Food & Drink Books

Book SynopsisDiscover the BEST collection of 70 recipes that pimp up the humble potato into the ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD. FRIES have well and truly evolved from a sometimes soggy side dish to the STAR OF THE SHOW. FEEL-GOOD FOOD has never FELT SO GOOD.And it’s not just potatoes that have had a makeover. Parsnip, celeriac, and eggplant have all got in on the action too, and sometimes you can’t beat a bit of beet. From large or small, fat or thin, skin-on or skin-off, and with delicious dips to match, you’ll discover your new favorite fries and dip combination. This book will take you on a journey from the classic Skinny Fries and Chunky Steak Fries that bring back childhood memories, through to the deliciously smoky Paprika-dusted Potato Wedges and Sensational Sweet Potato Fries, before taking you to the artisan heights of Pumpkin and Seasoned Parmesan Fries with Panko Breadcrumbs and Kimchi Fries with Pickles. If you like your fries fully loaded or downright dirty, then why not delve into the Fully Loaded chapter, where you’ll find Melting Mozzarella, Tomato and Pepperoni Fries, and Nacho Fries with Refried Beans, Guacamole, and Sour Cream.

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Book SynopsisLearn all about the proud heritage of agave-based spirits from master mixologist, entrepreneur, award-winning bar owner, and bestselling author of the Curious Bartender series of books Tristan Stephenson.This book is an account of Tristan’s remarkable journey through six Mexican states and into the heartlands of agave spirits production to discover the spirit of Mexico in every sense. It is a physical, geographical journey, but also a historical, cultural and spiritual one. Along the way Tristan explores different producers, tell their stories and shares their philosophies, as well as the story of Mexican spirit: its food, cocktails, music, geography, and politics. By the end he has provided the reader with a strong taste of what makes this country so special and what makes agave spirits one of the most exciting of all the world’s spirit categories today. Also included are perfected recipes for Tristan’s pick of the finest agave spirit drinks there are, including the legendary Margarita, Paloma, and Batida as well as modern classics Tommy’s Margarita, and Tinglet.

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Book Synopsis From celebrated chef and tastemaker Camille Becerra: a uniquely beautiful primer that teaches home cooks new ways of cooking and thinking about nourishing, flavorful foods. Great food should look beautiful, taste special, and make you feel good. In Bright Cooking, her highly anticipated first cookbook, celebrated chef and food stylist Camille Becerra offers 125 fresh, natural recipes that boost one's mood with their stunning beauty and body with their plant-based, healthful ingredients. Starting with 50 foundational pantry basics-mother sauces, broths, dusts, finishing oils, and more-elements are combined in uncommon and uncomplicated ways to create 75 eat-anytime dishes for all occasions. Say you went to the farmers' market and bought some beautiful chicories. You can add some Chili Mushroom Pickle and swirl on some Crispy Honey Chile Oil from your pantry to create Maple Chicories with Chile Honey. Maybe you're

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Book Synopsis78 delicious home-cooked Iranian American recipes from the mother-and-daughter duo Roya Shariat and Gita Sadeh. You will fall in love with Roya Shariat and her mother, Gita Sadeh, as they welcome you into their home and share their beloved family favorites that include soups and stews, main dishes, desserts, beverages, and so much more. Many are vegetarian, vegan, and/or gluten-free, and include: -Garlicky Eggplant Dip (Kashk Bademjoon) -Chilled Yogurt and Herb Soup (Ab Doogh Khiar) -Split Chickpea Stew with Crunchy Potatoes (Gheymeh) -Sweet and Sour Pomegranate and Walnut Stew (Fessenjoon) -Chickpea and Pistachio Cookies (Noon Nokhodchi) -And of course, rice! Tahdig three ways in addition to dishes like Crunchy Baked Saffron Rice with Chicken (Tahchin). Whether you already know and love this duo from their popular online videos, or are new to their warmth and humor, you are guaranteed to make fantastic meals that will thrill your palate.

