indian cuisine often divide the country into four food regions; however, a more refined breakdown reveals seven distinct areas, all with different food histories and different tastes. Knowledge of the different regions of India will help you understand the wide range of flavours and food in this vibrant cuisine.

The authors detail the history of alcohol and cocktail making and give some insightful information on the origins of some best-loved favourite cocktails. It also covers authoritive advise for mixologist who specialise in cocktail and drinking making. It goes through glasses, techniques, flavours and combinations as well as tips and hints for challenging your bar skills. As well as displaying the cocktails in gorgeous colour photographs throughout, this book also features recipes for the nibbles and canapes that go best with them. From sliders to pork belly nibbles this book has great tapas included of recipes that suit finger style eating while enjoying your favourite drink. MIX IT

From blackcurrant and apple, to turkey and cranberry, fruit will always be a popular ingredient. In this book there are over 90 mouthwatering recipes which cover such favourites as classic apple pie and rhubarb crumble, right through to the more unusual and innovative ideas, including mango and lamb skewers and raspberry and orange terrine. Both sweet and savoury dishes are covered, from main courses through to puddings, ices and fruit drinks - all equally delicious and exciting.A comprehensive glossary takes the reader through the basics of every fruit covered in the book, helping you choose and prepare the best fruit for your recipes.Whether you want a warm and comforting baked fruit dish or a zingy citrus granita, this book can't help but inspire you to create something truly special with fruit that is both fragrant and versatile.

Quinoa, flakes, flour and seeds; four essential elements that make up a healthy diet. Quinoa is a grain, but not just any grain. It is considered to be almost a complete food. It is very high in protein, full of vitamins, gluten and wheat free, cholesterol-free and usually organic. And it is simply delicious.In the kitchen, quinoa, flakes, flour and seeds have a huge range of uses and lend themselves beautifully to so many dishes. When cooked, they have a very delicate texture and can be used in soups and sweets, and makes wonderful salads, pasta, breads and delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals.This exciting new collection of recipes is a must-have addition to every health conscious cook's repertoire.

Victor Scerri, Chef and author of My Italian Kitchen, has put his creative cap back on to present On Glass. Having experimented with serving food in glasses for many years, Victor presents these creatively tantalising recipes to excite your palate. With entrees consumed from a shot glass, main courses baked straight in the glass and which can be served directly to the table, as well as desserts that look too good to eat, Victor's recipes turn even a basic recipe into glass magic. A beautifully presented book with mouth-watering recipes.

Seafood offers flavors to compliment every occasion, from a casual barbecue to a formal dinner, and everything in between. In addition to offering a wealth of flavors, seafood is affordable, easy to prepare and endows a wide range of health benefits on those who eat it. The world's oceans and inland waterways boast thousands of seafood species, and more than 300 of those are harvested commercially and caught by recreational fishers. Seafood is an integral part of our lifestyle. Whether we are enjoying a sizzling summer's day, or in the middle of a snow storm in winter, we can choose a seafood dish to compliment the occasion. This book offers traditional European recipes as well as Asian and modern North American dishes. It breaks down many of the perceived barriers people have about cooking with seafood. The recipes are simple and easy to read and show that any type of seafood can be prepared easily for cooking. Because these recipes incorporate seafood they are not only wonderfully tasty but also very healthy. Seafood is an important element in a well-balanced diet. Seafood is particularly good for those on low-fat diets.

Welcome to Lyndey Milan's collection of over 150 of her best recipes, new and old, guaranteed to get results and compliments. Each recipe is created with a minimum of fuss yet gives maximum flavour. Choose from the flexible plate sizes perfect for entertaining according to how you want to eat - to no plates and chocolate plates dripping in dark and white chocolate! All made easier with preparation and cooking times, and wine matching notes.

