Food & Drink Books

Book SynopsisTruly experience the Chianti regionwith over 40 authentic Tuscan recipes & stories from locals who will feel like friends. Just when you think there can't possibly be anything left to discover about the food and culture of Tuscany . . . here comes John Bersani with an alluring personal tribute to the place, its cuisine, and most of all, its people.Domenica Marchetti, author of The Glorious Pasta of Italy and Preserving Italy One of the most stunning cookbooks I've ever seen.Meryl Feinstein, founder of Pasta Social Club and author of Pasta Every Day Experience what it's like to not only eat in Tuscany, but also how it feels to live there. With traditional Tuscan recipes, heartwarming stories, and insider's tips from local chefs and family cooks in 20 Amici 40 Ricette you'll learnand tastewhy that translates to 20 Friends, 40 Great Recipes. Feel like you're wandering the streets of Gaiole, a Tuscan village named One of Europe's Most Idyllic Places to Live by Forbes, as you meet local chefs who share their stories and recipes, from a creamy Risotto Semplice (basic risotto) to a tantalizing Branzino al Forno (whole roasted Mediterranean sea bass). Bring a taste of authentic Italian cooking to your kitchen and a touch of Tuscany to your home with the tales from locals who will feel like friends. 20 Amici 40 Ricette (20 Friends 40 Recipes) is an Italian cookbook that offers the complete Italian experience: Taste & See Chianti, TuscanyMore than 80 stunning photographs of street markets, homemade dishes, and more take you on a journey that looks as real as it tastes. A Local PerspectiveWritten by a longtime resident of the charming village of Gaiole, this Italian cookbook includes tips and tricks that come from a lifetime of experience. Beautiful DisplayThe eye-catching glossy hardcover looks great on any shelf, and is made to hold up after countless nights of amazing Italian cooking. Take your family and friends on a culinary journey to Tuscany with 20 Amici 40 Ricette.

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Book SynopsisWinner of Best Breakfast Book at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2023 Brunch at Brother Marcus is a weekend institution in London, and here in their first book you can find out why. Tas and Alex take the flavours of the Eastern Med to make dishes worth getting out of bed for, from simple favourites like Menemen - a spicy scrambled eggs made with peppers and tomatoes - to the sublime: think Pulled Lamb Flatbreads or Rosti with Fried Chicken and Eggs. Brunch with Brother Marcus also features recipes to make your own yoghurt, pickles, salt beef and breads as well as a drinks chapter that delivers both smoothies and fortifying cocktails such as the Brother Mary, or the alcohol-free Pomegranate Ginger Beer (sure to put a skip in your step). And there are sweets too, including traditional Baklavadika and a truly divine Portokalopita, an extraordinary orange filo pastry cake. You won’t want to brunch with anyone else.

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Book SynopsisThe Craft Gin Guide is the only guide to Britain and Ireland's craft gin distilleries and gin bars. This second edition of The Craft Gin Guide is an updated, revamped guide to all the best craft gins, gin bars and distilleries to visit across Britain and Ireland. It features returning distilleries and many new additions. This is a practical guide to sourcing and buying some superb gins with supplier’s addresses and websites. With more than 300 small batch distillers and dedicated gin bars in the UK and Ireland, here’s the perfect guide to help you discover them all. Many small gin distillers are not just producers but interesting places to visit for buying, for tasting and for learning about gin. This guide is filled with carefully researched information on those most worth seeking out. They are often run by enterprising, independent-minded people who are fun to meet: * Discover the best bars– all the UK’s cities have gin bars, with London and Edinburgh having the most; * Seek out the best distillers – distillers, although concentrated in the cities, can also be found deep in the heart of the countryside. This guide has one or two page entries on who we feel are the most interesting and worth discovering; * Know your craft gin – discover the range of brands and tastes available; * All the essential information – opening times of bars and distilleries, web addresses, plenty of photographs plus interesting things to do and see nearby, making gin a fun day out. Written by the internationally renowned gin expert, David T. Smith, here is an invaluable guide to the finest gins being produced in Britain and Ireland. This is an ideal gift for the gin lover in your life as well as being a handy personal reference.

