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The perfect gift book for any jam-maker. Includes 70 mouthwatering recipes for jams, marmalades and preserves. In the latest book in this bestselling series, food writer and cook Sara Lewis brings together 70 mouthwatering recipes for jams,...

Grab an apron, and let's make some pasta!For most Italians, cooking is a way of life, and that is certainly the case for Gianluca Conte, better known as QCP. But what makes a dish authentically Italian versus Italian-American? Is it the ingredients? Is...

As an instructor at one of the world's top culinary schools, James Briscione thought he knew how to mix and match ingredients. Then he met IBM Watson. Working with the super computer to turn big data into delicious recipes, Briscione realised that he...

Want to pick the perfect wine for dinner? Red, white or Rose? Dry or Fruity? Spanish or Portuguese? Discover the answer with Wine Folly . . .A Fortnum & Mason Drink Book of the Year 2015Red or white? Cabernet or Merlot? Medium or full-bodied?Drinking...

Fifty years ago, a group of Italian scholars gathered to discuss a problem: how to preserve traditional Italian cooking. They formed the Italian Academy of Cuisine to document classic recipes from every region. The academy's more than seven thousand...

A notoriously restrictive diet, it can seem the end of exciting food, but Phil uses his Michelin-starred cooking talents and simple, honest ingredients to create dishes that everyone in the family can eat - including the pizza, bread, pasta, cakes and...

From old friends like chickpeas and pintos to rediscovered heirloom beans like rattlesnake beans and teparies, from green beans and fresh shell beans to peanuts, lentils, and peas, "Bean by Bean" is the definitive cookbook on beans. It's a 200-plus...

Discover and explore every type of whisky, from the classic single and smooth blended malts of Scotland, to the lesser-known corn and rye whiskies appearing on the scene. Featuring 500 whiskies from 23 countries, Great Whiskies is the perfect guide to...

A collection of 120 fish and shellfish dishes, all made using accessible yet sustainable fish - from salmon and trout to bream and bass to mussels and crayfish. The five chapters are based on cooking methods- The Grill, The Frying Pan, The...

From lauded cheesemonger and creator of the popular blog Cheese Sex Death, a bible for everything you need to know about cheese For many people, the world of artisan cheese is an intriguing but intimidating place. There are so many strange smells,...

The Bread Bible gives bread bakers 150 of the meticulous, foolproof recipes that are Rose Levy Beranbaum's trademark. Her knowledge of the chemistry of baking, the accessibility of her recipes, and the incomparable taste of her creations make this book...

The ultimate guide to Scotch whisky. Why does Scotch whisky taste as it does? Where do the flavours come from? How might they have changed over the years? The flavour of Scotch whisky is as much influenced by history, craft and tradition as it is by...

As the culinary world fills up with overly complicated recipes and never-ending ingredient lists, Michael Ruhlman blasts through the surplus of information and delivers an innovative and straightforward book that cuts to the core of cooking. Instead of...

Want to try to eat a more plant-based diet in 2023? Discover how in this beautifully presented cookbook filled with wholesome and nourishing vegan recipesInside you'll find 200 vegan recipes, bursting with vitality and taste. With fresh everyday...

For twenty years, Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything has been the definitive guide to simple home cooking. This new edition has been completely revised for today's cooks while retaining Bittman's trademark minimalist style - easy-to-follow recipes and...

'A reference bible...inspirational in the way that it opens up new possibilities for vegetables' - Daily Mail Jane Grigson's definitive guide to the selection, preparation and cooking of vegetables - from the common potato to the exotic Chinese artichoke...

2016 was officially the "year of gin" in the UK, with sales topping GBP1 billion! The brilliantly botanical spirit is much more than tonic's sidekick, it's sophisticatedly sippable, and adds depth and flavour to any drink. This beautifully...

Revered as a chef throughout the culinary world, Simon Rogan has a brilliant reputation for artistry, innovation and excellence, and is renowned for the talent, vision and clarity of ethos he brings to his different restaurants. Simon is the...