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Book SynopsisDiscover everything you need to know to become the ultimate cocktail connoisseur with this beautifully presented pocket guide Do you know the difference between a martini and a margarita glass? Or why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Whether you're an aspiring mixologist or simply planning the ultimate cocktail party, this book has you covered! Packed within these pages is a selection of showstopper recipes to suit every taste bud, plus craft ideas to add flamboyance to your Old Fashioned and give your Piña Colada pizzazz. With a dash of trivia and a healthy measure of fun, it's time to make every hour cocktail hour! In this book you will find:- An array of both classic and contemporary cocktail recipes- Top tips and tricks for creating the perfect concoction- A comprehensive list of must-have cocktail-making essentials- Step-by-step instructions on how to make decorations to jazz up your drinks- Fun facts and quotes to entertain your party guests withMaestro mixologist, make mine a Margarita!

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Book SynopsisA celebration of all that is neat about tequila.Following hot on the heels of whisky, vodka and gin, tequila has become the latest spirit to be revolutionised, gentrified, and beautified in the last ten years. Every day a new small-batch, craft, artisan, tequila brand opens its doors to a loyal and thirsty following of blue agave lovers desperate to get their hands on this nectar of the Aztec gods.The days of slammin' and shootin' shots with a lick of salt and a suck of lemon have passed, and replaced by a definitive twenty-first century glow-up, swapping shot glasses for champagne flutes. Indeed, there is a lot more to tequila than meets the eye, and The Little Book of Tequila has researched itself into sweet oblivion to give its readers more than an eyeful of this mysterious and delicious spirit.SAMPLE QUOTE 'A little tequila, sunshine and tacos never hurt anybody' Ron Woodroof (played by Matthew McConaughey), Dallas Buyers Club, 2013, as seen on IMDB.com.SAMPLE FACT Like fine French wine and fizz, in order for tequila to be made and sold as tequila, it can only be produced in five regions in Mexico: Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, Tamaulipas, and Jalisco. The latter, Jalisco, is far and away the largest producer of this blue agave nectar.SAMPLE FACT In 2019, the United States bought more than 240,000,000 bottles of tequila, approximately 80 per cent of the world's total supply. The top five states that consumed the most tequila were, you guessed it, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Maryland.Table of ContentsWorth A Shot • Three Tequila Floor • Scorpion Honey • Tequila Sunrise • Agave My Heart to Tequila • Santiago de Tequila.

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Book SynopsisFrom Jerry's kitchen to Monk's café, food is central to many of Seinfeld's most memorable moments, and this official cookbook teaches fans to prepare favorite dishes from the show right in their own homes! Stash the takeout menus and cancel reservations at Mendy's, it's time to stay in for a taste of New York City as only Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook can deliver in this collection of more than 60 recipes inspired by the hit '90s sitcom. For a show about "nothing" one constant throughout Seinfeld's nine seasons is food! Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, George, and the whole gang are always talking about food, shopping for food, or grabbing a bite in Monk's coffee shop! There are contemplations on the black and white cookie, the Big Salad, proper (or improper) shrimp cocktail etiquette, an irresistible soup stand, lobster revenge omelets, the proper ranking of babka varieties, mouthwatering mackinaw peaches, and so much more. Now these culinary comedy classics are celebrated with a variety of recipes that will help any Seinfeld fan relive their favorite moments. Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook offers a variety of recipes for chefs of all levels. From appetizers to main courses and from drinks to desserts, each chapter includes delicious show-focused food that will have diners raving, "It's like a circus in your mouth!"

