Food & Drink Books

Book SynopsisTempt your taste buds with sweet treats and savoury delights. Whether its gooey salted-caramel cupcakes or delicious pesto and cheddar twists, there's something for everyone. Perfect for novice bakers or seasoned chefs. From cookies and snacks to spectacular cakes, Gill Cottell will have you producing mouth-watering bakes and cakes in no time.

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Book Synopsis'A very special book' DIANA HENRY. 'Perfect' NINA STIBBE. The Little Library Year takes you through a full twelve months in award-winning food writer Kate Young's kitchen. Here are frugal January meals enjoyed alone with a classic comfort read, as well as summer feasts to be eaten outdoors with the perfect beach read to hand. Beautifully photographed throughout, The Little Library Year is full of delicious seasonal recipes, menus and reading recommendations. 'A wonderful, brilliant book' RUBY TANDOH. 'The best present a food-obsessed bookworm could ask for' OLIA HERCULES. 'Tender, gorgeous, clever and generous' ELLA RISBRIDGER. 'Bibliophile foodies have a treat in store for them. Many treats, in fact' JASPER FFORDE.Trade ReviewRecipes you long to cook, suggestions for books you want to read, a sense of place and season, and tales of a life lived thoughtfully and well. This is a very special book, written with great generosity. I loved it -- Diana HenryA cookbook and culinary almanac that celebrates the books and characters conjured by each season and its food. Leafing through a cookery book has never been so satisfying. Perfect -- Nina StibbeA wonderful, brilliant book. Instantly comforting, effortlessly beautiful and suffused with the generosity that's at the heart of any good meal -- Ruby TandohBibliophile foodies have a treat in store for them. Many treats, in fact -- Jasper FfordeCombines two of my most favourite things – interesting and flavour-packed recipes, and reading lists. The best present a food-obsessed bookworm could ask for -- Olia HerculesTender, gorgeous, clever and generous... A book to be both treasured and treated as the hands-on, practical food bible it really is. As perfectly balanced as her recipes – with photographs like Vermeer paintings, stories the never overwhelm the food itself, and lovely, lyrical writing – I want to eat everything Kate cooks, and I want to cook everything she writes, and I want to buy this book for everyone I love. I loved it' -- Ella RisbridgerI love this so much. It's so cheering in an I Capture the Castle way of not being able to be depressed when there is a good egg tea inside you. I love Kate Young's writing and the way she weaves herself, the books, and the food together. What a treat -- Cathy RetzenbrinkKate's writing is as delicious and vibrant as her recipes. Her passion for food, for books, and for seasonal home cooking is completely infectious. This book sings with love, with flavour, with invention: I want to cook everything in it -- Olivia PottsMakes me want to read, cook and eat in equal measure -- Sue Quinn.A deeply personal book written in a sincere voice; reading it is like talking to your best and greediest book-loving friend * Daily Telegraph. *[An] engaging cookbook... Young's culinary almanac is sure to inspire an appetite for reading as well as cooking' * Town & Country UK *This is the book to curl up with on Christmas Day. It's a big cosy hug of a read, written with such love and care... Kate's recipes and suggestions for timely books to read as you cook and then eat are seamlessly blended' * Haverhill Echo *Bookworm Kate Young has penned the perfect gift for foodie friends who revel in the meal descriptions in their favourite novels' * Sainsbury's Magazine *What to eat when, and with what perfect read in your hand, need never be a cause for concern again thanks to Kate Young's latest cookbook. She considers the art of eating, imagination and literature in the most hunger-inducing ways * Dorset Echo *A beautifully presented, written and illustrated book, which gives real insight into the author and her love of the English seasons, and should inspire anybody to both cook and read more * Crumbs *

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Book Synopsis'This is a must-have book, packed with tips and hints from a talented chef.' - Paul Hollywood'This book is right up my street! It's about time that a chef got involved seriously on what spices really do to us and the food we eat, so well done Tonia - you have spiced my life back up with this book.' Chef Aldo ZilliCelebrity chef and TV personality, Tonia Buxton reveals the secret to a happier, healthier, spicier you through her spice-based recipes and home remedies. Tonia shows you how to turn seemingly simple spices into delicious meals, beauty products, and powerful potions that will help you live longer and feel better, naturally. At 50 years old, Tonia is living proof that using spices can make you look and feel incredible. Spices have been used for thousands of years to heal people and keep illness at bay, and Tonia is reminding us, through her delicious, easy-to-follow recipes and holistic home remedies, that putting a little spice in your life can still do wonders for your wellbeing today.

