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Book SynopsisThis is a complete guide to types, their preparation and cooking techniques, with 100 classic recipes shown step by step in 700 beautiful photographs. It includes tuna, salmon, haddock and oysters, as well as a whole host of unusual varieties, from abalone, tilapia and zander to the deadly - but delicious - fugu fish. It features over 100 inspirational recipes, with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and full nutritional breakdowns. It includes soups, appetizers, mousses, pates and terrines, salads, everyday main courses, light and healthy dishes, and elegant dishes for entertaining. Fish and shellfish are both delicious and nutritious, and this fabulous guide includes essential information about every type, from well-known varieties such as salmon and cod, to unusual shellfish and exotic fish. There are 100 enticing recipes, including classics such as Bouillabaisse, Oysters Rockefeller and Lobster Thermidor, as well as contemporary creations such as Scallops with Samphire and Lime, and Roast Cod with Pancetta and Lima Beans. Combining a fascinating visual guide with exciting and accessible recipes and 700 photographs, this is the only book on identifying, preparing and cooking fish and shellfish that you will ever need.

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Book SynopsisThis is a visual guide to vegetables and how to use them, with 100 delicious recipes for soups, salads and main courses. It features bulbs, roots, shoots, stems, greens, beans, peas, seeds, squashes, fruits and mushrooms. Every entry is pictured with detailed descriptions and advice on seasonal availability, buying and storing, preparation and cooking. It includes fabulous dishes such as Fresh Asparagus with Tarragon Hollandaise, French Onion Soup, Potatoes Dauphinois, and Celeriac and Blue Cheese Roulade. There is a vast range of vegetables to choose from, and many different varieties within each type. This practical volume combines an illustrated guide to types and varieties of vegetables, with a compendium of tasty recipes. Photographs of each vegetable provide an instant reference, and the accompanying description gives details of how to prepare, use and cook each type. There are recipes for accompaniments, such as Braised Fennel with Tomatoes, and recipes which will make a substantial supper dish, such as Onion Squash Risotto. Whether you are looking for a soup, a salad or a main course dish, you will find a tempting suggestion here.

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Book SynopsisThis title features over 100 recipes for every occasion, photographed step by step to guarantee perfect results every time. There are over 100 appetizing vegetarian recipes, from breakfasts and brunches to main meals, side dishes and salads, as well as desserts, bakes and breads. It includes down-to-earth nutritional advice about what to eat and how to achieve the correct balance of foods. It features a directory of ingredients, from herbs, fruit and vegetables to sprouted seeds, grains and cereals. Each dish has clear, step-by-step instructions and useful information on health benefits. It is an authoritative guide with plenty of practical advice. Numerous studies have revealed the health benefits of eating the right balance of natural foods such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and beans. This book is a guide to these ingredients and includes over 100 vegetarian recipes. The first section describes the main wholefoods with essential facts about how each food boosts health, and its nutritional value. You can find out which foods help to lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and lower your cancer risk. The second section contains a fabulous collection of recipes to try. This book is ideal if you wish to understand more about natural foods and will inspire every health-conscious cook.

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Book SynopsisThis book features spicy and aromatic dishes shown step by step in over 350 superb photographs. It explores the amazing versatility of this ancient cooking vessel, with a detailed introduction covering the history of the wok and how to use it, followed by 75 fabulous dishes with a Far Eastern theme. It contains everything you need to know about cooking with a wok, including instructions on preparation, deep-frying, stir-frying, steaming and simmering techniques. It includes recipes from China and South-east Asia, including Tung Tong, Thai Spring Rolls and Chicken Rendang, together with delicious contemporary fusion dishes such as Orange and Ginger Glazed Poussins, and Langoustines with Lemon Grass Risotto. The simple wok is one of the world's oldest cooking implements, used for stir-frying, steaming and deep-frying. This book brings together a collection of over 75 wonderful dishes that are speedy and easy to make. There are recipes for every occasion, from succulent steamed dim sum and crisp-fried crab claws to quick and fresh stir-fries, slowly simmered curries, and hot and spicy parcels.Every recipe is photographed in step-by-step sequence, with an inspirational picture of the finished dish. With over 350 tempting photographs, this book celebrates all that is good about easy cooking, using one of the world's best-loved kitchen tools.

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Book SynopsisIf you need to bake for a special occasion or just feel like a treat at tea time, this book is the ideal choice. A dazzling array of classic cakes, fruit cakes, spice, nut and seed cakes, irresistible chocolate cakes, dessert cakes and cheesecakes feature along with special occasion cakes, loaf cakes and tray bakes, as well as little cakes in all shapes and styles. All the classics are here, from Victoria Sponge to Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing. There are traditional fruit cakes, as well as those with fresh fruit such as spicy Plum Kuchen. Whatever cake you prefer, and whether you are a novice or an experienced baker, you won't be able to wait to start baking.

