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Incredible flavours, inspiring ingredients, simple techniques – learn how to master the mortar and pestle and bring new sophistication to your cooking with 65 delicious recipes. The mortar and pestle are ancient tools that no modern kitchen should be without – they're handy for everything from cracking peppercorns and bruising fresh herbs to making sauces such as pesto, as well as marinades, spice pastes and dry rubs. This book brings you an array of enticing recipes from around the world, all of which employ a mortar and pestle to bring creative seasoning and exciting new techniques to your home cooking. Beef can be made mouth-watering when prepared with an African Smoke Rub. Options for Lamb include a Pomegranate and Harissa seasoning, while, in the Poultry chapter, choose Jamaican Jerk Chicken or Portuguese Piri Piri Poussin. For those who love a lighter option and the enticing aroma of grilled Fish, try Spiced Red Snapper with Chermoula or Grilled Lobsters with flavoured butters. Vegetarian ideas include Grilled Courgette Flowers with Shiso Lemon Salt and Roasted Cauliflower with Walnut Romesco.

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Bring an authentic taste of Spain to your table with this collection of more than 60 mouth-watering recipes for small plates to share. Traditionally served as a bar snack with a glass of sherry or a cold beer, tapas has become a firm favourite thanks to its wide variety and versatility. Whether you are serving a starter before a meal, enjoying some small bites with drinks, or going all out and filling the table with multiple dishes to feast on, there is no bad time to indulge in these flavour-filled dishes. This book includes all the classics from the perennially popular Patatas Bravas and Spanish Omelette to Chorizo in Red Wine and Peppers Stuffed with Salt Cod. Many of these dishes can be made in advance for ease, so you too can enjoy time with your friends - Buen Provecho!

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If you thought making sushi was strictly for the professionals, these easy-to-follow recipes will mean you never need to eat ready-made sushi again! Discover how to create delicious sushi in your own kitchen by following simple basic steps. Nigiri, maki, sashimi, temaki – all the different types of sushi are simply explained in this invaluable guide to making sushi at home. This is really easy party food, healthy snack food – and great fun for kids too, to make and to eat. This book begins by explaining how to cook the rice perfectly and then introduces simple rolled sushi using classic ingredients such as cucumber, tuna or salmon.Once you’ve mastered these easy ones you can explore more adventurous variations. The recipes use easy-to-source ingredients, including everything from spinach, asparagus and carrots to prawns, crab and smoked salmon. Also includes recipes for related raw bar dishes such as sashimi and poke, as well as great accompaniments, like fabulous pickles and three ways with wasabi.

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Pair your brunch recipes with boozy cocktails and delightful mocktails for a never-ending supply of breakfast fun. Enjoy a bottomless brunch in the comfort of your own home with this delicious collection of brunch recipes paired with irresistible cocktails. There is no better way to enjoy a lazy morning at home than cooking up a storm and then rewarding your hard work with a decadent cocktail. Whether you’re dining for two or cooking for a crowd, Bottomless Brunch will provide the inspiration to create your very own boozy brunch at home. Keep it simple with a classic Eggs Benedict paired with a Mimosa or make things more interesting with Baked Chilli Eggs matched with a long cold glass of Brunch Punch. Cooking for more? A pan of Slow-braised Beans with Ham Hock, some Cheddar Cornbread and a perfect Bloody Mary is a great way to feed, and impress, a crowd. There are even deliciously sin-free mocktail combos to appeal to the non-drinkers out there such as Herb Fritters with Fried Eggs and a Basil Limeade. Dive into this glorious collection of paired food and drink recipes and transform your brunch into a truly buzzing breakfast affair.

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70 easy recipes for exciting and nutritious dishes for anyone following a meat- and dairy-free diet. More and more of us are cutting out animal protein and products from our diets, or at the very least reducing them. Sticking to your resolve to eat a meat-free diet is going to be so much easier when your food is easy to prepare and exciting to eat and preparing fresh and healthy food couldn’t get any easier than cooking everything together in one pot/pan. Many of these recipes rely on a rainbow of fresh produce, alongside tasty vegan sources of protein, such as beans, lentils and nuts. Seasonings and sauces take their inspiration from all around the world, creating hearty and nourishing meals with eye-popping colour and irresistible flavour. Each dish is perfectly balanced and provides a complete meal all cooked in one pot/pan for ultimate ease. Whether you are a long-time vegan, entertaining friends or family who may be following a plant-based diet, or simply trying to cut down on your intake of meat and fish, the recipes in this book offer a whole host of tempting dishes to try.