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Book SynopsisYou don't have to be vegan to love vegan food.Want to cook vegan food at home but don't know where to start?Think vegan food is expensive?Unsure where to find the ingredients?Think again!Don't let anyone tell you vegan food is bland, boring or complicated. Roxy and Ben, creators of 'So Vegan' - one of the world's leading vegan recipe channels - will show you how to create fun and super tasty vegan recipes using just five ingredients, proving once and for all that vegan food is for everyone.So whether you're a full-time vegan, a curious carnivore or simply somewhere in between, So Vegan in 5 is your go-to guide for eating more delicious plants, packed with budget-friendly and time-saving recipes for the everyday cook.Vegan couple Roxy and Ben launched 'So Vegan' just over two years ago with the mission to revolutionise the way we think about vegan food. Nothing like So Vegan existed at the time, so the couple decided to take a leap of faith: they devoted all their spare time to developing and filming plant-powered recipes from their cosy south London flat. Fast forward to today, their channel now has over one million followers and their recipes reach a staggering tens of millions of people around the world every month.This book is bursting with over 100 exciting, all-vegan, low-cost and low-ingredient recipes for the time-poor cook. You'll find quick and easy breakfasts, simple and healthy light meals, classic dinners and indulgent desserts, plus so much more.As well as stunning everyday recipes and foodie tips, the book also contains helpful advice on how to live a more sustainable life.Being vegan just became easy."So Vegan in 5 showcases fun and simple recipes and lots of inspiration for Meat Free Mondays!" - Paul McCartney'Here is a cookbook that makes it even easier to make delicious vegan food for someone who can't cook at all, like me! Thank you, Roxy & Ben.' - Chris Martin, Coldplay'A must-have cookbook if you're looking for super simple and tasty vegan recipes during Veganuary!' - Veganuary

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Book SynopsisTake your taste buds on an appetizing adventure with this mouth-watering collection of the best and most-authentic street food dishes. Long gone are the days of having to visit top-notch restaurants in order to try the excellent cuisine a country has to offer. With the soaring popularity of street food – ready-to-eat and portable, finger-licking dishes – you can stroll through bustling market stalls anywhere in the world and choose amazing dishes from foodie vendors that tempt you with their wonderful aromas and first-rate flavours. Head to the streets of Mexico for a buttery corn-on-the-cob or a tasty taco, to China for some sticky pork bao buns or walk the alleyways of Italy for arancini bites or a cooling scoop of gelato. When you’re looking to find a country’s most-loved foods, the options are varied, vibrant and inviting for everyone. As you delve into the recipes in this book, you and your kitchen will be transported to taste deliciously different street food and, with each chapter – from An Asian Adventure to Experience India, European Cuisine to Tastes of the Americas – you’ll discover how to create the exquisite yet everyday dishes that each culture does best.

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Book SynopsisThis comforting collection of over 75 recipes for warming drinks will carry you through the cold days and darker nights of the winter. There are Soothing recipes to curl up with in front of the fire such as a Cinnamon and Clementine Hot Chocolate and Chai Tea Latte. Restorative recipes include Spiced Winter Tea – especially reviving after a long winter’s walk. For a fortifying tipple try a Hot Buttered Rum or a punchy Penicillin which combines Scotch with lemon, honey and ginger – the perfect winter warmer to soothe sore throats. There are a host of festive recipes including a Gingerbread Spiced Hot Chocolate, a classic Eggnog and spiced Mulled Wine as well as cocktails such as Espresso Martinis and Festive Fizz sure to pep up any wintertime gathering.

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Book SynopsisPerfect for mid-week family meals or fuss-free entertaining, these delicious and wholesome one-pot dishes are the tasty and convenient solution for people who love good home-cooked food. At the end of a busy day, the thought of something bubbling away in the oven can feel like a welcome retreat, and these delicious home-made recipes are meant to do just that, provide a comforting meal, all with help of just one pot or pan. With little preparation, and enough time to walk away from the oven while it cooks to perfection, each dish is done with busy people in mind; those who want to spend a little time preparing something that is hearty and nutritious, all the while not being tied to the kitchen. For a meaty dish try the Meatball Tagine, an aubergine-filled Lamb Moussaka or a Farmhouse Chicken Casserole. For some fish favourites choose from the classic Crispy-Crumbed Fish Bake, Moroccan Prawn Ragout or Roasted Provençal Salmon with Vegetables. Or, if you want to showcase vegetables in dishes of their own, turn to the Sweet Potato, Spinach & Chickpea Stew or the Artichoke, Mushroom & Olive Pasta Bake. Each recipe is easy to make and can be eaten on its own, or at most with a green salad or some crusty bread. So, gather ingredients, ready your sheet-pan, casserole dish or pot and tuck in to this oven-to-table fare.

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Book SynopsisEmmanuel Hadjiandreou is passionate about making bread and in this beginner’s guide he explains how to master the art at home with simple recipes and clear step-by-step instruction so that everyone, including children, can enjoy the delights of bread making. This entry level guide to baking bread at home starts by setting out the tools and equipment needed and explains the science behind the alchemy of turning flour, yeast and water into the bread we love so much. Delicious step-by-step recipes for every day include a 60-minute Soda Bread, a Half-and-half Sourdough Loaf and a Sandwich Loaf. Occasional bakes to have fun with are Puffy Pitta Pockets, Pizza Dough and Crunchy Breadsticks, whilst enriched dough sweet treats to try include Sticky Apple & Cinnamon Buns and a Chocolate & Cherry Stollen.