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Book SynopsisAnd for Mains is by Gaz Smith and Rick Higgins, a chef and a butcher with a passion for food and an even bigger passion for life. They combine recipes for meat feasts and seafood classics with stories of the food scene in Ireland, from the inside scoop on Irish beef to the reality of crab fishing in the Irish Sea.

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Book SynopsisShowcasing 50 recipes that can either be made on the barbecue, the campfire or at home and then brought with you, Good Food in Fresh Air is your go-to guide for outdoor eating of any kind. Bringing together the best of food writer and stylist Katy Holder''s recipes from A Moveable Feast and Hungry Campers Cookbook, Katy''s recipes are accessible, interesting and contemporary. There are mini morsels such as sesame-crusted tuna squares that are perfect for parties, salads and filled baguettes that are ideal for picnics, and foil-wrapped fish done over the campfire that would be a hit on any camping trip. There''s also a chapter for kids'' cooking and desserts to finish. The pandemic has seen the rise of al fresco dining, and with these delicious recipes, it''s a good opportunity to slow down and enjoy good food with friends and family all in the fresh air.

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Book SynopsisIn this second, refreshed edition of Samantha Martin’s bestselling Bush Tukka Guide, readers will discover additional bush foods, recipes and updated information in a handy, field guide format. Known as the Bush Tukka Woman, Jaru woman Samantha was born into a long line of traditional hunters and gatherers. She grew up learning the layout of the land and surrounding waters, and what's in season, from her mother and First Nations Elders. This new edition includes over 20 extra bush foods with all new photography and Samantha's own artwork. Across three chapters covering plants, animals and recipes, Samantha shows us how to identify bush tukka with detailed descriptions of each plant and animal species, supported by distribution maps and warnings if any parts of a bush food are toxic. Learn how to identity native flora such as Kakadu plums and lemon myrtle leaves, and discover the nutritional value of magpie goose and green ants. Samantha has included many delicious recipes like bunya nut pesto, lemon myrtle slow-cooked kangaroo and caramelised cluster figs with ice-cream. With this field guide, you can learn what First Nations People have known for centuries about the abundance of bush foods on Country.

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Book SynopsisPresents a compilation of 100 tried-and-tested recipes. This book is practical, easy, budget-conscious and, best of all, bursting with flavour. It offers simple solutions to your everyday cooking needs.

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Book SynopsisIn Vegan With Bite, Australia’s number one vegan chef, Shannon Martinez, presents more than 80 thoughtful but easy meals (complete with shopping tips and cheffy hacks) that are guaranteed to take the meal beyond the meat-and-dairy-free predictable. It is all part of Shannon's mission to show readers that generous, delicious and environmentally sustainable food is entirely achievable – regardless of budget. Alongside her recipes, Shannon shares her essential kitchen larder, a did-you-know guide to ingredients that are not actually vegan (but that many cooks think are, and vice versa), plus advice on leftovers and cutting back on waste. There’s also a chapter on dips, condiments and sauces described by Shannon as the essential glue that brings her meals together.Vegan With Bite is everything you wouldn’t expect of a book presenting winning meals on a shoestring.Trade ReviewSixty luxurious, generous and delicious vegan recipes, with shopping tips and cheffy hacks, to show home cooks that generous, delicious and environmentally sustainable food is entirely achievable. * Bookseller Buyer's Guide *

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Book SynopsisA refreshed edition of Smith & Daughters: A Cookbook (That Happens to be Vegan) featuring a collector's cover and a new introduction from groundbreaking chef Shannon Martinez. With more than 50,000 copies sold since it was first released in 2016, this is an essential cookbook for vegetarians, vegans and anyone who is veg‑curious. The guide to meat-free innovation features 80 delicious Spanish-influenced vegan recipes, from chorizo, meatballs and cheese to tuna and prawns, plus tantalising desserts and drinks. Based on the landmark Melbourne restaurant of the same name – dubbed "one of the coolest vegan restaurants in the world" by Condé Nast Traveler – this modern classic will challenge your preconceptions of vegan food. Smith & Daughters: A Cookbook (That Happens to be Vegan) offers party friendly, plant-based recipes everyone can enjoy.

