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Book SynopsisA Perfect Gift for the Cocktail Lover Inspiring, practical, and designed for entertaining, this beautifully designed deluxe box set includes two cocktail books and matching coasters—The Negroni Book: More than 30 recipes, including both the classic that achieved cocktail perfection in Florence, Italy, and dozens of variations, deviations, and delicious reinterpretations.The Martini Book: A celebration of the timeless, sophisticated, and iconic cocktail of choice among generations of writers, actors, politicians, bon vivants—and of course, 007—and more than 30 recipes.8 Coasters: Serve your perfect drinks in style. Eight cocktail-bar quality coasters are included in the set, four Negroni and four Martini, each featuring a striking image over a strong cork base.

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Book SynopsisPlanet-friendly recipes inspired by noted global activist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, provide readers with a user-friendly call-to-action to improve human and environmental health and improve wellbeing for other animals alike. “Every day, slowly but surely, we the people are helping to change the world.” For the health of humankind, the environment, and the animals that inhabit it, the Jane Goodall Institute presents this collection of recipes to illustrate the how and why of plant-based eating. Crafted especially for curious consumers looking to incorporate healthier dietary practices, those interested in environmental sustainability and animal welfare, and for fans of Jane Goodall’s work, this collection of 80 vegan, accessible recipes gives home cooks the tools they need to take charge of their diet and take advantage of their own ability to make a difference in their communities and beyond. Along with colorful food photography, quotes from Dr. Goodall interspersed throughout transform this plant-based staple into an inspiring guide to reclaiming our broken food system: for the environment, for the animals, and for ourselves. If you’re interested in plant-based diets and/or are passionate about taking action on behalf of the planet we share, this book has the information and inspiration you need to make meaningful mealtime choices. Dr. Jane Goodall, a longtime plant-based activist and a passionate advocate for animals, invites us along with her organization, the Jane Goodall Institute, to commit to a simple promise with the campaign #EatMeatLess. 

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Book SynopsisMaster over 110 inspirational recipes that will make your next soirée go with a bang! Elizabeth Van Lierdes' College Housewife blog boast over 6m followers. In the Everyday Entertaining you’ll understand why. Make this your go to guide for entertaining, finger foods, and everything you need to make your next gathering Instagram-worthy. "This book is pure delight, and Elizabeth's joyful energy is alive on every page. I'm going to be leaning hard into these vibrant, playful and delicious foods. Every recipes are an instant portal to relax mode--I want to be sitting by a pool eating Poke nachos, and Prosciutto and melon or huddled around Green Suiza Chicken Enchiladas with friends, now." -Sarah Copeland, Author of Every Day is Saturday, The Newlywed Cookbook and Instant Family Meals "Elizabeth’s approach to entertaining is enviably effortless (have you seen her backyard gatherings?!), and I can only dream of being half the hostess she is. Luckily for me, she’s sharing her best recipes and tips in Everyday Entertaining, so that I, too, can impress my guests with ease. Just wait 'til you see the cheeseboards!" -Grace Elkus, Food Director "Everyday Entertaining is full of delicious and inspiring recipes and accompanied by stunning imagery. The layouts and details are fantastic. Elizabeth has filled these pages with charm and creativity. Every hostess needs a copy of this book!" -Courtney Whitmore, author of The Southern Entertainer's Cookbook and Pizzazzerie.com Master over 110 inspirational recipes that will make your next ?soiree go with a bang! Elizabeth Van Lierdes and her College Housewife blog boast over 6m followers. In the Everyday Entertaining you’ll understand why. Make this your go to guide to entertaining, finger foods, table settings and everything you need to make your next gathering Instagram-worthy

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Book SynopsisMake every day healthy and delicious with Salad of the Day, now available in an affordable paperback. Get inspired with gorgeous photography and great recipes for a year’s worth of fresh salads and dressings. Cooks of every skill level will find inspiration for easy, healthy meals in Salad of the Day, a calendar-style cookbook offering 365 enticing salads for any season, occasion, or mood. Vibrant, fresh, and versatile, salads make a fantastic meal or side dish any day of the year. Capture the essence of spring with a pasta salad featuring sugar snap peas and slender asparagus. Savor the flavors of summer with juicy ripe tomatoes and sweet corn kernels tossed with piquant blue cheese. In autumn, enjoy a warm wild mushroom salad dressed in bacon vinaigrette. During the winter, pair bright citrus fruits with skirt steak and peppery arugula. Each recipe includes dressing recommendations, and helpful notes offer serving and substitution ideas.

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Book SynopsisSatisfying, easy, and great for family dinners, this book contains 200+ modern slow-cooker recipes that bring the fresh flavors, ethnic influences, and seasonal ingredients to inspire today’s cooks. Classic recipes are refreshed with an amazing international pantry of seasonings, easy side dishes, and innovative garnishes in this amazing cookbook! Everyday Slow Cooking focuses on contemporary slow cooker favorites without forgetting some of the best slow cooker classics. A broad range of modern recipes take their cues from global influences, seasonal ingredients, and the richly layered, fresh flavors of today, while the classics continue to offer comfort, satisfaction, and make-ahead ease. Beautiful, full-color photography, easy-to-follow recipes, and a comprehensive introduction offer all the inspiration and explanation needed to turn out delicious slow cooker meals. With chapters dedicated to various meats, seafood, veggies, grains & legumes, deserts, and stocks/sides/sauces, this book is truly the last stop on your journey to slow-cooker perfection.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to whip up tasty treats for slumber parties, fun summer days, celebrations, and more! Filled with recipes for delicious cookies, cupcakes, madeleines, and other treats, you’ll be on your way to becoming the best baker in town with this baking gift set that includes a special baking spatula and measuring spoons.A perfect cookbook gift set for the emerging chef—and American Girl fan—in your family. From tender Chocolate Madeleines, to gorgeous Pinwheel Icebox Cookies, to shareable PB&J Cupcakes, the more than 40 recipes inspire chefs to make yummy treats for friends and family. This set not only helps young chefs and bakers develop their culinary skills with simple instructions, full-color photography, and guides to mastering basic kitchen skills, but creates experiences to last a lifetime. OVER 40 RECIPES: Learn to make pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, brownies and more LEARN TIPS AND TRICKS: Master measuring, rolling, frosting and decorating TREATS FOR EVERY OCCASION: From after school treats to show-stopping special occasion desserts INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color photos help ensure success GAIN KITCHEN CONFIDENCE: Learn essential baking skills with step-by-step instructions BOOK + BONUS: This beautiful gift set comes with a special baking spatula and measuring spoons to inspire young chefs to get into the kitchen • Includes 1 Rubber Spatula (white) and 1 Measuring Spoon Set (light pink with varied design on spoon handles)

