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This title lets you explore the delicious versatility of gingerbread in 24 delightful projects. It features 24 beautiful, traditional and innovative gingerbread projects which are easy to make and fun to decorate for both adults and children. A glossary of techniques, simple recipes and step-by-step instructions make constructing gingerbread cottages and castles easy and fun. It includes ideas such as Christmas tree cookies, a gingerbread Noah's Ark complete with animals, a Hansel and Gretel cottage, steam train, fairy-tale castle, rocking horses and much much more. It features over 150 pictures, including photographs of every finished project and how-to images of the design stages. This charming book is a must for cake decorators, craftspeople and children of all ages. Gingerbread is deliciously tasty, fun and very versatile; there are light and dark gingerbreads, chocolate varieties and even gingerbread laden with fruits, nuts and candies. All are employed in this wonderful book, which is bursting with design and decorating ideas for Christmas and all-year celebrations. This creative collection of gingerbread castles, animals, cottages and cakes can be adapted for Christmas, birthday parties and as gifts for children and adults. As well as basic, traditional gingerbread recipes there are 24 wonderful projects to make, including Christmas tree cookies, a steam train, a rocking horse, an embellished elephant and much more. Whether decorated with piped icing, gold leaf paint or festooned with tiny candies, the projects taste as delicious as they look.

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This is an indispensable guide to preparing fish, from sourcing and seasoning to gutting and filleting, with over 50 mouthwatering recipes. If you have ever found yourself at the fishmongers feeling overwhelmed at the variety of fish available, then this is the book for you. Cooking fish doesn't have to be difficult if you are well prepared and have a few essential techniques mastered. The book begins with a detailed look at types of fish, including white fish and oily fish as well as shellfish. A comprehensive techniques section follows covering essential skills such as gutting, scaling, filleting and marinating. Once the basics have been mastered, choose from 50 delicious yet simple recipes, each clearly explained with step-by-step photography and text. "Cookery School: Fish" is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their skills in the kitchen and understand more about where the food we eat comes from.

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This book presents over 400 fabulous dishes requiring only three or four ingredients illustrated by over 1500 stunning colour step-by-step photographs. It simplifies shopping, cuts preparation time, and is perfect for the modern cook who loves good food but has less time to spend making it. It provides a practical introduction to minimalist cooking, with advice on choosing ingredients and tips on how to achieve maximum taste. It includes recipes for every type of occasion - breakfasts and brunches, light lunches and midweek family meals, relaxed al fresco dining, elegant entertaining and sumptuous desserts. Perfect for today's busy modern cook, this book shows how to achieve maximum flavour with minimum effort. Every recipe tastes sensational but requires just three or four ingredients, saving money and saving time on planning, shopping and preparation. There is something suitable for all occasions, and each recipe has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions to ensure perfect results every time. A nutritional breakdown of every recipe is also included, so you can plan meals for any kind of diet. Quick dishes include stuffed baby squash, or chicken scallops with lemon and Serrano ham. For those with a sweet tooth, there are four chapters filled with indulgent delights such as passion fruit creams. Beautifully photographed with over 1500 step-by-step pictures, this is the only cookbook for anyone who demands superb results, but wants to spend less money in the supermarket and less time in the kitchen.

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

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This title offers fresh recipes for fitness, detox and raw power. This title presents fantastically fresh ways to serve up vegetable vitality in a glass, from healthy detox juices to delectable fruit-and-vegetable fusions or classic coolers. You can energize first thing with Carrot and Ginger Crush or Fennel Fusion, and enjoy daytime delights including Ruby Roots, Mixed Salad Soother or Avocado Cleanser. You can relax at night with chilled-out treats such as Spicy Bloody Mary, Cinnamon Squash or Cucumber, Kiwi and Stem Ginger Spritzer. It offers full advice on choosing and preparing ingredients, and how to use different juicing and blending equipment, plus expert tips on boosting nutritional value, maximizing taste and serving drinks with style. 150 photographs accompany the step-by-step techniques. Nutritional information is provided for every drink. With juice bars springing up on every corner, it seems the demand for all-natural, high-energy drinks has never been greater. Raw vegetable juices score highly for being low in sugar and packed with nutrients. Amazingly versatile, these blends can be made from almost any vegetable you can think of. This superb collection makes the very best of a wide variety of vegetables, from tomatoes, carrots and squashes to fresh greens and shoots. Leafy herbs and spices add taste and zing, while firmed-bodied fruits and the odd squeeze of citrus make perfect partners for many of the vegetables. There are ideas here for breakfast boosters, midday medleys and inspired evening blends. Some of these classic coolers will make excellent non-alcoholic alternatives for dinner parties and outdoor gatherings. Step-by-step techniques are accompanied by 150 photographs, and there are plenty of tips and variations to help and inspire you.