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A collection of over 80 quick and delicious recipes to feed households on a budget. A busy family household is often short on time and money. The weekly food shop can be a stressful time when you are wondering how you can feed your family good, honest food without exceeding the weekly budget. Living on a budget, or trying to reduce your outgoings, doesn’t have to mean forgoing cooking and eating good food though. Thrifty tips will guide you through how to make the most of your ingredients and create wonderful family food for all mealtimes. Enjoy some budget breakfasts such as Baked Eggs or Corned Beef Hash before moving on to some purse-friendly soups and salads for lunch. The main meal of the day no longer needs to empty the bank, so instead delve in to some quick and easy dishes such as Thai Salmon Fish Cakes or Quick Vegetable Curry. Treats don’t have to be ignored in favour of saving pennies either – whip up some quick treats such as Iced Summer Berries with Hot White Chocolate Sauce or Banana Fritters. The Thrifty Cookbook has all the inspiration you need to produce fantastic food, in super quick time, for the whole family even when you’ve had to tighten the household purse strings.

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A slow cooker is the perfect solution for anyone who loves good food but has little time to spend in the kitchen, and here you’ll find every recipe you'll ever need. They can be used day or night, and you don’t have to stay in to keep an eye on the pot while you produce hearty family food. Warming Soups to try include Chicken Noodle Soup; Slow-cooked Onion and Cider Soup; and Italian Vegetable and Bread Soup. Starters and Light Bites include Blue Cheese Fondue; Pork, Fennel and Spinach Terrine; and Beef and Ale Pâté. Comforting one-pot Meat dishes include Provencal Daube of Beef; Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks with Red Wine, Rosemary and Garlic; Meatballs in Red Pepper Sauce; and Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Carrots. Deliciously easy recipes for Poultry and Game include Coq au Vin; Lemon Chicken with Dumplings; Chicken Jalfrezi; and Creole Duck. Try a Lighter recipe for Fish and Seafood such as Mediterranean Chunky Fish Stew; Banana Leaf Fish; and Kerala Coconut Chilli Prawns. Nourishing Vegetarian Dishes include Root Vegetable Ragù; Smoky Hotpot of Great Northern Beans; Lemon, Fennel and Mushroom Risotto; and Thai Red Pumpkin Curry. Recipes for indulgent Desserts include Peaches Poached in Vanilla Honey Syrup; Blueberry and Cherry Sponge; and Coffee Hazelnut Pudding with Coffee Bean Sauce.

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Easy Vegetarian is packed with deliciously simple recipes for every occasion, from relaxed Sunday brunch to elegant dinner parties. Whether you are a dedicated vegetarian or just love your greens, Easy Vegetarian offers lots of inspiration for deliciously fresh food – from a quick, tasty snack to a more glamorous evening meal. For a relaxed weekend Brunch ditch the bacon and try French Toast and Fried Tomatoes or Blackberry Buttermilk Pancakes. Scrumptious Starters and Snacks include Pesto-stuffed Portobello Mushrooms and Toasted Turkish Bread. A host of simple Soups will have you reaching for the blender, while the Cheese and Eggs chapter offers fabulous fondue ideas and delicious egg dishes. All types of salads appear in Salads and Sides as well as accompaniments like Herby Potato Rösti and Carrot and Spinach Butter Mash. Pizzas, Savoury Tarts and Breads, such as Charred Vegetable Polenta Pizza, are ideal for lunches or casual dinners. When you don’t have much time, try some quick Pasta and Noodles, such as Simple Spaghetti with Capers and Olives. For ultimate comfort food make a risotto from the Rice chapter, or a dish from Beans, Lentils and Chickpeas such as Curried Lentils and Spinach. For the height of simplicity, try a One-dish Meal, such as Vegetable Goulash or Chickpea and Vegetable Curry. Round off a meal with a perfect Dessert, such as a Honey and Almond Panna Cotta, or a warm Chocolate and Coffee Pudding. There is also a handy Basics Chapter, with recipes to make your own pizza dough, pesto and vegetable stock. Easy Vegetarian will delight you with its deliciously simple recipes that are full of flavour.

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Perfect 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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Over 50 heart-warming recipes perfect for colder months, from wholesome soups and stews to delicious desserts like pumpkin pie and much more.A blustery fall evening calls for a large helping of something hearty, nourishing, and warming—and pumpkin is the ideal ingredient to deliver some warming comfort. Filling enough to leave you satisfied but ultimately a highly nutritious vegetable, it is a wonderful ingredient for use in many meals and desserts and the perfect tonic for a cold gray day. Roasting the bright orange flesh concentrates the flavor to an intensely sweet nuttiness, which whether combined with herbs and salty cheese or spiced with cinnamon and ginger is a delightful option for both sweet and savory dishes. Choose from Light Bites such as Spiced Pumpkin and Feta Phyllo Parcels, perfect for serving at a winter gathering to soak up a few hot toddies. Or the plentiful selection of warming Soups and Stews such as a velvety Red Lentil and Pumpkin Soup. Pasta

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More than 70 fast-fix recipes for food on toast, to take you from breakfast to bedtime. Toast is perhaps the ultimate convenience food. Readily available and always satisfying, whether slathered in peanut butter with your morning cuppa, topped with gooey melted cheese for lunch, or awash with beans for dinner, it's a go-to staple morning, noon and night. But why limit your toast options? It’s time to expand your repertoire, embrace exciting new tastes and textures and discover toasted treats from all around the world. This collection features over 70 recipes to cover all occasions from lazy brunches and healthy lunches, to tasty snacks and comforting evening meals. Try Eggs in a Hole, Peanut Butter Jelly Toast, Banana Bread French Toast, Lemon & Thyme Mushrooms on Toast, Gorgonzola & Anchovy Crostini, Stuffed Panini, Sesame & Sriracha Prawn Toasts and more. Prepare to have your toast horizons expanded!