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Book SynopsisA cookbook for quirky home cooks looking to impress friends and family with a fancy meal, delicious cocktails, and intoxicating conversation. Television personality Renee Paquette brings passion, experimentation, and an overly confident-in-the-kitchen attitude to home cooking. When she’s not traveling around the world for work, she loves to stay within the confines of her home and Instagram-Live her experiences, cooking up mouth-watering, house-transforming meals for friends, family, neighbors…and all of their dogs. She thinks nothing of toiling over a hot stove while also providing sweet, cozy ambiance for anyone who walks through the door. Whether you’re hosting over the holidays, planning an anniversary dinner, or just feel like throwing back some cocktails and lining your belly with carbs, Renee’s got you covered. “Her debut cookbook…makes you daydream about the days (hopefully soon!) when friends can come over and share in a festive roast chicken dinner. Paquette’s book is a whole lot of fun.” —America’s Test Kitchen Messy in the Kitchen is an array of over sixty feel-good, feel-fancy meals, including appetizers, sides, salads, soups, and cocktails, (and the playlists to accompany them), to inspire a new generation of home cooks. Full of Renee’s passion for cooking, readers will be inspired and empowered to toss the take-out menus, put together a guest list, set the table, roll up their sleeves, and dare to get a little messy in the kitchen! “Similar to her smooth broadcasting style, there is a whimsical, familiar nature to her cookbook that makes the reader, even without culinary experience, feel as though success in the kitchen is attainable.” —Sports Illustrated Renee pulls from her foodie-family roots and guides you through the sometimes overwhelming process of making everything just right, including tips for entertaining and planning the perfect event. She offers the secrets and recipes you need to bring a bit of pizzazz to your home and make your dinner or dinner party a smash hit!Trade Review"Her debut cookbook...makes you daydream about the days (hopefully soon!) when friends can come over and share in a festive roast chicken dinner. Paquette's book is a whole lot of fun," -- America's Test Kitchen"Similar to her smooth broadcasting style, there is a whimsical, familiar nature to her cookbook that makes the reader, even without culinary experience, feel as though success in the kitchen is attainable." -- Sports Illustrated

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Book SynopsisBarbecue was invented in France? So says renowned cookbook author Susan Herrmann Loomis. When the Gauls were racing through lush forests in what is now Brittany, Normandy and the Loire Valley, hunting wild boar, deer and rabbit, they’d return to the village, build a fire and split their prize from barbe a queue (head to tail) for roasting. Today, the French are still great barbecuers, though over the centuries they’ve refined their skills and borrowed methods from other cuisines: the grill from the US, the plancha from Spain, the mechoui from North Africa. Recipes include: Pork Burgers with Foie Gras, Steak Tenderloin with Smoky Olives, Choucroute from the Grill and Poires Belle Hélene. French Grill features dishes for every occasion using ingredients that any American cook can easily find, tips on how to buy the best ingredients and French grilling anecdotes throughout.

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Book SynopsisAndrew Scrivani, food photographer for The New York Times, is one of the most respected names in the business. He is also a teacher of the craft, advising food porn obsessives, bloggers, photographers ready for the next step and anyone who loves to shoot and eat how to: see the light (craft and shape it the way you want); embrace the maths (calculate ISO, aperture, shutter speed and white balance); consider visual storytelling (single vs. multiple image narratives); master tricks for shooting in restaurants (window, bounce cards); be a control freak (shop, prep, cook, style and shoot) and turn passion into profit (work and get paid). Part straight-forward practical advice, part stories from the field with many of Scrivani’s signature pictures, this book really will make you hungry.

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Book SynopsisFans of Feast of Fiction have been clamoring for a cookbook since the channel debuted in 2011. Now it’s here! Just as they do on the small screen, hosts Jimmy Wong and Ashley Adams whip up their real-life interpretation of fictional dishes to pay homage in a genuine, geeky, and lively way. Jimmy brings a wealth of gamer and nerd cred to the table, and baker extraordinaire Ashley provides the culinary wisdom. The quirky duo offer an array of creative and simple recipes, featuring dishes inspired by favorites such as Star Trek and Adventure Time, as well as Butterbeer (Harry Potter), A Hobbit’s Second Breakfast, Mini “Dehydrated” Pizzas (Back to the Future), Sansa’s Lemon Cakes (Game of Thrones), and dishes from the niches of gaming, comics, and animation such as Fire Flakes (Avatar), Poke Puffs (Pokemon), and Heart Potions (The Legend of Zelda). With 55 unique and awesome dishes, this long-awaited cookbook will help inspire a pop culture dinner party, a fun night at home with family and friends, or an evening on the couch thinking about what you could be cooking!