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Book SynopsisPilsners, blonde ales, India pale ales, lagers, porters, stouts: the varieties and styles of beer are endless. But as diverse as the drink is, its appeal is universal - beer is the most-consumed alcoholic beverage in the world. From pubs and inns to restaurants, bars and microbreweries, beer has made itself a staple drink around the globe. Celebrating the heritage of the world's favourite tipple, Gavin D. Smith traces beer from its earliest days to its contemporary consumption. After exploring the evolution of brewing technology, the book travels from Mexico to Milwaukee, Beijing, Bruges and beyond, demonstrating the dazzling variety of beer styles and brewing processes to be found around the world. Once brewed in monasteries to be consumed as 'liquid bread' on fast days, beer is now the drink of choice at festivals and celebrations worldwide. Containing a wealth of detail in its concise, wonderfully illustrated pages, Beer will appeal to connoisseurs and casual fans alike.Trade Review'Embellished with clever illustrations and a nice selection of historical and contemporary recipes ... [an] outstanding series of food volumes.' - Wall Street Journal 'The Edible Series contains some of the most delicious nuggets of food and drink history ever. Every volume is such a fascinating and succinct read that I had to devour each in just a single sitting ... food writing at its best!' - Ken Hom, chef and author

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Book SynopsisFew things in life have as much universal appeal as flowers. But why in the world would anyone eat them? Greek, Roman, Persian, Ottoman, Mayan, Chinese and Indian cooks have all recognized the feast for the senses that flowers brought to their dishes. Today, chefs and adventurous cooks are increasingly using flowers in innovative ways.Edible Flowers is the fascinating history of how flowers have been used in cooking from ancient customs to modern kitchens. It also serves up novel ways to prepare and eat soups, salads, desserts and drinks. Discover something new about the flowers all around you with this surprising history.Constance Kirker is a retired Penn State University professor of art history. Mary Newman has taught at Ohio University and the University of Malta.

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Book SynopsisThe earliest evidence of honey being enjoyed in Scotland dates back to 1000 years BC - an Iron-age beaker that once contained mead was found in a burial chamber in Fife. Since before history, honey has added delicacy and sweetness to the Scottish diet. Scottish honey, with its fragrances of heather, meadowsweet, clover and birch, is a unique, magical ingredient, and the Honey Bible features a host of easy-to-prepare recipes drawing on this wonderful resource. Liz Ashworth introduces us to its versatility from dishes as varied as Medieval sweet pickled salmon and honey-spiced beetroot, to the delectable cranachan and more contemporary chocolate honey fudge cake. Prepared in collaboration with one of the UK's oldest and largest honey farms, Chain Bridge in the Borders, this book draws on the experience and traditions of generations of skilled beekeepers and Scottish cooks in the use of this quintessentially natural and organic food. Chain Bridge honey farm is a flourishing family business started by beekeeping advisor William Selby Robson in 1948. Specialising in natural honey products they produce everything from honeycombs to beeswax candles.

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Book SynopsisScotland''s National dish is the source of endless jokes and horror stories, yet continues to provoke curiosity around the world. With an ancient history and an eight-verse tribute penned by Robert Burns, haggis is a Scottish cultural icon. So how did it come to acquire its bad boy image and earn such mixed reviews, ranging from the devotion of its fans to the deep revulsion of the uninitiated?In this informative and light-hearted book, Jo Macsween of the famous family of Edinburgh haggis makers, expertly guides you through the myths and magic to a new realm of haggis appreciation that transcends neeps, tatties and Burns Night. Featuring fifty mouth-watering recipes, Jo rewrites the rules and demonstrates that haggis is a versatile ingredient that can be savoured at all times of day and throughout the year. She even dares to challenge the long-standing association of haggis with whisky, and recommends a new coterie of drinking companions.

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Book SynopsisSeumas MacInnes, one of Scotland''s premier restaurateurs and owner of the iconic Cafe Gandolfi in Glasgow, is not afraid to take issue with the national bard over the sobriquet ''Great chieftain o'' the puddin race''. Without slighting the qualities of haggis, or indeed white pudding, he wholeheartedly maintains that the title rightfully belongs to black pudding - and, very specifically, Stornoway black pudding. Raised in Glasgow with a Hebridean heritage, he rates black pudding as a versatile and uniquely flavoursome ingredient which can be served in myriad ways that will come as a revelation to those who still mistakenly associate the humble marag dubh solely with fried breakfasts.The 100 recipes in The Stornoway Black Pudding Bible include everything from the Cafe Gandolfi''s black pudding and mushrooms with pancakes, to black pudding pakoras, black pudding tarts and black pudding, chorizo and bean stew. Black - or blood - pudding has a venerable past that stretches back to allusio

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Book SynopsisAfter training and working as a chartered surveyor, Carina Contini and her husband Victor set up Centotre now Contini George Street in Edinburgh. She maintains a high profile in the food and drink industry, having been Glenfiddich Food Personality of the Year and Harpers and Queens Food Personality Scotland. Carina has written on food and drink for The Scotsman since 2012 and regularly contributes to The Herald and BBC Scotland.

