Carol Hilker – författare

A far cry from the boxed, neon ‘barely-food’ staple of yesteryear, today’s mac and cheese is now a culinary supernova.In the past decade, mac and cheese has become indispensable on menus across the globe, from dive diners to artisan eateries, delectable dinner parties to favoured food trucks. So loved is the cheesy goodness, it is served as both a simple side and a magnificent masterpiece in its own right.With MAC + CHEESE, learn to make the ultimate comfort food in 60 recipes at home – from Deep-fried Mac and Cheese Bites and Mac & Cheese Muffins, to Breakfast Mac and Cheese and Lobster Mac and Cheese – ideal for a swanky dinner party or a quick weekday meal. Across these mouth-watering pages, discover how to prepare this glorious dish to suit your personal taste, plans, cooking level – and ability to think outside the box!

A far cry from the boxed, neon ‘barely-food’ staple of yesteryear, today’s mac and cheese is now a culinary supernova.In the past decade, mac and cheese has become indispensable on menus across the globe, from dive diners to artisan eateries, delectable dinner parties to favoured food trucks. So loved is the cheesy goodness, it is served as both a simple side and a magnificent masterpiece in its own right.With MAC + CHEESE, learn to make the ultimate comfort food in 60 recipes at home – from Deep-fried Mac and Cheese Bites and Mac & Cheese Muffins, to Breakfast Mac and Cheese and Lobster Mac and Cheese – ideal for a swanky dinner party or a quick weekday meal. Across these mouth-watering pages, discover how to prepare this glorious dish to suit your personal taste, plans, cooking level – and ability to think outside the box!

Say ‘yes’ to the devil on your shoulder and feast on all the deliciously ‘dirty’ foods you really want to eat.If you’ve ever found yourself saying ‘no, I shouldn’t’ to the grilled, greasy, grab-me-a-napkin-NOW kind of food, it’s time to stop denying your appetite and tuck in your tie, pull back your hair and let things get messy with an irresistible plate of grown-up comfort food.When you’re hungry for more than just salad and snacks, go with your gut and allow yourself to enjoy the bold and beloved dishes in this book. Tickle your breakfast taste buds with Blueberry Cotton Candy Pancakes. Risk getting back to the office without a squeaky-clean shirt after chowing on a Grilled Cheese Sandwich. And then, end the day with the (un)shameful dishes you can’t help but drool over – Sweet & Spicy Wings, followed by some Apple Chedder Pie and a refreshing Margarita.With over 65 tasty recipes to recreate at home, Dirty Food is your bona fide permission to think ‘YOLO’, ‘why not’ and indulge in the finger-licking flavours of all your fast-food favourites.

75 mouthwatering wing recipes that make the most of the hottest snack in the world right now.It's time to elevate your repertoire with this enticing collection of both classic recipes and new ideas to to get your tastebuds tingling. Sink your teeth into the most succulent chicken wings, prepared with an amazing range of marinades and glazes and accompanied by moreish dips and sauces. Begin with the reliable, nostalgic favourites, including Baked Bourbon, Smoky Chipotle and Buttermilk-crumbed Wings. Or fancy your wings super hot and spicy? Then look no further than Harissa Hot Wings and Habanero–Pineapple.If you like to keep on trend and sample bold new flavours, why not help yourself to another portion of Cola Wings, Sticky Lime & Maple Wings or the unspeakably decadent Chocolate Wings. Fancy something lighter and a little less outrageous? Then tuck into the fragrant Baked Pistachio Wings or the deliciously subtle seasoning on the Lemon, Basil & Pepper Wings.Finally, if you’ve got a craving for Take-Out from the comfort of your own sofa, then Szechuan Plum Sauce Wings, Teriyaki Wings or Cajun Alfredo might be right up your alley.

Morning favourites get JAZZED UP and dressed for DINNER!An exciting collection of daring recipes that BREAK ALL THE RULES.Sample all the BREAKFAST GREATS, from eggs, waffles and sandwiches to hash browns, pancakes and pastries. Not forgetting washing it all down with a BRUNCH punch.Cooking traditional morning-time meals for dinner feels decadent. You’re daring to be different. It's 8pm and you could cobble together an uninspiring chilli con carne, like you do most Wednesdays. Or you could make what you really want – like you did before conformity came along with its sensible shoes and traditional meal times. While you’re there, why not jazz it up a little? You’re a rule breaker, after all. In Eggs The Way You Like Them, you’ll find a truly outrageous indulgence like New Orleans Benedict, which has to be tried to be believed. Try the Monte Cristo from Hot Sandwiches & Savoury Waffles. Discover Pulled Pork Hash and Hash Browns 3 Ways from Skillet Suppers, while Brinner in a Bowl will take you on a journey from east and west, from a spicy Nasi Goreng to a Caribbean Trini Saltfish Buljol. Tuck in to popular sweet and savoury pancake recipes in From the Griddle with Chicks in Blankets and Blueberry Cotton Candy Pancakes. Why not whip up a sensational bake from The Pastry Basket, such as Bacon-butterscotch Cinnamon Rolls and Raspberry Coffee Cake. Last but not least, get on board with a Brunch Punch, an Espresso Martini or Coffee Granita from Cocktails, Coffees & other Hot Beverages. You’re in for a treat.