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This is an irresistible collection of recipes from Italy's sundrenched regions. You can: enjoy the fabulous taste of regional Italian cooking, with this delicious selection of over 30 of Italy's most celebrated recipes; bring Italian cuisine into your home with classic dishes such as Pasta with Pesto, Calf's Liver with Balsamic Vinegar, Meatballs with Fontina, Three-Cheese Lasagne, Spaghetti with Bolognese Meat Sauce, and Tomato and Anchovy Pizza; and make the most of Italian ingredients in starters, pizza and pasta, fish, poultry, meat and vegetarian dishes, as well as salads and desserts. It includes step-by-step instructions on making pizza and pasta doughs, and advice on stocking your Italian larder. Italy is a country of great diversity. From the cool Alpine foothills to the hot, dry south, the climate and local crops vary: rice, maize and ham are northern staples, while olives, durum wheat and tomatoes thrive in the southern heat. Traditional foods are still central to the cultural identity of each region, with recipes passing down from generation to generation.The recipes in this book reflect that heritage with classic starters such as Minestrone and Roasted Pepper Antipasto, filling Four Seasons Pizza, succulent Roast Chicken with Fennel, fragrant Risotto with Asparagus, and refreshing Lemon Granita. If you like Italian food, you will love this book.

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Enjoy Italy's most famous food in recipes that won't affect your waistline. This is a stunning collection of more than 30 authentic dishes using healthy, seasonal produce. It features low-fat versions of classic recipes, including Lentil & Pasta Soup, Spaghetti with Clam Sauce, Lasagne, and Pasta with Pesto Sauce. It includes recipes for all occasions, from quick midweek lunches and suppers to more elaborate creations to serve at dinner parties. It includes a guide to the different types of pasta and a Fat & Calorie Counter for key ingredients. Nutritional information is given for each recipe to help you monitor your fat and calorie intake. For anyone looking to cut down on their fat intake pasta is the perfect food. It contains very little fat but is high in complex carbohydrates, which provide a steady release of energy to help you keep on the go. Pasta is also very versatile and combines superbly with many low-fat ingredients, including vegetables, fish and seafood, poultry and lean meat, as well as herbs and spices. It is perfect for all kinds of dishes. The recipes in this book are quick and easy to create and most contain less than 14g of fat per portion.They may be low on fat but still taste delicious so that you can enjoy satisfying meals and look after your health as well.

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This is an inspiring collection of over 30 delicious single-portion recipes. Enjoy the pleasure of eating delicious dishes every time you cook, whatever the quantity. Every dish is tailored to suit the individual diner, from appetizers to main courses and desserts. It features ideas for quick suppers, such as Chicken with Tomatoes & Olives, as well as more elaborate ideas, such as Duck Breast with Pineapple & Ginger. Enjoy tastes from all around the world, from fresh salads and hearty pasta dishes to spicy stir-fries and curries. It contains useful information on cooking in small batches and making the most of pantry ingredients. Finding suitable recipes for one person is something faced by many people every day, but eating on your own does not have to mean missing out on varied, nutritious and tasty meals. The recipes in this book have all been devised for one person. There are ideas for all courses, ranging from substantial suppers to light lunches and snacks, as well as home-made soups, filling vegetarian mains and tempting desserts. The introduction offers advice on planning a healthy diet, shopping in small quantities, storing food and getting the most out of the microwave and freezer. With 30 recipes and plenty of tips, this is an ideal guide to cooking for one.

