Chinese food is popular the world over. In Ken Hom's Simple Chinese Cookery (formerly called Foolproof Chinese Cookery) available in paperback as well as hardback Ken proves that anyone can cook this healthy & delicious cuisine. Ken demonstrates 40 of the most popular & well-known Chinese dishes with step-by-step instructions & photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish. The recipes (including soups & starters fish & shellfish meat & poultry & vegetable accompaniments) are not only quick & easy to prepare but are also convenient as they use readily available ingredients. The cookbook also features a special menu section so that you can plan your perfect meal. From simple Green Chicken Curry to the more elaborate Whole Fish in Coconut Milk Ken's easy recipes have foolproof instructions that will guarantee even the novice cook excellent results every time. ...

This guide to crocheting features 20 rich projects for home furnishings & accessories & is ideal as an introduction to this simple & versatile needlecraft. Textile designer Erika Knight has created a range of elegant but uncomplicated designs that anyone even without having picked up a crochet hook before can make for themselves with professional results. The designs themselves ranging from simple cushions throws & runners to bages baskets slippers & even a simple shrug are made in a rich variety of yarns including mohair lurex raffia string & leather. Her colour palette comprises neutrals & naturals with touches of bright colours that introduce a contemporary element. ...

How many times have you opened the pantry or fridge door & thought there's nothing to eat? This book is your saviour. Whether it's pasta or rice from the pantry or vegetables from the fridge best-selling author Donna Hay will show you how to take everyday ingredients & turn them into delicious weeknight dinners. Donna is of the school that believes if you have an egg in the fridge you have a meal on the table. So long as you have the versatile basics on hand all you need to do is grab a few fresh vegetables or herbs on your way home & you have a quick meal & flavoursome dinner on the table. Divided into chapters according to ingredient
- such as eggs pasta noodles & rice chicken beef fruit & chocolate
- simple dinners provides delicious easy recipes to create at home. & no Donna Hay book would be complete without her signature tips & tricks helping you get the most out of your ingredients. This book is proof that the simplest things are often the best. It will change the way you think about cooking.

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In Foolproof French Cookery & its paperback edition Simple French Cookery Raymond Blanc demystifies French cuisine & demonstrates how enjoyable the simple creative act of cookery can be. He describes the basic techniques needed to create traditional French food & demonstrates 40 simple-to-follow versions of the most well-known dishes. With step-by-step instructions & colour photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish all 40 recipes are quick & easy to prepare & use readily available ingredients. All Raymonds recipes are simple rustic & completely delicious & whether you choose quick & easy Oeufs en Cocotte or Moules Marinire for a more elaborate meal his foolproof instructions guarantee excellent results every time. ...

Sean King & Michelle Maxwell are both haunted by their last case. Realizing that Michelle is teetering on the brink of self-destruction from long-buried demons Sean arranges therapy for his reluctant partner. But instead of focusing on her recovery Michelle unearths disturbing secrets in the hospital.. . Sean accepts a much-needed job. A physicist Monk Turing has died in mysterious circumstances near Babbage Town -- a secretive establishment populated by an eccentric group of scientists & cryptographers funded by an anonymous but powerful group. Meanwhile the dead mans young daughter piano-playing prodigy Viggie has secrets of her own. But what is the significance of the phrase codes & blood? Directly across the York River from Babbage Town lies the sinister CIA training ground Camp Peary where Monk Turings body was found. With both the FBI & CIA breathing down Seans neck can he discover the truth? & will he be in time to save Michelle from herself? ...

Madhur Jaffrey is renowned as an international authority on Indian food. In Simple Indian Cookery she shares her knowledge & her passion bringing us classic dishes from this hugely popular culinary region. Madhur demonstrates how to cook 40 well-known recipes with simple step-by-step instructions proving just how easy it is to serve up delicious Indian meals youve created yourself. The book is divided into Soups & Starters Fish & Shellfish Eggs Meat & Poultry & Vegetables & Accompaniments. All the dishes use readily available ingredients & theres a special menu section so that you can plan your perfect meal. With the clear & easy-to-follow recipe methods & colour photographs accompanying each stage of the recipe Madhurs simple instructions will guarantee even the novice cook excellent results every time. ...