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Pimp your pancakes and upgrade your waffles with these cool, contemporary recipes for the much-loved, quick and easy meals. They’ve always been a popular quick and easy treat, but modern pancakes and waffles are traversing the stodgy breakfast boundaries of yesteryear, and breaking free to be served at breakfast, lunch and dinner tables at every occasion and to suit everyone. For gym buffs, there are protein-rich pancakes to fuel a workout, or a rainbow-spectrum of super-food-stuffed pancakes into which you can whisk your five-a-day. Filling yet healthy porridge oats, buckwheat or chia seeds are ideal for starting your day in a more nutritious way, and foodies can indulge in the latest food trends in pancake or waffle form. Savoury versions are also a revelation! Try Carrot, Chickpea and Turmeric Pancakes with a lemon spiked dressing, Creamy Mushroom-filled Socca-pancakes, or Huevos Rancheros Waffles; the perfect light meal for one or two. Drizzled with sauces, stuffed with fillings or made with fruit or vegetable bases, these modern pancakes and waffles are flipping fantastic.

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Discover an endless array of burgers, both meat and plant-based, in this exciting collection of the world''s most popular fast-food dish.Whether you are after the biggest, meatiest tower or a light and delicious vegan number made with fresh nutritious sauces, find your perfect patty right here in these pages. Serve the simpler recipes for weeknight family dinners, slinky sliders are perfect for entertaining friends, and you could even use the best gourmet recipe to woo someone special. There is a burger here to suit every occasion, taste, craving, and dietary requirement. Break away from the standard cheese and bacon topping and seek out all manner of new flavors and toppings. Mouth-watering recipes to try in this book include Classic Restaurant Burgers with Bacon, Cheese and Pickles; Mexican Burgers with Homemade Guacamole and Fresh Tomato Salsa; Lamb and Feta Burgers with Homemade Tzatziki; Root Veggie Burgers with Fresh Guacamole; Pork and Caramelized Apple Sliders; a

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You'll be spoilt for choice with this eclectic collection of 100 recipes that make the most of the versatility of eggs. There's no doubt about it; we love our eggs! They form a major part of our daily diets, whether eaten as a high-protein breakfast or brunch, whipped up into a nourishing lunch and dinner, or even transformed into delicious desserts and bakes. This book begins with a guide to basic egg cookery; you'll learn to boil, poach, fry, scramble, coddle and bake your eggs, as well as a few classic skills for separating and whisking yolks and whites. Once you've mastered these basics, delicious recipes to try include everyday plates like a Steak & Egg Brunch Skillet or Spanish Omelette, to the more adventurous Korean Bibimbap or Turkish Menemen. Sweet treats include everything from Baked Alaska to Sponge Cake and finally things really get interesting with protein smoothies and even foamy egg-white cocktails!

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A mouth-watering selection of classic pub menu comfort food to cook and enjoy at home – from toad-in-the-hole to sticky toffee pudding. Enjoy a true taste of eating out at your local with this one-stop recipe collection of traditional gastro pub fare. Soups, pies, roasts, oven-bakes and puddings – all the old comfort food favourites are here. Start with a steaming bowl of Pea & Ham ‘soup of the day’ or just enjoy a bowl of Curry Fries alongside your beer from the Soups & Light Bites. Next tuck into a Meaty Main – choose from Steak & Kidney Pie, Lancashire Hotpot or Super Savoury Roast Chicken, and from the Fish Dishes chapter, pick a Posh Fish Finger Sandwich or Whitebait Fritters. For an unbeatable Veggie Option, rustle up a Welsh Rarebit Jacket Potato or a Mushroom Mac ‘n’ Cheese . No wholesome and hearty meal would be complete without a Side Dish, so add some Triple Cooked Chips or Yorkshire Puddings to your plate. And why not end your hugely satisfying meal with a comforting slice of Lemon Meringue Pie or Treacle Tart from the Desserts chapter.

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Quench your thirst with 100 recipes for refreshingly fizzy summer drinks including cooling punches, cocktails and mocktails. In the warmer months when the days are long and the evenings roll in slowly, there’s nothing better than fixing a cool drink, and a glass of something sparkling provides the ultimate refreshment. From fruity and fresh to tart and tangy, here you’ll find an array of tasty fizzy tipples perfect for every summer occasion. If you’re in the mood for dining al fresco, why not rustle up a French 75 or minty Mojito for one to start the evening. And when the weekends play host to a livelier gathering, simply prepare a pitcher of Sparkling Cava Sangria to share, or take refuge from the heat of the day with a Berry Collins or a Strawberry and Ginger Mule. Whether you need a cocktail to impress or a mocktail to refresh, this vibrant collection of effervescent drinks is sure to inspire.