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Book SynopsisExtend your cocktail repertoire with 30 tantalizing classic and contemporary martini recipes. There is nothing more satisfying than that first sip of a crisp, cold martini. In this book, David T. Smith and Keli Rivers guide you on an exhilarating journey through all things ‘martini’, showcasing all the exciting places that the iconic cocktail can take you. You’ll find everything from classics like the Dirty Martini and Vesper, to more avant garde combinations that demonstrate sensational possibilities, alongside seasonal treats. Contemporary recipes include the Appletini and Espresso Martini, while more experimental creations make the most of less typical spirits and flavours, allowing you to indulge in the Rum Martini and the Mezcal Martini. The recipes provide opportunities for everyone so whether you prefer yours shaken or stirred, grab your finest spirits and let the experts show you the very best of the martini!Trade ReviewThis is an accessible and fun romp through the world of the Martini. Whether you’re an obsessive or an aficionado, you’ll be sure to find a new twist on this most classic of cocktails – Joel Harrison, Cluboenologique

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Book SynopsisCreate delicious slow-cooked flavours with affordable ingredients using minimal energy with over 50 pressure cooker recipes. Pressure cookers enable the preparation of delicious meals cheaply, quickly and efficiently because the food is cooked in liquid at temperatures far higher than in a conventional saucepan, shortening cooking time by up to 70 per cent. After years in the culinary doldrums, the popularity of brands such as Instant Pot, has propelled all types of pressure-cooking gadgets back into favour and fashion. John Lewis says that purchases of pressure cookers have risen by 110 per cent, and their popularity is only set to continue with the current rises in energy prices and food costs. The pressure-cooking method is brilliant at sealing in flavour, so cheaper ingredients can be used to great effect and since the cooking time is shorter you save on energy too, making it one of the most eco-friendly cooking methods available. Time savings are impressive – braising beef takes just 30 minutes, a chicken casserole can be ready in 15 minutes. Pulses and grains cook in a fraction of the time, so it’s great news for veggies too. A John Lewis spokesman said: 'The cooking method often used by our parents and grandparents to tenderise cheaper cuts of meat is once again popular as thrifty, time-poor cooks rediscover the time and fuel-saving benefits of these marvellous machines' (Daily Mail October 2022). Choose from over 50 recipes covering all tastes and occasions including Soups & Stocks, hearty Meat dishes, lighter Poultry & Seafood dishes, Vegetarian Dishes and Desserts.

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Book SynopsisRecipes from My Vietnamese Kitchen is a collection of recipes passed down through Uyen Luu’s family.Uyen was born in Saigon and spent her childhood there before leaving Vietnam in the aftermath of the war. She regularly travels back there to visit family and pick up more classic and modern recipes for dishes found in the homes and on the streets of Vietnam. The recipes in the book tell a story—about Uyen’s family and the culture of food in Vietnam. In essence, the food of her country aims to strike the perfect balance between sweet, sour, salty, bitter, hot, and umami, and to cater to any occasion and time of day, every mood and ailment. Uyen describes some of the most commonly used produce and guides you through chapters such as Breakfast, Soups, Snacks, Noodles, Lunch & Dinner, and Sweets, weaving in tales of etiquette, personal history, and tradition, providing evocative photos of her travels throughout. Popular recipes include pho soup, banh mi bagu

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Book SynopsisCelebrated chef and restaurateur Adriana Cavita invites you on a culinary journey to her beloved Mexico and celebrates its rich heritage through delicious recipes. A delicious collection of over 90 recipes showcasing authentic Mexican cuisine. Savour well-known classics such as Beef Birria and Baja Fish Tacos and discover new flavours like Tlayudas con Carne Asada (often referred to as the Oaxaca pizza!) and Sopecitos. Travel the country experiencing all the diverse regional flavours from breakfast recipes through to street food, main dishes and meals to celebrate with. Not forgetting delicious Mexican desserts and cakes and an all-important drinks and cocktail section that will rival any margarita bar. Each chapter is supported by a fascinating in-depth look at how food is made and enjoyed in Mexico, highlighting traditional cooking methods and how these vary from region to region. Adriana Cavita grew up in a small village in Mexico and was inspired to enter the food industry by her grandmother who ran a street-food business. She has since travelled extensively around the country, from Mexico City the capital (where she was born), across to Oaxaca and the Yucatán. This collection of recipes is built around her experiences, from breathing in the aroma of woodsmoke from a barbacoa (food cooked over open flames), to seeing first-hand the care that goes into preparing seemingly simple dishes, from salsas and moles to tortillas and tostadas. Adriana’s take on traditional Mexican dishes tell a story of her heritage and the people who taught her the craft of cooking and will open your eyes to real, authentic Mexican food.

