This title helps you make the most of fresh ingredients through the year with delicious dishes shown in 190 photographs. It features more than 175 imaginative and inspiring recipes using seasonal ingredients. You can prepare delicious, fresh-tasting food season-by-season for good taste and better nutrition. It offers step-by-step, clearly explained instructions help you to produce great results every time. There are traditional and modern recipes for every season and every occasion, from soups, snacks and salads to vegetable, fish and shellfish dishes, main meals, desserts and drinks. It includes quick family suppers and ideas for entertaining. Each recipe has a complete nutritional analysis and a photograph of the finished dish. Choosing foods that are in season makes good sense economically and nutritionally. This collection of recipes makes the most of available ingredients in spring, summer, autumn and winter. The volume features ideas for every occasion and includes soups, snacks, salads, vegetable dishes, fish and shellfish dishes, meat, dessert and drinks. You can follow the recipes year-round: for a light lunch in spring, try Globe Artichoke Salad and Cheese and Asparagus Flan; or for a summer picnic, Baked Tomatoes with Mint. In autumn, why not cook Curried Pumpkin and Leek Soup; in winter, Winter Coleslaw and Chicken with Winter Vegetables would make a splendid lunch or supper. With more than 190 photographs showing the finished dishes, and clearly explained recipes, this book will be an essential resource through the year.

This title features over 400 tasty and nutritious recipes for every occasion. It includes more than 400 recipes for all occasions and budgets, from Lemon Chicken Stir-fry for a light midweek lunch and Pot-roast Chicken with Sausage Stuffing to feed a hungry family, to Chicken with Figs and Mint to serve at a special event. Featuring some of the world's most popular classic dishes such as Coq au Vin, Chicken Fajitas, Chicken Chasseur and many more, it is a comprehensive introduction to the different types of poultry and game bird, with techniques for every method of preparation and cooking from boning, trussing and carving to stir-frying, barbecuing and roasting. It includes every imaginable chicken curry recipe, whether mild and aromatic or sweet and spicy, from Chicken Korma to Fragrant Thai Chicken Curry, as well as hot and fiery dishes to tempt the most adventurous appetite. It offers irresistible recipes for soups and appetizers, barbecues and salads, light bites and lunches, midweek meals, pies and pastries, exciting ways with pasta, grains and rice, traditional Sunday roasts, special occasion recipes, flavourful curries, one-pot meals, casseroles, stir-fries, and stews. Chicken is a favourite in every cuisine throughout the world. Rich in protein, nutritious and naturally low in fat, it is also a healthy mealtime choice. This book brings together over 400 classic and original chicken recipes from around the globe, celebrating the best of the world's cuisine, with irresistible dishes that are sure to tempt your palate and inspire your menu choices. If you are entertaining on a grand scale, monitoring your diet or simply want to feed a hungry family economically, this book will have a recipe to suit every occasion. Each recipe is illustrated with easy-to-follow instructions and there are over 1600 step-by-step photographs to show you how the dish should look at each stage.

Whether you are a complete novice or an occasional dabbler, whether you merely need a little help with a tricky technique or want to improve your skills, this book reveals the secrets of successful cooking. All the basics are explained, including how to peel tomatoes, cook rice, make scrambled eggs, line a flan tin, roast a chicken, cut up a mango, make a sponge cake, and knead bread dough. You can follow the step-by-step photographs and create delicious meals with confidence, and the wealth of recipe ideas will enable you to perfect the skills you are learning. If you want to achieve fabulous, tasty results, this book will help you every step of the way.

This vibrant book brings together the cooking styles of Spain, Africa and the Middle East in a collection of more than 300 authentic 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 less well-known dishes such as Joloff Chicken and Rice from west Africa, and Tanzanian Fish Curry. These easy-to-follow recipes, with step-bystep instructions, professional tips and 1400 fabulous photographs, make a superb resource of ideas and a perfect instructional guide.

