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This title presents more than 200 great cookie, biscuit, bar and brownie recipes. Learn everything you need to know about making, baking, decorating and storing all types of cookies - with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for each technique. It includes more than 200 fantastic recipes for every occasion, from sweet and sticky treats to wholesome crackers. With more than 650 glorious photographs, each recipe is accompanied by a picture of the finished cookie and illustrated instructions to ensure perfect results every time. Try your hand at classic butter cookies, sweet and funny puppy faces, rich and indulgent praline Pavlova cookies, or quick and simple no-bake white chocolate snowballs. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice cook, this stunning book is a must-have for every kitchen. This wonderful, practical cookbook is perfect for everyone who loves cookies. The in-depth introduction covers all the basic techniques, from making different doughs to decorating ideas. Over 200 classic and modern recipes are divided into tempting chapters on children's party cookies, brownies and bars, indulgent treats, celebration cookies, no-bake cookies, crackers, and even healthier options and recipes for special diets. From Giant Triple Chocolate Cookies to Chinese Fortune Cookies, there is a tantalizing treat for any occasion.

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Organised by the Society of Labour Lawyers, the Labour Party's legal think tank, this book is a manifesto for change that showcases new policy ideas for the next government. It is a must-have collection of new insights into how a Labour government can renew Britain.

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The aim of this accessible cookbook is to demystify gluten-free cooking and show you that it's surprisingly easy to create foods that you thought you'd never be able to eat again. The introductory section contains clear medical and nutritional advice on all aspects of gluten-free diets and eating. You'll find information on the various types of gluten-free flours, what bakes they are suitable for, and how to blend them. Then there are more than 165 tried-and-tested recipes for all kinds of breads, cakes, cookies, pasta, pies, puddings, pastries and sauces that will revolutionize your gluten-free diet and help you enjoy foods you may have thought were off the menu for good. You'll find traditional recipes that have been reworked to make them gluten free, as well as plenty of delicious new ideas and inherently gluten-free dishes that everyone should have in their repertoire. Wholesome breads, pasta, pastries, puds and all manner of other sweet and savoury bakes are all included, many of which are also dairy-free, vegetarian and/or vegan recipes - attributes that are denoted by a clear label at the top of the recipe. Some are also lower in refined sugar than normal, to suit healthier eating choices, and of course all are 100 per cent gluten free. All have step-by-step instructions to ensure success, along with a gorgeous photograph of the finished dish. More than 13 per cent of the UK population (and up to one-third in the USA) say that they currently avoid eating food containing gluten. Many of these are gluten intolerant while others find wheat-based and high-gluten products difficult to digest and simply feel better and healthier eating a diet without or containing less of these foods. An estimated one in a hundred people have coeliac disease, an incurable, lifelong, autoimmune reaction to gluten, and a similar number have a wheat allergy. For those who fall into these camps, embarking on any restricted diet can be daunting, but especially when you need to exclude all foods containing gluten. Bought ready-prepared gluten-free foods can be expensive and monotonous, and the range of basic gluten-free products such as flours and more unusual ingredients such as xanthan gum somewhat bewildering.

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This book shows how probiotics can improve your health through fermented food and how to make them yourself. Fermented foods - kefir, kimchi and kombucha, to name just a few - are flooding the supermarket shelves but can be costly to buy. Discover the astonishing nutritional benefits of fermented foods and drinks, how easy they are to make at home and how to incorporate them into everyday eating. This book is for those who are new to fermented food as well as those who want to expand their repertoire.

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Create your own seasonal drinks, from child-friendly cordials made with natural ingredients, to delicious home-made alcoholic liqueurs and tipples.The freshness and flavours of homemade cordials and syrups are second to none and rival any shop-bought version at a fraction of the cost. With this book you'll be producing your own all year round with recipes for every season. Try spring rhubarb and ginger syrup, red and blackcurrant cordial in the summer, hedgerow cordial in the autumn and mulled cranberry cordial to warm those winter days. You'll also find recipes for classic liqueurs such as sloe gin, limoncello and blackberry vodka.

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This is good food with strong nutritional value, for people whose cookery skill is NIX. Fresh food is much cheaper to buy and can eat like you're in TGI Friday, your local Curry House or Trattoria. We include The Complete Menu description of the book's recipes to show how the book will eat.! Every recipe is described as it might be in a Restaurant Menu! Readers will identify enough Want-to Eat dishes to make the book irrisistable. Look at this for instance ...Mexican Chicken: Chilli features here - spicing up cubed chicken breast, pan cooked alongside seasoned tomatoes and onions - then grilled to finish off a cheese and tortilla chip topping.