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Book SynopsisA Cocktail in Paris transports you to the elegant world of the Parisian bar scene and shows you how to create the drinks that have inspired the creativity of numerous writers, thinkers and artists. Is there any better city to drink in than Paris? Whether you're sipping a Mimosa over brunch on a terrace on the Boulevard Montparnasse, enjoying an Américano before dinner at Les Deux Magots or indulging in a late-night cognac digestif at Harry's Bar, the drinking holes of the City of Light have been working their magic for decades. A Cocktail in Paris features 50 recipes divided into chapters covering all-day cocktails; aperitifs; gin and vodka-based cocktails; rum, Cognac and whisky-based cocktails; and digestifs and late-night classics; along with 15 recipes for the most soignée small bites to serve alongside them. You'll find Belle Epoque classics from the heyday of the Moulin Rouge, like the original Champagne Cocktail, alongside the drinks beloved by Ernest Hemingway during les années folles of the 1920s. During the Prohibition era in the US, many bartenders left New York to set up bars in Europe, resulting in the now-legendary cocktail creations of Harry McElhone at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, such as the Bloody Mary and the Sidecar. Discover, too, the resurgence in popularity of cocktails in the modern-day bar scene of the Marais district. A Cocktail in Paris is also packed with tips on how to improve your cocktail-making prowess and fascinating stories from the days of decadence, helping you to capture the sophisticated spirit of golden-age Paris, that most inspiring city of cocktails.

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Book SynopsisA delicious collection of over 50 recipes using salt to enhance your home-cooked dishes.This beautiful book introduces you to all kinds of salts, from French fleur de sel to smoked salt and the myriad of dishes they can create. The book opens with an overview of the different types and flavors of salt available and what they are best used for. Appetizers include Spicy Popcorn with Chipotle Salt and Gazpacho with Smoked Salted Croutons. In Main Plates, you’ll find the classic salt-crust method with new twists, such as Indian-spiced Lamb in a Salt Crust, or how about Salt-crusted Citrus Shrimp with Spicy Dipping Sauce? In Sides and Breads you’ll discover tempting flatbreads and pretzel bites, while Drinks and Sweets include Bloody Mary with Celery Salt and Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt? Be amazed as the flavors mingle in your mouth. Finally, a chapter of Rubs, Butters, and Brines offers you dozens of versatile ways to jazz up grilled meat or fish,

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Book SynopsisPerfect for the comfort-food season, this small book features over 65 BIG recipes oozing with melted cheese, guaranteed to satisfy even the strongest of cravings!Whether you are hangry, hungover or just longing to indulge in a little greediness, Melted Cheese is the book to turn to! From alpine-inspired raclette and tartiflette to grilled cheese toasties, deep-fried croquettes, unctuous pasta bakes, creamy potato gratins and more, you could never have imagined there were so many inspired ways to serve your cheese melted. With recipes for everything from solo nacho bowls to fondue parties, there is no shame in enjoying melted cheese on your own, but equally it is good to share the love too!

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Book Synopsis75 mouthwatering wing recipes that make the most of the hottest snack in the world right now.It''s time to elevate your repertoire with this enticing collection of both classic recipes and new ideas to to get your tastebuds tingling. Sink your teeth into the most succulent chicken wings, prepared with an amazing range of marinades and glazes and accompanied by moreish dips and sauce. Begin with the reliable, nostalgic favorites, including Baked Bourbon, Smoky Chipotle and Buttermilk-crumbed Wings. Or fancy your wings super hot and spicy? Then look no further than Harissa Hot Wings and Habanero-Pineapple. If you like to keep on trend and sample bold new flavors, why not help yourself to another portion of Cola Wings, Sticky Lime & Maple Wings, or the unspeakably decadent Chocolate Wings. Fancy something lighter and a little less outrageous? Then tuck into the fragrant Baked Pistachio Wings or the deliciously subtle seasoning on the Lemon, Basil & Pepper W

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Book SynopsisA collection of more than 75 recipes celebrating of the most versatile and transformative fruits used in cooking, from STUNNINGLY SIMPLE SALADS to complex and RICHLY SPICED CURRIES and stews, as well as TEMPTINGLY TANGY DESSERTS and drinks.

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Book SynopsisThe provinces of China are united by their love of a good meal. Each has their own specialties and methods of preparation - all of which are, of course, purported to be 'the best'. Rather than attempting to cover the entirety of Chinese cuisine, this charming little book instead focuses on recipes born from melding the author's favourite family menus with tips on traditional preparation and table etiquette as dictated by Confucius 2500 years ago. The result is an informative and delicious peek into the Chinese food culture of the early twentieth century. Requiring only minimal materials and expertise, the recipes are accessible and flavourful, while the insights into traditional Chinese eating customs will be of use for travellers hoping to dine authentically while abroad. Chow! guides the reader through the basics - how to wash rice, serve tea and make noodles from scratch - before introducing them to a variety of dishes based around meat, seafood and vegetables. Whether you seek familiar tastes or adventurous dishes, Chow! has it all: from stuffed mushrooms and fried rice to minced pigeon, crab fat with green vegetables and duck tongue soup. Text in English and Chinese.

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Book SynopsisPrepare a holiday feast with this cookbook inspired by Life Day, the galaxy-wide celebration of family, friendship, and hope. Originating on the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk, Life Day has since spread its message of fellowship and love to every corner of the galaxy, making it the perfect holiday to celebrate with a delicious family meal!