This is the complete guide to baking and decorating cakes for every occasion, with 100 easy-to-follow recipes and over 500 step-by-step photographs. It is a practical course in baking and decorating cakes, from basic cake batters to intricate finishing touches. It includes essential cake-making skills with step-by-step recipes for making basic cakes in a range of shapes and sizes, as well as different icings and frostings. It features decorating techniques for all types of cakes, from piping chocolate to making marzipan shapes. The recipe section contains classics, such as Carrot Cake; cakes for special occasions, such as Golden Wedding Cake; and lots of novelty cake ideas, such as Rainbow Snake Cake. It offers over 500 stage-by-stage photographs and clear method text make it easy to achieve success with every recipe. Everything you need to know to bake and decorate cakes is brought together in this straightforward and accessible book. The introduction covers every technique you will need, from basic to advanced. It includes tips on equipment and practical guidance on different basic cake recipes. There is plenty of advice on working with decorations, such as icings, frostings, glazes and marzipan, and step-by-step techniques such as crimping, weaving, cut-outs, frills, ribbons, flowers, fruits and piping. This knowledge is then put to use in a collection of classic and contemporary recipes. Ideas include Angel Food Cake, Panforte, Classic Wedding Cake, Hexagonal Retirement Cake, Frills and Flowers Christening Cake, and Halloween Pumpkin. With plenty of tips on storing and freezing, this is an indispensable book for every cake-maker's kitchen.

Over 150 delicious curries from India and Asia are shown step-by-step in more than 700 colour photographs. This is the definitive guide to mouthwatering, authentic curries from all corners of the Indian subcontinent, and from Thailand, Burma, Vietnam, Malaysia and the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines. It includes easy-to-follow presentation with stage-by-stage photography and sumptuous full-colour pictures of every featured dish. This book brings together an inspirational collection of recipes and shows just how easy it is to make delicious and authentic curries at home. For novice curry chefs, the basics of curry-making are fully explained, and there is a useful directory-style guide to the essential elements of a curry, including practical information on using spices and key ingredients such as root ginger, tamarind, coconut milk and lemongrass; making curry pastes and powders, and cooking perfect rice and noodles. Featuring more than 150 traditional recipes with step-by-step recipe instructions and exquisite colour photographs, making sensational hot and spicy curries has never been so easy.

This book is every dessert-lover's dream. With light-asair mousses, refreshing fruit concoctions, cream cheesecakes and gorgeous chocolate treats, it is the only sweet cookbook you will ever need. Try Chocolate Almond Meringue Pie, Hot Mocha Rum Souffles, or Raspberry Trifle for total indulgence, or for the more health-conscious, enjoy guilt-free Nectarine and Hazelnut Meringues or Passion Fruit Brulee. Quick-andeasy Chocolate Fudge Sundaes provide a dessert in a flash, while the Sachertorte and Tarte au Citron are fit to grace any dinner party table. If you adore sweet treats, this delectable compendium is for you.

This book features 60 delicious and authentic Italian pasta recipes made healthy for the modern kitchen - shown in over 280 specially-commissioned photographs. It tells all about pasta and how to use it, including easy-to-follow techniques for making pasta at home. Each dish contains less than 5 grams of fat per portion, and many have less than 1 gram. All recipes are illustrated in colour, with step-by-step photographs and a glorious picture of the finished dish. It offers expert advice on healthy eating, with guidelines for cutting down on fat and dietary advice throughout. Every recipe has detailed notes on nutritional values, including fat and calorie content per serving. "Pasta Light" opens with a useful introductory section on healthy eating, with information about the role fat plays in our diet, as well as suggestions on ways to cut down. There is a guide to the wide variety of pasta types and a concise techniques section shows how easy it is to make your own pasta at home. The main section of the book then features a collection of 60 delicious pasta recipes. Each easy-to-follow recipe comes with step-by-step, illustrated instructions and a glorious picture of the finished dish so you can see exactly what you are aiming to achieve. Throughout, there are nutritional breakdowns for each dish that provides information on calorie and fat contents per serving, showing just how healthy delicious food can be.