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Sweet, creamy and cold ice cream sundaes, shakes, floats, ice box cakes and more, perfect for cooling down on hot summer days. Cooling, delicious and indulgent are all words that come to mind when we picture the wonderful world of ice cream. Whether you are sipping smooth chocolatey flavours through a straw on a summer’s day, mixing a soft scoop of vanilla ice cream into a fizzy drink, pimping your drink with coffee or a tipple or layering up an ice box cake to slice and serve, the possibilities of ice cream are endless. Discover a wide range of mix-ins and toppings to layer up loaded sundaes, and enjoy all the glory of an ice cream parlour in the comfort of your own home. Perfect for an indulgent treat on the sofa on a Friday night, or for an ice-cold creamy beverage on a hot afternoon. Get ready for a long hot summer, these recipes will help you to get the most out of the cold, the sweet, and the creamy.

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This brand-new deluxe baby journal encourages parents to chronicle all the important milestones of baby’s first year. But the exquisite presentation and the cloth-covered slipcase means that this is much more than just a journal – it is also destined to become a precious family heirloom. Once completed My Baby Journal will be a treasured keepsake detailing the fondest memories of your child’s first year.

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Wave goodbye to boring shop-bought sandwiches and embrace the art of the lunchbox. Adults and kids alike will enjoy these imaginative homemade lunches created with care – the healthier, tastier and cheaper option. The lunch hour is one that can be the biggest highlight or disappointment of any day. A shop-bought meal purchased in haste is so often a bland specimen, shovelled down without a second thought to health or bank balance. Yet, food-savvy members of the public are now more conscious than ever about what they are putting into their bodies. Nutritious and delicious dinners are big business – and why stop at dinner, after all, around a third of meals eaten are inevitably lunches at work or school. Hungry souls are now after something better come breaktime and are willing to spend a little longer on something that tastes good and does good. The new supercharged lunchbox can be so much more than the wafer-thin ham sandwich and packet of crisps from yesteryear. Instead, Lunch to Go will teach how to create a thing of delight, a balanced individually portioned meal that will be the envy of colleagues. Don’t cheat yourself, instead treat yourself to a beautifully crafted lunchbox.

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Pink gin has never been more popular so why not shake up your own rosy-hued cocktails at home with more than 25 perfectly-pink recipes. 'Pink gin' was originally a simple cocktail of London Dry Gin seasoned with a dash of angostura bitters, but recently this term has blossomed and is now used to describe any gin infused with pink or red fruits, plants or spices alongside the usual botanicals found in the spirit. These include strawberry, raspberry, rhubarb, pink grapefruit, rhubarb, sloes and rose petals and the resulting blush-coloured and fragrant spirits can be enjoyed in a range of delicious cocktails. From the simplest gin and tonic or a straight-up pink martini to bartenders' favourites the Clover Club, Gimlet and Tom Collins, a pink gin will add extra pep to your drinking experience. Established brands with international reach such as Gordon's and Beefeater have recently added pink gins to their ranges, plus sunshine-fuelled Mediterranean distillers such as Spanish Larios and Italian Malfy are all creating elegant fruit-infused gins in highly desirable bottles. So whether you’re a gin expert wanting to update a beloved classic cocktail, relatively new to the gin scene and keen to try the latest innovations, or have simply found that fruitier tipple is your thing, you'll find all the pink gin inspiration you need here.

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Over 60 recipes for nourishing soups from Potato and Roasted Red Onion Soup to Lobster Bisque, you’ll find a soup to feed both body and soul here. Whether you’re looking for a way to use seasonal produce, increase your daily intake of vegetables or crave the comfort only a warming bowlful of soup can bring, this book is for you. Simple to make, easy to serve and full of flavour possibilities, soup is a great way to eat any time of the day, from a light lunch to a satisfying supper. Lighter recipes include fresh ideas from Green Tomato & Sorrel Broth to Thai Gazpacho. Healthy while heartier recipes include Squash, Chickpea & Chorizo and Spiced Lentil Dhal. Finally, luxurious soups provide a hug in a bowl, from a rich Goulash to a creamy Broccoli and Stilton, the recipe you need is here.

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Get cosy with this comforting collection of seasonally inspired recipes—the ideal cook’s companion for the winter months.A study of 2,000 adults found they anticipate spending 72 hours rustling up meals during the winter months, compared to just 55 hours during warmer months! And what better way is there to spend a frosty day than preparing delicious food to enjoy with family and friends? When it’s chilly outside, make the most of being holed up indoors and get creative in the kitchen with these comforting and nourishing recipes. And if you do have to venture outside, why not pack some sustaining snacks for winter walks and perhaps a flask of something hot to drink to keep your fingertips toasty and your spirits high. Featuring more than 95 recipes for winter eating and entertaining, from soups and stews to melted cheese, pasta, pies, and dessert plus warming hot beverages, this book provides all the inspiration you will need.