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Book SynopsisSelected for Delish Best Cookbooks 2023Tasty, enticing, and bursting with flavour, Crystelle's recipes make cooking and baking with the most vibrant and exciting flavours easy.Divided into two halves - savoury and sweet - the book showcases the baking that took Crystelle to the final of The Great British Bake Off, as well as her flair for creative savoury dishes. Drawing inspiration from around the world, there are 75 flavour-packed recipes here for every occasion, from zingy curries, mouth-watering pastas and zesty salads to scrumptious cakes, pull-apart breads and indulgent brownies. Featuring a handy guide to Crystelle's hero ingredients and star seasonings - all of which feature in multiple recipes - it couldn't be easier to raise your flavour game.Trade ReviewPacked with punchy flavours, [Crystelle's] simple but creative salads serve up sunshine on a plate. * Daily Mail *With charming anecdotes and vibrant photography, this cookbook is a beautiful feast for the eyes that will help cooks create a bountiful feast for their stomachs. * Library Journal *Great British Bake Off finalist Crystelle Pereira shares her exciting experiments with flavour with these tantalisingly tasty creative bakes! * Food Heaven *Flavour Kitchen... encourages food enthusiasts to not be afraid of experimenting with offbeat flavours. * Elle India *Pereira is well on her way to celebrity chef status -- Katie Wright * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisCelebrating 40 years of the Ballymaloe Cookery SchoolWinner - Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: Best World Gourmand Cookbook 2017Growing your own food is exciting but, when it comes to knowing how to make the most of your produce, it can be daunting. In Grow, Cook, Nourish, bestselling author Darina Allen draws on more than 30 years of experience gardening at Ballymaloe to take you through an extensive list of vegetables, herbs and fruits. Each entry includes explanations of different varieties, practical information on cultivation, growing and maintenance, plus instructions for the best ways to cook produce as well as preserve and utilise a glut. With more than 500 recipes, including dishes for every ingredient, Darina shows how to use your harvest to its full potential. Vegetables range from annual crops such as chicory, radishes and kohlrabi to perennials like asparagus and spinach. Fruits cover apples, currants and peaches as well as the more unusual and interesting myrtle berries, loquats and medlars. Plus a comprehensive list of herbs, edible flowers and foraged foods such as samphire, wild garlic and blackberries.'There's not much this gourmet grande dame doesn't know.' Nigel Slater, Observer Food Monthly'No matter how many new or recherché ingredients Allen uses, her recipes are grounded and she writes with good sense.' Diana Henry, Guardian

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Book SynopsisFor anyone who loves vegetables, Repertoire will undoubtedly become a heavily thumbed and sauce-spattered book, sitting in the kitchen to be consulted often or flicked through for inspiration.Alice Hart shares over 90 or her gutsiest, most flavourful vegetarian recipes to celebrate vegetables and make them the star of every dish. From brunches that are just as good for supper to characterful sides that can double as mains and an entire chapter of sauces to add true oomph to your kitchen, this is a real mix and match affair that will have you cooking with confidence.Try the Roast Cauliflower, Onion & Chickpea Soup on a cold day, the Crisp Tomato Fritters with Feta & Olives for a summery, light bite and An Excellent Ratatouille when only comfort food will do. The sheer variety of recipes make a sociable collection; a repertoire suitable for both feasting and every day cooking. The indulgent pudding chapter is an essential for rounding off special occasions properly... you can't go wrong with Salted Honeycomb Chocolate Brownies or an Apple, Marzipan and Amaretti Crumble.Repertoire is a compilation of greatest hits, designed to be the ultimate vegetarian cookbook for your kitchen: a complete collection of modern classics, future classics and 'signature' dishes for every occasion.

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Book SynopsisTurn forty humble vegetables into majestic mealtime heroes. From everyday staples like carrots, broccoli and onions to seasonal stars like asparagus, sweetcorn and runner beans, Vegetable Genius will elevate your produce to a starring role, either as a main meal or tasty side dish. Each vegetable has five fuss-free recipes that require minimal ingredients yet taste so delicious you'll want to make them time and again. Discover mouth-watering dals, dips, slaw, stews, cakes, stacks, fritters, puddings and more! With 200 recipes, this will become an everyday go-to reference for the modern home cook.

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Book Synopsis150 of the best budget recipes from Katy Beskow's original 15-Minute Vegan series. In as little as 15 minutes you can have a delicious meal on the table using readily available, budget-friendly ingredients and fuss-free cooking techniques. Thrifty Vegan starts with Katy's introduction to plant-based cooking, with advice on the equipment you need to make your cooking go faster, plus essential storecupboard ingredients and money saving tips. With 150 recipes to satisfy at any time of day, this book is not only the go-to cookbook for new and established vegans, but also for home cooks looking for effortless and wallet-friendly ways to bring plant-based meals into their kitchen. This is feel-good, effortless food by an expert in vegan cooking – nothing could be simpler and faster than the Thrifty Vegan.

