One of the most lavish, complete, and beautiful books published on the most sensuous of all foods--chocolate--is filled with history, anecdotes, recipes, and full-color photos that combine to make a chocolate lover's dream come true.Barron's Educational Series Inc.
The ultimate and definitive book on the art, the baking, and the enjoyment of cookies is filled with fascinating information, wonderful full-color photos, and easy-to-follow recipes for more than 330 different varieties.
Satisfy the sweet cravings of your family and friends over and over again with more than 300 luscious desserts for every occasion, from family meals and celebrations to elegant dinner parties and buffet spreads. Dessert does not have to be just aAmerican as Apple Piea any longer. This special collection of recipes, from an international team of ...
With more than 600 recipes for everything from starters, snacks, and pasta, to desserts, sauces, and preserves, this book is a treasure trove of recipes from around the world. Here you will find recipes for international classics such as Spaghetti with Pesto, Crepes Suzette, Guacamole, Chicken Satay, Sweet and Sour Pork, Houmous, Falafel, Tzatziki ...
At many Italian trattoria, a meal begins with eight or ten small meat, vegetable or fish appetizers. Or, you may be given a small plate with the task of choosing from a huge selection of tempting starters. "Antipasti!" celebrates the variety and flavors of Italian appetizers. The over 100 recipes plus variations are organized by primary ...
Packed with vitamins and goodness, salads can do it all -- great as a light lunch or supper, they can also accompany omelets, fish, or meat, or round out a pasta or rice meal. This cookbook contains recipes for 40 enticing salads that work equally well as one-dish meals or delicious sides.
Curries have a special standing as the basis for several of the world's most complex and exciting cuisines. Showcasing both meat and vegetables, this collection highlights some of the most delicious curry dishes from India, Thailand, and Indonesia, along with irresistible tajines and stews from North Africa and the Middle East.
Everyone loves potatoes, not just because of their delicious taste but also because of the many ways they can be prepared, from humble to haute. This book lets home cooks take full advantage of the versatile vegetable, with recipes ranging from a classic puree to scrumptious Swedish salads to an Italian potato pizza. The 15 little cookbooks in ...
Each Italian Pantry book is unique in style, content and recipes. A short history of the Italian food product is followed by a detailed description of the production techniques and notes for evaluating and appreciating the regional differences. Italy has a very complex food culture, with distinctly different cheese, pasta, olive oil and cured ...
Hearty soups make perfect starters on cold winter evenings, while cool creams refresh and revive during the dog days of summer. Here Chef Bardi presents recipes for real Italian minestrone, authentic Mediterranean fish soup, delicious Thai broth, and a host of other chunky and creamy concoctions for every occasion -- all explained in simple steps.
Less flashy than some pastas, but delicious and easily prepared, spaghetti is an ideal choice for the busy cook. Carla Bardi presents masterful versions of old favorites like Spaghetti with Meatballs and Spaghetti a la Carbonara and contemporary classics like Spaghetti with Kiwi Fruit.
With more than 1,000 drink recipes--from aperitifs, long drinks, shooters, and mocktails to classic and frozen cocktails--this is the only cocktail guide a host will ever need. A fact-filled introduction provides an overview of the history of cocktails, then gives practical advice on every aspect of preparing and serving cocktails, from how to ...
This chunky little cookbook includes recipes for all the Italian pasta classics, from Spaghetti with Meatballs and Tortellini in Meat Stock, to Ricotta Ravioli and Seafood Lasagne. But it also features a host of recipes for risotto, paella, and Asian rice dishes, as well as chapters on noodles, grains, and soups.
Appetizers have a unique importance as the overture to the main part of the meal. They should be delectable tidbits that stoke appetites while pleasing the eye and preparing the palate for the feast to follow. This cookbook offers a tempting array of hors d'oeuvres drawn from some of the world's most dynamic cuisines.
Nothing beats pizza for a quick lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a late-night snack. In this cookbook, master chef Carla Bardi offers a wide range of pizza possibilities, along with simple, step-by-step instructions on how to make perfect pizza dough at home. More than 35 toppings are included, along with variations on the basic dough.
Easy to make, muffins are wonderfully versatile -- they're just right with coffee, at breakfast or brunch, as a nutritious after-school treat, and as a tempting midnight snack. Here Chef Bardi shows both newbies and seasoned cooks alike how to create magical muffins, dressed to the nines with delicious creams and festive frostings.
Desserts should finish a meal to perfection, and this little book makes sure it happens every time. "Postres" offers a feast of finishers -- cakes, rolls, bombes, crepes, cheesecakes, mousses, creams, puddings, charlottes, fruit salads, ice creams, and more. As with other books in the series, this one ranks the recipes by difficulty, with most ...
One of the most versatile of breads, focaccia makes a nutritious and satisfying snack, appetizer, buffet filler, or party food. It is also surprisingly easy to make at home. Step by step, Chef Bardi shows cooks how to prepare the basic dough and how to make a number of tasty toppings and fillings.
No party, picnic, or buffet is complete without a table filled with finger food. This gastronomic world tour contains 40 colorful, tasty, easy-to-prepare examples from a variety of cultures and cuisines--everything from Italian crostini to puff pastry nibbles to exotic and savory satays. Each recipe was tested and perfected in Chef Bardi's kitchen ...
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