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Existen muchas y diferentes razones para optar por una dieta a base de alimentos crudos: preocupación por el medio ambiente, la voluntad de maximizar la ingesta de vitaminas y minerales u optar por opciones saludables para la familia. Sea cual sea la razón, existen numerosos beneficios para introducir los alimentos crudos en su dieta. Cocinar los alimentos a temperaturas elevadas destruye muchas de las enzimas que ayudan a realizar la digestión, de modo que los alimentos crudos son más sencillos de digerir por parte del organismo. Al ingerir los alimentos crudos, se aprovecha todo el poder nutricional de cada ingrediente y se sabe exactamente qué vitaminas y qué minerales son los que su cuerpo digiere.Cuando uno conserva la energía de los alimentos, toda esa energía pasa a su organismo. Los seguidores de esta dieta aseguran que se sienten más energéticos y, sin duda, evitan la sensación de hinchazón y de letargia que a menudo sigue a una comida cocinada.

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This title includes over 50 fabulous recipes to delight, amuse and tempt any child - from teatime treats and chocolate cookies to bars, brownies and party extravaganzas. It helps to: try your hand at classics such as mini chocolate marylands or fabulous, fun ideas such as mini pizza cookies and puppy faces; learn everything you need to know about making, baking and decorating cookies - over 250 colour photographs include how-to sequences throughout for every recipes and technique; and, make simple cookies for younger children or outrageous creations for older kids and teenagers. This book is great for kids and grown-ups alike. Each cookie has been specially created for children to enjoy, but the fabulous ideas are guaranteed to bring out the childish streak in most adults, too. The recipe collection includes over 50 cookies, biscuits, brownies and bars for every occasion, from teatime treats to party fare, as well as no-bake cookies and gluten - and dairy-free cookies for kids on special diets. There are recipes for every age group, with simpler cookies for young children and more extravagant creations for older ones. Whether you want to improve your own cookie repetoire or help your child learn how to bake, this fabulous book is guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family.

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This title offers 150 delicious recipes shown in 300 beautiful photographs. It is a stunning collection of ice cream recipes from all around the world, to suit all tastes, to make both by hand and in an ice cream machine. Every conceivable type of ice cream is covered, including classics such as vanilla, chocolate, coffee, toffee, rum and raisin, along with irresistible new combinations, such as peach and almond, gooseberry and elderflower, rosemary, star anise, chilli, basil and saffron. It features a guide to all the equipment, techniques and essential ingredients, and how to create delectable accompaniments such as sauces, cones and cookies. It offers clear easy-to-follow recipes, beautifully illustrated throughout with 300 photographs to ensure perfect results every time. It includes a nutritional breakdown for every recipe. Ice cream is impossible to resist, whatever your age and for every occasion. Cooks and chefs across the world have spent hundreds of years perfecting every possible way of delighting our tastebuds with delicious ices. Whether you want a cooling Raspberry Sherbet or Watermelon Granita; a tempting Passion Fruit Mousse or Hot Apple Ice Cream with Cinnamon Bread to finish off a dinner party; or an Apricot Parfait or Nougat Ice Cream just for the sheer indulgence, you will find it in this book. A guide provides information on how to layer and ripple, use moulds of different shapes and sizes, and how to make your own baskets, cones, cookies and ice bowls, as well as describing the dazzling ingredients you can use.

