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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...

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...

Want to master pasta? Let Jamie help, with his essential Food Tube guide to simple and seasonal pasta dishes'Enjoy this pocket-sized cookbook, full of incredible, achievable pasta recipes, from the very basics to kick-ass dishes for any night of the week...

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...

'In what seems like only a brief moment, Ikoyi has shaken the world of cooking.' - Rene Redzepi, chef & co-owner of noma The exciting debut cookbook from the acclaimed chef of the two-Michelin-starred London restaurant Ikoyi Ikoyi, named as one of 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

'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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375711855Author Julia ChildFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 261gDimensions(mm) 211mm...

Go on a journey from bean to brew and explore the history of coffee, its production and how to become an expert barista at home. Are you a coffee lover who wants to learn how to extract the perfect brew? This coffee guide is a must-have for anyone...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307593528Author Julia ChildFormat HardbackImprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 2943gDimensions(mm) 268mm * 191mm * 86mm

In her debut cookbook, Jane Devonshire presents 100 delicious recipes guaranteed to make you feel good, and wow family and friends. This beautiful book is published in association with Coeliac UK, celebrating their 50th anniversary. 'I hope that first...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399582943Author Kristen MigloreFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

Discover super-indulgent, show-stopping food for the weekend with Jamie Oliver, featuring the very best recipes from the hugely popular Channel 4 TV series Friday Night Feast!'Oliver always delivers and the recipes are hearty and straightforward' The...

Bistro is warm. Bistro is family. Bistro is simple, hearty, generous cuisine-robust soups and country omelets, wine-scented stews and bubbling gratins, and desserts from a grandmother's kitchen. Researched and written by Patricia Wells, author of The...