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Everyone is talking about healthier eating - but we are all so busy that cooking has lost its place in our busy lifestyles. This brilliant book shows you that you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen in order to make healthy and delicious meals for yourself and your family. And once you get into the habit of healthy eating, you'll not look back at those fat-laden and nutritionally empty ready-mades you thought were the only quick option. Here you'll find healthy meals that take only minutes to prepare - stylish and modern eating with real goodness and flavour that's also fast and easy.

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This is the complete guide to successful pastry making, with 135 delicious recipes and all the essential information you need to make perfect pastry every time. It includes recipes for all the types of pastry, from shortcrust and choux to puff, strudel, hot-water crust and filo. It offers practical advice on preparing a range of tasty fillings, and recipes for great pie glazes and sauces.

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Discover how to make 140 fabulous jams, jellies, pickles, relishes and chutneys in this beautiful new cookbook. A fresh, bright contemporary design is complemented by 220 stunning photographs and easy-to-follow instructions.

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Discover the exciting new way to healthy eating, with this simple kitchen appliance that's the secret behind the latest diets. You can create tasty low-calorie, low-carb noodles, ribbons and even `rice' from everyday vegetables and fruits, all with the feel-full factor of real pasta. There's never been an easier way to eat your five-a-day, and more. Catherine Atkinson shows you how to choose and use the different kinds of spiralizer machine, such as vertical or horizontal, with lots of tips and advice on assembly and usage. She then takes you through every spiralize-able vegetable, explaining the most suitable methods and techniques to use, and how to prepare and cook each one. Then there are the recipes - soups, salads, all kinds of `pasta' with sauces, rosti, risotto, pizza and tarts, curries, stir-fries, frittata, tempura and even desserts, cakes, breads and muffins. Over 80 delectable ideas will inspire you through the day. Make breakfast bars and butternut muffins; spiralize pears for a chia porridge; use carrot noodles in turkey enchiladas, or squash and broccoli in a stir-fry; make potato kugels, coodles with avocado sauce and courgetti alla puttanesca... Everything is clearly photographed, from all the how-to techniques to gorgeous finished dishes, so you can see exactly what to do. There are nutritional breakdowns for each recipe, and at-a-glance identifiers for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan and paleo dishes. Whether you call them courgetti, zoodles, veggetti or vegetable noodles, this cookbook is packed with inspiration.

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There's nothing quite like the flavour and aroma of freshly baked bread. Your bread machine gives the pleasure of both with the least effort on your part. This book is for those who are new to bread making and those who want to expand their repertoire of recipes. It takes you through the basic techniques and provides foolproof advice on how to make the perfect loaf. From simple, straightforward loaves, which cost a fraction of the shop-bought equivalent, to more elaborately flavoured and handshaped creations, you'll discover over a hundred delicious recipes that make the most of your bread machine's potential.If you are concerned about what goes into the food you eat, you can now decide the ingredients of your daily bread yourself, and make bread that you will love. There are chapters on breads for those on special or restricted diets, such as gluten-free, and recipes using spelt and rye flours. All recipes are suitable for all makes of bread machine, and most recipes include ingredients for medium or large loaves or a small loaf using a compact bread machine.

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Discover how to create your favourite cakes, biscuits, cookies, breads, scones and pastries with more than seventy deliciously vegan recipes.From classics like Lemon Drizzle Cake, Coconut Macaroons and Red Velvet Cake to Chocolate Chunk Brownies, Bermuda Banana Bread and gluten-free Blueberry Muffins, and from Almond Biscotti, Blackcurrant Cheesecake and Millionaire's Shortbread to fruity Breakfast Bars, Vegan 'Sausage Rolls' and Courgette Soda Bread, you will find plenty of mouthwatering bakes in this book that will delight anyone who follows a vegan diet.In Baking It Vegan, nutritionist Catherine Atkinson teaches essential vegan baking techniques with easy-to-follow instructions, and provides recommendations on substitute ingredients suitable for vegans, with great advice on using these alternative ingredients successfully. You will also find plenty of recipes with a healthy twist, such as lower fat, lower sugar, wholemeal and gluten-free bakes.With Baking It Vegan, you can recreate all your favourite bakes with no sacrifice in flavour, and discover some new crowd-pleasers along the way!