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Book SynopsisA (very) warm welcome to the world of hot sauce. Whether you’re a fan of heat or flavour, this is the book for you. With absolute classics and a plethora of new and unusual sauces from nearly 50 countries, discover everything you need to know about hot sauce. From moderately mouth-tingling Secret Aardvark Habanero to alive and kicking Diemen’s Stinger, this indispensable guide takes you through an expert selection of the world’s best. In addition, you’ll find an extensive introduction that covers the history, culture and science of hot sauce, tips and tricks from the top industry ‘saucerers’, as well as a seriously tasty recipe for your own homemade style – not to mention 10 simple, mouth-watering recipes for pairing with your collection. This is a fun and fiery celebration of the global phenomenon that is hot sauce.

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Book SynopsisA staple of every kitchen, this is the ultimate guide to cooking chicken in just one pan. Providing solutions for if you’re cooking in the oven, on the stovetop, or need to use up leftovers, best-selling author and professional chef Claire Thomson offers up her best 70 recipes with chicken as star of the show, revealing just how simple it is to create delicious one-pan meals that all of the family will love. Whether you’re using a casserole dish, roasting pan, baking tray, frying pan, or stockpot, you’ll find delicious and inventive recipes using all your favourite and most popular cuts, including Chicken Piccata, Miso Butter Chicken and Chicken Wrapped with Ham and fried with Sage and Grapes, to Caesar Salad, ‘Get Better Soon’ Chicken Soup and Peri Peri Chicken. There are even whole bird recipes, to gather everyone around the table, like Chicken Roasted with Fennel and Bay, Roast Chicken with Porcini and Truffle Stuffing to wow friends, and Whole Poached Chicken with Tarragon. An essential cookbook for easy mealtime solutions, or simply if you want to explore new flavours and techniques, One Pan Chicken is a practical and dynamic source of kitchen inspiration.

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Book Synopsis'The Queen of Pressure Cooking' – Nigella Lawson'In Everyday Pressure Cooking the great Catherine Phipps has gifted us both a beautiful cookbook, and an indispensable guide to that most revelatory piece of kitchen kit.' – Jay Rayner“It’s my view that Catherine is the undisputed queen of the pressure cooker. If the pressure’s on, you need this book.” – Si King, Hairy BikerEveryday Pressure Cooking puts the pressure cooker at the heart of simple mealtime solutions, cutting down the time you have to spend toiling over a hot stove. Many home cooks have discovered the joys of the the pressure cooker as they seek to find not just more economical ways to cook, but to save on energy and water consumption. Everyday Pressure Cooking explains the basics of using this fabulous bit of kit

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Book SynopsisA bread-making masterclass for home bakers, featuring simple, satisfying breads, loaves, and rolls made from a range of flours, including gluten-free varieties In The Bread Book, Éric Kayser - founder of the legendary French bakery Maison Kayser and bestselling author of The Larousse Book of Bread makes baking bread from scratch both accessible and exciting. Kayser begins with the fundamentals of bread-making, offering primers on traditional leavening techniques, types of flour, and essential ingredients, as well as a helpful glossary. Each recipe is explained with concise, easy-to-follow instructions, and includes prep, proofing, and baking times to aid with time management. Step-by-step photography demystifies the more complex breadmaking processes, and a handy troubleshooting section addresses common breadmaking dilemmas. The collection of 60 recipes includes foolproof versions of boulangerie and international staples; healthy recipes featuring heritage grains - from high-protein lentil and chickpea flours to low-gluten and gluten-free varieties made with einkorn, buckwheat, spelt and rye, as well as a mouthwatering range of sweet loaves and brioches. Clear, comprehensive, and beautifully produced,The Bread Book is a kitchen shelf essential for the modern home baker. Chapters and recipes include: Classic Breads : Baguette; Boule; Heritage Wheat Bread; No-Knead Bread; Rye Loaf Breads with Heritage Grains : Corn and Sunflower Seed Bread; Grape Seed Bread; Hemp Bread; Rice Flour and Buckwheat Bread; Quinoa Flour Bread Breads of the World : Bao Buns; Challah; Naan; Pita; Rosemary Focaccia Stuffed Loaves : Cheese Bread; Fig, Hazelnut, and Fennel Bread; Matcha and Candied Orange Bread; Mixed Fruit and Nut Crown; Olive Bread Brioches : Babka; Chocolate and Banana Brioche; Ekmek with Raisins and Pecans; Japanese Milk Bread with Pistachios and Cherries; Pain Au Lait Trade Review'Presents the basics and the complex, including the use of nontraditional flours. Recipes for stuffed and sweet loaves, plus breads from a variety of cultures, come with beautiful instructive illustrations.' – Library Journal 'A bread-baking primer for the modern home cook.' – Epicurious 'A beautiful manual dedicated to the art of handmade, homemade loaves.' – The Toledo Blade‘Both traditional and innovative.’ – Wisconsin Public Radio‘For the bread enthusiasts in your life, this is the perfect gift.’ – Daily Hive