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Book SynopsisYour gut is key to your physical and mental wellbeing - home to your microbiome, an army of microbes that influences your weight, mood and immune system. In this companion book to Dr Michael Mosley's bestselling Clever Guts Diet, Dr Clare Bailey, GP and wife of Dr Mosley, offers the definitive toolkit for bringing your gut back to optimum health. ‹With 150 delicious recipes, ranging from healing broths and fermented foods to enzyme-stimulating salads and meals rich in pre- and probiotics‹, this book shows you how to put into practice Dr Mosley's revolutionary two-phase gut ‹repair programme‹ and then to incorporate the core principles into your daily life. Whether you ‹are an IBS‹ sufferer, have a food‹ intolerance, or are simply looking to undo‹ the damage done by processed foods and ‹antibiotics‹, The Clever Guts Diet Recipe Book‹ is packed with ‹nutritional information, meal planners and all the advice you need to mend your gu‹t and boost your health and wellbeing‹.Trade Review"The life-changing new plan that'll make you healthier, happier and slimmer." Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisThis is a concise version of the award-winning and highly acclaimed second edition published in 2013. It is luxuriously illustrated throughout with colour photos, paintings, medieval miniatures and sketches and displays the diversity of the region’s traditional culinary practices, delicious and enduring. This edition book contains 300 of the original 400 recipes, all tested and easy to follow, and covers all food categories with ample choice for both vegetarians and meat lovers, and many that will satisfy a sweet tooth. Ingredients and cooking techniques indigenous to the region are fully explained. Unlike the majority of cookbooks, the book uniquely traces the genesis and development of the Iraqi cuisine over the centuries, starting with the ancient Mesopotamians, through medieval times and leading to the present, aided throughout by the author’s intimate native knowledge of cookery. Of particular interest are the book’s numerous food-related folkloric stories, reminiscences, anecdotes, songs, poems, excerpts from narratives written by foreign visitors to the region, and cultural explications of customs, all interwoven with the recipes. The book is supplemented with detailed menus and an extended glossary to familiarize the reader with the indigenous ingredients used in creating authentic Iraqi meals. The book is a valuable addition to the shelves of specialized and general libraries and a must-have for food lovers everywhere.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Iraqi Food in Perspective Chapter One: Breads Chapter Two: Dairy Products Chapter Three: Vegetarian Appetizers and Salads Chapter Four: Soups Chapter Five: Snacks, Sandwiches, and Side Dishes (with Meat) Chapter Six: Snacks, Sandwiches, and Side Dishes (Vegetarian) Chapter Seven: Stews Chapter Eight: Rice Chapter Nine: Other Grains and Beans Chapter Ten: Lamb and Beef Chapter Eleven: Stuffed Foods Chapter Twelve: Poultry Chapter Thirteen: Fish Chapter Fourteen: Savory Pastries Chapter Fifteen: Desserts: Puddings and Ice Creams Chapter Sixteen: Desserts with Syrup Chapter Seventeen: Cakes and confections Chapter Eighteen: Cookies/Biscuits and Sweet Pastries Chapter Nineteen: Jams and Pickles Chapter Twenty: Beverages Menus and Manners Glossary

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Book Synopsis15 exciting, contemporary gingerbread projects! Traditional gingerbread goodies are given the modern treatment in this delectable book featuring 15 projects to make, eat or display. Sandra Monger is full of terrific ideas for gingerbread projects, from the traditional Christmas house, decorative gingerbread tiles and wreaths to a Norwegian kransekake delicately crafted from rings of gingerbread. The pièce de résistance is Sandra's gingerbread-embellished wedding cake, which will no doubt prove a show-stopper for any budding baker. If you're looking for some quick bakes Sandra's got you covered as it's also packed with fun gingerbread biscuits such as sharing squares, snowflake cookies and cookie favours. Make perfect treats to slip into lunch boxes, serve up to friends at tea, give as gifts or show off as your holiday centrepiece. There are recipes for traditional, coloured and vegan gingerbread. All the projects included in the book are accompanied by full-size templates.Trade ReviewThe creations in this book are nothing short of amazing, and really do have the ‘Oh my’ factor. The delicious cookies and cakes have been well presented and to be honest, I started small and made some simple Sharing Squares but they turned out beautifully and tasted divine. With clear instructions and helpful hints, you cannot go wrong, although a steady hand is needed to decorate them! There are 15 amazing bakes, including Christmas trees, Bauble cookies and even a Gingerbread Street. There are many templates to help you with the shapes and along with a conversion table, there are hints and tips to achieve good results. This book is fabulous, and whether you are a serious baker or just want to have something to keep the kids happy this book is just perfect. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *I was amazed at the great presentation of this book. I loved the simplicity of what you need to make modern gingerbread. The illustrations are very colourful. The instructions are easy to follow with diagrams. Lots of different things to make from cookies to a wedding cake. I look forward to trying out the recipes with my granddaughters. -- Pat Lydia Anne Vaughan * Amazon Customer Review *This is such a lovely book which has step-by-step instructions and clear photographs. I can't wait to try some of the examples out. Very pleased with this lovely book. -- Lisa J Parker * Amazon Customer Review *Excellent guide! Perfect inspiration for Christmas and all year round. Really handy book full of ideas and the templates to create them. -- Samantha Ripley O'Donnell * Amazon Customer Review *Love the colourful, easy to follow step-by-step instructions for lots of gingerbread ideas, from cookies to wedding cakes! There's even templates to trace. -- Debbie Preston * Amazon Customer Review *It’s no secret that I’m a fan of gingerbread. I love baking it, decorating it and eating it! I’m not sure where it all started but now I find myself with gingerbread inspired necklaces, flavoured lip balm and even a gingerbread Christmas jumper. Gingerbread is delicious all year round and is easy to adapt to any occasion. Although we love gingerbread men and houses, we’ve also used our love of gingerbread to create gingerbread Death Star cookies, gingerbread Iron Golem biscuits and even Mr Twit’s beard! I was really happy to receive a copy of Modern Gingerbread to review. The making and decorating of gingerbread houses has long been synonymous with the coming of Christmas, and the tradition has never gone out of fashion. In recent years the design and painstaking creation of gingerbread structures has gone beyond the traditional cottage, with users on Pinterest seeking inspiration for the making of gingerbread cities, skyscrapers and even sugar-glazed gingerbread greenhouses. The gingerbread projects included in the book are accompanied by templates, and recipes for traditional, coloured and vegan gingerbread are also featured. £12.99 published by Search Press. * the-gingerbread-house.co.uk *A clear and inspiring recipe book with great ideas and super illustrations. -- Anne Eames * Amazon Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Tools and materials Recipes Techniques The Projects Star and bead garland Cookie favours Snowflake cookies Bauble cookies Sharing squares Wreath Flower pot Christmas tree Gingerbread street Gift boxes Kransekake Christmas tree cookie cake Wedding cake Picture Purr-fect Gingerbread house Templates Index