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Book SynopsisSeasonal, thoughtful, and strikingly original.’ – Yotam OttolenghiOn Sundays: Long Lunches Through the Seasons is a cookbook of memorable recipes and curated menus to be shared at the end of the week, designed by acclaimed chef Dave Verheul of groundbreaking Melbourne restaurant Embla. Sunday is the perfect day of the week for entertaining, the day when everything slows and we can spend our time meaningfully with family and friends. But what should you cook on a Sunday at the start of spring, or Sunday after a tough week? This beautifully photographed book offers 16 considered menus to suit every mood and gathering throughout the year. Divided by the four seasons, each chapter includes a selection of self-contained recipes to inspire your perfect Sunday, from lunch on a languid summer afternoon with poached rainbow trout and artichokes, to a wintertime fireside feast complete with woodfired crispbread and condiments for your

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Book SynopsisRegarded as the world's healthiest cuisine, Asian food is traditionally cooked quickly to conserve fuel and energy. Preparation can be meticulously time-consuming but also contains the essence of simplicity. Once most ingredients are peeled, chopped, sliced, minced, shaped and shredded with concentration and rhythmic ease with a Chinese cleaver on a wooden board, the wok, a bamboo steamer and long chopsticks or a wooden spoon will take care of the rest. Asian cuisine is local, authentic, and traditional. It is rich in taste from the herbs and spices used in the preparations. Asian cuisine features multicultural dishes from diverse cultures and origins from Southeast Asia, Europe, America, and around the globe.

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Book SynopsisGin Cocktails is a compact edition of the most popular gin cocktails that are considered the classics that everyone loves. Simple and easy recipes to create at home.

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Book SynopsisThe best party drinks for jugs and punch bowls. With recipes for fruit punches, champagne, whisky, wine, rum, sangria, cider, and hot temptations, there?s a recipe for every taste and season.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to authentic Mexcian cuisine. Using traditional Mexican herbs and spices, this book shows you how easy it is to create real Mexican food in your own home. From guacamole, gazpacho soup, quesadillas and enchiladas to specialities such as burrito marimba, create restaurant-quality Mexican dishes for the family or dinner parties serving sangria or margaritas to create the complete authentic experience. Lori Horton brings you fast, easy and fun Mexican cooking to take your tastebuds on a trip to Mexico. Hasta luego amigos!

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Book SynopsisFood and culture are essential and a way of life in Italy and is the heart of the family and what brings families together is eating good food with quality ingredients. Even a simple dish with only a few good quality ingredients can be one of the best and memorable dishes you have ever eaten and is simple to make. Included in this book are the best basic recipes that Italian''s love to cook and eat with their families. From pasta to chicken, meat, or fish are the usual choices, along with Lasagna, which we all eat today with great pleasure, is among the oldest Italian dishes.

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Book SynopsisThis delicious collection of breads, cakes, cookies, tea breads, tray bakes and more is sure to tempt your tastebuds and appeal to a wide audience. There are recipes here that are suitable to make for any occasion including everday eating with the family, catering for school f tes, and making a stunning centrepiece that is perfect to serve at a special occasion. Baking is booming in popularity, an activity fuelled in part by a whole raft of light-hearted television programmes that encourage us all to don our pinnies, whip out the cookware and get creative in the kitchen.

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Book SynopsisTHE ART OF COCKTAILS is a comprehensive guide featuring over 100 recipes of modern and classic cocktails that are straightforward and uncomplicated to prepare.This book covers every aspect of creating the perfect cocktail, from easy step-by-step instructions to stocking a well equipped bar.Additionally, the book provides insights into fundamental techniques, introduces various spirits and liqueurs, and showcases all the beloved classic cocktails that are widely enjoyed.