This book features fabulous dishes from around the world: 150 inspiring recipes shown in 220 stunning photographs. Recipes range from the classic Risotto with Parmesan and Risotto alla Milanese to the more innovative Rabbit and Lemon Grass Risotto, and desserts such as Apple and Lemon Risotto with Poached Plums. It features an array of amazing rice dishes including Seafood Paella from Spain; Beef Biryani from India; Chicken and Mushroom Donburi from Japan; and Nasi Goreng from Indonesia. It includes a visual guide to rice types with descriptions and suitable cooking methods. It is a celebration of the best international rice dishes, including risotto, biryani, pilaff, sushi, fried rice, paella, jambalaya, kedgeree and rice pudding. At-a-glance notes provide a complete nutritional breakdown for each recipe. No grain is as versatile as rice, which forms the staple diet for millions of people. Every major cuisine uses rice - its texture and mild taste are ideal for creating an enormous range of dishes. This book features risotto and rice ideas for every occasion, from simple suppers to vegetarian main courses and rich dinner party creations, with chapters on Appetizers and Soups; Vegetarian Dishes; Fish and Shellfish; Poultry; Meat; Side Dishes and Salads; and Desserts. You can try Leek, Mushroom and Lemon Risotto for a healthy and filling lunch or Trout and Parma Ham Risotto Rolls for a meal with a sophisticated edge. Also included are popular rice dishes such as Chicken Biryani, Sushi and Wild Rice Pilaff. There is a guide to rice types with details of the dishes they are used to make, advice on the equipment you will need, and all the classic rice cooking methods.

This is a superb collection of 500 quick and easy recipes that can be prepared and served in 20 minutes and less. The recipes are accompanied by over 500 mouthwatering colour photographs, and there are useful cook's tips and variations throughout, as well as nutritional breakdowns for every recipe. This title includes dishes and meals for every occasion, from appetizers such as Chicken Liver and Brandy Pate and Walnut and Goat's Cheese Bruschetta, to more substantial dishes, such as Fried Plaice with Tomato Sauce, Fettuccine with Ham and Peas, and Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce. Chapters cover breakfasts, soups and appetizers, snacks and light bites, fish, shellfish, meat, poultry, side dishes and salads, plus a range of vegetarian options and desserts. This is the perfect culinary sourcebook for any cook who enjoys simple and flavoursome food but doesn't always have hours to spend in the kitchen. All the recipes can be prepared and cooked and on the table in 20 minutes, and there are many dishes that will take less than 10 minutes. There are recipes here to suit every kind of meal and appetite, together with fantastic ideas for rustling up quick accompaniments and tasty home-made desserts to round off any meal perfectly. This is an essential cookbook for anyone who enjoys good fast food full of flavour, freshness and health, but without always having the time to invest in an evening over a stove.

This book features the right ingredients for health, the right diet for your body, the right recipes for your lifestyle. This is the complete home guide to achieving and maintaining a healthier lifestyle by improving your diet. It includes over 300 healthy and nutritious recipes, specially chosen for their healing properties, each one with clear, step-by-step photographs and an at-a-glance 'free-from' coding. It features an illustrated reference section presents a wide range of health-giving foods, with details of their nutritional properties, and how to incorporate them into your diet.

Country cooking is about returning to a natural rhythm, where recipes follow the progression of the seasons and where well-loved dishes are passed down from generation to generation. With 245 photographs and clear step-by-step instructions throughout, the dishes are easy to prepare at home, and all are guaranteed to be eaten almost as soon as they are out of the oven.

Knowing how to cook the foods we like to eat is a great technique to master. This beautiful book introduces 75 familiar and satisfying recipes that are suitable for a novice to make. With minimal ingredients and a few simple techniques it is possible to create a repertoire of dishes. This is the ideal book for the new cook.