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Book Synopsis“Yeoward's passion... is infectious and a cocktail party with the proper stuff should be on everyone's agenda… A deliciously glamorous book.” The Field Magazine Join William Yeoward on his journey through London’s most stunning bars as he shares his passion for exquisite drinks and glamorous living in this, his compendium of iconic and signature recipes by some of the world’s most acclaimed bartenders. In Glamorous Cocktails, William visits five of his favourite bars and chooses their trademark cocktails, including genius tips from their world-class bartenders. William also shares his own thoughts on making cocktails and, importantly, how to present them. As someone who is not only passionate about cocktails but also about crystal, he has the perfect knowledge and “eye” to advise and inspire. As William says, ‘Cocktails come in such a huge variety that there’s something for everyone and for every possible occasion – a birthday celebration, an anniversary, a first date, the closure of a deal or a surreptitious flirt.’ These cocktails cover a wide range – some are short, others are long, and a few contain no alcohol, but two things are common to all: they are delicious – and extremely glamorous.

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Book SynopsisTake control of IBS with this ground-breaking diet planThe low-FODMAP diet is a medically proven approach to managing and relieving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).FODMAPs are fermentable carbohydrates that are difficult to digest and known to cause unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating, excessive gas and stomach pain. Full of essential information, this easy-to-follow beginner's guide will help you understand and apply the diet with the support of your dietitian, and shows you how, by making simple changes to what you eat, you can alleviate symptoms of IBS and live life to the full again. Includes: A comprehensive table of foods to avoid A detailed explanation of the three-stage process of restriction, reintroduction and personalisation 75 delicious gut-friendly recipes

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Book Synopsis'Really wonderful . . . it's amazing, she's amazing, buy this book.' STANLEY TUCCI'Valeria lets you in on the region's secrets and there is a beauty and sincerity to her writing.' RACHEL RODDYIntroducing Italy's best kept secret . . . the cuisine of the Veneto.Food-writer, cook and photographer Valeria Necchio shares the food and flavours at the heart of the Veneto region in North Eastern Italy. Veneto includes lovingly written recipes that capture the spirit of this beautiful and often unexplored region, and Valeria's memories of the people and places that make the Veneto so special.Packed with fresh ingredients and lively flavours, the recipes range from the dramatic black cuttlefish stew, through soups, pastas and risottos, a mouthwatering selection of Italian sweet treats, and sweet and savoury preserves for your pantry to ensure year-round deliciousness.

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Book SynopsisThis is the drinker's guide to every aspect of whisky, from Scotch to Japanese, rye to bourbon and beyond. With hundreds of entries covering everything from history, ingredients and distilling techniques to flavour notes, cocktails and the many varieties of whisky from all around the world, renowned whisky expert Ian Wisniewski explores and unlocks the wonderful world of a drink like no other.Entries include...Ageing ProcessBourbonCraft MovementFermentationFlavour CompoundsIrish WhiskeyJapanese WhiskeyMaster DistillerOld FashionedOrganic WhiskyProhibitionTasting TechniquesWine Casks...and many more.

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Book SynopsisAs craft brewing continues to go from strength to strength across the world, World Atlas of Beer is the definitive and essential guide to beer. Understand the rich, multi-faceted traditions of Belgium, the Nordic legend that is Finnish Sahti, the relatively new phenomenon of the New England hazy IPA, and why Australia's lower-strength beers are one of its great successes. With thousands of breweries now operating around the globe, and more opening every day, this is the expert guide to what is really worth drinking.Country by country the book considers a vast range of brewing techniques, beer styles and traditions. Detailed maps describe crucial trends in major territories and features such as matching beer with food and how to pour different kinds of beer complete the picture. Now in a fully updated third edition, this book is the perfect companion to help you explore the best beers the world has to offer.Praise for the second edition of World Atlas of Beer:'Written with authority and wit... the perfect guide to the rapidly changing beer scene' - the Guardian

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Book SynopsisMost whisky books tell you how to become an expert. This book tells you how to drink it. This highly accessible and enjoyable guide is full of practical and fascinating information about how to enjoy whisky. All whisky styles are covered, including (just whisper it) blends. Along the way a good few myths are exploded, including the idea that whisky has to be taken neat. In 'What to Drink', Dave Broom explores flavor camps - how to understand a style of whisky and - moves on to provide extensive tasting notes of the major brands, demonstrating whisky's extraordinary diversity. In 'How to Drink', he sets out how to enjoy whisky in myriad ways - using water and mixers, from soda to green tea; and in cocktails, from the Manhattan to the Rusty Nail. He even looks at pairing whisky and food. In this spirited, entertaining, and no-nonsense guide, world-renowned expert Dave Broom dispels the mysteries of whisky and unlo