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Book Synopsis***'Souping - the new juicing' - the Telegraph-Following the success of Leon Happy Salads - more than 60,000 copies sold - the Leon team is back, this time with delicious warming soups that are a meal in themselves.Leon, the home of naturally fast food, has created a collection of more than 100 all-new, all-smiles soup recipes for Comforting, Naturally Fast, Bright & Fresh, Posh and Sweet Soups, plus those all-important Sides and Crunchy Tops & Swirly Swirls. Whether you're looking for a simple soup to take to work or something more elaborate for supper with friends, this book has the answer, with straightforward yet delicious recipes for all occasions.Trade ReviewStir up these seasonal classics and feel warm inside * Vegan Living *Whether you're looking for a simple soup to take to work, a comforting bowl or something more elaborate for supper with friends, these enticing soups from Leon, the home of naturally fast food, will brighten up the winter gloom. * HELLO! *

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Book Synopsis''LEON was the first restaurant on the high street to pay attention to a new way of eating - championing gluten-, dairy- and sugar-free food. We''ve always done it. It''s always done us and our customers good. Now it''s time to stop it being a secret.'' - John Vincent, LEON co-founderEach recipe in this beautiful cookbook is completely gluten-, dairy- and refined sugar-free, with many following a ''paleon'' formula (LEON''s version of Paleo). From recipes for gluten-free Spaghetti Vongole to chocolate beetroot cake, breakfast dahl to chicken and olive tagine, this book contains recipes for every meal of the day and every occasion, and proves that a free-from menu can be utterly delicious.

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Book SynopsisEating and drinking and the rituals that go with them are at least as important as loving in most people’s lives, yet for every hundred anthologies of poems about love, hardly one is devoted to the pleasures of the table. Poems of Food and Drink abundantly fills the gap. All kinds of foods and beverages are laid out in these pages, along with picnics and banquets, intimate suppers and quiet dinners, noisy parties and public celebrations – in poems by Horace, Catullus, Hafiz, Rumi, Rilke, Moore, Nabokov, Updike, Mandelstam, Stevens, and many others. From Sylvia Plath’s ecstatic vision of juice-laden berries in ‘Blackberrying’ to D. H. Lawrence’s lush celebration of ‘Figs’, from the civilized comfort of Noël Coward’s ‘Something on a Tray’ to the salacious provocation of Swift’s ‘Oysters’, from Li Po on ‘Drinking Alone’ to Baudelaire on ‘The Soul of the Wine’, and from Emily Dickinson’s ‘Forbidden Fruit’ to Elizabeth Bishop’s ‘A Miracle for Breakfast’, Poems of Food and Drink serves up a tantalizing and variegated literary feast.

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

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Book SynopsisThere has never been a better time to enjoy appetizing, economical and innovative vegetarian food. This book contains a selection of delicious recipes, from the old-fashioned comfort of a warming soup such as Classic French Onion, to enticing recipes from world cuisines such as Vegetable Fajitas. The dishes celebrate the diversity of choice in the vegetarian diet, from salads and light lunches to elaborate main courses for special occasions. Perfect for those wanting to expand their repertoire of vegetarian recipes, as well as people wanting to embark on a healthier lifestyle, this book is proof that eating the vegetarian way is both nutritious and exciting.