This title features 150 delicious dishes shown in 200 stunning photographs. You can create fresh and tasty meat-free menus with these mouthwatering recipes for soups, appetizers, salads, main courses, side dishes and desserts. It features exciting and authentic recipes from some of the world's best-loved cuisines, including Velvety Pumpkin Soup with Rice and Cinnamon, Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, Sweet Potatoes in Coconut and Ginger Paste, and Buddhist Vegetarian Noodles. It includes a fully illustrated section on the range of ingredients available to the vegetarian cook, and useful information on the health benefits of maintaining a meat-free diet. Each beautifully photographed recipe is easy to follow and features a complete nutritional analysis of the fat, protein, carbohydrate, salt and calorie count so that you can plan your meals. Healthy and nutritious, the vegetarian diet offers not only an ethically sound approach to eating but also a variety of exciting and delicious ingredients and access to many of the world's best-loved cuisines. The recipes in this book are divided into sections featuring soups, appetizers, salads, main meals, side dishes and desserts. There are dishes for every palate and a wide-ranging mix of vegetarian recipes from around the globe. You can sample an enticing Mediterranean One-Crust Pie, a delicately-spiced Tagine of Yam, Carrots and Prunes, or an elegant classic such as Stilton-stuffed Mushrooms Baked in Breadcrumbs. In addition to a wealth of recipes, the book explores the vegetarian larder: from fruit, vegetables, beans and legumes to dairy and soya produce and pasta, rice and grains. Illustrated throughout, this is the ultimate resource for the vegetarian cook wanting to expand their repertoire, and embark on a healthier lifestyle.

This is a tempting collection of stylish and tantalizing soups and starters. Each recipe is clearly presented with step-by-step instructions, and the book is illustrated with over 260 photographs. There are plenty of quick and easy options that take only a few minutes to make, as well as sophisticated dishes that can be prepared in advance - perfect for impressing at dinner parties. Recipes range from simple soups and seasonal salads to delicious pates, elegant terrines and foolproof souffles, so there is something for every occasion. Professional cook's tips and extra recipe variations throughout make this book a perfect source of information as well as ideas. This wonderful book of first courses is great for anyone who loves cooking and entertaining, whether for a formal dinner party or a relaxed family meal. There is a choice of over 70 delightful recipes which are surprisingly easy to prepare. The book features classic recipes such as Wild Mushroom Soup, Chicken Liver Pate, and Leek and Onion Tartlets, as well as new ideas, such as Salade Nicoise, Pears and Stilton, and Mussels and Clams with Lemon Grass. Every recipe is shown in helpful stage-by-stage photography, with a glorious picture of the finished dish, so you can see the results you are aiming for, and cook's tips and variations provide extra advice and ideas. With so many fantastic recipes, there's a first course here to complement every main course, tempt any tastebuds, and impress the most demanding guests.

This fabulous collection of 365 step-by-step recipes provides inspiration, ideas and practical advise for eating every day of the year. It offers a glorious mix of the classic and the contemporary, including dishes for every kind of occasion. Whether you

This title includes a directory of different types of chillies and chili products, with an essential heat scale and tips and hints on preparation and cooking techniques. It features more than 100 scorching recipes from around the globe, including warming African soups, fiery Portuguese appetizers, searingly hot Indonesian curries and spicy Asian salads. Each recipe is easy-to-follow with step-by-step instructions and beautiful colour photographs. In this vibrant cookbook, you will find both subtly spiced and red hot recipes - with something for every occasion. A concise introduction includes a visual guide, with useful information on identifying and buying chilies, preparing and using them, and tips on which varieties are best for each type of dish. The recipe selection draws on hot and spicy dishes from North and South America and Europe to Africa and Asia, and includes dishes that will delight any spice-lover. With its inspirational recipes, beautiful colour photographs and illustrated step-by-step instructions, this wonderful cookbook should be on every chili-lover's shelf.

This is a heartwarming collection of over 70 traditional recipes, fresh from the country. It offers easy-to-follow instructions for each recipe, with step-by-step photographs. It includes eight delicious chapters: Soups & Starters; Vegetables; Eggs & Cheese; Fish & Seafood; Meat & Poultry; Desserts; and, Baking and Preserves. There are many traditional family favourites, together with new twists on classic dishes. Every finished dish is photographed in full colour. In this volume, you will find recipes for every season and every occasion - soups, vegetable accompaniments and vegetarian dishes, pies, casseroles, stews and roasts, as well as fruity desserts and cakes, bread, chutneys and jams. Whether in the city or the country, special occasions should be celebrated with a special meal. This book brings the flavours, aromas and ease of preparation found in healthy, traditional country dishes to even the city kitchen.