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Book SynopsisA beautifully packaged guide to understanding and enjoying agave spirits, poised to take advantage of tequila's hugely burgeoning popularity

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Book SynopsisIf you think that tequila can only be consumed as a slammer with salt and lime, and follows with a chaser of the world''s-worst-hangover the morning after, think again: Dan Jones is about to set the record straight. In Tequila: Shake Muddle Stir, Dan introduces readers to some rather grown-up and classy ways to consume this agave-based spirit, and will have you drinking like a Mexican in no time.Starting with the basics for your home bar, and following with the best tequila-makers on the planet, you''ll be shopping for your tequila kit like a pro. Like a fine whiskey, tequila should be sipped, savoured and enjoyed. With this in mind, Dan has curated over 40 tequila recipes for the home mixologist.With more margarita recipes than you can shake a cocktail shaker at, as well as a glut of amazing tequila cocktails you have never even heard of, this is a recipe book that will change your drink repertoire for good. Including recipes for DIY syrups, sours, infusions and more,

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Book SynopsisSupper is a show-stopping collection of Flora Shedden’s best-loved recipes for transforming the often-mundane dining-in experience into something worth staying in for.For a super-easy mid-week dinner, why not try Ginger Noodles with Chilli Oil, ready in just 30 minutes? Or for a wonderfully romantic Friday night feast for two, serve up her Spiced Lamb with Lemony Hummus. Or for a suitably sweet ending, Flora’s Brown Sugar Cheesecake is sure to be a hit.Featuring over 100 delicious and doable recipes, alongside sample menu suggestions, drink ideas and guidance on how to make the most of your leftovers, this book will show home cooks how to elevate even the most ordinary dinners at home, into something joyful and celebratory.Trade ReviewCelebrates the joy of all-out entertaining [...] not to be missed. * BBC Good Food Magazine *This is elegant food worth taking your time over. * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisThe Green Barbecue Cookbook is a collection of mouthwatering vegetarian recipes, all of which are cooked with fire.From grilling directly onto fire to cooking with indirect fire, it covers everything that you need to know about making great food over the flame.Try a Quinoa and Sweet Potato Burger or a Pizza with Pumpkin and Chanterelles, paired with Oven-Baked Onions and Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Crisps. Plus, you can even try your hand at cocktail recipes, such as Smoky Pineapple Sour and Sangritas.With atmospheric photography and charming illustrations, Martin’s approach to meat-free cooking is anything but boring.

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Book SynopsisBringing together classic dishes and fresh recipe ideas, One-pot Healthy teaches you how to cook 80 delicious and hearty meals in just one pot. From weeknight essentials to gatherings and celebrations, there's something for every occasion. Start your day with a Tomato and Herb Omelette, try your hand at a speedy Chicken and Butternut Broth, ready in just 15 minutes and cook up a rather impressive Aubergine and Fig Casserole. Filled with inspiration for simple, healthy and delicious meals, One-pot Healthy contains a wide variety of ingenious recipes, perfect for any night of the week. If you are time-poor, stuck in a food rut, but want a meal that makes you feel good – or simply hate doing the dishes – One-pot Healthy is the book for you. Other titles in the One-pot series include: One-pot Pasta, One-pot Vegetarian, and One-pot Vegan.

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Book SynopsisFor anyone looking to expand their gin repertoire beyond the classic ‘ice and slice' gin and tonic, this is the book for you. Professional drinker Andy Clarke has spent years personally testing the world’s best booze, and in House of Gin reveals all his industry secrets. Learn how to set up your home bar and discover the best gin (and mixers) for your budget, throw around words like ‘botanical’ and ‘herbaceous’ to impress your friends, and master the art of fancy garnishes. From quick mixes to batch drinks for parties, classic cocktails and Andy's own personal concoctions, there is a tipple for every palate. Mix the perfect Negroni or Gin Martini to signal the start of the weekend; unwind on a sunny summer's day with a Santorini Sunset, or simply indulge on an autumnal evening with a classic Bramble, topped off with fresh blackberries. Whether it’s a Friday night