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Book SynopsisFrances McNaughton shows how to make 20 cute and funny sugar animals for cake decorating using sugarpaste and a few simple tools and techniques. First we learn about the simple shapes that are the basis for all the animals, and the few basic tools that are needed. Then it is staight on to making elephants, monkeys, pandas, lizards, dolphins, kangaroos and much more. The constituent parts of the animals are shown with the step by step instructions, and annotated for clarity, then each finished animal is pictured in all its splendour. Animal lovers will be thrilled to see any of these appealing creatures on top of a celebratory cake.Trade ReviewWinter 09/10 Sugarcraft expert Frances McNaughton has designed 20 wonderful sugar animals that you will want to make using simple tools and techniques and readily available ingredients. There are clear step-by-step instructions for the range of popular animals which include an elephant, panda, hippo, lion and monkey. * Squires Kitchen FOOD *Dec 09 Here are 20 great designs with clear step-by-step instructions that are easy and fun to make using simple techniques and readily available ingredients. They're the perfect finishing touch for young and old for the festivities ahead. Frances shows how to make cute and funny animals using sugar paste plus a few simple tools and techniques. We learn about the simple shapes that are the basis for all the animals and then it's straight on to making elephants, monkeys, pandas, lizards, dolphins, kangaroos and much more. * Machine Knitting Monthly *Dec 09 If you enjoyed playing with modelling clay as a child, then sugarcraft is surely going to have a lot of appeal. Celebration cakes decorated by hand are so much more special than those bought in stores, and you can tailor the decorations to suit the taste of the recipient. Most people have a favorite animal; so modelling these is a good place to start. I've always enjoyed doing this even though I don't personally have a sweet tooth (it really is not a requirement for sugarcraft). I own other books on the subject, but tend to find that too many of them fall into the usual craft book tendency of insisting you need everything but the kitchen sink, although for this craft the latter is a necessity! Here you just need the paste, basic kitchen equipment and a few other bits and pieces that you probably already have. Fancy cutters can come later - this is about working with your hands. There is a page showing the shapes you need to make so you can practice making them neatly before you begin, and then it is on with the projects. There are twenty animals in here rather than the usual twenty plus twenty more variations, but you need both pages for a photo of the finished item, instructions plus another extremely useful feature. For every animal as well as the completed model it shows each separate piece you need to make in order to assemble it. Each part has a number which corresponds with the instructions, and if you have practised making the shapes at the front (and are reasonably proficient with modelling clay) then it is all relatively easy to make a professional job of it. Animals include favorites such as tiger, elephant, dolphin, zebra, monkey, crocodile, snake, panda etc tending towards those found in a zoo rather than pets or creatures associated with festivals. You will just have to roll out your sugar paste and see if you can make reindeer and chicks for yourself…a really user-friendly book. * Myshelf.com *Apr 10 This book by British Sugarcraft Guild member Frances McNaughton is absolutely adorable! I loved the darling designs for little sugar paste animals included in this book. You’ll find directions for elephants, panda bears, a lizard, snakes, hippopotamus, dolphin,kangaroo, camel, tiger, seal, skunk, a mischievous raccoon, leopards, koala bears, lions,a crocodile, monkeys, a zebra, giraffe, and a frog. A virtual zoo full of animals to create to decorate everything from cupcakes to birthday cakes, to even a wedding cake if you so desire. The versatility of the sugar paste animal designs is that they can also be crafted from polymer clays or other air dry or oven dry sculpting clays as well…not just used for cake decor. You can create more permanent versions of the animal menagerie for keepsakes. I found myself “oohing and ahhing” over these adorable animals and I was amazed that each and every design ,though it may look complex, actually uses very basic steps to create stunning results. Easy for a beginner to create very nice results for their cupcake and cake creations. I can’t wait for the next time that I have a child’s birthday cake to create! I’m going to have so much fun making something memorable for a child in my life….but gracious!…these are so cute though, that I do believe that someone will need to create a cake for me with these darling critters on it too.(after all the little kids can’t have all the fun now can they?) This is a darling book to have on hand for the next time you are called upon to create a birthday cake or special occasion cake. * stliving.com *Table of ContentsTwenty great designs Clear step-by-step instructions Easy and fun to make