Simple Knit for Cherished Babies is the best-selling baby knits title in the world & is now available in a new smaller format! Her designs in pure yarns such as merino wool silk & cashmere are not only marvellously soft & gentle for a new babys delicate skin they are absolutely modern in feel while retaining as their core inspiration the best of babys classic knits -- bootees bonnets cot blankets & cardigans -- but with a modern edge. This new format is set to appeal to the current market. The stitches she uses are quick & simple to knit but highly textural in feel. Even a complete novice can master most of the patterns in the book & the simplest will take only an evening or at most a weekend to knit. In a carefully chosen colour range of art-shade pastels & neutrals that have a long-lasting appeal these knits are the heirlooms of the future. Any parent will want to knit them own them & keep them for future siblings or as mementoes for the future. Previous ISBN: 9781855859265 Other titles in the series include Simple Knits for Little Cherubs (ISBN 9781843400189) also being reissued in this new & exciting format." ...

Erikas Knightss ever popular Simple Knits for Little Cherubs is now available in a newly formatted size. The hallmark of Erikas designs are that they are not only true classics that will become the h&-me-downs of the future but that they are simple enough for a beginner to knit successfully. Attention to detail is another feature of Erikas patterns along with beautifully soft natural yarns. Her clothes are all comfortable & extremely wearable
- no scratchy necklines tight sleeves or itchy collars. In addition to a classic range of clothing from sweaters & cardigans to hats & socks Simple Knits for Little Cherubs
Includes: a range of knitted accessories just right for the pre-school child from cuddly toys to a dolls blanket. Erika Knight is fast establishing a reputation as one of the most coveted knitwear designers of the time. Her first book published in 2000 has reprinted & been sold in five languages. Previous ISBN: 9781843400189 Other titles in the series include Simple Knits for Cherished Babies (ISBN 9781855859265) also being reissued in this new & exciting format.

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25 fabulous wearable garments from only 8 simple patterns Sewists will learn how to make a closetful of comfortable & easy go-to garments without needing a library of separate patterns with Simple Modern Sewing. All youll need to make 25 unique garments are the eight included basic sewing templates included. Shufu To Seikatsu Sha has designed each pattern to be easily adaptable with no-fuss sizing & clear fabric folding & cutting instructions so its simple to sew clothes that are perfect for you. Beginning sewing patterns are often boring or unappealing in favor of being easy to sew. These 25 patterns are just as approachable as traditional beginning sewing patterns but also have the still style & modernity of more complex patterns. Once youve mastered a pattern you can combine your creativity with the template provided to design a one-of-a-kind garment with different fabrics or added embellishments like a print lining or contrast-stitching. Sewers of all skill levels with love the freedom of making custom-cool clothes without all the fuss & hassle of traditional sewing patterns & customizations. Fill your wardrobe in no time with the easy to make & wear garments of Simple Modern Sewing. ...

This is a complete guide to growing & cooking perfect natural produce with over 150 step-by-step recipes. It deals with growing & cooking food the natural way with chemical-free gardening & delicious organic recipes. It is packed with practical advice to help you achieve outstanding results in all aspects of designing & maintaining an organic garden. It also deals with growing organic fruits & vegetables with advice on soil aspect sowing aftercare natural ways to deal with pests & diseases harvesting & storage. It

Includes:: 150 seasonal recipes for every occasion ranging from mouthwatering soups appetizers & side dishes to main courses desserts & cakes. With 1750 beautiful photographs & illustrations as well as step-by-step instructions this fabulous guide will help you cultivate an organic garden & make the most of organic produce in the kitchen. Changing to an organic way of life has huge benefits & growing your own produce then using it to cook mouthwatering recipes is what this book is all about. The first part of this book guides you through creating & caring for your garden the organic way including nurturing the soil & growing different fruit herb & vegetable crops. More than 150 recipes follow that make the most of produce in each season. Try Winter Farmhouse Soup Red Onion & Mushroom Tartlets with Goats Cheese & Rhubarb & Ginger Ice Cream. This fabulous book is essential reading for anybody interested in the organic way of life.

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