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Book SynopsisNo kitchen dramas or barbecue fails ever again. Just perfectly cooked meat. OFM award-winner Neil Rankin knows how to cook meat. In this book he explains how he does it, using the foolproof methods he has honed to perfection and relies on in the kitchens of Temper in London."If you have ever cooked a steak medium-well instead of medium-rare, a chicken that ends up dry, a stew that's tough or stringy or a rack of ribs that fall too much off the bone then this book will make your life that little bit better." Neil Rankin'You've cost me a bloody fortune. Steak on four nights...Perfect every time. My boys - steak mad - are so happy.' Diana Henry'Simply put: Rankin's book will make you 100% more brilliant behind the stove.' Grace Dent'The first time I ate Neil's food, I was blown away' Tom Kerridge'Fire-cooking is unavoidably tactile 'real' cooking and Neil is one of the heroes leading the charge. He eschews sterility and embraces flame.' Adam Perry Lang'Meat hates to be overcooked, says Neil, so low and slow is the way to go which obviates brining, resting, letting joints come to room temperature and other shibboleths learned at our mothers' knee. There is a great deal useful and inspiring to be absorbed here from a battle-scarred Scotsman in a trucker's cap... and tongs as an extension of his fingers.' Fay Maschler'Without any doubts the best meat/bbq book I've read! Everything about it is just spot on.' @artisanbaker'The book is fantastic. Managed not to overcook a beef joint for the first time ever!' @KungFuBBQTrade ReviewEvery once in a while a chef comes along that embraces a cooking technique and style and makes it their own. The first time I ate Neil’s food, I was blown away, this is the ultimate in great eating, packed full of flavour with robust, powerful and muscular tastes. This is ‘agricultural’ cooking at its very best! -- Tom KerridgeInvaluable book – meat as you have never cooked it before. -- Fay MaschlerPut simply: Rankin’s book will make you 100% more brilliant behind the stove. -- Grace Dent * - *This is a first-rate book written by someone who knows his stuff… the most useful cookbook I have read for some time. -- Shaun Hill * The Caterer *Table of Contents 1: PREFACE 2: FOREWORD BY ADAM PERRY LANG 3: FOREWORD BY FAY MASCHLER 4: INTRODUCTION 1: What is low and slow? 2: How to cook meat 3: Before cooking 4: Meat quality 5: Rare breeds 6: Mutton and hogget vs lamb 7: Corn-feeding vs grass-feeding 8: Farming and the environment 9: When to colour meat 10: Searing meat 11: Why you should move meat around the pan 12: Why you should flip meat regularly during cooking 13: How meat cooks in an oven 14: Using higher temperatures 15: Reheating meat 16: Equipment 5: STEAKS 1: Introduction 2: Bashing out steaks 3: Bone or no bone? 4: Colouring steak/searing 5: Seasoning steak 6: Let’s lay ‘resting’ to rest 7: Internal cooking temperatures 8: Rare to well-done 9: A temperature guide 10: How to cook steak 11: Different steaks to consider 12: Sauces, butters and sides for steaks 6: ROASTS 1: Introduction 2: How to roast meat 3: To brine or not to brine? 4: Marinades 5: Crispy skin 6: Pink pork 7: General food safety tips 8: Roast methods 9: Stocks, gravies and side dishes for roasts 7: BRAISES 1: Introduction 2: The overnight braise 3: A braising timeline 4: Cooking without a lid 5: The result 6: Braising stock 7: Braised meat dishes 8: BBQ/SLOW-SMOKING 1: Introduction 2: How to light a BBQ 3: What wood to use 4: Choosing charcoal 5: Wood or charcoal and wood? 6: Meat starting temperatures 7: The stall 8: How hot should my smoker be? 9: Spraying meat and water pans 10: Types of barbecues for smoking 11: BBQ methods 12: Rubs, sauces and sides for BBQs 13: A note on meat rubs 9: Glossary 10: Index 11: Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate late night takeaway dish gets a new lease of life in this fabulous cookbook from the chefs behind the Soho restaurant, Le Bab. With over 60 accessible recipes and stunning full colour photography, this is the perfect way to satisfy those late-night cravings with gourmet recipes for fresh, accessible and delicious kebabs! 'The kebabs are beautiful.' -- Time Out'Cleverly crafted kebabs.' -- Evening Standard'Brilliant book with a huge variety of recipes' -- ***** Reader review'Phenomenal' -- ***** Reader review'Makes Kebabs Great Again' -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************************************Scrap the greasy kebab made from unknown and unexciting ingredients, and instead indulge in delicious, flavour-packed dishes made the right way and using the best ingredients.With over 60 accessible recipes including ideas for Mezze, Basics, Kebabs, Mains and Cocktails, these dishes can be made at home and paired together to create a feast for your family and friends and fit for any occasion.Taking inspiration from their culinary training and focusing on provenance, seasonality and technique, Le Bab have reinvented the classics as well as creating completely ingenious new combinations.From Cauliflower pastilla, Endive and pomegranate salad, and Merguez and chickpea ragu, to kebabs that include Grilled mackerel with dill, pickle and fennel, Spring chicken with sprouting broccoli and harissa mayo and Winter pork with beetroot relish, charred cabbage and crackling, there are recipes suitable for vegetarians and vegans, along with a wide variety of both meats and fish.Embrace the flexibility and flavours of the kebab!Trade ReviewLe Bab was everything I had hoped it would be from the first. [The] food […] was beyond delicious. -- Giles Coren * The Times *Kebabs [are] served unrolled on warm, home-made flatbread. And what beauties they are, fulsome and generous and dripping with joy. Because if any fast food is ready for an upmarket revamp, it’s the ’bab […] every part is lovingly cooked, or dressed, or sourced, but all combine to create something greater, a symphony of hand-held comfort tucker […] Le Bab is rather brilliant. -- Tom Parker Bowles * The Daily Mail *The kebabs are beautiful. -- Tania Ballantine * Time Out *Cleverly crafted kebabs. -- Ben Norum * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisThe introduction of solids can be a stressful time and parents put a lot of pressure on themselves to 'get it right'. I want to reassure parents that it is easier than they think.Beautifully photographed, this full-colour weaning book has over one hundred super easy and tasty baby and family recipes. It will encourage you to throw away the rule book and wean intuitively, learning to follow your baby's cues and not the clock! Bringing together the author's three R's of weaning - Respectful, Responsive, Realistic - you'll discover that weaning really doesn't have to be a struggle and can be used as a fun learning experience for baby - and you!

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Book SynopsisWith easy to follow clear instructions, this book contains more than 30 recipes for making liqueurs and infusions, featuring a wide range of tastes and ingredients from blackberries and chili to Turkish delight and chocolate. This is the essential practical guide for anyone wanting to explore the world of spirited infusions, whether to create the most amazing bespoke drinks collection, make the most of seasons fruits and foraging trips, or host sparkling cocktail parties.