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Book SynopsisThis is a fabulous collection of over 120 recipes for delicious dishes cooked in just one pot, shown in 300 step-by-step photographs. This inspiring collection of recipes includes over 120 dishes prepared in just one pot. It opens with a useful introduction, featuring the equipment used for one-pot cooking, from pots and pans to woks, casseroles and baking dishes, and includes essential techniques, such as stewing, braising, casseroling, stir-frying and pan-frying. The superb collection of recipes is divided into six easy-to-use chapters. The first chapter includes hearty soups, such as Spanish Potato and Garlic Soup and spicy French Bouillabaisse. In the main course chapters there are recipes such as Citrus Beef Curry, Grouse with Orchard Fruit Stuffing, Classic Coq au Vin, and Chicken and Prawn Jambalaya. There is also a variety of vegetarian courses to choose from and a chapter of side dishes. With its useful, informative introduction and delicious, simple-to-prepare recipes, this inspirational yet practical book shows just how easy cooking in one pot can be. It offers wonderful comfort food that's cooked in just one pot, from slow-cooked stews and tasty, warming casseroles to quick and easy stir-fries and soups. It also offers practical tips on the best equipment for one-pot cooking as well as essential step-by-step cooking techniques. It includes over 170 delicious recipes illustrated with 300 beautiful colour photographs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Recipes from around the world include Italian Farmhouse Soup, Seafood Chowder, Fillet of Beef Stroganoff, Risotto with Chicken, and Tofu and Vegetable Thai Curry.

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Book SynopsisPotato and rice are the two main staples of our diet, but their potential is often sadly overlooked. Here they are brought to the fore in one comprehensive volume offering information about varieties and preparation, but more importantly hundreds of tempting ways to cook with them. Potatoes make an excellent base for soups and appetizing snacks, and can be used in an astonishing array of dishes, from classic pies, bakes and stews, to gnocchi, quiches and pizzas. Rice is an ideal partner for almost any ingredient, and you can learn here how to perfect all the varieties of rice, including risotto, paella, biryani, sushi or rice pudding.

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Book SynopsisChicken is one of the most versatile ingredients. It's perfect for economical quick-fix dishes, for a special dinner, for guests, at home, or eaten hot or cold. It can be easily transformed into a flavoursome snack or a tasty treat. With 101 ideas, there's a chicken recipe for every occasion in this handy cookbook, from warming classics and perfect convenience food to a taste of the exotic and meals to impress. With straight-forward, tried-and-tested recipes taken from Britain's top-selling BBC Good Food Magazine you can be sure of mouth-watering chicken meals whatever your mood.

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Book SynopsisThis is the cookbook for people who love good food, but don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen. The recipes are all triple-tested, with simple, straightforward instructions and easy-to-find ingredients.The book is divided into two parts, Everyday Food and Weekend Food. The first part is full of delicious dinners that you can whip up after work - chapters include 'Easy Suppers' - meals you can make in 20 minutes, 'Easy Low-Fat Meals', 'Easy Standby', 'Easy Puds' and 'Easy Family Food'. The second part offers quick recipes that are a little more indulgent and includes 'Easy Classics', 'Easy Lunches', 'Easy Snacks', 'Easy Entertaining' and 'Easy Baking'.Illustrated with full-colour recipe photography and with helpful tips on preparing food, freezing leftovers and baking techniques, this is an essential cookbook for busy people.

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Book SynopsisExpertly researched, this definitive guide covers every aspect of choosing and cooking this universally loved vegetable, from selecting the right potato to enjoying the perfect dish. At the heart of the book is a directory of the best potatoes from around the world, from the nutty little Anya to Jersey Royal and Kerr's Pink. Each profile provides authoritative descriptions including shape, taste and texture, with advice on cooking techniques. Potatoes make an excellent base for soups such as Leek and Potato or Cream of Cauliflower, and they can be used to create wonderful main dishes from Spinach and Potato Stuffed Chicken to Potato and Sausage Casserole.

