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Whether you''re planning a lavish party or just indulging in a nightcap, The Classic Cocktail Bible gives you a range of inspirations to create the best of the exotic and the timeless cocktails. Cocktails are soaring in popularity as the nation''s tastes grow more sophisticated and people are thirsty for new flavours and experiences. Beautifully illustrated with mouth-watering full colour photography, the book includes long and short drinks, still and sparkling, fruity and refreshing as well as creamy and indulgent - you''ll never tire of trying the new concoctions. Includes 200 recipes with age-old classics such as the daiquiri, dry martini, margarita and Long Island ice tea. Each spirit is thoroughly explained to give you advice on selecting what to buy and perfecting its accompaniments. There''s also a selection of fantastic insider tips, a full glossary of terms and step-by-step guides to mastering different techniques. A history of the evolution and culture of cocktails immerses you in a more glamorous era and The Classic Cocktail Bible allows you to taste it for yourself.

A student cookbook with a difference, The Hungry Student not only gives more than 200 quick, cheap and tasty recipes that will impress all your mates, but there are also indispensable tips on everything the new student needs to know, from barbecuing tips and drinking games, to how to tackle those tricky household chores. With chapters dedicated to PhD in One Pot, Outdoor Grub, Mates for Tea, Strapped for Cash, Eat Healthy, Bachelor of Budget Bakes & Puds, Back to Basics and The Bar, there are opportunities for impromptu parties, end of the month budget creations and comfort foods for one.Each recipe has a cost breakdown to help with budgeting and detailed instructions to make them accessible to even the most novice cook. While Eat Healthy contains full nutritional information to prep your body and brain for intensive studying (and partying!)Forget the textbooks, this is the only book you''ll ever need to get through your first year!

Who can resist a freshly baked cookie?This collection offers over 100 of the best cookie recipes, including favourites like Triple Choc Cookies, Spicy Gingerbread and Classic Shortbread, as well as a host of more adventurous treats, such as Citrus Cream Clouds, Macadamia, Fig & Ginger Cantuccini, White Chocolate & Lemongrass Cookies and Mint Chocolate Sandwiches.Packed with expert hints and tips to give you perfect results every time, Cookie has everything you need to know for baking success.\

Do youhave a passion for pastry?This fantastic collection of over 100 sweet and savoury pies is the book for you! Choose from traditional favourites like Steak & Kidney Pie and Lemon Meringue Pie, or branch out with mouth-watering contemporary recipes like Chorizo, Aubergine & Tomato Pie and Mango Pie.There''s also a chapter of delicious ideas for sauces, gravies and custards to help you add the perfect finishing touch.In addition to all this, Pie is filled with helpful advice and troubleshooting tips to ensure pie perfection every time.

Whether you''re struggling with leftover Halloween pumpkin or simply looking for a new ingredient to liven up your dishes, the benefits of cooking with pumpkins are countless. This book shows you 40 ways in which the pumpkin can complement pies, tarts and soufflés, provide a healthy alternative for oven fries and fritters, or follow in the footsteps of the carrot to give cakes and cookies a healthy boost of vitamins as well as delicious moisture and an enticingly warm flavour. From their abundance of nutrients and antioxidant properties to their low calorie content, pumpkins are an ideal addition to any meal, yet they remain somewhat a somewhat neglected food. This cookbook sets out to change all of that. Traditionally a symbol of Celtic folklore, now the pumpkin can bring a touch of modern magic to your dishes.

We''re familiar with it as a dinner party and restaurant favourite, but the crème brûlée has in fact been delighting those with a sweet tooth since the mid-17th century, and with its irresistable combination of rich, creamy custard and crunchy burnt sugar, it''s not difficult to see why it''s one of the world''s most famous sweet treats.With this brilliant recipe collection you can try out some inspired and delicious variations on the classic dessert, including Raspberry and champagne, Cranberry and orange and more exotic combinations like Ginger and coconut and Lime and papaya.Even more exciting, you can now wow your guests with savoury brûlées too - delicious flavour combinations include Goat cheese and sun-dried tomato and an indulgent Lobster, caramelized onion and gruyère brûlée.

Quick to prepare, easy to eat and wonderfully filling, paninis are now a staple on lunch menus worldwide, and with this collection of over 40 mouthwatering recipes, you can bring this gourmet treat to your very own kitchen!Work your way through this selection of sweet and savoury recipes to produce a satisfying meal that''s as perfect for enjoying with friends as it is for munching on the go - try the inspired flavour and texture sensation that is Grilled sweet potato and blue cheese, or enjoy a comforting Italian-style Lemon, mozzarella and parmesan. Best of all, give in to temptation and savour an indulgent dessert panini filled with melting ice cream and raspberry or warm chocolate chunks.