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Book SynopsisBAKING TO BRING A SMILE TO EVERYONE'S FACEWhen Peter Sawkins became the youngest ever winner of the Great British Bake Off in 2020, it was a landmark moment on a journey that began when he started baking flapjacks and shortbread aged five.In his debut cookbook, Peter reveals his trademark tricks to baking success. With easy-to-follow recipes, he shares everything from bakes for beginners to celebratory showstoppers . . . and, of course, all with a gluten-free option.From his Cranachan Cake and Christmas Croquembouche to Apple Galette and Mini Carrot Cakes, Peter's flair for flavour and passion for baking make this a book you will turn to again and again.Trade ReviewThe Edinburgh student has become a national treasure with his calm demeanour, positive attitude and seriously good cakes * Daily Record *

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Book SynopsisWELCOME TO PETER'S BAKING PARTY!The Great British Bake Off winner is back to share his famous tips, tricks and yummy concoctions to surprise family and friends with, as well as delicious dinners to tingle your tastebuds.Including simple recipes for novice chefs and challenging bakes for adventurous cooks, plus step-by-step instructions to develop kitchen confidence, this book will inspire kids of all ages to get creative and learn all the essential skills needed to become a baking star.From breakfast pancakes to gluten-free loaves, tasty no-bakes to hearty puddings, and jam-packed full of party food ideas, young cooks can have endless fun creating unique and vibrant bakes the whole family will enjoy for years to come.READY, SET, BAKE!'Simple and inspiring; a baking book for all ages' PRUE LEITH

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Book Synopsis Fresh and inspiring vegan recipes that make eating a plant-based diet delicious and easy.Whether fully committed to a vegan diet or wanting to introduce more plant-based recipes into your repertoire, this book delivers vegan food that is simple to make, tastes incredible and allows you to eat well every day of the week.With genius combinations of veggies, fruits, pulses, grains and nuts, this recipe collection takes the pressure off plant-based cooking and will help you serve up versatile meals that will have the whole family happy to eat vegan – from fresh and fun layered salads, to hearty mains and tempting treats.Each recipe is accompanied by a full-colour photograph, full nutritional breakdown and easy-to-follow steps.

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Book SynopsisDelia Smith's Complete Illustrated Cookery Course contains more than a hundred stunning photographs that will inspire you to rush into the kitchen and start cooking: many of the classic Delia recipes, from crunchy Roast Potatoes to Christmas Pudding, are here in full colour and spectacular detail. In addition there are step-by-step colour photographs illustrating basic techniques, such as how to make bread, chutney, marmalade and omelettes.To all the established favourites from Delia Smith's Complete Cookery Course, Delia has added a variety of new recipes destined to become just as popular; they range from the simple to the sophisticated, from Stir-fried Mange Tout to Roast Stuffed Goose with Prunes and Armagnac. As millions of Delia Smith followers can testify, these clear and comprehensive recipes can be trusted, by the beginner as well as the more experienced cook. Her Complete Illustrated Cookery Course provides all you need, and more, for a lifetime of cooking and entertaining.

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Book SynopsisRosé is in the pink these days, and it's no surprise - whether you're at a picnic or a barbecue, enjoying a cosy night in or a big night out, with a glass of rosé in hand everything is just peachy. Bringing together the finest blend of recipes, clever quips, trivia and statements from aficionados the world over, this little book raises a glass to the rising star of the wine world: rosé.

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Book SynopsisWe''ve tried to hide it, shoving carbs aside for cauliflower rice and zucchini noodles, but we''re not fooling anyone. Carbsare what we want –what we really, really want.We love thembecause they make every meal better. And anyway, global medical guidelines now say carbohydrates should make up 50% of our daily food intake, and that skipping them could lead to long-term health issues. What have we been thinking? It''s definitely time to embrace carbs in all their guises. Macaroni and cheese is (practically) a medical requirement.Whether you''ve always been a die-hard carb lover, or you''d like to learn to love them again, this book has the recipes you need. There are rice bowls, pizzas, pastas, tacos, muffins, loaves, and oh-so-many ways with the glorious potato, king of the carbs (including all the fry hacks you can shake your salt at). It''s time to put carbs back on the table.

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Book SynopsisEveryone loves to get the barbecue out on a sunny day – but how often do you end up with blackened steak, raw chicken, or collapsing veggie kebabs?Never fear – Genevieve Taylor, BBQ and live-fire expert and cook, is here to solve all your barbecue problems with 60 foolproof recipes to make your summer party a sizzling success!With clear, simple instructions on how to set up your barbecue for failsafe cooking, what fuel to use, and how to prepare your food, Foolproof BBQ makes outdoor cooking a breeze.Trade ReviewFoolproof BBQ contains everything you need to attain al fresco cooking nirvana. * Bristol Life *Genevieve Taylor is the queen of the barbecue. * Grazia *Featuring fresh flavours and seasonal ingredients for year-round inspiration, these recipes are straightforward enough to make again and again, but interesting enough to impress your friends. * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisIf we feel run down and we want to support our immune system, most of us tend to pop some vitamins. But an incredible 70% of our immune system is in the gut, so gut health is crucial in our defence against illness.Is it possible to improve our gut health with simple changes to our lifestyle? Yes – with this essential recipe book from nutritionist and gut health expert, Kate Llewellyn-Waters.Kate explains in simple terms how our immune system and gut work, how we can help improve our immunity every day, what autoimmune conditions and allergies are, and which are the key non-food contributors to gut health and immunity, such as sunlight, sleep, mental health and exercise.The main part of the book offers 100 everyday recipes, all using accessible, supermarket ingredients and offering helpful switches or additions to suit you and your family's needs, as well as practical meal plans to make life even easier.