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Book SynopsisA Food & Wine Best Cookbook of 2022 Baking is a craft, one that has been celebrated by King Arthur Baking Company for more than two centuries. Their Baking School, an essential part of the King Arthur community, is now a book to cherish. It reflects a curriculum that has been honed and refined over the years, with instructors who are experts not just at baking, but at teaching baking. The recipes, notes, instructive photographs, and thoughtfully organized chapters here reflect this depth of experience. From Yeast Breads to Sourdough, Laminated Pastries to Pies and Tarts, Cookies to Cake, readers gain confidence as they play in the kitchen and build new skills. King Arthur’s unique approach is friendly and accessible to all levels, focusing on the “how” and “why.” So much of the magic of baking is understanding how the ingredients interact, trusting when bread dough is proofed, appreciating how buttercream comes together. Welcome to Baking School!Trade Review"For years I've wanted to take classes at the King Arthur Baking School. Now, all I've got to do is walk into my kitchen: everything that the school teaches so famously well is in this remarkable book. Each recipe builds on what you've learned, each chapter takes you a little further, each Master Class ensures that you've got the skills. It's brilliant...delicious fun." -- Doris Greenspan, author of Baking with Dorie and Everyday Dorie"King Arthur Baking School is where bakers, of all skills, will turn to for guidance. From cookies to laminated doughs and yeasted bread, their team of experts shows you how to bake with confidence and success. You can go straight to the trusted recipes or move through the book like going to culinary school. This cookbook is the companion every kitchen will have on its shelf! " -- Zoe Francois, author of Zoe Bakes Cakes and Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day"The regal grain brand is back with another resource for flour fans in this thorough guide to the hows, whys, science, and art of baking. Commonly asked questions, such as how to tell when a sourdough starter is “ripe,” and pro tip callouts simulate the classroom experience of the baking classes King Arthur offers (and which are attended by 10,000 bakers annually), with pointers such as using weight over volume in measurements, adding eggs one at a time to a batter (for better emulsification), or including a touch of cake flour in a puff pastry recipe (for enhanced moisture absorption)....This is a compendium that bakers who want to get better and better will refer to over and over. " -- Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review"When it comes to high-quality ingredients and savvy baking how-to's, nothing beats King Arthur Baking Company. The Vermont-based brand has been educating bakers since 1790, and their most recent book celebrates both baking and learning. Made for newbies and baking-pros alike, Baking School has over 100 recipes from easy bakes to daunting projects. Baking School offers clear instructions that have been honed over the company's tenure for trickier projects like laminating pastry dough. The title of the book is so fitting: following King Arthur's carefully tested recipes, reading their detailed explanations, and looking at their gorgeous and informative photography will quickly hone your baking skills. Baking School is truly the essential guide to baking." -- Food & Wine"King Arthur has a new book, Baking School, coming out in October, and it truly is the most gorgeous, distinctive, and most educational baking book I’ve seen in a long, long time. I just made the blueberry muffins from the book and I will never use any other recipe going forward." -- Forbes

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Book SynopsisAsk anyone what foods they crave, and most people will be able to reel off a list without hesitation. Cravings almost always have an emotional component, and in every case, there is a flavour, texture or temperature combination that gives each dish what Akunowicz calls the “wow” factor. It’s what she strives for every time she creates new dishes for her restaurants, and it’s reflected in each of the recipes in Crave. As a chef with experience cooking many different cuisines—Italian, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Taiwanese and Southeast Asian—Akunowicz has a unique take on cooking. Her recipes, organised by flavour and texture cravings, from Crispy & Crunchy or Hearty & Homey to Sweet & Luscious, including Tomato Salad with Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette, Chicken Cacciatore, Ginger Scallion Lobster, Smoky Eggplant Dip and more. She’s a great teacher and makes it easy to bring the vibrancy of her cooking into your own home.Trade Review"Karen Akunowicz has a gift. Sure, she’s a skilled chef and lauded restaurateur, but—like a magician—it's her ability to conjure and articulate the most deeply satisfying food that has always been her superpower. Crave allows us all to recreate some" -- Gail Simmons, author of Bringing It Home"If Crave were a rock and roll record, it would be a double album packed with greatest hits. Page after page, Karen takes us on the most delicious tour of her culinary career, dropping brilliant bites with all the flair and flavour she's known for. Don't miss this dynamite book from one of America's best chefs." -- Kerry Diamond - Cherry Bombe magazine"When I think of Karen Akunowicz, I think of a chef that has encapsulated a lexicon of cuisine that spans Asia to Italy to the shores of New Jersey. This book is like salt: it should always be kept in the kitchen." -- Kwame Onwuachi, chef and author"Crave is full of back-pocket recipes that you will make again and again. Each one hits all of the right salty, savory, tangy, and sweet notes. [These] knockout food pairings will surprise and delight any home cook." -- Cat Cora, celebrity chef, author and TV host"When it comes down to the daily ‘what’s for dinner?’ around my house, my family hashes it out with passion. And that’s what Karen Akunowicz’s Crave is all about...delicious dishes that will evoke an emotional response, from bringing back memories t" -- Guy Fieri, celebrity chef, author and TV host

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Book SynopsisIn her extraordinary debut cookbook, Rose Wilde shares her joy of grain. From buckwheat, barley and brown rice to spelt, sonora and sweet corn, Bread and Roses is a comprehensive guide to choosing ingredients with an impact beyond the plate, resulting in delicious results. Wilde’s recipes are inspired by her global travels and include more than 100 unique bakes. Readers will learn the origins and basic science behind more than fifteen ancient, heirloom, and alternative grains; how to enhance depth of flavour by tasting for tannins, body, acidity, strength and hydration; and the proper way to source and preserve ingredients from local farmers and their own backyard. The possibilities for grain-based goodies are endless as Wilde encourages bakers of every level to develop their relationship with grains and grow confidence and creativity in an eco-friendly kitchen. Bread and Roses is the book everyone needs to make their bakes blossom.