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More than 75 stunning recipes and inspiration for how to host and bake for the ultimate afternoon tea party.The art of afternoon tea is a delightful and refined tradition that has been cherished for centuries and invites us to savor simple pleasures in a world that often rushes by too quickly. It is an elegant affair where delicate china cups are filled with aromatic teas, accompanied by dainty finger sandwiches, bite-size savories, scones, and delectable patisserie. The setting is meticulously arranged with pristine linen tablecloths, vases of fresh flowers, and fine porcelain teapots and as you sip a soothing cup of tea, time seems to slow down, allowing for intimate conversation and a moment of tranquility... Here you will find the ultimate guide to enjoying this experience to the full at home, from insights into the history, traditions, and etiquette of afternoon tea to achievable recipes for all the elements necessary to create a three-tiered cake stand brim

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Once completed, the deluxe cloth-bound journal will become a treasured keepsake detailing all your fondest memories of baby's first year, from the first night at home as a new family to first words, first steps and much more. Beautifully designed and illustrated throughout with colour photographs, it features thoughtful prompts to guide and encourage new parents to add their own notes, photographs and other memorabilia. The result is a personal record that is much more than just a journal - it is also destined to become a precious heirloom to be treasured for generations to come.

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Quench your thirst with 35 recipes for deliciously refreshing spritzes, including highballs, sodas, and mocktails.Spritz cocktails have become a popular choice for anyone seeking a refreshing and vibrant drinking experience. Originating from Northern Italy, these fizzy concoctions typically combine sparkling wine such as Prosecco with a bitter Italian amaro such as Aperol, Campari, or Cynar, finished off with splash of soda water and served long over ice. The result is a drink that effortlessly combines effervescence, bitterness, and zestiness in each delicious sip. While the original recipe for the Aperol spritz remains beloved, mixologists have now put their own spin on this style of cocktail, experimenting with different variations from tangy citrus-based spritzes to fruity and floral combinations, creating an endless array of options to suit every taste preference. Making a spritz cocktail or mocktail at home is easier than you may think. Here you will find r

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Slow cookers are the answer to all your kitchen problems – save money, time and energy with over 65 delicious recipes for affordable family food. Slow cookers are an invaluable kitchen gadget when it comes to saving money and time in a busy family schedule. Meals take longer to cook in a slow cooker than an oven, but cost significantly less per hour (just 8p, according to Moneysavingexpert.com). Using just a tenth of the energy of a conventional oven, they can make a big difference to your household energy bills when used regularly. Simply put all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a tasty family meal at the end of the day. They have gone in and out of fashion over the years, having first appeared in the 1940s, but slow cookers are having a new surge in popularity due to the recent rises in household bills and food prices. Adding one of these energy-efficient appliances to your kitchen will transform the way you plan your weekly meals. They are great for batch cooking so you’ll always have something delicious to eat at the end of a long day and will help to impart maximum flavour to basic ingredients through the slow cooking process, so are perfect for using with cheaper cuts of meat to save on the weekly budget. The Slow Cooker Cookbook has over 65 recipes to suit all your family’s needs. From hearty soups, such as Italian Pasta and Bean Soup; light bites, such as Spinach and Ricotta Timbales; succulent meat dishes, such as Vietnamese Beef and Chicken and Lentil Curry; not forgetting irresistible vegetarian dishes, such as Winter Vegetable Tagine and Smoky Bean Hotpot. Slow cookers can be used day or night, and you don’t even have to stay in to keep an eye on the pot while you produce deliciously flavourful food for all the family.

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When the weather turns cold, what could be better than sitting by the fire and enjoying home-cooked food with family and friends. From comforting casseroles and bakes to seasonal snacks and warming drinks — this is the ideal cook’s companion for the winter months. Make the most of being holed up indoors and prepare some warming Snow Day Snacks. Enjoy sharing tasty treats such as Creamy Pancetta and Onion Tart or Cheddar and Cider Fondue. When it’s chilly outside, what we naturally crave is comforting food. In Cold Day Comforts you’ll find plenty of warming dishes including Spiced Pumpkin and Coconut Soup or Salmon Broccoli and Potato Gratin with Pesto. What better way to spend an icy afternoon than preparing a delicious meal to share with family and friends. Fireside Feasts is full of great ideas for winter entertaining. Try a Braised Pot Roast with Red Wine, Rosemary and Bay or Slow-cooked Lamb Shanks with Lentils. Make the most of the finest seasonal ingredients the winter has to offer and prepare healthy and satisfying Winter Salads. Choose from recipes such as Steak and Blue Cheese Salad or Roast Butternut Squash Salad with Spiced Lentils, Goat Cheese and Walnuts. Whether you enjoy a luxurious dessert or a slice of cake in front of the fire, there are plenty of delicious options to choose from in Indulgent Treats. Try Pecan Cheesecake Swirl Brownies, Arctic Roll with Vanilla and Chocolate or Brown Sugar Pavlova with Cinnamon Cream and Pomegranate. Finally, in A Cup of Cheer there are plenty of ideas for festive drinks and toddies. Relax at home with a warming Chocolate Marshmallow Melt or enjoy winter entertaining with a delicious Mulled Wine, guaranteed to make any holiday gathering a success.