If you are watching your weight, or are following a controlled low-fat eating plan, then going without dessert may seem the only option. But you can still enjoy a sweet treat without the fat, and this tempting cookbook offers over 100 delectable low-fat fruit dessert ideas to try. Fruit is the perfect starting point for a healthy dessert and here you will find low-fat and no-fat recipes for baked and stuffed fruits, sundaes, pastries, pancakes, meringues, cheesecakes, custards, souffles, compotes, fruit salads and sorbets. There are even some cakes and quick-and-easy sweet ideas for the barbecue. Many recipes are quick to make using minimal ingredients, so whether you're catering for a family and friends, or rustling a self-indulgent treat, there is sure to be a recipe that hits the spot. Illustrated with 450 step-by-step photographs, this beautiful book is a must for every health-conscious cook.

This book offers an easy-to-use, safe, revitalizing and body-cleansing diet with expert advice, 150 recipes, and 750 step-by-step photographs. It offers three distinct diets, from the weekend detox diet to the two-week health-boosting diet, offering a plan suitable for every time frame and personal target. It contains more than 150 specially selected easy-to-make recipes, ranging from vitamin-packed juices and smoothies to salads, snacks and tasty light meals, each crammed with vital nutrients and cleansing properties. It explains what toxins are, where they are found and how they can be avoided, as well as providing a checklist of symptoms of toxic overload, to enable easy self-diagnosis. It includes plans for exercise, massage and aromatherapy Health and weight loss are not just about eating less, but about eating well. Detoxing involves allowing the body to cleanse itself, and this book contains everything you need to know in order to effectively detox at home. Detailed diet plans contain recipe recommendations and ideas for exercise and relaxation.A self-diagnosis checklist reveals the principal signs that indicate a toxic overload, such as headaches, fatigue and skin disorders. With more than 150 illustrated step-by-step recipes, ranging from vitamin-packed juices and smoothies to nutritious light meals and delicious desserts, there is a detox diet plan to suit everyone.

Fire up your cooking with this exciting collection of tongue-tingling recipes, which includes soups, broths, dips, salsas, appetizers, snacks, main meals, vegetarian dishes and salads. It features a delectable selection of fiery recipes from all over the globe, including soups such as Spicy Chicken Broth, tasty bites such as Hot and Spicy Plantain Snacks, and a sizzling range of main dishes from Spicy Seafood Satay to the classic Chilli con Carne. It includes a fully illustrated reference section describes the range of chillies available, and provides hints and tips on preparation and cooking techniques. Each beautifully photographed recipe is easy to follow and features a complete nutritional analysis of the fat, carbohydrate, salt and calorie content to help you plan a healthy diet. Chillies are used all over the world in many different cuisines to add piquancy and interest to the simplest of dishes - whether mild and subtle, full of complex tastes or mouth-searingly hot. Fresh and contemporary, this book is filled with 150 easy-to-make, mouthwatering recipes from around the globe. There is a recipe to suit every occasion in this collection, which features red-hot classics such as Salsa Verde, Spicy Tandoori Chicken and Chilli Beef Enchiladas, as well as lesser-known fiery dishes such as Wild Boar Cacciatora, Chilli-stuffed Squid and Spicy Pumpkin and Beef Stew. The book features a guide to the varieties of chillies available and includes information on how prepare and cook with them. Illustrated with over 250 photographs, this is an essential volume for chilli-lovers.

SEE ISBN 9780754834519 FOR THE UPDATED NEW HARDBACK EDITION - WITH MANY NEW RECIPES. This delightful recipe book opens with a brief history of afternoon tea traditions and etiquette and provides a guide to classic and speciality teas of the world, as well as information on how to choose, blend and make the perfect pot of tea. The 160 recipes that follow include timeless cucumber sandwiches with crusts removed, squidgy chocolate eclairs, and light-as-air scones with jam and cream. There are also contemporary recipe suggestions such as shallot, thyme and garlic cheese muffins, moreish peanut butter teabread, and chunky chocolate and banana cakes. This fabulous collection of teatime delights is sure to delight time and time again.