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Book Synopsis“Perfect for flavor-first foodies like me, who are on a mission to add more plant-forward dishes to our tables!" – Michelle Tam, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Nom Nom PaleoThe Vegetarian Reset celebrates a lifestyle where a foodie sensibility intersects with healthy eating. It solves the never-ending dilemma that all plant-based eaters face: Is life fun when you eat salad every day, or is it worth it to let your health take a backseat to enjoy a big bowl of rice or pasta without enough protein? In her debut cookbook, Vasudha Viswanath takes readers on a little trip around the world, drawing inspiration from an array of traditional and global cuisines that are rich in whole foods like vegetables, legumes, and healthy fats. Seasonal vibrant recipes are moderately low-carb and put vegetables front and center, while also being gluten-free! Learn to bake healthy bread from scratch, make paella out of cauliflower rice, transform paneer into gnocchi, and sweeten brownies with dates! Whether you already follow a low-carb lifestyle or simply want to add more healthy dishes into your rotation, The Vegetarian Reset will delight and inspire vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike to eat well, fully nourish, and reset your body.MORE PRAISE FOR THE VEGETARIAN RESET:“A genius idea that is beautifully executed by Vasudha…Bring on the Curried Lentil Mushroom Bolognese, Masala Egg Bites, and Avocado Lime Smoothie, please!” – Archana Mundhe, bestselling author and founder, Ministry of Curry“[A] genuine work of art! The photos are breathtaking, and the recipes are unique, nourishing, and easy to follow.” – Shana Hussin, author of Fast To Heal and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist“[V]ibrant and diverse recipes will inspire you to change the way you eat and focus on healthy lower carb options." – Dhru Purohit, host of the Dhru Purohit Podcast and serial entrepreneurTable of ContentsIntroduction | 6 About me | 9 General guidance | 10 Breads Zucchini Bread | 14 Chickpea Crepes | 18 Avocado Toast | 20 Pav Bhaji | 23 Roasted Red Pepperand Spinach Quesadillas | 25 Injera with Misir Wat,Gomen, and Atakilt | 26 Dosas with Chutney | 30 Socca Pizza | 32 Eggplant Chili Cheese Toast | 35 Khachapuri | 36 Rice Kadhi with Jeera Rice | 40 Rajma Chawal | 44 Mujaddara with Tzatziki | 46 Vegetable Paella | 49 Vegetable Bibimbap | 50 Lemon Risotto | 53 Ginger Fried Rice | 54 Tagine with Lemon-Herb Rice | 57 Burrito Jars | 59 Ven Pongal with Tomato Chutney | 60 Pasta and Noodles Saag Lasagna | 64 Dan Dan Noodles | 68 Avocado Pasta | 70 Chutney Ramen | 73 Pad Thai with Seared Tofu | 74 Pesto Paneer Gnocchi | 78 Cacio e Pepe | 80 Curried Lentil Mushroom Bolognese | 82 Feta Pasta | 85 Paneer Mac-Khani and Cheese | 86 Salads Cucumber Papdi Chaat | 90 Falafel Salad | 94 Caprese Salad | 96 Waldorf Salad | 99 Greek Salad | 100 Sundal | 103 White Bean and Fennel Salad | 104 Gado-Gado | 106 Tandoori Paneer Salad | 110 Olivier Salad | 112 Soups and Lentils Loaded Cauliflower Soup | 116 Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup | 118 Shepherd’s Pie | 122 Cuban Black Bean Soup | 124 Curried Asparagus Soup | 127 Spring Pea and Spinach Soup | 128 Okroshka | 131 French Onion Soup | 132 Adasi | 135 Cabbage Mor Kootu | 137 Eggs Okonomiyaki | 140 Unda Kathi Roll | 144 Shakshuka | 147 Huevos Rancheros | 148 Eggs Florentine | 151 Small Plates Masala Egg Bites | 155 Mezze Platter | 156 Empanadas with Chimichurri | 160 (Over)Stuffed Mini Peppers | 162 Arancini with Marinara | 166 Masala Vada | 168 Cucumber Summer Rolls | 171 Zucchini Chips | 172 Celeriac Patatas Bravas | 175 Jicama French Fries | 177 Smoothies Turmeric-Almond Lassi | 181 Tomato Gazpacho Smoothie | 182 Cucumber Mint Gazpacho Smoothie | 182 Avocado Lime Smoothie | 185 Masala Chaas | 186 Avocado Lime Smoothie | 167 Masala Chaas | 168 Desserts Nutella Brownies | 191 Berry Cashew Burfi | 192 Banana Souffles | 196 PB&J Sandwich Cookies | 198 Mango Cheesecake Jars | 202 Appendix Acknowledgments | 206 A Note to My Readers | 207 Vegan Bechamel Sauce | 208 Breadcrumbs from Vegan Zucchini Bread | 209 Fresh Tamarind Paste | 209 Recommended Reading | 210 Nutrition Disclaimer | 211 Index | 212

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Book SynopsisBubbly is a collection of more than 60 effortlessly stunning cocktail recipes in a beautiful gold book featuring the most festive bottle behind the bar—champagne!With bright, seasonal flavors, simple techniques, and no pretense, author and photographer Colleen Jeffers shares her most irresistible sparkling cocktails, alongside quick-trick tips on topics like buying the right bottle of bubbly, keeping carbonation crisp, scoring cheap vintage glassware, and making simple syrup without a stove.Inside this beautiful book, you will find recipes including: French 75—tart, light, crisp, refreshing, and arguably the best known of all vintage champagne cocktails Aperol Spritz—ideal for aperitivo hour Paloma Punch—perfect for serving a crowd Bubbly Mary—a modern brunch classic Margarita Fizz—a deceptively simple and refreshing Holiday Mail—a cheery seasonal favorite Bubbly will quickly become your go-to resource for recipes that rely on fresh, easy-to-find ingredients for head turning flavor without an expert’s collection of bottles and tools. With an entire chapter devoted to brunch cocktails and another to party-ready punches, it’s a weapon every home cook needs in their entertaining arsenal. Inventive enough to appease the experienced cocktail creator but approachable enough for complete beginners, this book proves that a splash of champagne can make any moment a cause for celebration.Trade ReviewBubbly is a solid read that I think will not only increase interest in craft sparkling cocktails but also introduce people to some more complex cocktails that break the stereotypes of the category. The book is geared towards cocktail enthusiasts rather than bartenders. The recipes outlined are simple enough that even someone who simply enjoys hosting would be able to make any of them without being intimidated. It’s a solid addition to your cocktail book collection or a great choice for a gift. * The Humble Garnish *“If you are looking for the perfect gift for the budding mixologist in your life, look no further than this beautiful book celebrating all things Bubbly! It has a cocktail for everyone and the recipes are both approachable and inventive!” -- Molly Adams * The Feedfeed *