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Spice up your cooking with this fiery collection of sizzling recipes. Wake up your tastebuds with these vibrant recipes to enjoy throughout the year. It features dishes from around the world, such as Chilli, Tomatoes & Spinach Pizza; Chilli Onion Koftas, and Piri-Piri Prawns with Aioli. It contains recipes for spicy soups, dips and starters; fiery fish and seafood; sizzling chicken and meat dishes; hot vegetarian meals plus piquant sides and salads. It includes techniques for seeding, roasting, peeling and grinding chillies for best results. It offers a concise introduction introduces the main types of chilli and how best to cook with them. Chilli peppers, in their many and varied forms, are widely used in cooking throughout the world. Although they are best known for being 'hot', they can in fact also be quite subtle, bringing in extra interest to dishes without making them at all fierce if you choose to use your chillies with care. Chillies combine well with all kinds of fish and seafood, poultry, meat, vegetables, salads, grains and pulses.As well as being pleasurable to eat, they aid the digestion, are a useful source of vitamins A and C, and are said to have a beneficial, calming effect. All of these are excellent reasons to cook more often with chillies, and using this book will help you to do that.

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This book helps you discover the richly-spiced world of traditional Cajun and Creole cooking. You can bring the authentic taste of Cajun and Creole cuisine into your kitchen with this collection of 30 recipes. It features classic dishes, such as Creole Onion Soup, Louisiana Seafood Gumbo, Crab Bayou, Roast Pork with Cajun Stuffing, and French Quarter Beignets. It includes an illustrated guide to a variety of typical Cajun ingredients, from redfish and crab to okra, sweet potato, corn and pecan nuts. It features recipes for all tastes, from spicy bisque to creamy fruit-filled puddings. Step-by-step techniques show you how to prepare seafood and vegetables and grind spices. Cajun cuisine began when French settlers moved south to Louisiana and adapted their cooking to the local ingredients, particularly seafood, wild vegetables and herbs. Simplicity is at the heart of this culinary tradition with slow-cooked meats and plenty of rice to soak up the stock; fast-fried, spicy blackened fish; and warming fruit desserts. Creole cuisine contributes a love of black and white peppercorns to add extra spice to stews, piquant sauces and bisques.From Gumbo and Jambalaya to Dirty Rice and Bread Pudding the recipes in this collection are sure to inspire you to try authentic Cajun cooking from your own kitchen.

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This book offers inspiration for using all the different varieties, from butternut and acorn to turban and patty pan. It offers ideas for all types of dishes including soups, main courses, side dishes and desserts. You can create various tastes and textures using all sorts of cooking methods, such as roasting, pureeing, stewing and sauteing. It features 30 recipes from around the world, including Pumpkin & Ham Frittata, Butternut Squash & Sage Pizza, and American Pumpkin Pie. 100 photographs include step-by-step techniques. Make the most of the eye-catching shapes and shades of pumpkins and squashes with this collection of recipes. Whether is it summer patty pan or autumnal pumpkin, there is a seasonal dish here. This handy little book provides a concise guide to the types of squash available, and some step-by-step techniques for preparing them. 30 recipes follow, with soups, appetizers, midweek meals, special occasion dishes, side dishes, desserts and bakes. Stage-by-stage photography and easy-to-follow methods makes it simple to achieve success, and a selection of tips and variations give the home cook plenty of scope to experiment with new ideas.

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This title offers delectable recipes for afternoon teas and party cakes, shown in 450 step-by-step photographs. You can indulge in a superb collection of over 150 teatime recipes, from sensational sandwiches and tempting flans to freshly baked scones and delicious gateaux. Each recipe is beautifully illustrated, with over 450 glorious photographs. It includes fabulous recipes for every occasion, from classic Sunday afternoon teas to special occasions. You can try Apple Cake, Summer Shortcake, Cheese & Chive Scones, Panettone, and Lemon & Lime Curd. For the health-conscious, a range of low-fat recipes offers tantalizing tastes for everyday teas and scrumptious feasts. There are easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and cook's tips throughout. Filled with fresh ideas and superb photography, this book introduces creative cakes, bakes and preserves that will make every teatime a special occasion. There are snacks, breads and preserves, sensational sandwiches and a host of layered cakes, tarts, flans and gateaux. The book opens with a guide to cake-making and baking techniques, including pastry-making and bread yeast preparations. The superb recipes range from Mediterranean Quiche and Thai Chicken Bites to Australian Hazelnut Pavlova and Mississippi Mud Pie. There are also plenty of low-fat options. With step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs, this is the only book on teatime indulgence you will ever need.