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Your new Instant Pot multi cooker could be the most useful kitchen appliance you will ever own. This book will tell you everything you need to know about the Instant Pot so that you can get the best out of its seven functions and cook quick, easy and delicious food for your family.Cooking With Your Instant Pot provides lots of healthy, fully-tested recipes that make the most of all the functions in order to save you time and effort. There's a mix of classic and contemporary dishes, all of them tasty and nutritious, for both everyday cooking and special occasions.Recipes include:· Breakfast recipes such as Crispy Bacon and Red Onion Omelette, Smoked Salmon and Avocado Kedgeree, and Dried Apricot and Almond Jam· Soups, stocks and broths including Chorizo and Chick-pea Soup, and Goulash Soup with Mini Bread Dumplings· Meat Stews, such as Braised Lamb Shanks with Borlotti Beans, Mongolian Braised Beef, and Pork Steaks in Sweet and Sour Barbecue Sauce· Curries, such as Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Jalfrezi and Fragrant Chicken Curry · Vegetable dishes, such as Easy Jacket Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower with Crispy Crumbs, and Creamed Sweet Potatoes· Desserts and Cakes like Blushing Poached Pears, Apple and Honey Creme Caramel, and Sticky Ginger cakeFast, nutritious and flavourful - fabulous food from your Instant Pot!

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This title offers a mouthwatering collection of 60 recipes in over 270 step-by-step photographs. It includes a truly delicious collection of slow-cooked recipes for everyday meals: soups, terrines, bakes, braises, stews, casseroles, hot-pots, pasta and rice dishes, and even puddings and preserves. The recipes are presented step by step with clear instructions plus photographs showing how to cook meals that are sure to please the family. It is a superb cookbook written for no-fuss preparation, using minimum effort for maximum taste. Featured dishes include crockpot classics such as French onion soup, seafood chowder, Lancashire hot-pot, Boston baked beans, and sticky coffee and pear pudding. It offers a complete nutritional analysis of the fat, carbohydrate, salt and calorie count for each recipe is included. Slow cookers and crockpots take the pressure out of mealtimes: you can prepare the ingredients in advance, switch on the slow cooker and then stay out of the kitchen while the food simmers slowly for several hours. Meals can be timed to be ready to eat on the return home from work or school, and this gentle cooking technique extracts the very best from the ingredients. Here is a great range of uncomplicated slow cooker recipes for everyday eating, divided into sections on soups and appetizers; fish and shellfish; poultry and game; meat dishes; vegetarian and side dishes; desserts and cakes; and preserves and drinks. This easy-to-follow book is simply packed with ideas for preparing and cooking 60 wonderful slow cooker recipes.

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This title features 400 fail-safe recipes to transform everyday dishes into feasts, shown step by step in 1400 photographs. You can add something special to every type of dish and every kind of occasion, with recipes for a wonderful range of accompaniments, from classic sauces to spiced mustards. It is a detailed introduction to the art of sauce-making and preserving, from making stocks and marinades to setting jams and jellies. It includes quick, easy recipes for creamy dips, fiery salsas, tasty relishes, spicy marinades and simple dressings: try calvados and apple sauce for pork, sweet pepper salsa for fish, or basil and lemon mayonnaise for salads. You can try making some of the tempting preserves to stock up your pantry, from green tomato chutney and spiced apple mincemeat to quince and coriander jelly, and blueberry and lime jam. Make every meal memorable with this practical and accessible guide to the complementary sauces, salsas and accompaniments that we love to add to our food. Over 400 original recipes add an inspirational touch to every conceivable kind of meal, whether it's a rich gravy for a roasted leg of lamb, a tangy orange sauce for duck, a quick crunchy satay for shredded vegetables or a stunning series of party dips, tangy dressings, sweet chunky chutneys, cooling raitas, fresh fruit coulis or rich dessert creams. Many of these recipes will also make fantastic gifts, such as Christmas chutney, tarragon and champagne mustard, rumtopf, and spiced apple mincemeat. From much-loved standbys such as Bolognese sauce, mango chutney, and pickled onions to stand-alone sweet preserves such as apricots in amaretto, this is an inspiring kitchen compendium.