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Wake up and enjoy the most important meal of the day with over 60 relaxed recipes for every morning occasion, from lazy lie-ins to brunch parties. For many, breakfast is the best meal of the day, and on the weekends when the pace of life slows, there’s nothing better than an indulgent brunch. With more than 65 appetizing and modern recipes, there is a dish here to suit everyone’s brunch style. With meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan options, starting the day the right way has never been easier, or tastier! For slow-release energy, opt for something like Pink Grapefruit with Vanilla Sugar or Bircher Muesli with French Berries. Nothing says brunch quite like eggs, but why not serve your friends something different like Baked Mushroom & Egg Ramekins or a Steak and Egg Breakfast Taco? Even those with the biggest appetites will meet their match with substantial brunch plates of Chorizo Cornbread or Herbed Feta On Sourdough. And for the sweet tooth, breakfast bakes such as Banana Bread or Blueberry Pancakes will hit the spot. Also included are drinks to complete the feast, from a Pour Over Coffee to The Ultimate Bloody Mary with Pickled Celery.

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More than 150 recipes for making the most of your home-grown fruit and vegetables – from warming soups and bakes to vibrant summer salads and tangy preserves. There is nothing as satisfying as growing your own produce – home-grown fruit and vegetables, picked and used at the height of freshness, are more tasty and nutritious than any supermarket offerings. Not only that, but they also cut down on food miles and can be a far more budget friendly way to eat. Home-grown Harvest is a celebration of the bounty you can grow in your garden, back yard or even windowbox. Cultivating your own fruit and vegetables does not have to mean eating the same dishes days in a row to use up produce. Instead, this book will show you how to use creatively what you grow in an array of exciting combinations. Simply organised, the book makes each vegetable or fruit the star of its own chapter, providing a wealth of different recipes to use up any gluts you may have (from the garden or a trip to the farmers’ market). From fresh dishes such as Triple Tomato Risotto with Basil or Strawberry Tiramisu, to preserves and chutneys, which can be stored for future use, each recipe is selected because it is rich in fresh produce. With handy tips and hints for preparing vegetables, and beautiful photographs throughout, Home-grown Harvest is an invaluable guide to cooking seasonally and eating very well indeed.

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Fuel up throughout the day and satisfy cravings with over 60 recipes for tasty and convenient plant-based snacks. It’s time to quit processed convenience snacks full of salt, sugar and dairy and graze on the good stuff instead. Here you’ll find nuts, crackers, veg chips and other nibbles that make tasty and convenient snacks when hunger pangs strike. Next up, portable pocket-size energy balls and bars are perfect for when you are on the move. There are recipes for feeding friends too – whip up a dip to serve at your next get-together. And if you are hosting a larger gathering, look no further than crunchy creole cauliflower, perfect for party platters! Finally, sweet treats that will pep up your next box-set binge include cocoa-almond freezer fudge pops, proving once and for all that plant-based snacking can be every bit as delicious as it is good for you! More than 60 recipes for vegan snacks guaranteed to satisfy your cravings as well give your body both instant fuel and long-term health-enhancing nutrition.

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Less of a rigid regime, and more of an organic attempt to eat a mainly vegetarian diet, The Flexitarian Cookbook features delicious plant-centric recipes, with options for incorporating meat or fish as needed. Many of us are looking to eat less meat and/or fish, as the host of environmental, ethical and health-related reasons for doing so stacks up. The concept of not centring every meal around an animal-based protein is well on its way to settling into mainstream society. But out there, there is a whole middle-ground of home-cooks, placed somewhere between carnivore and vegan, who are doing their best to reduce meat consumption, but enjoying it on occasion when the urge strikes; the flexitarians. The Flexitarian Cookbook is a collection of delicious, modern vegetarian recipes, with simple options for switching in meat or fish, as the mood takes you. No longer will flexitarians have to juggle between multiple cookbooks or haphazardly hash together a meaty ending to a recipe depending on their cravings. Recipes include a warm curried lentil salad with crispy paneer and spiced dressing, but the paneer can be swapped for crispy prawns if preferred. A winter vegetable stew with herbed dumplings is substantial enough on its own, but this cookbook gives the option to add slow-cooked beef cheeks, if you like. A best-ever recipe for vegetable and lentil moussaka offers the option to swap the lentils for regular mince meat, while the Moroccan spiced vegetable tagine gives an option for cooking with chicken, if the mood so takes you.

