Catherine Atkinson

Everyone loves the smell of freshly baking cookies and this book contains over 400 wonderful recipes for best-loved cookies from all over the world. Not only are there basic recipes for all the different cooking methods, butthere are also professional tips for baking, decorating and icing. The recipes includes something for everyone, from Coconut Macaroons and Apple and Cinnamon Muffins, to celebration cookies such as Baklava and Brandy Snaps. There are recipes for people with special dietary requirements and a fantastic fun section of cookies for kids. This wonderful book provides a complete guide to making delicious cookies every time.

Maximum taste for minimum effort - here are slow cooker recipes for soups, casseroles, curries and rich, satisfying puddings, as well as pates, terrines, pies, cakes, preserves and drinks. This guide shows you how to make the most of your slow cooker, bringing together over 200 recipes that are cooked over a gentle heat to deepen and enrich the dish. With traditional and new ideas, there is something for everyone. With mouthwatering recipes including Seafood Chowder, Boston Baked Beans, Basquestyle Tuna, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Lancashire Hot-pot and Fresh Fruit Bread and Butter Pudding, there really is something for everyone.

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.

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.

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.

The fine art of pastry-making is made easy with more than 75 tempting step-by-step recipes shown in over 400 stunning photographs. It shows you how to make every kind of pastry with foolproof techniques for shortcrust, rich shortcrust, pate sucree, suet, puff, choux, filo and hot water crust. It includes recipes for over 75 fabulous pastry dishes for every kind of occasion, from family suppers and light lunches to dinner parties and buffets. It presents step-by-step instructions combined with over 400 pictures demonstrate each stage of the process for success every time. It includes wonderful pastry appetizers and snacks, classic quiches and tarts, double-crust pies and parcels, as well as sweet pies, tarts and tartlets, and rich pastry desserts. It also includes information on equipment, lining tins and pans, using a food processor, and creating pastry decorations. Cook in style using this excellent guide to the art of pastry-making with contemporary and classic recipes from around the world. Making pastry is explained clearly, step by step, from simple shortcrust to choux and puff pastry. Every technique is included, from shaping pastry to using trimmings for decorative finishes, as well as essential information on baking times and oven temperatures. Recipes include Potato and Leek Filo Pie, Tomato and Black Olive Tart, Shellfish in Puff Pastry, Pecan Tassies and Mississippi Mud Pie. This is a fabulous guide and recipe collection for aspiring pastry chefs.

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.

This book features 120 delicious recipes shown in more than 280 photographs. It includes recipes for every type of pastry from shortcrust and choux to puff and strudel, plus practical advice on preparing fillings, and recipes for great glazes and sauces. It features classic recipes, from family pies and tarts to stunning desserts, which are perfect for entertaining. You can enjoy mouthwatering teatime pastries such as Mud Pie, Summer Berry Tart and Shoofly Pie, and discover international classics such as Tarte Tatin, Steak and Kidney Pie with Mustard Gravy, Mini Mille-feuille and Boston Banoffee Pie. It is a comprehensive guide to the art of pastry making includes all the information you need to make perfect pastry every time, with step-by-step instructions for techniques such as kneading, shaping and trimming. Few people can resist a rich, fruit tart, or a warm appetizer encased in crisp, light pastry. And, although fillings may vary, what is essential is getting the pastry just right. This beautiful new book provides a guide to making delicious pastry, with tips and illustrated techniques, so that even novice pastry cooks will achieve excellent results. Choose from classics such as Quiche Lorraine, Spinach Filo Pie, Beef Wellington and American Pumpkin Pie and enjoy dishes such as Mississippi Mud Pie and Summer Berry Tart. Every type of pastry is represented, from simple shortcrust and sweet pastry to puff, choux, strudel, filo and hot water crust, and each recipe has easy-to-follow instructions on how to make the pastry and filling or topping. There are pastry appetizers and snacks, classic quiches and tarts, recipes for double-crust pies, and parcels and pastry cases.

This title features 140 delicious jams, jellies and relishes shown in 220 photographs. You can discover how to make 140 fabulous jams, jellies, pickles, relishes and chutneys. Every kind of preserve and pickle is covered in chapters on Jams and Conserves; Sweet Fruit Jellies; Marmalades; Curds, Butters and Cheeses; Sweet Fruit Preserves; Pickles; Chutneys; Relishes; Jellies; and Sauces and Mustards. It explains all the ingredients and techniques used, selecting the most suitable fruit and vegetables, and preserving them with salt, vinegar, sugar and alcohol. It features an amazing range of recipes from Papaya and Apricot Jam, Rosehip and Apple Jelly, and Fine Lime Shred Marmalade to Plum Butter, Hot Thai Pickled Shallots, and Honey Mustard. At-a-glance notes provides a complete nutritional breakdown for each recipe. Homemade preserves are delicious, easy to make and the perfect gift. This book will help you ensure that the shelves of your store cupboard will always be full of wonderfully tasty, fragrant condiments and confections made in your own kitchen. The recipes cover every kind of preserve and pickle. There are chapters on Jams and Conserves; Sweet Fruit Jellies; Marmalades; Curds, Butters and Cheeses; Sweet Fruit Preserves; Pickles; Chutneys; Relishes; Jellies; Sauces and Mustards. Whether you are tempted by Damson Jam, Spiced Cider and Apple Jelly, Lemon and Ginger Marmalade, Pear and Vanilla Butter, Tart Tomato Relish, or Tarragon and Champagne Mustard, this book will be a constant delight and inspiration.