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Polydore Vergil of Urbino (ca.1470-1555) fired his readers' imagination with his encyclopaedic book "On the inventors of all things" ( De inventoribus rerum 1499). His account of the manifold origins of sciences, crafts and social institutions is a praise of man's inventive genius and a prototypical cultural history. "Polydorus" was a household name for several centuries. Erasmus envied his friend the book's success, Rabelais heaped scorn on it, Catholic censors put it on the index, while Protestants were fascinated with "that papist" work. In this first in-depth study of the Renaissance 'bestseller', Catherine Atkinson examines not only the Italian humanist's bona fide (mostly ancient) inventors, in books I-III, she enquires into the neglected and misunderstood, yet equally important, books IV-VIII (1521). This early modern text, written on the eve of the Reformation, is devoted to the highly controversial topic of the 'invention' of ecclesiastical institutions. The priest and humanist Vergil, who during his 50 years in England rose in the church hierarchy, is shown to be an acute observer of contemporary religious practice. He employs the inventor question ("who was the first to do this?") as an instrument of historiography and by comparing medieval church rites and institutions with religious practice of antiquity, implicitly questions the singularity of the Christian church.

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Fibre plays an essential part in a healthy diet, but most people don't get enough. Few of us know how much we should be consuming or how to increase our daily intake. This book answers these questions in detail and provides 70 delicious, fibre-rich recipes that will become favourites in your household.The Healthy Fibre-rich Cookbook covers the most recent developments and nutritional knowledge about fibre. There's no need to buy a whole range of specialist ingredients; it's simply about adjusting your meals and eating habits. Here you will find a wide range of up-to-date recipes to inspire you throughout the day and show how easy it is to incorporate more fibre into your diet. This will include:- Buttermilk banana pancakes- Smoked paprika babaganoush- Chicken empanadas- Roasted vegetable and butterbean crumble- Wholemeal spelt and honey biscuits With this book you will get to know your gut, increase your fibre intake and feel better.

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Use the recipes in this book to turbo-charge your body and mind with freshly made smoothies and blends that are bursting with health-giving vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants. It will help you get the most out of using your power blender and enable you to incorporate healthy habits into your hectic life with ease.Each of the nearly 150 recipes includes delicious and beneficial fruit and vegetable super foods: Health Improvers: detoxers, brain boosters, antioxidants, mood lifters, and more;Weight Busters: get slim with protein packers, natural juices, dried fruits - and raw chocolate!;Exercise Enhancers: recipes to increase oxygenation, bone density, and muscle strength;Beauty Boosters: enjoy clear eyes and healthy skin, and slow the ageing process.Power Blending and Juicing provides simple, quick and easy ways to get much more than your daily requirement of healthy fruit and vegetables. Use the recipes to create goodness in a glass, with a range of blends and smoothies that are packed with nutrients - and utterly delicious.

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This title features 65 mouthwatering preserves with step-by-step recipes and more than 230 superb photographs. You can make your own preserves for every occasion with this collection of classic and contemporary pickles, chutneys and relishes. It includes recipes from all around the world that include Shallots in Balsamic Vinegar, Mediterranean Chutney, Mango and Papaya Relish, Blackberry and Sloe Gin Jelly, and Tangy Tomato Ketchup. Tempting serving ideas include Mango Chutney with potato wedges and sour cream; Apple, Orange and Cider Jelly with a rich game pate; Pickled Red Cabbage with bread and cheese for a wholesome lunch; and Lemon and Garlic Relish with a Moroccan tagine. the recipes are shown in 230 vibrant photographs, including stage-by-stage pictures and an image of each final dish. Preserving fruit and vegetables as pickles, jellies, chutneys and relishes is an age-old technique to make them last through cold winters when fresh food was scarce. Today, pickling and preserving forms part of a nostalgic shift to a simpler and healthier life, and a rejection of artificial additives found in store-bought preserves. A short introduction shows the processes of preserving, followed by a delicious selection of pickles, chutneys and relishes, which will spice up any number of meals. From traditional English Pickled Onions to Kashmir Chutney, there is a recipe for every occasion.

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Invest 10 minutes in yourself...and change up to a better life. I promise! You won't miss a thing - including your old waistline! As Delia says, '...just because you want to eliminate fat...doesn't mean you have to eat foods that are boring...'. Firstly I focused on the flavours. Then I made it low fat. You can entertain friends with these quick recipes and be sure they won't guess they are eating low fat. Enjoy good traditional food here and avoid health problems like heart disease, artery problems and excess weight. All you have to do is make the change to be rewarded! You will lose weight and regain your figure. This healthier diet will take years off you! Enjoy my weekly plan of hearty main courses and desserts to get you started. Everything is quick and easy. Simply take the first step and you'll never look back. Eat up, trim down and get healthy. Put youth back into your skin and gloss to your hair. How good is that!