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Book SynopsisWhat's your favorite cookie (or biscuit, for any British baking show buffs)? Chocolate chip, ginger spice, or Oreo? Oatmeal-and-raisin, black-and-white, digestive, or florentine? Or do you just prefer the dough? Our choice biscuits and cookies are as diverse as the myriad forms and flavors these chewy treats take, and well they should be. These baked delights have a history as rich as their taste: evidence of biscuit-making dates back to around 4000 BC. In Biscuit/Cookie, Anastasia Edwards explores the delectable past of these versatile snacks, from their earliest beginnings through Middle Eastern baking techniques, to cookies of Northern Europe in the Middle Ages, and on into the New World. From German lebkuchen to the animal cracker (more than half a billion of which are produced each year in the United States alone), from brownies and sugar cookies in the United States to shortbread and buttery tea biscuits in the United Kingdom, to Anzac and Girl-Guide biscuits in New Zealand and Australia, this book is crammed with biscuit and cookie facts, stories, images, and recipes from around the world and across time. And there's no need to steal from the cookie jar.

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Whether they make it themselves or just enjoy it with breakfast, people can be passionate about their favourite jam, jelly or marmalade. Award-winning jam-maker Sarah B. Hood looks at the history of these sweet treats from simple fruit preserves to staple commodities, gifts for royalty, global brands, wartime comforts and valued delicacies. She traces connections between sweet preserves and the Temperance movement, the Crusades, the prevention of scurvy, medieval banquets, Georgian dinner parties, Scottish breakfasts, Joan of Arc and the adoption of tea-drinking in Europe. She explores the birth of unique local specialties and treasured regional customs, the rise and fall of international marmalade mavens, the mobilisation of volunteer preserve-makers on a grand scale and a jam-factory revolution.

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Book SynopsisAn estimated two billion people worldwide regularly consume insects, yet bugs are rarely eaten in the West. Why are some disgusted at the thought of eating insects while others find them delicious? Edible Insects: A Global History provides a broad introduction to the role of insects as human food, from our prehistoric past to current food trends. On the menu are beetles, butterflies, grasshoppers and grubs of many kinds, with stories that highlight traditional methods of insect collection, preparation, consumption and preservation. We encounter in this book the culinary uses of creepy-crawlies across many cultures, and also learn of the potential of insects to alleviate global food shortage and natural resource overexploitation, as well as the role of world-class chefs in making insects palatable to consumers in the West.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated tour through the rich world of mangoes.

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Book SynopsisCome together around the campfire with more than 30 delicious, family-friendly recipes for outdoor adventures, including: Skillet Hash with Sausage and Eggs, Campfire Grilled Pizza, Charred Corn Salad with Spices, Pendleton Campfire Popcorn, Giant Snickerdoodle S'mores, and so much more. Discover expert tips on how to prep ingredients ahead of time, easily transport supplies, and cook over an open fire or camping stove. Brimming with Pendleton's signature patterns and timeless wisdom, this handsome book is a wonderful companion for families and friends who love spending time in nature.

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Book SynopsisBagel lovers rejoice! This thorough-yet-accessible cookbook demystifies bagel-making with just 5 base ingredients and straightforward techniques for making the dough, shaping the bagels, proofing, boiling, baking, storing, and more. Recipes include two dozen variations on the New York bagel, with classic and innovative flavors ranging from Sesame to Blueberry and Hatch Chile Jack, as well as homemade spreads, schmears, pickles, and other deli favorites, like home-smoked Nova and Smoked Whitefish Salad, for maximum grazing. Home bakers of all levels will delight in these reliable recipes and share them as a hostess, housewarming, or Yom Kippur gift. With suggested menus for fun brunches and gatherings, photos of finished food and step-by-step techniques, and a charming deli aesthetic, this is both a comprehensive baking resource and a playful guide to making one of America's best-loved foods.

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Book Synopsis Banchan, the shared side dishes that accompany a Korean meal, are often the real stars of the table, and it's time we celebrate them. This first-of-its-kind cookbook showcases the wide world of banchan, from traditional staples to modern Korean American renditions, with 60 recipes from the kitchen of chef Caroline Choe.Highlighting this underrepresented aspect of Korean cuisine, Banchan offers 60 mouthwatering recipes for classic and modern banchan dishes so home cooks everywhere can get in on the deliciousness. From namul (fresh vegetables) to buchimgae (pancakes), these tasty sides are proof that big flavor can be found in small bites: Smoky Gochujang Chicken Salad rounds out a delightful midweek lunch. Perfectly tender-on-the-inside, crisp-on-the-outside Hobakjeon (Zucchini Pancakes) are what dreams are made of. Pa Muchim (Shaved Green Onion Salad) is a must-have with a Korean barbecue meal or an unexpected pizza toppin

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Book Synopsis An aspiring oenophile''s dream, Wine Convo Generator provides over 150,000 possible phrases to sound like an instant wine expert.Whether you''re looking to expand your wine vocabulary or just want to sound like you know what you''re talking about, this handy generator is here to help. Each of the 162 flip cards offers an insightful quip that you can say on the fly or mix and match for a longer observation dripping with sommelier-level wine knowledge. Perfect for taking the fake-it-til-you-make-it approach to becoming an actual connoisseur or happily staying a boxed-wine lover, this clever guide is ready for sampling with more than 150,000 new and creative things to say about the elixir of life.FUN AND INTERACTIVE WINE BOOK: Flip around to find a phrase that feels relevant to you and the wine you''re tasting, then build from there. Or randomize the pages and enjoy the amusing (and maybe even rather strange) creation that results. Pro tip