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Every new parent knows how special and precious the first year of baby’s life is. My Baby’s Journal is especially designed so you can hold on to every memorable moment – first tooth, first smile, first steps, first words, and many more. When completed, My Baby’s Journal is a unique memento full of happy, poignant and appealing memories of the first year of your child’s life—precious memories you will cherish forever.

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Warming soups include Butternut Squash with Allspice and Pine Nuts plus lighter choices for summer such as Courgette, Broad Bean and Lemon Broth. Try delicious Snacks and Light Meals – choose from Hot Red Pepper and Walnut Dip; Lentil, Carrot and Coriander Pâté; and Sesame Potato Wedges with Peanut Dipping Sauce. Satisfying Salads to enjoy include Tabbouleh with Chickpeas and Spring Greens; Spicy Cauliflower and Swiss Chard Salad; and Fennel and Orange Salad with Black Olives. Filling Hot Dishes to savour are Stir-fried Tofu with Crisp Greens and Mushrooms; Barley Risotto with Radicchio; and Creamy Vegetable and Cashew Nut Curry with Coconut Milk. Sweet Things are a must – choose from Tropical Fruits in Lime and Chilli Syrup; Rhubarb and Apple Crumble; and Cherry and Hazelnut Oat Cookies. Finally, Drinks include nutritious yet delicious concoctions such as Pineapple and Passionfruit Soy Shake; Peanut and Carob Smoothie; and Date, Banana and Rice Milk Frappé.

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A 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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Over 100 essential recipes for festive entertaining, with cocktails and accompanying canapés to serve and share with family and friends. Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be stressful when hosting and catering for a crowd. As family and friends come together to eat drink and be merry, let this collection of drinks and nibbles guide you through advent right up to the new year. You’ll find everything you need to host at home, with recipes for everything from an elegant New Years Eve Soirée to a light Christmas morning brunch. Cocktails encompass everything from the Snowball to the Mimosa, with more unusual recipes to make your drinks very merry indeed. Simple recipes for accompanying canapés, many of which can be prepared in advance, take the stress out of finding the perfect bite to accompany drinks and satisfy hungry guests. Add pizazz to any festive event, with Slow Roasted Tomato Galette with Black Olive Tapenade & Goat’s Cheese, Sesame Maple Turkey Fingers or a Trio of Honey Baked Camembert With Calvados & Herbs. With recipes for dessert canapés and syrupy cocktails to sweeten up occasions, this book is sure to get you and your guests into the Christmas spirit stress-free!

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It's time to reclaim alcohol-free drinks from the bland and the boring, and instead elevate the cordials, infusions, syrups and mocktails to unprecedented heights of deliciousness. For too long designated drivers, detoxers and teetotallers have been left out in the cold when it comes to great drinks. Instead they are forced to sip on the same insipid fruit juices that make up most alcohol-free offerings. Thankfully help is at hand with Mocktails, Cordials, Infusions, Syrups, and More – a collection of delicious recipes that are welcome alternatives to the boring soft drinks or mineral water. These drinks prove that ditching the booze doesn't mean sacrificing taste. Exciting ingredients and flavour combinations such as strawberry and black pepper, mango and ginger, lemon and thyme, coffee and cardamom, or blueberry and elderflower will make your taste buds stand up and pay attention. And another bonus: no hangovers!

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This 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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A collection of 65 gorgeously gooey and sumptuously sweet brownies, blondies and traybakes, from much-loved vintage classics to modern creations. Chocolate brownies are happiness squared. The quest for the elusive BEST EVER brownie is one that never ends, it can be sprung upon you at any moment - whether eaten in the corner of a cosy café or to accompany your afternoon cup of tea at home, a truly fabulous brownie is something you will find yourself lusting after for years to come. Likewise, blondies, the trendy younger sister of the brownie and the extended family of traybakes, are just as well-loved, and this genre of straightforward baking ensures goodies to suit every occasion and every day of the week. All you really need is a mixing bowl, a rectangular pan and a hot oven to create amazing cakes that will endear you to friends and family.

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Discover the popular Korean bibimbap dish and a whole wealth of delicious rice and noodle dishes. Transform your kitchen into an Asian wonderland with this collection of over 70 enticing one-bowl recipes using much-loved ingredients such as gochujang and kimchi. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy lunchtime dish, a light and refreshing summer evening meal, or a warming and fulfilling bowl of noodles, this book will serve every need. Begin with the basics of putting a one-bowl rice or noodle dish together and what flavours and ingredients go together well, then move on to trying endless combinations. Discover dishes such as Chilled Soba Noodles with Dipping Sauce, Wild Garlic Miso Pork Stir-fry or BBQ Pork Noodle Bowls, and not forgetting Chicken Noodle Soup or a Spicy Noodle Seafood Broth. Rice and noodles are at the very heart of Asian cooking, providing the building blocks to what is a varied, healthy and fascinating cuisine. They are mostly served as one-pot dishes in soups, salads and stir-fries and provide the carbohydrate element alongside fresh vegetables, herbs, meat and fish, balancing the nutritional benefits of each dish.