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This title offers delicious mouthwatering dishes to make in a slow cooker or crock pot with 900 step-by-step photographs. This book demonstrates that slow cookers can transform your busy life by letting you prepare dishes in advance and then return home to melt-in-the-mouth meals. It features a fabulous range of classic and contemporary recipes, including seafood chowder, Boston baked beans, steak and kidney pie, moussaka, special fish pie, Vermont baked maple custards and chocolate cheesecake brownies. An illustrated practical reference section explains all the preparation and cooking techniques to help you get the very most from your slow cooker or crock pot. Clear, concise instructions and 900 step photographs make recipes easy to follow for mouthwatering results. A complete nutritional analysis of the fat, carbohydrate, salt and calorie count for each recipe is included to help you plan your meals successfully. Most cooks want to prepare minimum-effort meals in the kitchen for maximum effect, and this delightful book is essential reading. Included are slow cooker recipes for soups, casseroles, curries and rich, satisfying puddings, as well as pates, terrines, pies, cakes, preserves and drinks. This lavish collection is the ultimate guide to making the most of your slow cooker, bringing together over 200 recipes that are cooked over a gentle heat to deepen and enrich the dish. Here are diverse traditional and fresh new dishes, with something for everyone. Beautifully presented and endlessly useful, it is ideal for cooks who want to make healthy food while getting on with a busy life.

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This book features delectable mousses, ice creams, terrines, puddings, pies, pastries and cookies, shown step by step in more than 270 gorgeous photographs. It is an irresistible collection of recipes, which demonstrate the wonderful versatility of coffee in the kitchen. It features all the classic coffee desserts and cakes, such as Tiramisu, Coffee Coeurs a la Creme, Mocha Sponge Cake and Cappuccino Torte. It also includes coffee-infused variations of recipes, such as Coffee Custard Tart, Sticky Pear Pudding, Danish Coffee Pastries and Coffee Cream Profiteroles. You can choose from delicious souffles and meringues, puddings, fruit and iced desserts, melt-in-the-mouth cakes, pastries, breads and biscuits. It contains over 270 photographs, which include step-by-step instructions and a glorious picture of every finished dish. This sumptuous cookbook is dedicated to exploring coffee with new and exciting recipes for all occasions, from iced delights, luxurious tortes and melt-in-the-mouth pies and pastries, to satisfying and more-ish biscuits and breads. The recipes give full scope to the imagination, showing how the rich taste of coffee can transform classic dishes into something really special. From simple sponges to tempting tarts and velvety cheesecakes, there are desserts to rival any professional confection. Some, such as Coffee Almond Marsala Slice, are perfect with mid-morning coffee. Others, like Coffee Chocolate Mousse Cake and Cappuccino Torte, make unforgettable dinner party finales. With updated recipes and classic pastries and cookies from all around the world, this is a beautifully presented book with clearly explained instructions and photographs.

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This title features over 200 delicious mouthwatering dishes to make in a slow cooker. It is a complete guide to making the most of your slow cooker, together with a wide range of tempting recipes for all kinds of dishes. It is an illustrated practical reference section explains preparation and cooking techniques to help you get the most from your appliance. It features a comprehensive range of classic recipes, including carrot and coriander soup, seafood chowder, Boston baked beans, steak and kidney pie, moussaka, special fish pie, Vermont baked maple custards and chocolate cheesecake brownies. It includes a wide variety of stocks and soups, sauces, fondues, preserves and desserts as well as delectable braises, casseroles, stews and pot-roasts. This lavish collection is the ultimate guide to making the most of your slow cooker, with over 200 recipes ranging from all-time classic family meals to sophisticated dinners and exciting modern creations. The slow cooker is ideal for fuss-free, one-pot meals, such as French onion soup or Provencal beef stew. It also cooks gently so that delicate foods like fish, fruit and vegetables retain their texture. Try salmon risotto, baked eggs with creamy leeks, or fresh currant bread and butter pudding, all recipes that cook to perfection in the slow cooker. Whether you are a recent convert to the delights of creating easy and succulent dishes in the slow cooker, or want to widen your existing recipe repertoire, this book will provide endless inspiration.