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Book SynopsisCompact and easy-to-navigate, the Halliday Pocket Wine Companion 2024 distils the key elements of the bestselling annual guide, curating the best-of-the-best by value and rating across Australia's key wine regions. For almost 40 years, James Halliday has been the most trusted name in Australian wine, and his celebrated annual is the ultimate guide to what to drink now. In this beautifully accessible pocket guide, the Halliday Tasting Team, now led by Campbell Mattinson in the role of chief editor, share the very best of their extensive wine knowledge through detailed tasting notes with points, price, value, and advice on best-by drinking. The Halliday Pocket Wine Companion gives wine lovers access to this expert knowledge in a small package that is convenient to read, use and carry. You'll never drink a bad wine again.

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Book Synopsis'Danielle loves to cook and it shows in every page of this inspirational, beautiful book. There are a lot of lessons to be learned from her recipes and her wise, thoughtful approach.' – David Tanis'I am delighted by this cookbook.' – Alice Waters'Danielle is one of my very favourite cooks.' – Skye Gyngell'Hospitality, kindness and consistency are the attributes that embody the work of Danielle Alvarez.' – Josh NilandAlways Add Lemon, the first book from Danielle Alvarez, returns in a gorgeous new format. Taking the lessons, skills and tastes acquired working alongside some of the best chefs in the world, Danielle translates formidable kitchen smarts into an inspiring collection of recipes and projects for nourishing, vegetable-forward, seasonal food. Become acquainted with the basics from home-made cheeses to vinegar pickles to brioche before delving into Summer Vegetable Panzanella, Duck Pot Pie and Roasted Pineapple with Salted Caramel and Rum. With more than 100 recipes paired with creative and foundational projects Always Add Lemon is guaranteed to delight anyone with a skerrick of kitchen ambition and a free afternoon. Trade Review'Danielle loves to cook and it shows in every page of this inspirational, beautiful book. There are a lot of lessons to be learned from her recipes and her wise, thoughtful approach.' – David Tanis 'I am delighted by this cookbook.' – Alice Waters 'Danielle is one of my very favourite cooks.' – Skye Gyngell'Hospitality, kindness and consistency are the attributes that embody the work of Danielle Alvarez.' – Josh Niland

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Book SynopsisGreg and Lucy Malouf's classic cookbook Turquoise is now available as a new edition.

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Book SynopsisGreg and Lucy Malouf's classic cookbook Saraban is now available as a new edition. Following the success of their award-winning books Saha and Turquoise, Greg and Lucy Malouf explore one of the world's earliest and greatest empires. Saraban is an unforgettable journey through the culinary landscapes of ancient Persia and modern-day Iran.

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Book SynopsisThe Cocktail Garden offers cocktail recipes focused on the flavours and produce found throughout the seasons, all stunningly illustrated by internationally renowned artist Adriana Picker. The more than 80 cocktail recipes include everything from summery raspberries and rich figs to citrus and white peaches, apples and pineapples to infusions using a bounty of herbs basil and thyme, sage and lavender, and other flavours found in the garden. There are drinks for long, hot summer afternoons spent among flowers in the garden; wine spritzers for breezy evenings on the back porch; champagne cocktails for celebrations under the apple tree; nightcaps for wintry nights by the fireside; and fruity party punches for garden party gatherings with style. Showcasing the riot of botanicals found in the garden, The Cocktail Garden will inspire you to get mixing.

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Book SynopsisA compelling, inspiring collection of sweet and savoury recipes, tips and stories from some of the best bakers in Australia.

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Book Synopsis''Luke is the true vanguard for all things meats and cooking. This book is so awesome.'' - Matty Matheson, chef, author, and actor/producer of The Bear Welcome to the essential companion for cooking and making epic Quality Meats, whether you''re a beginner, expert or somewhere in between. From easy recipes for grilling and roasting your favourite cuts, to small plates, sandwiches and smoked briskets, to more ambitious undertakings like homemade sausages and charcuterie, acclaimed chef Luke Powell has you covered. Featuring over 90 recipes with friendly, detailed instructions and step-by-step photography, along with a host of sides, desserts and accompaniments. This fully photographed, wibalin-textured hardback also includes special features on salami and brisket. Luke worked in top-level kitchens for decades before pursuing his passion for charcuterie and is the founder and owner of the hatted restaurant turned smallgoo