Oh, what to cook? We are spoiled for choice when it comes to cooking-we have a multitude of fresh fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices and fresh meats of all types available to us. This book presents you with a range of tips to get the best out of whatever type and cut of meat you choose to cook. Savour the tastes of meat cooked to perfection for your friends and family. All the recipes in this little compedium of cooking are beautifully photographed so you will know just how they will appear on your plate. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook, you will find all these recipes to be the perfect blend of simplicity of preparation and sophistication of flavor, and you will enjoy not only eating them but preparing them as well. Go to it-you will be so glad you did.

"All of the dishes in this book have been created to inspire you to cook and think about food. Each dish has a strong design focus, integrity of raw product and season, a range of textures and colour. They are dynamic and should firstly delight the eye and then excite the tastebuds." Chef and television personality Michael Moore takes you into his restaurant and into his home to show you his unique and stunning culinary style. All the ingredients are here for a great dinner party - start with the canapes and move on to mouth watering delicacies of seafood. Tapas is a whole new experience with Michael, as he walks you through his dishes with his captivating personality. Cocktails are a special talent as well. Michael presents many dishes in a number of different ways, according to the skill of the cook. It helps the home cook to make a start at an easier level, and then they can choose to take on the challenge of his restaurant-level dish. Attention to detail is his trade mark and Michael leaves nothing to chance as he reveals his kitchen. Take a cocktail moment to savour with Michael and you will never forget it.

Coconut oil and water is taking the world by storm! Coconut Cracked Open has all the information about the amazing health benefits and wonderful properties of coconut, especially its oil and water products. The Chapters contain information on the coconut: together with a short history; Coconut - benefits and properties; A healthy coconut diet regime; Reducing your toxic load; Coconut by-products together with recipes.

Over 100 recipes - all illustrated - of cake decorating in the classic Alan Dunn style. Allan Dunn's Ultimate Collection of Cake Decorating includes everything you need to create stunning and impressive cakes for every occasion. Each decoration is illustrated from beginning to end and all the equipment you need is detailed. As well as tropical and exotic cakes, flowers, fruit and nuts, celebration cakes and arrangements, you will find techniques and recipes for your cakes. It delivers joy to the baker and sugar crafter, with impressive creations to those lucky enough to be offered the end results.

"Gorgeous and Gruesome Cakes for Children" features 30 fun and original birthday cake designs suitable for both boys and girls alike. With designs by the UK's bestselling sugarcraft modelling author, all the cakes are tasty, easy to create and will be the star of the show at any child's birthday party. The book begins with a comprehensive section on getting started with cake decorating, including useful advice on the basic tools and equipment needed. There are also delicious cake recipes, providing the all-essential base to the added decorations. With such a compelling mix of pretty and horrible designs, whether they're into monsters or princesses there's something for all children here. Girls will love the gorgeous Frog Prince and Cinderella's Glass Slipper cake, whilst boys will find the gooey Alien Egg or gruesome Swamp Monster simply irresistible!

The tapas in this book cover a range of flavours and Spanish food lovers will find all the classics here, as well as some more unusual dishes. The recipes are divided into the following chapters: Cocktail Sticks, Skewers, Tostas and Tarteletas, showing that there are many different ways of serving tapas dishes. Beautifully photographed and designed throughout, this is the perfect book for anyone interested in authentic Spanish tapas.

This fantastic follow-up to the successful "Naughty Cakes" contains 19 fabulously saucy cakes, each with a wicked sense of humour. The imaginative and exciting designs range from the cakes which are quick and simple to create, such as the 'Saucy Stockings', to more elaborate designs with moulded characters, such as the sexy 'Centrefold' or the racy 'Scrub up!'. Each cake has clear instructions and step-by-step photographs, as well as a photograph of the finished cake, showing you just how straightforward it is to create these fabulous cakes.In addition, a section at the beginning of the book has basic recipes for cakes, buttercream, icing and sugarpaste, as well as some essential techniques.With cakes that are guaranteed to get any party going and that will appeal to both men and women, "Hot Cakes" is the perfect cake decorating book for anyone with a playful nature!