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Book SynopsisIn Tango, Facundo Rodulfo and Pamela Neumann not only share the flavours of their homeland, Argentina, but also their love of fostering cultural awareness and togetherness through time spent at the table.

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Book SynopsisBeguiled by the eccentric, the foreign and the unusual, David Maxwell-Scott gives a lighthearted account of his time in the drinks business. From his first days in the wine trade in 1962 to his role as managing director of J&B Whisky, David's story spans three decades and five continents, and is enlivened by an engaging cast of characters. A compelling storyteller, David draws from an era when maverick traders and unorthodox marketing often combined to make his role both joyful and hugely successful. AUTHOR'S ROYALTIES WILL BE DONATED TO CAFOD'S HUMANITARIAN APPEAL FOR UKRAINE.Table of Contents1 In the Beginning PART 1 ~ BY WAY OF BACKGROUND ~ 1962-1969 2 A Wine Cellar under Charing Cross Station 3 Camden Town 4 Speyside Distilling 5 Ireland, North and South 6 Oporto and the Douro 7 Jerez and La Rioja 8 Bordeaux and Burgundy 9 Harlow and Stockwell PART 2 ~ EXPORTING ~ 1970-1996 10 Latin America 11 Colombia 12 Andre 13 Venezuela 14 Brazil 15 Argentina 16 Uruguay and Paraguay 17 The Competition 18 J&B Rare: The New Kid on the Block 19 Peru 20 Chile 21 Communication and Travel 22 Bolivia 23 Ecuador 24 The Guianas 25 Panama 26 Central America 27 Mexico 28 West Africa 29 Firing an Agent 30 The Caribbean 31 Hispaniola 32 Dorrien's Boys 33 The Port Game 34 Europe: Beginning with Spain 35 Intermezzo in Italia 36 Franco's Spain 37 Portugal 38 Back to Spain in the Sixties 39 A Cautionary Tale 40 Spain: The First Hurdle 41 Franz v the Professor 42 Spain: Overtaking Johnnie Walker 43 How to Catch a Condor 44 The Magic of Scotland 45 The Million Bottle Parties 46 Cooper Goes to Epernay 47 Publicite Francaise 48 Ignition in Spain 49 Don Rafael's Fish 50 Learning Italian 51 Modern Marketing 52 Lunch in Greece 53 Dinner in Las Vegas 54 Travelling with Great Uncle Bulgaria 55 Return to Go 56 Game Fishing off Cape Town 57 Musical Chairs 58 The End of the Ullivarri Era 59 Emerging Markets: The Third Wave 60 The Old School Tie at Work in Monte Carlo 61 The Power of the Label 62 On Tipping and Practical Jokes 63 The Barons Get the Sack 64 Operation Dunkirk 65 Spain: Was it Just Luck? 66 The Lebanon Acknowledgements Image and Photograph Credit

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Book Synopsis Despite a successful career in retail, Alistair ‘JD’ Jeje always had a nagging feeling that there was something else he should be doing. It was only when everything ground to a halt during the pandemic and he had time to sit down and really think about what comes naturally to him, that he does with the least amount of effort, that it hit him.    That thing that makes JD tick? It’s cooking.   JD has been cooking at his food stall, Socafro Kitchen, since 2020 and hasn’t looked back. The word ‘Socafro’ is a mash-up of JD’s two favourite types of music: the rhythmic beats of Soca from Trinidad & Tobago and the soulful lines of Afrobeat from Nigeria. This combination not only reflects JD’s Afro-Caribbean dual heritage but the recipes in this book, from jerk chicken to jollof rice. It’s not only the food that JD loves, but the food he loves to share.

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Book SynopsisBeginner's Guide to Cake Decorating will show you how to make sugar flowers and leaves, plus many other sugar craft 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.

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Book SynopsisInspired by the excitement and simplicity of childhood, Tessa has brought together recipes based around colourful and pure fresh ingredients that create uncomplicated and delicious family meals. From the comfort of soups and roasts, to the striking colours of beetroot gnocchi and mango sorbet, to the simplicity of rice pudding with nutmeg, this book weaves recipes with reflections and hopes. Alternative ingredients and options for serving suggestions are given for many of the recipes, extending their appeal. The evocative text and innovative recipes are complemented by beautiful photographs and hand-drawn pictures. Key points: more than 100,000 copies sold worldwide; like Tessa's other bestsellers, "Venezia" and "Falling Cloudberries", this also mixes a traditional recipe style with a rich and personal narrative on Tessa's own passion for food; featuring mouth watering food photography and traditional recipes; and, reads beautifully and captures Tessa's warm and genuine voice in the recipes and accompanying text.Trade Review'Charming, nostalgic and exceptionally pretty, this is also - more importantly - a useful and practical family cookbook.' Daily Mail 'Fantastic collection of recipes, inspired by the simplicity of childhood... There's food for everyone and every occasion and the design is simply stunning.' Woman and Home

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Book SynopsisA collection of signature recipes from leading Australian and international chefs who have appeared at the prestigious Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to make cheese at home from scratch and create your own delicious sweet and savoury cheese-based recipes with There’s Always Room for Cheese. There’s Always Room for Cheese is the debut cheese cookbook by chef Colin Wood. Colin has worked in some of the world’s best restaurants as the self-proclaimed ‘casual cheese guy’, and now he wants to teach everyone from amateur cooks to experienced chefs the skills he has learned, including how to make, store and eat cheese. In this book, Colin will take you back to the basics to create your favourite types of cheese, from the equipment and ingredients you’ll need right through to concocting the perfect cheeseboard to impress your guests. There’s Always Room for Cheese also features a range of deliciously creative cheesy dishes – fromage blanc and strawberry doughnut, anyone? Each chapter is divided into different types of cheese from white mould to semi-hard and there’s even a chapter on whey and what to do with your waste. This is the perfect opportunity for budding and experienced cheesemakers to have fun with their food at home and to explore the world of cheese with the help of an expert. It’s easy to make cheese at home – all you need to know is how!

