Time is short in the working day and it is difficult to find time at the end of it to produce a hot meal. With a slow cooker, you can be eating a nutritious and thrifty hot supper every evening, with minimal effort and preparation time.
This must-have guide is an invaluable companion to your slow cooker, with delicious recipes for every occasion
Ainsley Harriott is one of the nation's all-time favourite television chefs and is also a best-selling BBC author. Barbecue Bible has sold over 270, 000 copies since its release in 1997 and it continues to top the chart for barbecue books every summer.
Now this classic title has been redesigned for a fresh contemporary look, and some of the best recipes from Ainsleys Big Cook Out have been added to turn this into the Ultimate Barbecue Bible.
It will appeal to a whole new generation of Ainsley fans as well as anyone looking for a definitive collection of barbecue recipes in time for summer 2005.
The book is packed with mouth-watering dishes inspired by flavours from around the world including a host of sensational salsas, marinades, barbecue breads and summertime drinks to complete your menu.
Ainsley's Ultimate Barbecue Bible also contains revised and updated barbecue information, practical cooking tips and themed menus to help you sizzle your way to the ultimate open air feast.
All too often a memory of our distant student past, toasties are the ultimate no-fuss snack, prepared in seconds and ready to eat in just a few minutes. With just a couple of basic ingredients, delicious economical meals can be made in minutes, providing tasty snacks and sandwiches for every part of the day. With a few added extras, sweet and savoury gourmet toasties can take tired taste buds on an entirely new adventure. Toastie Heaven explores variations from the conventional, to the extravagant, quirky and indulgent. From classic toasties like Tuna, Sweetcorn and Pepper Melt, to vegetarian options like Brie, Redcurrant and Watercress toasties and even sweet desserts like Bread and Butter Pudding Toasties and Toffee Apple Toasties, there is a recipe for everyone. A must-have item perfect for people living on their own, children and students, Toastie Heaven is the ultimate book for anyone wanting quick and tasty snacks with minimum effort and maximum taste.