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Book SynopsisFrom Mediterranean-inspired salads to mezzes from across the Arabian Peninsula, welcome to this collection of over 90 classic recipes from Michael Rantissi and Kristy Frawley''s renowned Sydney neighbourhood bistro Kepos Street Kitchen, ready made for sharing. Enjoy the perfect hummus, lamb keftas, or a cauliflower, tahini and zhoug salad, as well as grilled prawns, whole baked fish or an 8-hour lamb shoulder. Complete with banquet ideas, serving tips and a range of breads, dips and desserts, Middle Eastern Feasts is a celebration of abundant brunches, weeknight dinners and long weekend lunches - an essential companion for feasts with family and friends.

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for a 2021 Taste Canada Award and now available in paperback, Bisous & Brioche will transport you to a rustic French cottage surrounded by vineyards?no matter where in the world your kitchen might be.For years readers of Laura Bradbury?s bestselling Grape Series memoirs have been clamouring for the secrets behind all the mouthwatering meals described in the stories about her life in Beaune, Burgundy. Together with her friend, photographer and cookbook author Rebecca Wellman, Laura shares recipes that have been handed down through her husband Franck?s family or passed on by French friends and neighbours, and that now feature regularly on the menu at her house.Bisous & Brioche features classics like vinaigrettes, madeleines, crêpes, crème fraîche, tarts, cassoulet, coq au vin?dishes whose names alone will warm the heart of any Francophile. The recipes are served up with anecdotes about their arrival in Laura?s life and are accompanied by Rebecca?s sun-soaked photos of market visits, meal prep, and lazy lunches in the vineyard.

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Book SynopsisThyme for Dessert is a stunningly photographed and practically minded celebration of West Coast flavours for the sweet-toothed that is sure to delight locals and visitors alike. This decadent book of dessert recipes embraces the varied flavours of the West Coast, drawing from its abundant wild and cultivated plants and from its rich medley of cultures to create mouthwatering local recipes. Covering cookies, bars, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, and frozen desserts, you'll find treats for sugar-lovers and savoury dessert fans alike in this small but mighty cookbook perfectly sized for everyday kitchen use. With ample suggestions for substitutions and a section on preserving, the home chef will find these recipes practical enough to incorporate into daily life and unique enough to impress on special occasions.Thyme for Dessert includes every type of West Coast ingredient: from local plants like spruce tips and haskaps, and abundant introduced vegetation like blackberries and zucchinis, as well as iconic staples from vibrant local immigrant communities such as garam masala and truffles. DL Acken''s latest cookbook is a gorgeous tribute to the rich flavours of her home region that showcases delicious sweets that will entice locals and visitors alike.

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Book Synopsis"I love what Jennifer and the gang at The Joy Bus are doing for people in The Valley. Keep feeding them that great food!" —Alice Cooper"Jennifer and The Joy Bus organization continue to prove that food is more than just a meal; it’s also a way to bring joy and happiness to people in need. Cooking a meal for someone can fill their soul and heal in ways that nothing else can. Cook from this book and remember that your meal is more than just dinner."—Alon Shaya, two-time James Beard Award-winning chef75 nourishing and flavor-filled recipes that celebrate cooking as an act of care and compassion.The Joy Bus Diner is a 100% nonprofit restaurant whose mission is to bring hearty, chef-inspired meals and uplifting encouragement to persons with cancer in and around the Phoenix Valley. Founded in 2011 by award-winning chef and Food Network Chopped champion Jennifer Caraway, The Joy Bus was named in honor of her dear friend Joy whom she lost to ovarian cancer. It embodies the idea that when people come together to support one another, they can build something remarkable—whether it’s a hearty meal, a warm moment of connection, or a brighter world.Following the success of their first book More than a Meal, The Joy Bus Cookbook is filled with approachable recipes for imaginative comfort foods that combine bold flavors with simple preparation methods. From cherished dishes such as Princess Poppy Seed Pancakes to Kashmiri Chile Roasted Lamb to a Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Pie, each recipe tells a story of heartfelt generosity and of the diverse culinary influences of the community the organization serves.Features: A foreword by James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Bianco More than 75 tried-and-true recipes designed for home cooks An informative guide to healing foods Stunning food photography and behind-the-scenes shots Profiles of the farmers, producers and artisans who support The Joy Bus mission  All profits go directly to furthering The Joy Bus’s vital work The Joy Bus Cookbook is a call to savor not just the flavors on the plate, but also the connections they represent, making it an inspiring and essential addition to any kitchen. 