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Book SynopsisCompact and easy-to-navigate, the Halliday Pocket Wine Companion 2023 distils the key elements of the bestselling annual guide, curating the best-of-the-best both by value and rating across Australia's key wine regions. For almost 40 years, James Halliday has been the most trusted name in Australian wine, and his celebrated annual is the ultimate guide to what to drink now. The Halliday Pocket Wine Companion gives wine lovers access to his expert knowledge in a small package that is convenient to read, use and carry. You'll never drink a bad wine again.

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Book SynopsisA modern way to dine: Jackfruit and Blue Ginger is more than a vegan recipe book, it is a true collection of Asian favourites with a vegan twist. Perfect for fans of books such as Plenty, Bosh!, and Eat Vegan. Vibrant Asian flavours: When Sasha Gill turned vegan, she didn't want to miss out on the vibrant flavours of her favourite Asian dishes; so she got to work 'veganising' them. Studying medicine in the UK, far from her childhood home in Singapore, Sasha is a student who understands what it is to be short on time and budget; most of her recipes don't take long or demand expensive ingredients. Through constant experimenting, she started to create dishes just as delicious and satisfying as her street-stall favourites and family dinners; only using plants in place of meat and fish. Sasha takes inspiration from the flavours of Asia. Enjoy her recipes for: * Jackfruit biryani * Cauliflower samosas * Fluffy peanut pancakes * Creamy spinach curry with crispy tofu * Shiitake ramen * Vegan 'butter chicken' * Sweet potato and onion pakoras * Tofu pad thai * and, Peking jackfruit pancakesTrade Review[Gill’s] embrace of this lifestyle is wholehearted—and she demonstrates her love of Indian, Thai, Malaysian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines through an enthusiastic narrative and details that cover even the most basic of questions. . . . The vegan substitutes are amazingly creative and true to the original. . . . An innovative appendix guides home chefs to mix and match leftovers like bean paste or bao dough. A prescription for great taste.”—Booklist starred review

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Book SynopsisWith over 50 recipes for home made soups, this book will become your households go-to guide when you want to make a delicious meal. With easy step-by-step instructions for hot and cold soups that are rich in ingredients and nutrition, there are recipes from all over the world, as well as your traditional, all-time favourites. Comfort food for winter or summer, soups are a good option for the family all year round. The book contains easy to follow recipes, hot and cold options, vegetarian dishes - there is something for everyone in this book.

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Book SynopsisThe Cocktail Bible'' contains over 3,500 cocktail and mixed drink recipes divided into 37 sections of main spirit and liqueur based cocktails such as brandy, gin, rum etc. There are also sections for shooters and aperitifs. Each recipe that contains alcohol has the percentage of alcohol in a standard drink calculated. The introduction provides readers with all the helpful tips on creating cocktails and mixed drinks as well as information on the history and origin of many of the drinks, e.g. Highballs, Collins, Gimlet and many others..

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Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in Thai food, and discover its exceptional flavours through 100 traditional recipes that take you to the heart of its cuisine. Including worldwide icons like Pad thai, Tom yum soup, Som tum (papaya salad), curries and larb salads, alongside local favourites like Pad kee mao (drunken noodles), Mok pla (steamed fish) and a range of other seafood, vegetable and meat dishes. Learn the Thai art of folding with step-by-step instructions for classic snacks like Po pia (fried rolls) and Karipap (curry puffs), and enjoy a variety of regional drinks and desserts including the classic sticky rice with mango. In a fully photographed hardback featuring step-by-step photos, prizing the perfect harmony of sweet, sour, hot and salty flavours, this is the perfect book to learn how to cook your favourite Thai at home.

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Book SynopsisCooking made easy: this title offers 90 techniques and 50 recipes in 525 photographs. You can learn how to fry, poach, boil, steam, grill, roast, casserole, braise, marinate and stir-fry - all the basic techniques clearly explained in one accessible volume. You can master the art of cooking with this attractive practical guide - every stage is clearly explained and shown in step-by-step photographs. The recipe section is organized by food group, and there are chapters on vegetables, pasta, grains and legumes, fish and shellfish, poultry, meat, and pastry plus a final chapter on desserts and baking. There is an easy-to-follow ingredients section at the start of each chapter provides all you need to know about buying, storing and preparing different food types. This book includes familiar and filling recipes for everyday food such as Baked Mushroom Risotto, Classic Fish Pie, Spaghetti Bolognese and even a Sunday Roast. It demystifies the basics of stocking the store cupboard, essential equipment, menu planning, budgeting, kitchen hygiene and food preparation. Whether you are setting up home for the first time, living on a tight budget, or want to learn how to cook nutritious and appealing healthy food to improve your diet or cater for your friends and family, this easy-to-use cookbook will help you get started. There is information on assembling essential cooking kit and defining cooking terminology, as well as tips on cooking with speed and convenience in mind. Cooking methods for every food group are included. All are shown with step-by-step photographs. With the techniques to hand there are more than 50 appealing recipes to make, all with easy-to-follow instructions.

