Beauty Cookson is no beauty. She's a plain timid girl who constantly feels inferior to the super-confident snooty girls at school. Worse than the teasing in the playground though is the unpredictable hurtful criticism from her father. Beauty & her meek sweet mother live in uneasy fear of his fierce rages sparked whenever they break one of his fussy house rules. Eventually after an unbearable birthday party & the very real threat of Dad's out-of-control temper Mum & Beauty run away. Finding themselves in a quiet idyllic seaside village their new-found freedom & a moment of culinary inspiration give them a hobby an income & even a new nickname for Beauty. Can they begin a happier sweeter life
- without Dad? A charming page-turning & heart-warming story from this beloved author.
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This title presents more than 200 great cookie biscuit bar & brownie recipes. Learn everything you need to know about making baking decorating & storing all types of cookies
- with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for each technique. It

Includes:: more than 200 fantastic recipes for every occasion from sweet & sticky treats to wholesome crackers. With more than 650 glorious photographs each recipe is accompanied by a picture of the finished cookie & illustrated instructions to ensure perfect results every time. Try your hand at classic butter cookies sweet & funny puppy faces rich & indulgent praline Pavlova cookies or quick & simple no-bake white chocolate snowballs. Whether youre an experienced baker or a novice cook this stunning book is a must-have for every kitchen. This wonderful practical cookbook is perfect for everyone who loves cookies. The in-depth introduction covers all the basic techniques from making different doughs to decorating ideas. Over 200 classic & modern recipes are divided into tempting chapters on childrens party cookies brownies & bars indulgent treats celebration cookies no-bake cookies crackers & even healthier options & recipes for special diets. From Giant Triple Chocolate Cookies to Chinese Fortune Cookies there is a tantalizing treat for any occasion.


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Kate Shirazis endless reinvention of baking classics doesnt stop at cakes so shes followed her successful title Cupcake Magic with a new volume devoted entirely to delicious biscuits & cookies. All her recipes are made with eggs from her own free-range flock of (battery rescue) hens & a donation from the sale of each book will be made to a rescue charity. A perennial favourite biscuits & cookies are quick to make & impossible to resist. Here are recipes for all the biscuit tin must-haves & some creative reinventions of old classics. Packed with baking tips captivating new recipes modern photography & delightful illustrations this book provides ideas for sweet & savoury childrens & adults seasonal & special occasion biscuits
- & even a section for those with special dietary needs so nobody misses out on these delicious treats. A section devoted to ingredients & equipment makes sure youve always got the right kit to h&. Filled with Kates enthusiasm humour & expert baking knowledge fans of Cupcake Magic will love this must-have follow-up."
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This slipcased set of two hardback cookery books

Includes:: a definitive collection of cookies The Great Big

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Theres only one thing that Coolios been doing longer than rapping & thats cooking. He was cooking for himself from the age of ten & he hasnt ever looked back. When growing up poor Coolio learned how to turn a tin of tuna some bread & a bottle of chilli sauce into a masterpiece. As the first exponent of Ghetto Gourmet" Coolios recipes are built solid comfort foods with a healthy twist. His meals dont break the bank because while growing up poor Coolio learned that you dont have to be rich to eat well. Coolio mixes-in fusion recipes including Italian Mexican & Asian. As Coolio says " All you need is a little bit of food & a little bit of know-how." Cookin with Coolio features 75 tasty easy-to-make & economical recipes accompanied by 25 full-colour pictures. The book covers everything you need to know & is sure to entertain with chapters called How to Become a Kitchen Pimp Appetizers for that ass Salad eatin bitches & Pimpin the poultry." ...

The majority of people dont know where to start when it comes to cooking a successful meal. Packed with easy-to-follow guidelines & recipes this full-colour hardback spiral-bound edition of Cooking Basics For Dummies helps novice chefs navigate the kitchen & learn staple cooking techniques. The lay-flat binding is the ideal format for the kitchen environment & the full-colour photos throughout show readers what they can expect to achieve from their efforts. Cooking Basics For Dummies
Includes:: Choosing the right tools & stocking your pantry The essential cooking techniques
- boiling poaching steaming sauteing braising stewing roasting & grilling Expanding your repertoire with delicious recipes A glossary of over 100 common cooking terms About the Authors Bryan Millar is a former New York Times restaurant critic. Marie Ramer is a food writer.

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This is the ultimate bible for todays busy cook. It is the cookbook that really understands what you need in the kitchen answering all your culinary questions from what the finished dish should look like & if it can be prepared to what to do with leftovers. It features over 1 000 mouth-watering recipes thousands of explanatory photographs & superb step-by-step guidance that will teach you how to get great home-cooking on the table without fuss. ...

Thai cuisine is a distinctive combination of the sweet sour sharp & fresh flavours of lime chilli coriander basil & coconut that is sophisticated in taste & yet simple to prepare. Thai food uses a range of easy-to-buy yet distinctive ingredients & simple preparation techniques to conjure those delicate flavours. What looks difficult is actually very easy to prepare at home & tastes sensational. So whether it's satay or seafood green curry or spicy fried rice enjoy the best Thailand has to offer. ...

Cooking can be a daunting prospect but this invaluable little cookbook will help the newest & the rustiest get to grips with whipping up tasty impressive meals in no time. The extensive front section provides advice & information on essentials tools basic equipment culinary terms useful conversions store cupboard essentials hygiene nutrition cooking eggs rice pasta herbs & spices meat poultry fish & vegetables. Each recipe has clear & easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions by photography that illustrates certain techniques. Choose from over 180 recipes from Salmon Fish Cakes to Courgette & Tarragon Tortilla. ...

Hungry? Cant find the menu from the takeaway up the road? Cant face beans on toast again? COOKING FOR BLOKES tells you all you need to know
- from which pots you need in your cupboard to what to put in the spice rack. From the simplest of 11.30 on a Friday night drunk starving snacks (cheese on toast) to dishes that might even impress Mum (trout & almonds) the simple short recipes take you through the process step-by-step.
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