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Book SynopsisWith a foreword by Alexander McCall Smith 'That which is uncooked is destined to be cooked, if has been prepared with cooking in mind' – The Enigma of Garlic Alexander McCall Smith's 44 Scotland Street novels are loved and enjoyed by readers throughout the world. In each book there are countless scenes involving conversations around the table, in the kitchen, or in a cafe – friendship and food go well together. With this delightful cookbook readers can immerse themselves in the world of Edinburgh's New Town and recreate some of their favourite characters' signature dishes: enjoy Bertie's much-loved Panforte di Sienna, Angus Lordie's famous cheese scones or host your own Scotland Street supper.Trade Review'[a] tremendously creative cookbook... the delicious morsels that Mccall Smith cites in his novels have made for genuinely cracking recipes' -- Cookery Corner * Scottish Field *'Delightful… quotations from the books are sprinkled throughout, illustrating this wonderful cookbook… a lovely Christmas gift for Alexander McCall Smith fans. You’ll have plenty of fun trying out all the dishes' * Sixtyplus Surfers *'Absolutely delightful... Excellent. Chocked full of fun.' * Amazon 5 Star Review *'a compilation of recipes from Alexander McCall Smith’s popular book series, written with the blessing of the celebrated author' * Sunday Post *

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Book SynopsisHere are Rick Stein's top 100 fish and seafood recipes from all over the world. From light meals and quick lunches, pasta, rice and noodle dishes as well food to share, there is a recipe for every level of skill and occasion.Rick Stein's passion for flavour and enthusiasm for food shine through his recipes and his unerring ability to reassure nervous cooks will make this fish cookbook an invaluable resource.Trade ReviewIt's not often that you find a collection of mini cookbooks that inspires you with so much confidence, but My Kitchen Table's series of 100 recipes by various chefs is a classy production. * Sunday Telegraph Magazine *

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Love eating cake? Well, this weekend, get into the kitchen and bake a cake yourself. Baking is fun when you know how to do it, and you don’t need lots of equipment or expensive ingredients.Learn to Bake explains baking terms (how do you beat, fold or cream?) and special ingredients (what is strong bread flour?). Then it tells you everything you need to know to bake for every occasion and every person in your life.Bake the recipes in this book with your friends and family – get everyone involved, make a mess, have some fun and bake something to be proud of.

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This book is for the baker who wants to whip up a cake for an office party, traybake for a kid’s birthday or pudding to follow a simple supper. Using straightforward, easy-to-follow techniques, there are foolproof recipes for cakes, traybakes, bread, biscuits, tarts, pies, puddings and desserts.If you are a confident baker or ready to move onto the next stage, each chapter also showcases the best recipes from the series – Mary and Paul's Signature Bakes, Technical Challenges and Showstoppers, plus the best bakers' recipes from series 4.There are step-by-step photographs to guide you through the more complicated techniques and beautiful photography throughout, making this the perfect gift for all bakers.The finalists' recipes will be available after the final has transmitted in October. For more information go to: www.bakeoffbook.co.uk.

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Book SynopsisIn this official tie-in to Mary's gorgeous new six-part BBC Two TV series, Mary reveals the secrets of her very favourite food. Featuring all the foolproof recipes from the show, Mary introduces you to her favourite dishes using produce from the farmers' market, the herb garden, the seaside, the countryside and more. This all-new collection of over 100 fuss-free, delicious dishes offers yet more inspirational ideas that anyone can try. From tempting Mini Beef Wellingtons, perfect for a party, to her foolproof Saturday Night Pasta, Mary's no-nonsense advice means cooking for friends and family has never been simpler. And of course, there are plenty of indulgent cakes and teatime treats for those with a sweet tooth. The book also contains Mary's favourite Christmas recipes, from the two Mary Berry's Absolute Christmas Favourites TV specials.These are dishes that Mary never tires of, that are not too difficult to make, that don't have too many ingredients, and that'll have all your family asking for second helpings! From tempting canapés and inspiring salads to comforting suppers and indulgent cakes, it's never been easier to find a new absolute favourite.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a selection of the very best of German food, with 60 superb recipes from simple farmhouse fare to international classics. Dishes include such delicious recipes as Rhenish Sausage Salad with Emmental Cheese, Swabian Stew with Beef, Spatzle and Vegetables, Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Sour Cream, and Bavarian Cream with Marinated Berries. With over 300 specially commissioned photographs, this book will provide all the inspiration you need to experience truly authentic German cooking, whether you have travelled in the region and wish to replicate the food, or desire to expand your culinary repertoire with distinctive and satisfying dishes.

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