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Book SynopsisThis title features sun-drenched dishes from Morocco, Spain, Turkey, Greece, France and Italy, with more than 300 photographs. It includes 315 vibrant dishes from the cuisines of southern Europe and northern Africa, with something for every meal, from a special occasion or dining al fresco to a quick weekday supper. It offers clear step-by-step instructions for making regional classics such French Onion Soup, Taramasalata, Paella, Moussaka, Risotto, Kebabs, Granita, Tarte Tatin, Tiramisu and Baklava. It contains everything you need to prepare an authentic Mediterranean feast from tempting tapas and antipasti to stunning stews and salads. All tastes and diets are catered for, and each recipe includes at-a-glance nutritional notes, making it easy to plan a Mediterranean menu as healthy as it is delicious. Cooks of all abilities will find something to tempt their taste buds and challenge their culinary skills, making it simple to impress friends and family. There are beautiful photographs of every dish to inspire. Nothing conjures up memories of a Mediterranean holiday more than a relaxed meal made with fresh, sun-kissed ingredients. This colourful collection of 315 recipes draws on the wealth of fabulous, healthy fare of the region. The majority of dishes are inexpensive to make and use foodstuffs that are readily available, ensuring that even those with a busy lifestyle have the time to enjoy exploring Mediterranean cuisine. The recipes are accompanied by over 300 colour photographs, and clear, easy-to-follow instructions make it simple to impress your friends and family.

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Book SynopsisThis book shows how to serve up tasty, healthy, easy-to-make and low-cost dishes, with 200 delicious recipes shown in 800 step-by-step photographs. This is the ultimate low-cost cookbook for every student who needs to rustle up fantastic food that is cheap, delicious and hassle-free. It features 200 inspiring recipes for low-cost yet mouth-watering soups, starters, main courses and desserts - here's how to feast for hardly anything on meal of a hearty Tuscan soup, baked peppers with egg and lentils or Irish stew, all finished off with a magic chocolate mud pudding. It includes expert tips for saving money in the kitchen without compromising on quality, quantity or taste. This book offers all you need to know to create great-value meals that are good for you too. Every recipe is shown step-by-step in over 800 beautiful colour photographs, making the book easy to follow for even first-time cooks. It includes complete nutritional information for every recipe to help you plan for healthy cooking and special diets. Here's how to create amazingly low-cost meals that are tasty, varied and nutritious. Using great-value ingredients, a delicious two-course meal can cost you less than a take-away burger. A useful introduction first gives practical advice on getting the most out of your shopping and how to get the best value, flavour and quality for your money. Simple recipes for such basics as custard, pastry and chicken stock reduce the need for pricey ready-made products, as well as being healthier and tastier. Over 200 tested recipes then show step by step how these principles can be put into practice to produce fabulous meals for everyone.

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Book SynopsisThis 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.

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Book SynopsisToday, a bread machine can make baking easier than ever before. Discover the different features of your machine and find out about ingredients. Learn how to adapt much-loved recipes for a bread machine, and how to incorporate traditional bread-making techniques to make more unusual breads. With 370 photographs, including step-by-step techniques, this is the essential guide to bread-machine baking.

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Book SynopsisTofu is an essential ingredient for modern living. Not only is it low in fat and high in protein - and thought to lower cholesterol - it is also delicious and incredibly versatile. This unique book opens with an informative introduction to tofu and the many tofu-related products available. With more than 60 easy-to-cook dishes in this collection, there is something for every occasion.

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Book SynopsisThis title features 150 enticing recipes shown in 300 photographs. It covers everything you need to know about making, baking and decorating cupcakes, with foolproof step-by-step instructions. It presents sweet treats for everyday eating as well as ideas for festive gatherings and special occasions, with serving suggestions, topping and filling ideas, plus innovative tips for presentation and packaging. It features a complete cook's guide to all the ingredients and equipment you need. It includes a complete nutritional analysis for every recipe to help you plan treats and cater for special diets. It outlines basic cake mixtures with a fabulous array of ideas for decorating your cakes. It is illustrated with more than 300 delightful photographs. Nothing beats the taste of a freshly baked cupcake. These little cakes are universally popular, and here are recipes to suit all tastes, from simple fairy cakes to elaborate decorated cupcakes. This attractive book presents over 150 recipes as well as serving suggestions and topping ideas. There is something to suit every occasion: relax with a coffee and treat yourself to a Chunky Chocolate and Banana Cupcake; for entertaining, offer your friends elegant Montebianco Cupcakes; while Christening Cupcakes or Wedding Cupcakes are perfect for celebrations. Every recipe and technique is clearly explained and illustrated with a beautiful photograph. Whether you are an experienced baker or novice cook, this inspiring book will be a welcome addition to your kitchen shelf.

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Book SynopsisThis title features 70 authentic dishes from all over Africa adapted for the Western kitchen - all shown step by step in 300 simple-to-follow photographs. It offers the best of Africa's unique cuisine, with traditional dishes, from Morocco to Mozambique, and from Tunisia's desert north to the green veldt of South Africa. It contains a wealth of information on typical ingredients, as well as helpful hints and tips that give an insight into the culinary background, making the book a superb source of ideas for beginners and experienced cooks alike. Enticing fish, poultry and meat dishes include Fish and Okra Soup, Duck with Sherry and Pumpkin, Tanzanian Fish Curry, and Spiced Fried Lamb. All the recipes have all been carefully adapted for modern kitchens, and are shown step by step in over 300 sizzling photographs. No other continent but Africa can boast such a rich and varied range of cooking styles, reflecting diverse cultural influences and an exotic blend of aromatic ingredients. The authentic tastes of this great land are brought together in an exciting collection of traditional African recipes. The chapters range from delicious hot and spicy appetizers to refreshing fruit desserts, and include tasty soups and snacks, salads, hearty traditional stews, and rich poultry and fish dishes. There are also recipes using the wide range of vegetables, beans and fruit that are available across Africa. This is an exciting, inspiring and practical cookbook, with recipes that are as easy to cook as they are authentic.