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Book SynopsisAn invitation to reconnect over food, Gather, Savor, Share presents 80 recipes from the staff of Aiāna for the family meal that is eaten together before service begins.In the fast-paced world of fine dining restaurants, the family meal is a sanctuary. It’s the moment when the entire staff sets aside the relentless demands of service to share a meal. Far from being just sustenance, it’s a ritual that fuels creativity, fosters connection, and sustains the heartbeat of the kitchen. At the acclaimed restaurant Aiāna, in Ottawa, Ontario, these meals are more than a break; they’re a canvas where flavors and traditions are shared, and personalities come alive.With clever, pro restaurant tips and 80 recipes that balance bold reinventions and comforting classics, you’ll be inspired to transform the hub of your home into a fine-dining kitchen with family meals elevated to unforgettable feasts. Whether it’s a hot bowl of Acadian Chowder, flavour-packed Caribbean Curry Beef, or smoky Lamb Birria Tacos, each recipe brims with personality, guiding you to explore exciting flavor combinations, masterful techniques, and sustainable practices you can share with the ones you love.With stunning photography, inspirational menus, practical tips, and guidance on how to stock your kitchen like a chef, Gather, Savor, Share is perfect for home cooks and food enthusiasts alike.

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Book SynopsisGood Vibes is a celebration of food that makes you feel good. With veg-forward ingredients and knockout flavours, these are recipes to take your cooking to the next level. From nourishing breakfasts to impressive sharing plates, punchy weeknight meals, soul-warming slow-cooks, and delectable sweet treats, Alby Hailes shares his on-repeat recipes to Energise, Connect, Excite, Comfort and Delight. By one of the most exciting young home cooks in New Zealand, and including vegetarian and vegan options for any eaters, this book is packed with modern, fun and delicious feel-good food to reignite the senses and bring a splash of joy to your kitchen. Including recipes such as: Herb ricotta pancakes with grilled greens and chilli-lime syrup Grilled nectarine and sweetcorn salad with miso dressing Ultra Brussel sprouts with feijoa, apple, hazelnuts and lime Spiced lamb flatbreads with triple-black hummus and sumac feta whip Sweet and sour tofu with creamy coconut polenta Beetroot blush lasagne Harissa roast lamb with minted pomegranate gravy Ultimate vegan burgers Black sesame, rose and cardamom cake with honey mascarpone icing Peanut masala caramel slice Tahini, white chocolate and boysenberry brownie

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Book Synopsis"A Kind Life takes readers on a personal journey, laying a pathway of how to live more kindly on the earth" —Keegan Kuhn, co-director of CowspiracyWhat does it mean to live a kind life? In this inspiring book, a mother-of-two provides a blueprint for how she and her family adopted a plant-based lifestyle, sharing the eye-opening facts that convinced her they needed to make a change.Carina Wohlleben grew up at nature’s doorstep, in a mountain lodge surrounded by forests and fields where her family grew vegetables and raised animals. Her father, the forester and bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees, taught her about the value of wilderness and the importance of preserving nature for everyone.But it wasn’t until she was a new mom that she had an epiphany about how her own daily habits were connected to the ecological crisis we are facing.After learning that we can reduce our environm