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Book SynopsisFrom rogan josh and rendang to bunny chow and vindaloo, dive into this celebration of one of the world's most popular dishes: curryThere are few foods more diverse than curry. It's a dish, an ingredient and a cooking method; it can be made hot or mild; vegetarian or vegan; and it can be served with rice, breads, chutneys or pickles. However, while curry comes in many forms, at the heart of the dish is always its flavour - the wonderful alchemy of spices that's guaranteed to delight the taste buds.This handy pocket guide will give you a taste of the following and much more:- Find food for thought with the history of curry around the world- Whet your appetite with the hottest bites of curry trivia- Cultivate your palate by growing your own spices- Discover delicious curry recipes which will allow you to eat your way around the world in your very own kitchenThe Little Book of Curry will help you spice up your life one dish at a time.

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Book SynopsisStrap yourself in for a barrel of laughs and a party to remember with this incredible collection of booze-based games from around the world. This comprehensive guide gives you all the essentials required to play, including difficulty ratings, a “what you need” section and clear game instructions. Don’t worry if you’re new to drinking games – all you need is a generous amount of your favourite alcoholic drink, a few common household items and the desire for some outrageous fun with your friends. But this is no ordinary collection of boozy shenanigans – it contains the collective knowledge of beer chuggers, gin swiggers and wine sippers from across the globe. Learn how to wear “Chicken Goggles” like the Aussies, beat the Brits at “The Horse Race” and “Slip It In” like an American. And that’s not all: while you’re waiting for your turn, you can distract and amuse yourself with one of the many random drinking facts and myths found throughout the book – that is, if the room isn’t already spinning. Forget “Beer Pong” – these are the world’s CRAZIEST drinking games!

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Book SynopsisFrom shopping to chopping, this recipe book is packed full of ideas and tips to get kids cooking in the kitchen.This family cook book is a celebration of all things food - and the joy of eating. From global recipes, to tips on sourcing fresh ingredients, and how different foods can be prepared and enjoyed, this beautifully illustrated cook book is a visual feast and delight to the senses. Learn how to make dumplings, apple turnovers, spiced fish fingers and other delicious dishes from around the world, with fun and encouraging text by award-winning cook Lizzie Mabbott. Fun artwork by Charlotte Dumortier brings each recipe to life.How Many Ways Can You Cook An Egg? will excite and inspire young children to get involved in the whole cooking process, and bring families together at mealtimes.Trade ReviewPerfect for budding chefs to start their culinary journey. -- Nicki Cleveland * The School Librarian *Table of ContentsA Letter for Big People, Health and Safety, Tips and Techniques, Perfecting your Slicing, The World of Fruit, All About Apples, Apple and Sultana Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter, Apple, Onion and Sage Relish, Apple, Blackberry and Hazelnut Turnovers, Roots, Nightshades, Leafy Greens and Stems, Green Sauces of the World, Pesto, All About Fungi, All About Pulses and Corn, Sweetcorn Fritters, Mexican Street Corn, Cheesy Polenta and Fries, Cornbread, Challenge! Fermenting Vegetables, All About Fish,How Many Ways Can You Cook a Fish? Chinese Steamed Fish Pouches, Spiced Fish Fingers, Challenge! The Cornershop, The World of Meat, How Many Ways Can You Cook a Chicken? Brick Chicken, Pho Ga, Chicken Curry, Challenge! Meat on Sticks, Dairy and Eggs, All About Dairy and Eggs,How Many Ways Can You Cook an Egg? Menemen, Custard, Quiche, Challenge! Ultimate Cheesy Toastie, Pasta, Noodles and Dumplings, The World of Pasta and Noodles, All About Dumplings,One-Pot Pasta, Sesame Peanut Noodles, Beijing-Style Dumplings with Dipping Sauce, Challenge! Making Noodles, Grains and Breads, The World of Grains, All About Rice, Egg-Fried Rice, Tahdig, Baked Rice Pudding, About the Author and Illustrator

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Book SynopsisPrepare and enjoy delicious dishes seen in, and inspired by, the hit anime show Naruto. Naruto: The Unofficial Cookbook trains you in the cooking arts as effectively as Kakashi trains Team 7 in the ninja arts! Naruto fans of all ages will enjoy this cookbook's easy and delicious recipes, including sweet, sticky Dango; the nourishing Curry of Life; and, of course, Ichiraku Ramen. Learn how to cook culinary masterpieces from The Village Hidden in the Leaves and throughout the Five Great Shinobi Countries.

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Book SynopsisFollow Miguel and Dante on a journey full of music and family and create a feast inspired by Disney and Pixar's Coco. Celebrate Miguel and his adventures with over 50 recipes inspired by Disney and Pixar's Coco! Filled with sweet treats, appetizers, main courses, and delicious drinks, this cookbook includes dozens of authentic Mexican dishes and all of the meals that the Rivera family may have made for their own loved ones! Coco: The Official Cookbook features step-by-step instructions and full-color images so cocineros of any age or skill level can learn to prepare traditional Mexican treats, such as churros and tamales, for serving to family and friends at the table.