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This title offers a feast of delectable recipes that are quick and easy to prepare. It is a deliciously satisfying collection of over 30 best-ever soup recipes. There are tempting ideas for all seasons from chilled summer soups such as Tomato & Sweet Pepper Soup and Cucumber & Yogurt Soup with Walnuts to winter warmers like Butternut Squash Soup and Italian Bean Soup. It features classic recipes from around the world including Borscht, Vichyssoise, Chicken Soup with Vermicelli, Gazpacho, and Thai Noodle Soup. It includes recipes for simple meat and vegetable stocks and techniques for preparing ingredients. It is illustrated with over 100 practical photographs. There is something special about home-made soup, whether a sophisticated dinner-party first course or a hearty family chowder. The range is immense - delicate and aromatic, rich and creamy, simple and elegant or so substantial you almost need a knife and fork. In the following pages you will find recipes for all occasions and to suit every mood as well as recipes for stocks, advice on preparing vegetables, and a guide to using herbs as a garnish to make your soup look as good as it tastes.Whether you are looking for an inexpensive family lunch or a luxurious soup to spoil special guests, a summer cooler or a winter warmer, you will find it in these pages.

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This is a sensational collection of more than 30 irresistible recipes. It features 30 deliciously simple recipes from breakfast pancakes and seafood crepes to fruity waffles and cream cheese topped blinis. It includes a guide to making and cooking basic batters, plus fabulous ideas for simple toppings and fillings. It features classic dishes such as American Pancakes with Bacon and Syrup, and Crepes Suzette with Cointreau and Cognac as well as modern creations such as Avocado Cream Blinis and Oaty Pancakes with Caramel Bananas. Each recipe is beautifully photographed with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions plus a stunning photograph of each dish. Pancakes and crepes are one of the most wonderfully versatile foods you can find and in this book you will discover recipes for hearty main courses, moreish morsels to offer with drinks, and irresistible desserts laden with fruit. Make Russian Blinis topped with sour cream and caviar to serve at a drinks party, or create a special vegetarian main course with Feta and Spinach Crepes. You can serve Blueberry Pancakes for breakfast, or complete your meal with the sumptuous Layered Almond Crepe Gateau.Whether it's the perfect recipe for a lazy brunch, a teatime treat or an indulgent dessert, you are sure to find inspiration in this delightful book.

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This is a fabulous fungi feast for all seasons and occasions. You can make the most of this versatile ingredient in appetizers, fish, poultry, meat, vegetarian and side dishes. It includes stunning creations from Wild Mushroom Soup, Stuffed Garlic Mushrooms and Creamy Fish and Mushroom Pie to Mushroom Gougere, Wild Mushroom Pizettes, and Duck with Chinese Mushrooms and Ginger. You can discover unusual varieties of mushroom in dishes such as Tortellini Chanterelle Broth and Fresh Tuna Shiitake Teriyaki. This helpful guide shows how to distinguish the characteristics of different edible mushrooms at a glance. It includes advice on storing and preserving mushrooms to enjoy them at their best. There are countless varieties of mushroom known to be edible, and their unique taste and texture makes them immensely versatile for cooking. Mushrooms work well with poultry and meat, and this book showcases these classic combinations with delicious dishes such as Chicken with Wild Mushrooms, Roast Leg of Lamb with a Wild Mushroom Stuffing, and Pepper Steak with Mushrooms.There are also plenty of luxurious options for vegetarians, including Tagliatelle with Wild Mushrooms, Mushroom Curry, and Chinese Mushrooms with Cellophane Noodles. This inspirational little book will provide sumptuous ideas for every taste.

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