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Delicious recipes that provide easy ways to swap unhealthy ingredients for nourishing alternatives, without having to compromise on flavour and enjoyment. This cookbook is not about denial; its approach to cooking and eating simply swaps ingredients such as refined sugar, wheat and dairy for natural and healthier alternatives that achieve the same indulgence without the negative health impacts and connotations associated with certain ingredients. These easy swaps make healthy eating both simple and delicious. Recipes range from simple sharing plates to ‘Foods from Afar’ such as Massaman Curry, and Smoked Mackerel Sushi Rolls. There are ‘Light & Fresh’ dishes such as Polenta Pizza, as well as ‘Comfort Food’ recipes including Wild Mushroom & Leek Risotto and Lasagna. With ideas for everything from brunch, such as New York Avocado Toast, to ‘Sweet Treats’ like Cheesecake with Sweet Cherries, Jordan and Jessica Bourke combine their expertise as a chef and nutritional therapist to prove that you can have your cake and eat it.

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Perfect English Farmhouse celebrates the characteristic style and fascinating history of the classic farmhouse and shows how to turn your own home into a similarly welcoming retreat. Farmhouse is a word that conjures an array of appealing associations: fresh eggs and baby lambs, chunky wooden beams and flagged floors, cream teas and harvest suppers; a place of welcome and plenty. With their generous kitchens and meandering layout, the architectural informality of the farmhouse suits modern lifestyles. In Perfect English Farmhouse, via a series of case studies, Ros Byam Shaw explores both traditional and contemporary farmhouse style. The book is divided into chapters according to style: Organic, Traditional, Fresh, No Frills and Funky, and at the end of each chapter a spread highlights the key elements of that particular decorative look. At the back of the book, there is also a comprehensive listing of UK and US suppliers to help readers create their very own take on perfect farmhouse style.

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In Extraordinary Interiors In Colour, self-confessed colour addicts Jane Rockett and Lucy St George follow on from their best-selling first book by tackling the topic of choosing colour for the home. Such is their passion for colour that Jane and Lucy launched the Rockett St George paint range in August 2018 sophisticated, earthy shades that work perfectly together. This new book allows them to explore the world of colour and reveal their inspirations – travel, hotels and restaurants, Instagram, the natural world and vintage design. Starting at the beginning, Jane and Lucy investigate colour theory before plunging into the history of colour and how it affects our emotions. Next, they take a look at the natural world and explore what colour means in different cultures around the globe. They then tackle the million-dollar question – which colours should you choose? A final chapter explores inventive ways to decorate with colour, from bold blocking to brave use of contrasting hues. Each chapter is interspersed with a real-life home that exemplifies the Rockett St George style. If you want maximum impact when updating an interior, there’s no better way to achieve it than with bold, clever and creative use of colour.

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A beautifully illustrated guide from a Celtic Wiccan High Priestess to celebrating the Wiccan way, from Halloween to handfastings, as well as everyday rituals to enhance all areas of your life. The Wiccan calendar is marked by significant festivals, called sabbats. The most famous is Halloween, also known as Samhain, but you will be familiar with others, too, such as the Summer and Winter Solstices. Wiccans celebrate these sabbats with rituals, crafts, and food and drink, and in this book, Silja reveals how you can bring some of that magic into your life, even if working as a solitary witch. She also details other special days throughout the year, such as August 23, the Roman festival of Vulcanalia, which is celebrated with bonfires. Discover, too, how Wiccans celebrate personal rites of passage, such as the naming of a baby and a couple committing to each other in a Wiccan wedding, known as a handfasting. Finally, Silja explains how to write your own daily, weekly, or monthly rituals to bring you peace and happiness. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this is your essential guide to all your Wiccan celebrations.

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Home for the Soul is about creating a considerate and sustainable home that also sparks happiness and reflects the spirits, passions and tastes of its inhabitants. A shift in awareness means that we are increasingly thoughtful about the materials we use, the scarcity of the earth’s resources and how to lighten our footprint on the planet. In Home for the Soul, Sara Bird and Dan Duchars show how to create a beautiful home that suits its inhabitants while causing minimum damage to our increasingly fragile environment including using non toxic, vegan paints and fabrics. The first section shares ideas for the elements of a stylish yet sustainable home, from lighting to linens, while in Part Two, Sara and Dan visit soulful homes and their owners to discover how they have created interiors that are beautiful yet responsible at the same time. Home for the Soul shows how a mindful, ethically sourced and eco-friendly ethos can be at the heart of modern homemaking. It looks at sustainable, renewable and reclaimed materials, using traditional skills and choosing organic and hand-produced homewares. No matter how new or old a building, or what your own particular style is, there are simple ways to add warmth, contentment and soul to our homes.

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