This title features 50 fabulous curry recipes from Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is an authoritative guide, with easy-to-follow recipes for making delicious, fragrant curries. An extensive introduction looks at the eating habits of the region and how they have been shaped over the centuries by religious influences, local geography, foreign settlers, invaders and commercial trading. It includes a guide to key ingredients, such as fresh herbs, aromatics and spices, curry powders and pastes, and advice on the most useful kitchen equipment. Recipes include traditional sizzling meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian curries, tasty rice and noodle dishes, and a selection of refreshing salads and sambals. It is lavishly illustrated throughout with over 270 photographs, including step-by-step instructions. Some of the world's most exciting cuisines are found in the South-eastern corner of Asia. Each country has its own traditional cooking style, but all share a passion for fragrant dishes made with exotic spices and the very freshest of ingredients. This book offers signature curries from all corners of the region - including highlights such as Mussaman Curry and Red Chicken Curry with Bamboo Shoots from Thailand, Beef Rendang from Indonesia, Burmese Fish Stew, and the Filipino meat soup Puchero. With practical advice to explain the basics of curry-making and the ingredients used, step-by-step instructions, and beautiful photographs for every dish, this tempting collection of mouthwatering dishes is for curry lovers everywhere.

France has a culinary tradition that is among the most renowned in the world - from the sun-drenched specialities of Provence, through the lusty, full-bodied dishes of Burgundy at the country's heart, to the classic seafoods found along the Atlantic coast. Each area has its own atmosphere and distinctive cooking style, based on the flavoursome provincial produce - pungent cheeses, aromatic herbs, delicate butters and creams, fresh fish and shellfish plus an array of game, poultry and meats of the highest quality. Influenced by geography and tradition, these regional dishes combined with the classic cuisine create a culinary heritage rich in variety and character. This book provides a comprehensive collection of the very best of France. There are recipes for every occasion and for every level of expertise, including rustic regional specialities such as Cassoulet and Moules Mariniere, extravagant classic dishes such as Lobster Thermidor and Pheasant Breast with Apples, as well as lighter, contemporary creations such as Grilled Goat's Cheese Salad. Over 900 step-by-step photographs clearly illustrate the recipe methods, ensuring perfect results, whether you are attempting a hot souffle, cooking crepes for the first time, or brushing up on your pastry skills. The informative introduction gives a fascinating insight into the background of this most revered of cuisines, while stunning photographs of every finished dish are sure to inspire you to perfect familiar dishes and try out new ones. The cooking techniques are clearly explained throughout and there are useful cook's tips and a comprehensive glossary of unfamiliar terms, so even if you are a beginner in the kitchen, you can easily recreate the authentic flavours of France in your own home.

Make Christmas special with this traditional collection of classic recipes, shown in 180 inspirational photographs. It features imaginative ideas for sumptuous festive food to help you create a memorable celebration. It features 150 recipes with clear step-by-step instructions that make it simple to achieve perfect results every time. You can enjoy tempting dishes such as Smoked Salmon with Warm Potato Cakes, Chicken Casserole with Spiced Figs and Christmas Star Cakes. There are beautiful photographs of every finished dish to inspire and guide you. All courses are catered for - from soups and sides, bakes, party foods and main dishes, to festive desserts and drinks. Every recipe includes nutritional information to ensure your holiday is healthy as well as happy. Christmas is a magical time when family and friends get together, and enjoying traditional food and drink has always been part of the celebrations. The festive season is when everyone enjoys wonderful home-cooking, and this exciting collection can help you plan memorable meals throughout the holiday. All the traditional Christmas dishes are here, such as Classic Roast Turkey, Festive Lentil and Nut Roast, Christmas Pudding with Brandy Butter, or Mince Pies with Orange Pastry. Or, why not spice up your Christmas menus a little with a few international dishes: try Porchetta, Baked Polenta with Tomato Sauce, and Fresh Cherry and Hazelnut Strudel. All courses are catered for: there are soups and appetizers, dips and nibbles, pates, terrines and mousses, fish and shellfish dishes, poultry and game, and meat recipes. There are also sections on vegetarian main dishes, side dishes, hot desserts, cold desserts, cakes, cookies, treats and edible gifts, and festive drinks.