Parties should be about enjoying good food, wine & company; not spent slaving away in the kitchen missing out on all the fun. Easy Party Food helps take the stress out of entertaining. Packed with over 100 easy-to-prepare recipes for ideal party bites, it provides a wealth of inspiration for hosting the perfect gathering, whatever the occasion. To start, Light Bites & Dips will whet your guests' taste buds: prepare Polenta Chips to dip in a tangy Green Tabasco Mayonnaise. Simple to assemble, dainty Tartlets & Toasts are sure to delight, so serve platters of Roasted Garlic Tartlets. For a chic drinks gathering, impress your guests with an array of delicate, delicious Canapes, such as Vermouth Scallops or add heat with some spicy Sticks & Skewers. Breads & Biscuits range from small bites to enjoy with drinks, such as Gouda & Hazelnut Bites, to flavoured breads that are perfect for the buffet table. For a lavish spread, other Buffet Dishes include a Portobello Mushroom & Tarragon Tart. Scrumptious & delightfully pretty, Sweet Treats such as Rose Marzipan Dates or White Chocolate & Cranberry Florentines are the perfect way to end a party. & with refreshing Drinks that are ideal for preparing in large quantities, Easy Party Food makes being the perfect host effortless! ...

Sophie Wright knows cooking isn't rocket science. In fact, a bit of creativity & common sense can take you far. In this, her first book, she discloses her best-kept kitchen secrets: meals you can realistically prepare at home without sacrificing your fingers & life. Her ingredients come from the garden & store-cupboard; her approach is accessible & flexible. Sophie's mum & grandmother taught her that cooking should always be fun, never a chore, &, most importantly, that good results come from good ingredients. Chapters follow in this spirit, including lazy brunch ideas & posh lunchbox suggestions, fab ideas for a quick nutritious supper & ideas for knocking up a show-off dinner when you need to impress. ...

The Easy Peasy philosophy is based on the passionate belief that children can get enormous pleasure out of learning to cook real food. " Easy Peasy Baking" focuses on the most popular area of kids' cooking
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- with over 80 recipes to tempt kids into the kitchen. Mary Contini draws on her experience running teaching sessions for children of all ages to provide a book that shows children how to cook for real. Starting with basic techniques & preparation, she then moves into recipes that not only taste delicious, but are also enormous fun to cook, from breads & buns to pizzas, cakes & pastries. She never loses sight of the fact that it should be fun
- giving helpful hints, humorous advice & taking a fuss-free approach that cannot fail to appeal. The recipes are suitable for children who are just starting to cook but can also be enjoyed by kids who are well into their teens. Colorfully designed with easily accessible & delicious recipes " Easy Peasy Baking" will be a must-have for old & new fans alike.


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Steve Mann, the UK's no.1 dog trainer, takes it beyond the basics & tackles even more of your dog dilemmas!

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Your simple step-by-step guide to raising & training a happy puppy or dog! My name's Steve Mann & I've been a professional dog trainer & behaviourist for over 30 years. As founder of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, I've helped transform the lives of over 100, 000 dogs & their families
- & now I want to help you, too! Whether you're living with a br&-new puppy, an adult dog or a rescue dog, my methods will give you everything you need to know. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788701600 • Author: Steve Mann • Publisher: Blink Publishing • Format: Paperback • Pages: 264 • Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.5 x 2 cm
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During & after pregnancy it's vital to stay fit & healthy, & there's no better way of doing this safely & effectively than through Pilates. " Easy Pilates For Pregnancy" presents a range of exercise sequences to suit all stages of pregnancy, so you can be sure you're doing the right exercises at the right time. You can discover how Pilates can help alleviate those aches & pains so common in pregnancy, & how it can even help promote an easier, shorter labour! There are postnatal routines, too, for getting back into shape after baby arrives. Perfect for helping busy mums-to-be prepare for the big day & beyond, Easy Pilates For Pregnancy has it covered. ...

Based on hundreds of interviews with directors such as Coppola, Scorsese, Hopper & Spielberg, as well as producers, stars, studio executives, writers, spouses, ex-spouses, & girlfriends, this is the story of the crazy world that the directors ruled. ...

For anyone who loves good food but has little time to spend cooking, an electric slow-cooker can fit perfectly into a busy lifestyle. They can be used day or night, & you don't have to stay in to keep an eye on the pot while you produce hearty family food. Warming Soups to try include Chicken Noodle Soup; Slow-cooked Onion & Cider Soup; &, Italian Vegetable & Bread Soup. Starters & Light Bites include Blue Cheese Fondue; Pork, Fennel & Spinach Terrine; &, Beef & Ale Pate. Comforting one-pot Meat dishes include Provencal Daube of Beef; Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks with Red Wine, Rosemary & Garlic; Meatballs in Red Pepper Sauce; &, Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemons & Carrots. Deliciously easy recipes for Poultry & Game include Coq au Vin; Lemon Chicken with Dumplings; Chicken Jalfrezi; &, Creole Duck. You can try a lighter recipe for Fish & Seafood such as Mediterranean Chunky Fish Stew; Banana Leaf Fish; &, Kerala Coconut Chilli Prawns. Nourishing Vegetarian Dishes include Root Vegetable Ragu; Smoky Hotpot of Great Northern Beans; Lemon, Fennel & Mushroom Risotto; &, Thai Red Pumpkin Curry. Recipes for indulgent Desserts include Peaches Poached in Vanilla Honey Syrup; Blueberry & Cherry Sponge; &, Coffee Hazelnut Pudding with Coffee Bean Sauce. ...

Boost health & well-being & revitalize your life with Easy Tai Ji. The most popular style of Tai Chi is presented here in clear step-by-step stages. Follow the easy lesson structure, focusing on one lesson at a time, & fit your practice into your schedule. It is that easy! The Easy approach presents clear, diagrammatic illustration & concise text to demystify popular therapies. Each lesson is easy to follow &, once you're familiar with the complete routine, just 10 minutes practice a day will leave you felling goog & energized. ...

Get yourself set up with this Needle Set, complete with 8 easy to thread hand needles inside.

The sewing needle that can

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