'Their best book yet.' Independent The River Cafe serves the best of Italian food. This is THE cookbook. The best of the best of their classic Italian recipes . . . Enjoy a simple creamy risotto con latte, accompanied by a cool glass of prosecco. Toss...

NOURISHING TRADITIONS examines where the modern food industry has hurt our nutrition and health through over-processed foods and fears of animal fats. NOURISHING BROTH will continue to look at the culinary practices of our ancestors, and it will explain...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780063290570Author Lisa Kyung GrossFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 644g

The Men's Cooking Manual will appeal to all blokes who want to cook for themselves, or their friends and family. Full of sensible advice techniques, it's about teaching people how to cook absolutely anything, rather than just a set of pre-determined...

How to select wine for its taste, not its packaging or its price. Knowing the difference between all those bottles on the supermarket shelves will double the pleasure you get from a glass of wine and, with Fred Sirieix as your guide, you'll discover how...

Join Jonas Cramby on a trip through one of the world's most exciting street food cuisines! Recreate your all-time street-food favourites with delicious recipes that are bursting with authenticity. Crunch your way through the crispiest corn...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641529310Author Gwyn NovakFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 440gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 191mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of James Beard Foundation Book Awards (Reference Boty) 2009.Book InformationISBN 9780316118408Author Karen PageFormat HardbackPage Count 392Imprint Little, Brown &...

The Food Almanac II is an annual, seasonal collection of recipes and stories celebrating the joy of food - a dazzling, diverse mix of memoir, history, short stories and poems alongside recipes, cooking tips, menus and reading lists. Following...

An updated twentieth-anniversary edition of the classic culinary reference features ninety percent new material and provides a wealth of kitchen tips, food-preparation techniques, folklore, literary anecdotes, and health information, in a volume that...

A must-have cookbook and guide for food lovers who want to be greener A Good Appetite is packed with practical information and recipes for making the way you shop and cook more planet-friendly. There are brilliant bite-sized guides...

Best-selling author and noted illustrator of Nature Anatomy, Julia Rothman takes her pen into the kitchen with this charming, illustrated guide to all things edible around the globe. She focuses her curious eye on the origins, types, tools, traditions,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984824257Author Aldo SohmFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

80 recipes for home-cooked meals that will make your day. From the National Trust's cafes. Meals that make your day The National Trust's cafes are a British institution, enjoyed by the millions of people...

20 mouth-watering recipes to cook for your cat at home. In her latest book, food writer Debora Robertson has created a fun, indulgent book for feline fanatics. Inspired by her cat, Dixie, she's devised an exciting...

A ground-breaking book by the world-leading expert in sensory science: Freakonomics for food'Popular science at its best' - Daniel Levitin Why do we consume 35% more food when eating with one more person, and 75% more when with three? Why are 27% of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607746539Author Jennifer FiedlerFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 612gDimensions(mm) 185mm...

The new edition of the IACP award-winning book on spice. Cooks everywhere use spices and herbs to enhance food flavours and to create new taste combinations and sensations. From bay leaves to lemongrass to vanilla beans, a well-stocked kitchen must have...

"We officially declare this the book of cheese. . . . The stunningly realistic illustrations are reason alone to buy the guide." -Saveur, Our Favorite Cookbooks to Gift This Year"A cheese lover's dream, educating aficionados through gorgeous pictures and...

The next best thing to having Mark Bittman in the kitchen with you Mark Bittman's highly acclaimed, bestselling book How to Cook Everything is an indispensable guide for any modern cook. With How to Cook Everything The Basics he reveals how truly...

'This cookbook is a must for a deep dive into North African classic and regional dishes.' - Warda Bouguettaya, James Beard award-winning pastry chef and owner of Warda Patisserie, Detroit 'An unprecedented and remarkable dive in the fabulously rich and...

Learn how to cook hundreds of your favorite meals with these easy, delicious recipes anyone can make! Do you crave homemade French Toast, Eggplant Parmigiana, and Pecan Pie, but don't know the difference between broiling and baking? This book offers a...