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Book SynopsisLuxurious treats for total indulgence: 135 irresistible recipes shown in 260 stunning photographs. You can discover the wonderful world of chocolate with this fabulous cookbook of recipes from all over the world. It features a sensational range of luxurious treats, from classics such as Chocolate Profiteroles, Chocolate Truffles and Chocolate Pecan Torte, to Mississippi Mud Pie, Rocky Road Ice Cream and White Chocolate Macadamia Slices. Chapters include Small Bakes and Cakes; Large Cakes and Loaves; Hot Desserts; Cold and Frozen Desserts; Sweets and Drinks; and Chocolate Toppings and Decorations. It is a guide that shows you how to temper, melt, drizzle, pipe, marble, curl, scroll, coat, grate and decorate with chocolate. It is a fascinating guide to chocolate that explores its history and cultural significance, from the Mayans' first discovery of the cacao bean through to modern-day production. No other food comes close to chocolate for sheer indulgence, and this beautiful new book will show you how to choose it, melt it, cook with it and enjoy it. Each page will take you through the very best of chocolate cooking, with classic recipes from all over the world as well as deliciously new, innovative and contemporary ideas. You might want to start with Chocolate Profiteroles, Chocolate Lemon Tart or Chocolate Sorbet with Red Fruits. Or you could pick Chocolate Pecan Pie or Chocolate Hazelnut Galettes, or simply succumb to the infamous Death by Chocolate. Clear, concise step-by-step instructions will guarantee great results every time.

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Book SynopsisThe authentic taste of South-East Asia: 125 exotic recipes shown in 250 stunning photographs. You can celebrate the authentic tastes and aromas of one of the world's best-loved cuisines in this exciting cookbook. It includes all the classic dishes, bursting with taste, including Crisp-fried Crab Claws, Chiang Mai Noodle Soup, Chicken and Lemon Grass Curry, Thai Fried Noodles, and Mango and Lime Fool. It features a guide to Thai equipment, ingredients and cooking techniques so you have everything you need to make delicious Thai food right away. Every course of the Thai meal is covered: Soups, Appetizers and Snacks; Fish and Shellfish; Poultry and Meat; Vegetable Dishes; Rice and Noodles; Salads; and Desserts. At-a-glance notes provide a full nutritional breakdown for each recipe helping you to plan a healthy diet. Thailand is renowned for its fresh, fragrant and exotically spiced food. This enticing book shows you exactly how to recreate this wonderful cuisine, in 125 fabulous recipes. All the most popular and classic Thai dishes are included, as well as dozens of innovative ideas and contemporary variations. Over 250 stunning and inspirational photographs show you the vibrant, mouthwatering Thai dishes. Thai cooking techniques are all covered in detail, and the book presents the background of the culinary culture of the country, including the way in which Thai people eat, both at home and at Thailand's famous street-food stalls.

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Book SynopsisThis title features authentic recipes from a classic culinary heritage: 130 delicious dishes shown in 220 stunning photographs. You can discover the secrets of the Jewish kitchen with recipes from Jewish cultures all over the world, including Sephardi, Ashkenazi, Yemenite, Israeli, Eastern European, American, Russian, African, and also Indian. Ever-popular traditional dishes include Hummus, Tabbouleh, Herring Salad with Beets and Sour Cream, Chicken Soup with Knaidlach, Chamim, Classic Ashkenazi Gefilte Fish, Kreplach, Challah, Bagels, Harissa, and Polish Apple Cake. It includes a fascinating overview of the culinary history of the Jewish people, its rules and laws, and all the special equipment, ingredients and cooking techniques. At-a-glance notes provide a complete nutritional breakdown for each recipe. Jewish people are scattered all over the world, creating a vibrant culinary tradition that is as varied as the countries they live in. Fresh, bright and contemporary, this volume contains 130 authentic Jewish recipes. An eclectic mix of global culinary influences is brought together in each of the chapters, which cover Soups, Appetizers and Brunch; Fish Dishes; Meat and Poultry; Vegetable Dishes and Salads; Noodles, Kugels and Pancakes; Breads, Desserts and Baking; and Pickles and Condiments. As well as providing a wealth of recipes to choose from, the book provides an essential guide to the foods and ingredients used in the Jewish kitchen. Illustrated with over 220 photographs, this book will introduce you to a fascinating cuisine.

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Book SynopsisThis title offers delicious mouthwatering dishes to make in a slow cooker or crock pot with 900 step-by-step photographs. This book demonstrates that slow cookers can transform your busy life by letting you prepare dishes in advance and then return home to melt-in-the-mouth meals. It features a fabulous range of classic and contemporary recipes, including seafood chowder, Boston baked beans, steak and kidney pie, moussaka, special fish pie, Vermont baked maple custards and chocolate cheesecake brownies. An illustrated practical reference section explains all the preparation and cooking techniques to help you get the very most from your slow cooker or crock pot. Clear, concise instructions and 900 step photographs make recipes easy to follow for mouthwatering results. A complete nutritional analysis of the fat, carbohydrate, salt and calorie count for each recipe is included to help you plan your meals successfully. Most cooks want to prepare minimum-effort meals in the kitchen for maximum effect, and this delightful book is essential reading. Included are slow cooker recipes for soups, casseroles, curries and rich, satisfying puddings, as well as pates, terrines, pies, cakes, preserves and drinks. This lavish collection is the ultimate guide to making the most of your slow cooker, bringing together over 200 recipes that are cooked over a gentle heat to deepen and enrich the dish. Here are diverse traditional and fresh new dishes, with something for everyone. Beautifully presented and endlessly useful, it is ideal for cooks who want to make healthy food while getting on with a busy life.

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Book SynopsisThis 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.

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