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Book SynopsisPick your recipe. Round up your squad. Show everyone your legendary culinary skills. Let Mirage and Pathfinder introduce you to the vast culinary expanse of the Outlands with Apex Legends(TM): The Official Cookbook. In these pages, the varied planets and fan-favourite Legends at the edge of the Frontier inspire appetising, easy-to-make recipes. These experienced chefs will take you through 65 recipes from Solace to Boreas, including Pathfinder's Leviathan Stew, Vantage's Gran Abuela's Flan, and Lifeline's "Pas Me Dat Suga" Cookies. With in-universe recipes, step-by-step instructions, and beautiful full-colour photography, this book gives the Apex Games a whole new flavour. It's an essential addition to every fan's collection--when you serve up Salvonian's Warrior Feast, they'll call you a Legend.

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Book SynopsisWhile Fanny Cradock cut a controversial figure – berating Margaret Thatcher for wearing ‘cheap shoes and clothes’, writing off Eamonn Andrews as a ‘blundering amateur’ and famously being forced to apologise for insulting a housewife cook on The Big Time – her cookery programmes were enormously popular.Dressed in evening gown, drop earrings and pearls, donning thick make-up, she boomed orders to her partner Johnnie, a gentle, monocled stooge who was portrayed as an amiable drunk. The programmes were watched by millions and were hugely influential: the Queen Mother told Fanny that she and Johnnie were ‘mainly responsible’ for the improvement in catering standards since the war; Keith Floyd declared that ‘she changed the whole nation’s cooking attitudes’; for Esther Rantzen ‘she created the cult of the TV chef’.Lavishly illustrated and illuminated by amusing facts and anecdotes, Fabulous Fanny Cradock paints a fun, entertaining portrait of this extraordinary woman.

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Book SynopsisSat Bains worked out, always maintained a reasonable weight and considered himself fit and healthy, so it was a shock when, in March 2021, he had a massive heart attack and underwent an emergency triple heart bypass operation.During recovery, Sat consulted his friend, nutritionist Dr Neil Williams, who guided him on a revised diet to help maintain heart health. Having two Michelin Stars and a three-decade long obsession with flavour, Sat was not willing to sacrifice great food just because his diet now had to be heart healthy. This collection of recipes is made up of those he devised following surgery and focuses on lean protein, a mix of legumes, good fats - such as avocado, nuts and olive oil - and vegetables and fruits.These delicious, simple dishes are designed for every day, they use supermarket-friendly ingredients and are accompanied by nutritional advice highlighting the ingredients rich in heart-healthy vitamins and minerals.

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Book Synopsis'Your diet during the menopause is the most important choice you make, so read this book.' Tim Spector'Nutrition is a hugely important part of menopause. Backed by science, this book has delicious ways of supporting our bodies when we really need it.' Davina McCall'What an incredible book, full of brilliant recipes from Jane.' Angela Hartnett'Fabulously informative with exceptionally good recipes. A great addition to the menopause cause.' Liz Earle MBEWith ground-breaking scientific research from nutrition expert Dr Federica Amati and super-tasty, nourishing recipes from award-winning chef, Jane Baxter, Recipes for a Better Menopause will help you harness the power of food to optimise your health.Featuring Mediterranean-style dishes, from satisfying dinners to indulgent treats, the recipes are packed with nutrients, protein and essential vitamins to give your body the goodness it needs to thrive.Whether you want to combat sleeplessness, hot flushes and brain fog, or you simply want to feel better, physically and mentally, Recipes for a Better Menopause will give you the tools you need to transform your health.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to German baking at Christmas, from bestselling author and beloved Great British Bake Off star Jürgen Krauss.

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Book SynopsisThere’s nothing more Irish than the humble spud! This delightful recipe book celebrates old-fashioned Irish potato recipes that are enjoyed in farmhouses throughout the country, with nourishing traditional favourites that everyone will love.

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Book SynopsisClassic Irish Recipes from hearty stews to fresh baked breads.

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Book Synopsis''What Aitken writes about fun is worth reading'' Mail on Sunday''Irresistible'' Christopher Somerville, author of The January Man and Walking the Bones of Britain''A great book'' Simon Rimmer, Sunday Brunch''Aitken''s writing is always a delight'' Madeleine Bunting, author of The SeasideAre you getting enough? Bestselling travel writer Ben Aitken wasn''t. Increasingly flat and decreasingly zen, Ben gave boredom the boot and stress the cold shoulder by embarking on a whimsical journey into the serious business of having a laugh. He did a pilgrimage in Spain, a summer camp in Kent, and a cruise of the Baltic with 2,000 grannies. And when he wasn''t on the road, he searched for merriment at home: by giving bridge a go, volunteering a chance, and gardening a crack of the whip. By incorporating the thoughts of key thinkers and boffins, Here Comes the Fun offers a satisfying balance of the playful and the profound, the serious and the silly, the daft and the deep.