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Keep mealtimes simple with over 300 mouthwatering dishes to make in a slow cooker or casserole, shown in 1300 photographs. It is the essential step-by-step guide to using a slow cooker and creating wholesome one-pot meals. It includes hearty soups and chowders, tasty terrines, melt-in-the-mouth braises, succulent roasts, comforting hot-pots, satisfying pasta and rice dishes, divinely creamy custards, light-as-air steamed puddings, rich preserves, and even hot punches and drinks. This cookbook is designed for those with busy lives who want to eat tasty, nutritious meals without the need for fussy or time-consuming cooking techniques. A detailed reference section describes all the equipment, including slow cookers, clay pots, tagines, tians, chicken bricks, bean pots, casseroles, pans and woks. There are recipes for classic stews and casseroles, tender roasts and pot-roasts, rice and pasta dishes, delectable baked fish dishes, superb shellfish recipes, glorious vegetarian dishes, and irresistible desserts and bakes. This practical volume is a one-pot recipe resource for time-conscious cooks who want to serve delicious, comforting food with ease.

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This title features deliciously tempting recipes for hot and fiery salsas, creamy dips, tasty relishes, spicy marinades, tangy mustards, classic dressings and sweet sauces. It provides all the necessary know-how and essential techniques for making basic stocks and marinades, whisking up quick-and-easy sauces, perfecting the art of preserving and pickling fruit and vegetables, and setting marmalades and jellies. It includes Bolognese sauce for spaghetti; onion and mustard sauce for pork; parsley sauce for smoked fish; tandoori-style marinade for chicken; peanut sauce for vegetable salad; and lime sabayon for ice cream. It is beautifully illustrated with more than 1000 step-by-step photographs with clear and accessible instructions for all the sauce-making techniques. You can make every meal memorable with this practical and accessible guide to sauces, salsas, relishes, chutneys, pickles, dips, mustards, marmalades, jellies and jams. Over 400 recipes show how to add an inspirational touch to every dish, whether you choose a simple onion gravy, a tangy orange sauce, a crunchy satay or a fancy party dip. A comprehensive reference section covers all the techniques, equipment and ingredients you will need. It shows how to make hot stocks, how to prevent egg custard from curdling, and how to blend chocolate and cream to create a dreamy dessert topping. The recipes are arranged in helpful categories for speedy reference, making this book all you will ever need to create the perfect sauce, pickle or preserve to suit any occasion.

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This book contains over 400 wonderful recipes for cookies, biscuits, muffins, bars and brownies that will delight, inspire and fill the oven with delicious baking all year round. It includes classic teatime recipes such as coconut macaroons and apple and cinnamon muffins; celebration cookies such as baklava and brandy snaps; cookies for people with special dietary requirements,such as gluten-free cashew nut button cookies; and a fun section of cookies for kids, including peanut butter and jelly cookies and ice cream sandwiches. With plenty of tips and illustrated step-by-step techniques throughout,the book will ensure perfect results every time.

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This title helps you make and bake over 100 mouthwatering cookies, biscuits and bars with 450 step-by-step photographs. Features: cookies for every occasion from simple, low-fat oatcakes, crackers to serve with cheese and no-bake biscuits to indulgent celebrations such as extravagant dessert cookies, sticky bars and brownies, and festival gifts; teatime treats and dessert delights to enjoy include almond-scented chocolate cherry wedges, cappuccino swirls, spicy fruit slices, praline pavlova cookies, mini fudge bites and sticky marmalade squares; includes a comprehensive introduction to equipment, ingredients and essential techniques for making cookies, together with ideas for decorating, storing and presentation, and packaging for gifts; and with more than 450 glorious photographs, each recipe has a picture of the final cookie and illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure great results every time. This book is perfect for anyone who loves baking cookies. The introduction covers preparation and baking, along with plenty of tips on toppings, icings, edible decorations and presentation. The main section features over 100 delicious recipes for every occasion from coffee mornings and afternoon teas to bulk-baking for buffets and charity events. You'll even find healthy options and no-bake treats. From everyday butter cookies to the most extravagant chocolate truffle cookies, there's something here for everyone. Novice bakers and expert cooks will find here all the inspiration they will ever need to create an exciting range of cookies that both look and taste superb.

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