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Book SynopsisThis title includes 90 timeless farmhouse recipes using fresh, natural ingredients. It is beautifully illustrated with over 400 step-by-step photographs. It offers a sumptuous collection of home-made country dishes, from heart-warming soups, wholesome stews and traditional roasts to delicious puddings, old-fashioned cakes and tasty preserves and jams. It includes a delectable range of country favourites, such as Leek and Potato Soup, Shepherd's Pie, Rustic Meat Loaf, Sticky Honey and Ginger Baked Apples, Winter Fruit Crumble, Granary Cob Loaf, Tea-time Crumpets and Victoria Sponge. It features a fascinating history of country cooking, its methods and ingredients, including information on sourcing local produce, growing your own vegetables and herbs, and how to preserve and store fruits to make relishes and chutneys. All recipes are presented with step-by-step instructions and irresistible photographs, as well as complete nutritional information for every dish. Country cooking is about making use of fresh, locally grown produce and following the progression of the seasons, creating traditional, well-loved dishes that are passed down to the delight of each new generation. Delectable recipe ideas include Gamekeeper's Terrine, Roast Chicken with Herb Stuffing, Rice Pudding with Nutmeg, Bara Brith Fruited Teabread and Spiced Cider Jelly, all of which create the warm and comforting atmosphere of the farmhouse family kitchen. It includes over 400 step-by-step photographs that clearly illustrate the recipes, making them easy to prepare at home.

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

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Book SynopsisThis title features 150 delicious ideas shown in more than 300 photographs. You can bring out wonderful tastes and aromas in your food with this collection of over 150 quick and easy recipes for delicious sauces, hot and fiery salsas, creamy dips, tasty relishes, spicy marinades and simple dressings. It features a range of classic sauces, including beurre blanc and mayonnaise, as well as delicious dessert sauces such as rich butterscotch sauce and passionfruit coulis. The recipes are easy to follow, with 300 beautiful photographs in total, and each dish features a complete nutritional analysis of the fat, carbohydrate and salt content. It is a fully illustrated practical reference section looks at the basic sauce ingredients, different herbs and spices and useful sauce-making equipment, as well as featuring plenty of useful hints and tips from how to prevent curdling to correcting a lumpy sauce. A well-made sauce can turn the simplest of ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. With understanding of basic techniques and the right ingredients you can brighten up cuts of meat or poultry. Fresh and contemporary, this book offers 150 recipes for sauces, salsas, dressings, dips, and marinades for every occasion. Sweet sauces are included, so you can indulge yourself with delicious desserts such as Sabayon Sauce, Chocolate Sauce with Profiteroles and Toffee Sauce with Hot Date Puddings. Illustrated with photographs of every dish, this book also offers hints and tips for thickening, keeping sauces warm, and recipes for basic stocks. Whether you are planning a special meal or want to liven up a supper at the last minute, this book has all you need to know about making successful sauces.

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Book SynopsisThis title features 75 irresistible recipes for blended drinks, shown step by step in more than 300 stunning photographs. This is a fabulous collection of recipes for shakes and smoothies, from healthy breakfast pick-me-ups and exotic coolers to creamy smoothies and luxurious liquid desserts. Vibrant photography illustrates every recipe, with over 300 pictures, including stage-by-stage images and glorious finished images to help you achieve stunning results. Step-by-step sequences throughout show all the techniques and preparation stages, and provide easy-to-follow instructions for guaranteed success. It offers smoothie recipes for every occasion, from healthy to indulgent treats: try wheatgerm Vitality Juice, Immune Zoom, Espresso Crush or Death by Chocolate. Essential information is included on the nutritional benefits of ingredients and how they can be used to boost health and wellbeing. Fresh blended drinks have a seductive appeal - they look fantastic, smell wonderful and taste delicious. They are also quick and easy to prepare, and they can be made with almost any combination of ingredients. Filled with fresh, new ideas, this book introduces creative drinks of all kinds, including health boosters, breakfast wake-ups, vital veggies, fruit coolers and luxurious dessert blends. It opens with an essential guide to ingredients and techniques. There follows a superb collection of 75 smoothies and shakes, from a zesty Citrus Tingler to a relaxing White Chocolate and Hazelnut Cream. Recipes are inspired by every corner of the globe, including Turkish Delight, Tropical Calm and the Latin American Green Devil.