Could anything be more enjoyable than eating home-cooked burgers surrounded by family and friends?Take a fresh look at burgers with over 40 irresistible recipes that are easy to make and extremely delicious.There is a burger for everyone: Choose from a great selection of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetarian recipes.Burgers have never been so good, and now you can partner them with the perfect homemade sides, sauces, and salads - the perfect accompaniments to everyone''s favourite meal.With brilliant novel takes including the Chorizo Burger, the Chicken Caesar Burger and the Jerk Chicken Burger as well as all the classics, this really is the ultimate burger book.

Cocktails can turn any occasion into an event - there''s nothing more glamorous than sipping on a classic dry martini or a fashionable gin-based concoction. However, indulging in too many of these extravagant drinks can cause your waistline to expand - and your wallet to contract. Discover this life-saving collection of 100 lighter cocktail recipes, all easy to shake up when you have guests over - and at only 150 calories per cocktail, there''s no need to stop after the first one!Choose from a zesty citrus delights like the grapefruit and cranberry Sea Breeze, innovative twists on the classics, such as a Sour Apple Martini, and best of all, creamy treats that won''t break your diet - try the gorgeous Mudslide.

A camping cookbook like no other, The Hungry Camper not only gives more than 200 quick, cheap and delicious recipes that all the family will love, but also includes helpful checklists on what to bring along, how to prepare for big family meals, and invaluable camping tips for a stress-free trip. With chapters dedicated to making sure you have a hearty breakfast, making the most of a campfire with barbecue dishes, one pot simplicity and a host of salads, sides and snacks aplenty, camping food never has to be boring again.Including recipes from treacle and mustard beans, grilled sardines with salsa and goulash with caraway dumplings, to coconut dahl, hot barbecued fruit salad and creole pineapple wedges, each recipe is easy to make in a campsite for even the most novice cook, tired from a day''s adventure.

A student cookbook with a difference, The Hungry Student Vegetarian not only gives more than 200 quick and cheap meat-free recipes that are so tasty, even hardened carnivores will keep turning up for dinner. There are also indispensable tips on budgeting, lunchbox ideas, healthy eating and how to get creative with leftovers.With chapters dedicated to Bring on Brekky, Comfort Food, Roasted and Baked, Made in a Flash and All the Carbs, there are opportunities for impromptu parties, end of the month budget creations and comfort foods for one.All the recipes in this book are balanced for a healthy vegetarian diet, and they each have an affordability stamp to help with budgeting as well as detailed instructions to make them accessible to even the most novice cook. Forget the textbooks, this is the only book you''ll ever need to get through your first year!

A student cookbook with a difference, The Hungry Healthy Student offers a choice of more than 200 quick, cheap and easy recipes, meaning more money in your pocket and more time to play! All the recipes have a healthy focus which means increased brain power and more energy to enjoy student life to the full. There are also indispensable tips on healthy habits, mood boosters, free ways to get fit and takeaway alternatives.With chapters dedicated to Breakfast and Lunchbox; Healthy and Hearty; Good Grains, Beans and Pulses; Super Salads, Snacks and Sides; Make it Light and Sweet Alternatives, there are recipes whether you want food on the go, for impromptu parties, or just comfort food and delicious treats for a night in.All the recipes in this book are balanced for a healthy diet, and they each have an affordability stamp to help with budgeting, as well as detailed instructions to make them accessible to even the most novice cook.Forget the textbooks, this is the only book you''ll ever need to get through your first year!

A must-have book for any student looking to cook delicious meals rustled up in university digs - with only one pot to cook in you''ll only have one pot to wash up! From top tips on where to shop and stocking up your kitchen shelves to how to eat well while sticking to your student budget, The Hungry Student One Pot has it covered. With clear and easy-to-follow instructions, all of these recipes are very accessible, even to first-time cooks. Every recipe comes with an affordability rating to help you stay on budget. With over 200 simple, tasty, one pot meals at your finger tips, cooking (and washing up!) on your own for the first time just got a whole lot easier.

With all the essays and exams, not to mention the enormous pressure of having to go out partying four nights on the trot, staying healthy and well-fed has never been more important, and The Hungry Student Vegan Cookbook will make sure you get all the essential nutrients to get you through from freshers'' week to graduation, all while following a vegan diet. Alongside the recipes are helpful hints and tips for getting the most out of a tiny student budget, creating gourmet feasts out of what you can find in your storecupboard, and advice on what kind of equipment you might need to take to uni (read: steal from the kitchen at home).Carry the flag for the vegan revolution all the way to your student halls, and once your new friends get a whiff of the amazing food you''re cooking up, you''re bound to find more people are willing to join the healthy-eating and cruelty-free vegan revolt. Because this book isn''t just about cooking some truly delicious recipes; it''s also about reducing your carbon footprint and your impact on the environment by cutting out animal products, and improving your health with a plant-based diet. And ok, yes, it is also about cooking totally yummy recipes and scoffing the lot (and with a clear conscience too!).Whether you''re a committed vegan looking to branch out with some new recipe ideas, or you''re just getting started on the road to veganism and want to learn the ropes of vegan cooking, this is the perfect book to add to your student bookshelf.