Starters and Snacks

A great source of ideas for quick and easy catering when entertaining friends, this title collects contemporary and stylish food that can all be cooked in under half an hour, covering everything from snacks and starters to main meals, desserts and drinks.

ISBN: 9780753712597

Whether it's a bowl of steaming hot chicken noodle sop when you're feeling under the weather or an elegant, beautifully garnished, iced concoction served as an appetizer - there really is the perfect bowl of soup for every occasion. Casual weekend lunch, simple supper, sophisticated starter, winter warmer or summer cooler - you name it, there's a perfect soup for it. Soup has fabulously rich history as a food that is enjoyed all over the world. Every country has their favourites, from Vietnamese pho and Moroccan harira to Scottish cock-a-leekie and Greek avgolemono. This colourful compendium brings together all the classics, along with new and contemporary twists on classic themes. With 500 mouth-watering soups, this book is packed with inspirational ideas for every kind of sop, broth, bisque, chowder, potage and consomme. Every page is filled with ideas and tips to ensure success - making it the only book on making soups that you will ever need. This title is the latest addition to Apple's best-selling "500" series. It is split into ten easy-to-use chapters. With fabulous soups for every occasion, take your pick from cool and chilled, smooth and creamy, healthy and wholesome, meals in a bowl or soups that you can whip up in 20 minutes or less.

ISBN: 9781845431815

Afternoon tea is always a treat. Teatime should begin with Sandwiches and Savouries - delectable savoury morsels that range from Finger Sandwiches to Blinis with Horseradish. Cream and Caviar - Scones and Teacakes features some new takes on old classics, such as Blueberry Drop Scones with Butter and Maple Syrup. For the ultimate indulgence, tuck into Fancies, such as Orange Tuiles with Flaked Almonds. Finally, Cakes are the crowning glory of any tea party - just try the Victoria Sandwich filled with Cream and Strawberries.

ISBN: 9781845972059

Filled with fresh, new ideas and superb photography, this book introduces creative cakes, bakes and preserves which will make every teatime into a special occasion. Covering a wealth of treats, including savoury teatime snacks, breads and preserves, sensational sandwiches and a host of cakes, tarts, flans and gateaux. All ingredients, tastes and styles are included, from tasty cheeses, herbs and sun-dried tomatoes to the rich flavours of coffee, cinnamon and chocolate. The book opens with an essential guide to cake-making and baking techniques, including pastry-making for tarts and bread yeast preparations. A special section covers preserving and jam making. Then follows a superb collection of over 150 recipes, spanning every corner of the globe, from Mediterranean Quiche and Thai Chicken Bites to Australian Hazelnut Pavlova and Mississippi Mud Pie. A special low-fat section provides fabulous teatime sensations that can be enjoyed every day, including scrumptious feasts with health-conscious ingredients. The instructions for every recipe are demonstrated step-by-step and are easy to follow for guaranteed success. Every finished recipe is shown in a glorious colour photograph, so it is easy to see exactly what you are aiming to achieve. Throughout there are cook's tips and suggestions for variations and serving suggestions. All together, this book is a superb reference manual, inspirational sourcebook and one-stop recipe collection - the only book on teatime indulgence you will ever need.

ISBN: 9781844761784

From stylish starters and main courses to simple snacks for parties or picnics, there is a pate or terrine to suit every taste and every occasion. Pates and terrines made with Vegetables are terrific: try the spicy Lentil, Carrot and Coriander Pate or the colourful Piquant Goats' Cheese and Grilled Red Pepper Terrine. The Fish and Seafood chapter includes simple ideas, such as Smoked Mackerel and Preserved Lemon Pate, as well as more elaborate recipes like Pressed Salmon and Leek Terrine. Chicken Liver Pate is a classic Poultry recipe and features here alongside modern additions such as Turkey, Caper and Chilli Pate. Many traditional pates and terrines are made with Meat and Game, such as Duck Terrine and Pate Maison, but there are also more exotic recipes like Spiced Duck Rillettes with Sumac Crisps or Prosciutto and Pumpkin Terrine with Celeriac Salad.

ISBN: 9781845973865

A comprehensive introduction includes step-by-step recipes for creating the perfect stcok and suggests garnishes for a professional finish.

ISBN: 9781840389524

Soups is a collection of more than 100 contemporary and traditional recipes that are easy to make and delicious to eat. Whether you are looking for an elegant starter, a hearty winter warmer that is a meal in itself or a beautiful chilled soup for the summer months, you will find a recipe for every occasion. There are traditional home-style soups such as Chicken, Chunky Vegetable, and Pea and Ham as well as sensational international recipes such as Clam Chowder, French Onion, Gazpacho, Borscht, Bouillabaisse, Minestrone, Vichyssoise, and a range of Asian-style laksas and noodle soups. The different styles and flavours are sure to inspire everyone from the beginner cook to avid soup makers, and sure to please yourself, your family and guests!

ISBN: 9781845430528

Homemade soups are delicious, and with this fantastic collection of recipes for all kinds of soups, you will find the perfect one to suit any occasion. Whether it is a piping-hot broth, full of seasonal vegetables, herbs and tender meat, an elegant clear consomme to start a dinner party, a tangy Asian soup to be noisily enjoyed from a bowl filled with noodles, or a refreshing, delicately flavoured chilled soup for summer, this book has them all. Recipes are included for traditional favourites such as roast pumpkin, cream of tomato and pea and ham, as well as leek, garlic and bacon, gazpacho, vichyssoise and wonton soup. Illustrated in full colour with clear instructions, "Soups" also shows you how to create the best stocks and stir-in additions that are simple to make but will turn a humble bowl of soup into a showstopper every time. Each recipe has been triple-tested to ensure you achieve a perfect result at home every time. COVER PRICE £9.99

isbn: 9781740458252