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Bake your way through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Inspired by the films, this is the first in the series of our magical official Harry Potter cookbooks! Packed with 45 recipes and gorgeous, eye-catching photography, this baking cookbook inspired by the films is a must-have for every Harry Potter fan. From Pumpkin Patch Pies to Owl Muffins, Luna’s Spectrespecs Cookies to Hogwarts Gingerbread, these 45 mouthwatering recipes that will, dare we say … ensnare the senses! Host a Great Hall-inspired feast for your friends or delight in a portion for one. This baking cookbook is great for everyone Includes a multitude of gluten-free, nut-free and vegan recipes! All 45 recipes are inspired by the Harry Potter films. Watch out for the official Harry Potter Cookbook 9781338893076 - published September 2023.

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A beloved ingredient in Japan for generations, matcha is a powdered green tea that is rich in nutrients and antioxidants, and gives a slow-release caffeine boost through the day. From smoothies to salads, main meals to munchies, there's more to matcha than just another cup of tea. Learn how to use it to flavour rice, in sauces, as a marinade, in frostings and so much more. Try Rack of Lamb with a Matcha Crust, snack on great Green Granola or treat yourself to a Pistachio & Sultana Green Tea Cake and discover the benefits of this miracle ingredient and how to truly make the most of it.

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This book gives information on the origins of smoke-curing, the basic smoking processes, raw materials, equipment and storage. In addition there are 25 recipes for meat, game, fish and shellfish.These days, home smoking and curing food is all about creating the best possible flavours. Surprisingly, preserving food is quite simple and all it takes is some basic equipment and a degree of organization. This practical guide reveals the ways to retain the subtle flavours of fresh produce by smoking, from simple smoked salmon to more unusual ideas such as smoked mussels or smoked sausages. With informative text, clear instructions and charming illustrations throughout, this will be an invaluable guide for anyone looking to create their own cured and smoked products.

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200 DELICIOUSLY SIMPLE CUPCAKES RECIPESCupcakes are a delectably indulgent treat - and so quick and easy to make! From colourful cakes to keep the kids entertained to sophisticated recipes for special occasions - Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Cupcakes has something for everyone. Why not treat yourself to some gorgeous mocha cupcakes or delight a friend on their birthday with some maple, pecan and white chocolate muffins? Each recipe is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and a full page colour photograph to ensure perfect results every time.Check out some of the other titles in the series:Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Super SoupsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Halogen Oven RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Fast Vegetarian RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & BakesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Gluten-Free RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Really Easy RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Pasta DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Tapas & Spanish DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 More Slow Cooker RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Delicious DessertsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Veggie FeastsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 One Pot MealsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Student MealsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Spiralizer RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Easy Indian DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Thai FavouritesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 5:2 Diet RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Light Slow Cooker RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Easy Tagines and MoreHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Low Fat DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & Bakes

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This is a vibrant selection of recipes, from the simplest of fresh fruit and vegetable juices, to heady concoctions of blended fruits, ice cream and liqueurs. The introduction includes information on ingredients, techniques, equipment, types of drink, and serving tips. It includes energizing, vitalizing and immune-boosting health drinks, as well as slow-release, nutritious smoothies, zingy fruit crushes and indulgent liquid treats. The recipes include Ginger Spritzer, Celery Sensation, Zesty Soya Smoothie, Mango & Lime Lassi, Foaming Citrus Eggnog, Death by Chocolate, and Lemon Vodka. There is something very enticing about freshly made blended drinks and juices. They can be healthy and cleansing, fresh and zesty, smooth and creamy or rich and decadent - but every glassful is a treat. This book opens with a comprehensive introduction to juicing and blending, with advice on choosing and using the right machine. You can learn how to choose the best fruits and vegetables for juicing, how to prepare them, the easiest way to crush ice, and how to decorate, serve and garnish. The recipe section offers a collection of drinks from fresh juices to healthy yogurt smoothies, delicious creamy blends, dessert drinks and party tipples. With every recipe clearly explained and 200 stunning photographs by highly regarded photographer Gus Filgate, this glorious book will contain a blend that is perfect for every mood.