This book contains 135 mouthwatering recipes shown in over 260 photographs. Capture the simplicity of slow cooking with this collection of melt-in-the-mouth recipes - from appetizing soups and pates, hearty casseroles and stews to cakes and tangy chutneys. It features a range of classic dishes, including Seafood Chowder, Boston Baked Beans, Steak and Kidney Pie, Basque-style Tuna, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Provencal Beef Stew, Cider-glazed Ham, Lancashire Hot-pot, Baked Stuffed Apples, and Fresh Fruit Bread and Butter Pudding. A fully illustrated practical reference section explains preparation and cooking techniques to help you get the most out of your slow cooker. Each beautifully photographed recipe is easy to follow and features a nutritional analysis of the fat, salt, calorie and carbohydrates to help you plan your meals successfully. Slow cooking is about creating real, delicious food that is given time for the tastes to develop, but it doesn't have to be hard work: just prepare the ingredients, put everything in one pot, set the timer and your meal will cook itself. Start off with tasty French Onion Soup, then move on to hearty Provencal Beef Stew with Poached Pears in Red Wine to follow. Or look farther afield for inspiration: try Spicy Pumpkin Soup, followed by Northern Thai Fish Curry, and finish with Papaya Cooked with Ginger. With influences from around the world, you will be amazed by the versatility of slow cooking. Whether you make a simple supper or an elegant dinner, successful results are assured every time.

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.

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.

This work contains recipes for all the classic sauces, plus creamy dips, hot and 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 salad. Add something special to every type of dish for every kind of occasion, with over 350 sweet and savoury sauces, salsas, dips, dressings, marinades, jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, preserves and chutneys. It contains more than 1500 glorious specially shot photographs, with every recipe shown step-by-step to ensure success. A comprehensive reference section covers all the techniques, equipment and ingredients needed. Beginning with a guide to hot stocks, sauces and salsas, learn how to whisk a creamy hollandaise sauce to just the right consistency, prevent a sweet egg custard curdling, achieve just the right amount of citrus tang in an oil-based dressing or blend chocolate and cream to create a dreamy dessert topping. In addition, preserving roots and fruits - one of the oldest culinary arts - is brought up to date with all the necessary know-how to slow-cook, caramelize, set and strain. From sealing jars with paraffin wax to making microwave lemon curd, this delightful mix of old and new culinary wizardry will enable every cook to perfect their own jellies, jams and fruit curds. Thanks to full advice on presentation, labelling and storing, many of these recipes will also make fantastic gifts, such as Christmas chutney, tarragon and champagne mustard, spiced apple mincemeat or forest berries in kirsch.

Home and through the door to on the table in 30 minutes. A selection of recipes that are quick and easy, using only the basic oven. Timings through the methods, including those for vegetable accompaniments, so that everything comes out at the same time, and perfectly delicious to eat. Step-by-step recipes for everything. Seafood and fish that doesn't smell! - beef, lamb, pork, chicken and complete vegetarian meals. Finally a few sweet things - a selection of cakes and desserts in the basic oven. And how to convert family favourite recipes to the halogen method.

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.

This is a delicious and mouth-watering collection of 500 recipes for the world's best-loved cookies, bars and biscuits. Try spicy ginger snaps, salted peanut cookies, traditional brandy snap, Maryland chocolate chip cookies, pink sugared hearts, chocolate walnut bars, Yorkshire fat rascals, cheddar pennies and many, many more tasty bites. At-a-glance nutritional notes provide an accurate breakdown of fat, calories, fibre, and cholesterol. A superb photograph of each finished cookie completes this perfect baking book. This wonderful book is a collection of 500 tried-and-tested cookie recipes, guaranteed to please and impress. Traditional everyday recipes for Ginger Biscuits and Flapjacks sit happily alongside more contemporary creations such as Oat Crunchies and Tiramisu Cookies. There are delectable cookies to celebrate special occasions from all over the world, as well as plenty of offerings suitable for birthdays for every age. In addition, there are tempting chapters on making bars, brownies and slices, muffins, scones and cakes, savoury bakes, and sweets and candies. From plain to spicy, from wholesome to wickedly indulgent, and with every recipe shown in a beautiful photograph, this is the ultimate volume for every sweet-toothed cook.

This title offers a delicious selection of soups for the family table, from traditional stalwarts to simple-to-prepare dishes from all around the world. Plenty of soup recipes give a vast choice for every part of the year, and include Broad Bean Soup with Gammon, Tuscan Cold Summer Soup, Cream of Parsnip Soup, Beef Broth with Egg and Noodles, Mullet and Fennel Soups, Monkfish Broth and Chicken Soup with Corn and Butter Beans. Choose a soup according to your family's preferences, or try a new combination that you haven't had before and that they won't be able to resist. Each recipe is presented with a full range of nutritional values. The book starts with a brief summary of soup-making strategies, including the preparation of stocks, methods of thickening and ways of garnishing. The bulk of the book consists of a range of soup recipes suitable for the family table. Choose from a full selection of classic soup recipes or bring new ideas and tastes to your family table, some perfect as a complete meal, others as a nutritious starter. With over 300 recipes and over 300 stunning photographs, this book will be an essential recipe reference on your kitchen shelf.

Bring the spirit of Christmas to your home with this inspirational book of seasonal recipes, crafts and carols. Christmas can be an expensive time of year, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune to deck your family home with traditional festive decorations and delicious treats. Packed with seasonal ideas, "The Spirit of Christmas" provides a miscellany of decorative and delightful projects to bring colour and comfort to your festive season. This title helps to: learn how to perfect classic seasonal recipes, from fruity Christmas cake to creamy egg-nog; create unique and beautiful keepsakes - from homemade stockings and tree decorations to seasonal napkins and ornamental candle holders - to decorate your home, year after year; and, find great ways to personalise presents with elegant homemade wrapping paper and easy-to-make seasonal cards. With classic Christmas carols and seasonal poems, here is everything you need to create treasured memories for all your Christmases to come.

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.

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.