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Book SynopsisThis title includes 200 fabulous recipes that can be made in half an hour or less, with over 550 step-by-step photographs. It includes 10-minute, 20-minute and 30-minute recipes, for every occasion from light lunches to dinner parties. The introduction includes plenty of shortcuts to fast cooking, plus tips, techniques and shopping list suggestions for quick cooks everywhere. It offers over 550 step-by-step photographs to speed up every stage of the preparation and cooking process. Sections include: quick and easy soups, appetizers and snacks; no-nonsense poultry and meat dishes; simple fish and shellfish; crowd-pleasing pasta dishes; speedy salads; vegetable accompaniments and delectable desserts. A mix and match menu section includes lots of suggestions for fast, flexible, half-hour meals, and instant ideas for salads, appetizers and desserts. Every recipe has a complete nutritional analysis. Whether you want to spend 10, 20 or 30 minutes in the kitchen, simply pick one of these 200 easy recipes to fit the time available. Speedy techniques and versatile basic recipes - all shown step-by-step with pictures of the finished dish - will be appreciated by cooks of any level. 10-minute recipes include simply delicious Thai-style Corn Soup, Caesar Salad, and Chocolate Fudge Sundaes. In 20 minutes you can prepare real fast food such as Chilli Beef Nachos, Chicken Chow Mein and Red Fruit Filo Baskets. 30 minutes gives you time for speedy treats, including Tandoori Chicken Kebabs, Cherry Pancakes and Chocolate Souffles. Whether you are cooking for a family, for friends or simply for yourself, this is an essential quick cook recipe book.

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Book SynopsisThis title features 90 delicious recipes using apples, shown in over 245 mouthwatering photographs. It is a complete guide to cooking with apples, including breakfasts, appetizers, salads, side dishes, main courses, desserts, cakes, sauces, preserves and drinks. It features fascinating information about the apple in history and mythology, and how apple trees have been bred and used in commerce. Tempting recipes include Apple and Cranberry Soup, Bacon Chops with Apple and Cider Sauce, Roast Duck with Apples and Prunes, Apple Strudel, Mulled Cider and Rowan and Crab Apple Jelly. It is the ultimate recipe collection for this wonderful fruit. The humble apple is a much-loved fruit throughout the world. Recognized for its versatility, it is a very popular ingredient in many tasty recipes. This beautifully illustrated volume contains a collection of 90 delectable apple recipes. Dishes include classics such as Roast Goose with Apples, Apple Crumble and Baked Apples, as well as more unusual recipes such as Pumpkin and Apple Risotto, Curried Apple Soup and Apple and Kumquat Sponge Puddings.Red, green, sweet or sour, apples are as important in today's health-conscious society as they have ever been. With over 245 inspiring images, this book is an essential companion for every kitchen library.

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

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Book SynopsisFrom ancient Greece to the Victorian era and into modern times, vinegar and oil have been used for an infinite variety of purposes. This book explores the many varied applications of these wondrous substances, looking at their distinct properties, the range of types available and their uses as valued ingredients in medicinal treatments, household cleaners, beauty treatments, aromatherapy, as well as 130 irresistible culinary recipes for sauces, marinades, soups and desserts and everything in between. Illustrated with more than 700 beautiful photographs, this wonderful compendium explores the amazing versatility and health and household benefits of these magical everyday ingredients.

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Book SynopsisAlthough Thai cooking can be high in fats, this cookbook makes clever use of traditional ingredients - coconut cream, peanuts, pork and beef - to retain all of the authentic taste but little of the fat. Here are low-fat versions of best-loved dishes such as Cellophane Noodle Soup, Thai Spring Rolls, and Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce. These are matched by innovative contemporary dishes such as Pork on Lemon Grass Sticks, Marinated Duck Curry, and Fish in Coconut Custard. All the recipes are easy to follow and are illustrated throughout with sumptuous photography. Nutritional analysis for each recipe gives reassurance that these exotic recipes can be enjoyed as part of any healthy lifestyle.

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