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Book Synopsis'A spicy and original romp through Russian history' ROBERT SERVICE'Poignant, comical, and in the best sense disturbing' PAUL FREEDMAN, AUTHOR OF TEN RESTAURANTS THAT CHANGED AMERICA'This wickedly delicious tale uncovers the secret, gustatory history of the Kremlin and will leave you begging for seconds' DOUGLAS SMITH, AUTHOR OF RASPUTIN: FAITH, POWER, AND THE TWILIGHT OF THE ROMANOVSWhat's Cooking in the Kremlin is a tale of feast and famine told from the kitchen, the narrative of one of the most complex, troubling and fascinating nations on earth.We will travel through Putin's Russia with acclaimed author Witold Szablowski as he learns the story of the chef who was shot alongside the Romonovs, and the Ukrainian woman who survived the Great Famine created by Stalin and still weeps with guilt; the soldiers on the Eastern front who roasted snails and made nettle soup as they fought back Hitler's army; the woman who cooked for Yuri Gagarin and the cosmonauts; and the man who ran the Kremlin kitchen during the years of plenty under Brezhnev. We will hear from the women who fed the firefighters at Chernobyl, and the story of the Crimean Tatars, who returned to their homeland after decades of exile, only to flee once Russia invaded Crimea again, in 2014.In tracking down these remarkable stories and voices, Witold Szablowski has written an account of modern Russia unlike any other - a book that reminds us of the human stories behind the history.Trade ReviewA spicy and original romp through Russian history through the tales and recipes of the cooks who served rulers from Nicholas II to Vladimir Putin -- Robert Service, Oxford University; author of A History of Modern Russia and biographies of Lenin, Stalin, Trotsky and Nicholas IIA riveting account of a uniquely sumptuous cuisine prepared in often grotesque and dangerous settings. Poignant, comical, and in the best sense disturbing -- Paul Freedman, Yale University; author of Ten Restaurants That Changed AmericaThis wickedly delicious tale uncovers the secret, gustatory history of the Kremlin and will leave you begging for seconds -- Douglas Smith, author of Rasputin: Faith, Power, and the Twilight of the RomanovsThis book will make your mouth water. Witold Szablowski's delicious dive into Russian imperial history comes complete with recipes for Stalin's favorite Georgian Walnut Jam, the Blockade Bread that people ate during the World War II Siege of Leningrad, and the Turkey in Quince and Orange Juice served to Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt in Yalta in 1945. A fascinating and insightful culinary extravaganza that explores how the way to the famed Russian soul has always been through the collective stomach. -- Kristen R. Ghodsee, author of Everyday Utopia, Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism, and Red HangoverRiveting - a delicious odyssey full of history, humour, and jaw-dropping stories. If you want to understand the making of modern Russia, read this book. -- Daniel Stone, bestselling author of The Food Explorer and SinkableA captivating, heart-rending, and fascinating book that is more important now than ever with the Ukraine conflict. The chapter about the famine in Ukraine was especially touching for me, as my grandparents and great-grandparents lived through it. You won't be able to put it down! * Tatyana Nesteruk, author of Beyond Borscht and founder of Tatyana’s Everyday Food *I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As a chef and the daughter of Soviet Jewish refugees, I have experienced a lifelong fascination with, mingled with repulsion toward, the food on my ancestral table. What's Cooking in the Kremlin gracefully captures this perpetual tension-it is what inevitably arises when an extraordinary cuisine becomes a weapon deployed against the very people who've made it -- Bonnie Frumkin Morales, author of Kachka: A Return to Russian CookingBy turns poignant and playful, What's Cooking in the Kremlin offers an invaluable history of Russia viewed from the kitchen and told through engaging stories and oral histories given by cooks who survived the vagaries of the Kremlin's whims and who toiled through the great afflictions of collectivization, the Siege of Leningrad, the Chernobyl disaster, and more. -- Darra Goldstein, author of A Taste of Russia, The Georgian FeastA culinary travelogue infused with dark and savory legends from Russia's kitchens, dachas, cafeterias, and canteens . . . enriched with recipes gathered during [Szablowski's] travels throughout Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and several ex-Soviet republics. Readers will be satiated by this easily digestible gastronomic history. -- Publishers WeeklyAn original work of social history, Polish journalist Szablowski alternates narrative with interviews (and recipes) to delve into some recondite and often apocryphal stories of the people who cooked for the Russian elite ... A bitter history lesson taught with humor and grace. -- Kirkus Reviews - starred reviewEntertaining . . . A heady mix of propaganda and paranoia . . . [Szablowski writes] sensitively . . . not just about food but also its terrible absence. * The New York Times Book Review *The vignettes in this book reveal a different side to political figures and thereby dent the image they foster. It is hard, for instance, to see Mr Putin in the same way after hearing of his childlike obsession with ice-cream. * The Economist *The great strength of What's Cooking in the Kremlin is the way Szablowski has managed to track down people, many now very old, who have vivid food memories from another time * Daily Mail *Superb on every page * Strong Words *Fascinating tales of hunger and brutality . . . A Studs Terkel history of food, life, death, and dictatorship that's admirable for its honesty, tenderness, and immutable sorrow . . . The oral histories ripple with tension. . . . Delightful * Food & Environment Reporting Network *

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