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Book SynopsisAs a small country on the west coast of Africa, throughout its history Sierra Leone has always embraced diversity – and this willingness to discover and grow has shaped Sierra Leone’s rich food culture. Forged by history, people and place, the cuisine is completely unique. Maria Bradford’s recipes, inspired by her grandmother’s cooking, have at their heart the traditional meals of Maria’s childhood, introducing delicious Afro-fusion dishes and flavours. Characterised by key ingredients including tamarind, beans, sesame seeds, mango, chilli and pineapple, in Maria's hands these ingredients become something truly special. Moreover, she tells the story of the cuisine and the people, shedding light on everyday life through exclusive location photography. Through her evocative writing and innovative dishes that draw on tradition while melding contemporary influences, Maria's Sweet Salone is a stunning culinary dive into recipes and a culture unmatched anywhere in the world.

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Book SynopsisAn indulgent cookbook chock-full of a chocoholic's dream recipes.For every baker with a sweet tooth, chocolate recipes are the ultimate treat. This cookbook will delight with its stunning photography and 30 recipes for Cakes and Breads, Desserts, Cookies and Bites, and Bits and Pieces.Whether just for you, or for a friend who's a mad chocolate fan, this is the perfect gift. It's full of inspiration for all types of occasion and includes the perfect recipe whether you're new to baking, or an old hand!Many of the recipes make lovely gifts in themselves, so why not make someone special a batch of chocolate bark or some chocolate-dipped shortbread?Enjoy the sweeter side of life with this irresistible little cookbook.

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Book SynopsisFoolproof Slow Cooker features 60 exciting recipes – all mouth-watering and easily achievable.Beginning with clear instructions and top tips for how to get the most out of this humble appliance (like salting your meat ahead of time and pre-heating your slow cooker beforehand), followed by delicious and practical recipes that will transform the way you use your slow cooker; you’ll find everything from juicy Korean Barbecue Brisket to Maple Bacon Beans, and Butternut and Pomegranate Tagine to a comforting Seafood Chowder, or convenient Overnight Shakshuka. The Foolproof series celebrates the simple ways to cook, eat and enjoy different dishes and techniques, and offers amazing new ways to elevate classics, as well revealing new sure-to-be favourites. The series includes: One-Pot, BBQ, Freezer, Fish, Picnic.

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Book SynopsisUPDATED WITH A BRAND NEW CHAPTER ON SOBER CURIOSITY*Voted an Independent best self-care book for 2021**Voted one of Heat's best self-help books to help you reach your full potential*If you've ever woken up feeling anxious, or cringing with embarrassment, about something you did or said whilst drunk the night before, this book may just change your life.Whichever way you look at it, it's hard to avoid how alcohol really makes us feel: terrible. After years of partying and hangovers started taking a toll on her mental health, Millie Gooch gave up alcohol and has never looked back.Offering tips and advice on staying sober and curious in a world obsessed with booze, this handbook will change your life for ever, by showing you not only why you should drink less, but how. Millie shares essential information to empower you to transform your relationship with alcohol so that you can lead your most fulfilling life.Whether you're sober curious or determined to make a more permanent change, it's time to join the Sober Girl Society!It's time to join the Sober Girl Society:'I LOVE this book already, just received today and I can't put it down!''I recommend this to anyone; whether they want to stop drinking permanently, or even would just like to cut down on their drinking.''I love how relatable and non-preachy this book is.''Approaches what can be a tricky and confusing subject for many with humour and wit.''Perfect for those reconsidering their relationship with alcohol. Brilliant book.'Trade ReviewAn empowering survival guide, this is your toolkit for remaining sober-curious. * Evening Standard *Full of inspiration. If you have just embarked on Dry January, this down-to-earth volume is exactly what you need. An ultra-practical self-help guide, it also includes a host of useful resources and books. * Independent, best self-care books for 2021 *If you've found yourself reaching for the bottle more often than you'd like in recent months, this new release is for you. Millie Gooch has packed everything she's learned into this practical, no-judgement book. * Good Housekeeping *Listen to Millie. She is a tireless, funny, whip-smart teetotalin' trailblazer. * Catherine Gray, author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober *Gooch's debut acts as a manual for sober and sober-curious females looking to improve their lives. The facts and figures she presents are astounding, but it's her personal account - along with those from other members of the tee-total sisterhood - that delve deepest into the reasons for giving up alcohol. * Bustle *Best self-help books to help you reach your full potential: Whether you want to cut down or are looking to stop drinking alcohol completely, this toolkit arms you with tips, advice and knowhow to help you on your journey. * Heat *This handbook arms readers with health facts and comforting stories of support. I loved it. * Cosmopolitan *Your Dry January 2022 survival guide - the perfect motivation if you're struggling to make it past the halfway point. * Evening Standard *Millie Gooch is fabulous. If you are thinking of giving sobriety a go, this book will help you on your way. The best decision I have ever made. My life is free, real, honest, and most importantly, happy. * Lisa Riley *

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