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This is an indispensable guide to preparing meat, from sourcing and seasoning to boning and carving, with over 50 delicious recipes. If you have ever found yourself in a butchers' shop feeling overwhelmed at the variety of cuts of meat, then this is the book for you. Cooking meat doesn't have to be difficult if you are well prepared and have a few essential techniques mastered. The book begins with a detailed look at the various cuts of meat available with invaluable advice on sourcing and choosing ingredients. A comprehensive techniques section follows covering essential skills such as slicing, carving and de-boning and seasoning. Once the basics have been mastered, choose from 50 mouthwatering yet simple recipes, each clearly explained with step-by-step photography and text. "Cookery School: Meat" is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their skills in the kitchen and understand more about where the food we eat comes from.

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Bake your way through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Inspired by the films, this is the ONE and ONLY official Harry Potter cookbook! Packed with 45 recipes and gorgeous, eye-catching photography, this baking cookbook inspired by the films is a must-have for every Harry Potter fan. From Pumpkin Patch Pies to Owl Muffins, Luna’s Spectrespecs Cookies to Hogwarts Gingerbread, these 45 mouthwatering recipes that will, dare we say … ensnare the senses! Host a Great Hall-inspired feast for your friends or delight in a portion for one. This baking cookbook is great for everyone and includes a multitude of gluten-free, nut-free and vegan recipes!

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Create delicious recipes inspired by the Wizarding World in The Official Harry Potter Cookbook – the companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller The Official Harry Potter Baking Book! Cook your way through Hogwarts and the rest of the Wizarding World in this official cookbook inspired by the Harry Potter films! This gorgeous book is packed with full-colour photography and over 40 recipes - both savoury and sweet - including snacks, desserts, drinks, and meals fit for a Hogwarts feast! Whip up some Owl Post savoury crepes, Hagrid’s hearty soup, Draco Malfoy blondies, Sir Cadogan’s sword kebabs, a troll bogey smoothie, and more! Nutritional and dietary information is provided throughout, along with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Plus, this cookbook features tons of cooking tips and advice for the youngest aspiring chefs, including recipes with step-by-step instructions that are easy for kids to follow. The perfect book for any beginning cook and Harry Potter fan! Overflowing with gorgeous photographs of magical meals and spellbinding snacks A huge variety of recipes to delight even the pickiest little witch or wizard Easy step-by-step instructions for kids to follow

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Whether you’re planning a party to watch the latest episode, need a showstopping cake that’s bigger on the inside, or want a taste of the TARDIS at teatime, this is the ultimate collection of dishes from across space and time.Keep the munchies at bay with a fleet of Atraxi Snax, and serve an Ood Head Bread with your dinner. Create your very own Picnic at Asgard, or invite the Zygon Pie into your house. And say ‘Hello, Sweetie’ to a deadly-delicious Dalektable Army, a Peek-a-Boo Pandorica cake, or some simple jelly babies.Each easy-to-follow recipe has step-by-step instructions to show how you can make meals, snacks, cakes and sweets that are truly out of this world.

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How to make the most of your ice cream machine, including techniques, ingredients, and a wide range of innovative treats? Simple ways to create fabulous iced desserts, with more than 80 recipes shown step by step in over 550 photographs. Inspiring stage-by-stage pictures and an image of each finished dish makes it easy to achieve success every time. Recipes range from simple sorbets to luxurious ice creams, as well as cream-free, low-fat, low-sugar options. A comprehensive introduction covers the history of ice cream, equipment, ingredients and techniques, and ideas for sauces, toppings and decorations. Choose from traditional treats, such as Classic Vanilla Ice Cream or Classic Coffee Ice Cream, or try original new ideas, such as Apple Crumble Ice Cream or Ginger and Kiwi Sorbet. Ice creams and iced desserts make ideal sweet treats at any time of the year. From a simple scoop in a cone to refreshing sorbets and tangy granitas, this book contains everything you need to know to create delicious ice creams in your own home, with any kind of ice cream machine. An informative introduction contains the history of ice cream and ice cream machines, a guide to equipment and ingredients, and step-by-step techniques such as layering, rippling and marbling. More than 80 stunning recipes range from classic ice creams, sorbets and water ices to innovative modern variations. Choose from Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Triple Chocolate Terrine, Banana Gelato, Raspberry Sherbet, or Cinnamon Ricotta Ice with Toasted Granola. Illustrated with more than 550 stunning photographs, this book shows how fun, easy and satisfying it is to make tasty ice cream at home.

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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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