A guide to Eastern & Central Europe

Includes:: cutaways, floorplans & reconstructions of the must-see sites,

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The war on the Eastern Front was the most bloody campaign of World War II.

Eastern Front
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For this book, the author, known for her work on Indian cuisine, has gathered together vegetarian recipes from Turkey, Japan, China, India, Korea & the Philippines, to create a display of flavours, textures & colours. It

Includes:: suggestions for menus.

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Simon Easterby. Tough. Uncompromising. A ferocious flanker. Beasterby, as he is known by his nickname. A man with a reputation for body-on-the-line rugby, as many opponents found out to their cost... During his playing career Simon was Ireland s most capped flanker. He also captained the Llanelli Scarlets for five consecutive seasons & represented the British & Irish Lions. ...

Sometimes you just want to get a meal on the table with minimum effort & maximum satisfaction. Easy 30-minute Meals will come to your rescue with more than 100 recipes for great, fast food. With ideas for mains & desserts, each of which take about 30 minutes to prepare & cook, you'll never need to panic about what's for dinner. Tuck into a substantial salad & you'll feel satisfied, as well as getting a healthy boost. Try a Salad Nicoise with Fresh Tuna or Sweet Spiced Salad of Cheese & Greens. Soups are so versatile that there is something for every season, budget & appetite. Chickpea, Tomato & Chorizo Soup packs a punch despite requiring few ingredients & little time. Often, we turn to eggs for a quick dinner. A Frittata with Fresh Herbs & Ricotta is an easy, super-quick option for everyone in the family, including vegetarians. A bowl of pasta with your favourite sauce & a generous helping of grated cheese is hard to beat. There are simple ideas, including Pasta with Smoky Chorizo & Prawns. Stir-fries are healthy & speedy
- especially if you buy the vegetables ready-prepared from the supermarket on your way home. There's plenty to choose from in this chapter, whether you like yours spicy, meaty, vegetarian, light or substantial. Options include Green Curry Stir-fried Chicken with Rice. For all those who like nothing better than family favourites, this chapter will tick all the boxes; from Fish Cakes to Spicy Sausage & Pepper Pizza. Finally, not even a shortage of time should stand in the way of a sweet treat. Desserts include Tropical Fruit Salad with Jasmine & Chilli Syrup.
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There's nothing better than gathering around a barbecue on a warm summer's day & sharing a delicious range of chargrilled dishes among friends & family. With more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes, Easy Barbecue covers all of the classics; from burgers & chicken wings to failsafe recipes that are guaranteed to impress such as Lamb & Porcini Kebabs & Sicilian-spiced Sea Bass. You can also create your own flavour combinations using the Sauces, Marinades & Rubs section. The extensive Meat & Poultry sections offer everything from Jerk Chicken Wings to Tuscan-style Steak. If you'd rather have fish but aren't sure where to start, Red Snapper with Parsley Salad is ready in a flash, as are Chargrilled Tamarind Prawns. Vegetables work well on the barbecue so you can be sure that vegetarian guests will enjoy the meal just as much. Why not try making the Aubergine Burgers with Pesto or the Sesame Sweet Potato Packets? For something a little lighter, prepare one of the Salads & Sides. You can carry on cooking outdoors when the time comes for dessert. Grilled Fruit Parcels taste divine while S'mores will be a hit with guests of all ages. Easy Barbecue has everything you need to create a memorable meal full of the flavours of summer. ...

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. " Easy Breakfast & Brunch" provides dozens of ideas for every kind of morning treat. Take a little time to make your own Granola or Muesli Bars from the Fruit & Oats chapter & you will have the healthiest breakfast, ready made, for the following week. The recipes in Sweet Treats will satisfy even the most decadent cravings. Classic Belgian Waffles rank alongside modern twists, such as Creamy Orange French Toast. If you're after savoury fare to stave off a real hunger, then Big Bites should fit the bill. Tuck into some Sausage & Bacon Rolls or Fluffy Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon. Spoil someone special with some Easy Eggs & make them melt-in-the-mouth Creamy Scrambled Eggs on Rye or a Baked Brunch Omelette. Whip up a batch of Fresh Peach & Oat Muffins or rouse the late-risers in the house with the smell of a lovingly baked Cinnamon Raisin Nut Bread from Fresh from the Oven. Then smother the slices of your freshly made bread with a Perfect Preserve. If the perfect cup of coffee isn't for you on a Sunday morning, indulge in a refreshing Pineapple Crush from Delicious Drinks. & when nothing else will do, reach for the Worcestershire sauce & pour yourself a Bloody Mary. ...

Are you an enthusiastic baker who would like to take your cake-making skills to the next level? If you want to learn how to craft beautifully decorated creations that will wow friends & family then this is your easy & accessible guide. Covering a wide range of skills, from decorating a cake with icing to creating a chocolate collar & sugar flowers, this book will take you through all the decorating stages in clear & simple steps. Easy Cake Decorating is packed with inspirational ideas for any occasion, including weddings, birthdays & Christmas. ...

What could be more mouth-watering than a homemade cake fresh from the oven? Easy Cakes & Bakes features over 100 recipes for every occasion
- from simple cookies & brownies to sumptuous tarts & cheesecakes. So whether you're looking for a sweet bite to serve at a coffee morning, a recipe for a bake sale, or an impressive cake or dessert for a special occasion, there's plenty to choose from here. Quick & simple recipes for biscuits & cookies include Fig, Apricot & Nut Biscotti & Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. Perfect little pick-me-ups for any time of the day, ideas for brownies & bars include Gingerbread Brownies & Chocolate Fudge Raspberry Shortcake Slices. Cupcakes & muffins are everyone's favourite
- delight with Maple & Pecan Cupcakes & Toffee Pear Muffins. Loaf & pound cakes are perfect for every day. Treat your family & friends to a slice of Mocha Swirl Loaf with Espresso Frosting or Marmalade & Almond Loaf. Large cakes are guaranteed to impress. Try Lime Drizzle Cake with Coconut Frosting or Spiced Carrot & Pistachio Cake. Great recipes for indulgent tarts, pies & cheesecakes are also included
- make Sunday lunch special with a Dutch Apple Pie. Finally, enjoy foolproof recipes for breads, buns & scones
- try: Banana Bread with Walnuts; Swedish Saffron Buns; & Apple & Raisin Scones. Whether you are an experienced baker or a complete beginner, you'll find a recipe here.



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Delicious, glamorous & decadent
- cocktails never go out of fashion. Whether you want to throw a great party or simply pep up
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