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Abstract: With the help of this fun guide, cooks can develop confidence in the kitchen by creating the perfect meal every time. From curries, rice, and all things spice, to delicious desserts, cakes, and biscuits, this cookbook will help readers create super suppers that will impress family and friends, and ensure that all cooking demons are a thing of the past. Includes dual measures.

Abstract: Celebrities and home cooks across the UK have risen to Anneke Rice's challenge to create a book of recipes in less than 48 hours, in aid of "Breakthrough Breast Cancer". All revenue from the first printing, and a percentage of subsequent ones, will go to the appeal.

Abstract: From the world's most respected wine critic, the essential guide to wine in 100 pages Wine is now one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many wine drinkers wish they knew more about it without having to understand every detail or go on a wine course. In The 24-Hour Wine Expert, Jancis Robinson shares her expertise with authority, wit and approachability. From the difference between red and white, to the shape of bottles and their labels, descriptions of taste, colour and smell, t ...; [Read more...] From the world's most respected wine critic, the essential guide to wine in 100 pages Wine is now one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many wine drinkers wish they knew more about it without having to understand every detail or go on a wine course. In The 24-Hour Wine Expert, Jancis Robinson shares her expertise with authority, wit and approachability. From the difference between red and white, to the shape of bottles and their labels, descriptions of taste, colour and smell, to pairing wine with food and the price-quality correlation, Robinson helps us make the most of this mysteriously delicious drink.

Abstract: Quick, delicious meals from across the world with ingredients available from your local supermarket - all prepared within thirty minutes: the perfect book for the busy cook.

Praise for Nigel Slater's The 30 Minute Cook:

'One of my very favourite cookery writers' Delia Smith

'The whiff of kaffir lime leaves, cumin and ginger wafts from the pages ... I can think of no one more likely to coax timid cooks into a spirit of culinary adventure' Financial Times

'An inspired worldwide colle ...; [Read more...] Quick, delicious meals from across the world with ingredients available from your local supermarket - all prepared within thirty minutes: the perfect book for the busy cook.

Praise for Nigel Slater's The 30 Minute Cook:

'One of my very favourite cookery writers' Delia Smith

'The whiff of kaffir lime leaves, cumin and ginger wafts from the pages ... I can think of no one more likely to coax timid cooks into a spirit of culinary adventure' Financial Times

'An inspired worldwide collection of quick and accessible dishes' Evening Standard

Nigel Slater is the Observer's food writer, writing a month column for Observer Food Monthly. Real Fast Food was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Award while The 30-Minute Cook was nominated for both the Glenfiddich and Julia Child Awards. In 1995 he won the Glenfiddich Trophy and he has twice won the Cookery Writer of the Year Award as well as being named Media Personality of the Year in the 1996 Good Food Awards. His other bestselling books include Real Fast Puddings, Real Food, Appetite and The Kitchen Diaries.

Abstract: A celebration of the authentic Indian curry that encompasses both the classic and the unusual dishes from across India. With insightful information on spices, herbs, and chilies, and what exactly a curry is, as well as 100 mouth-watering recipes, it shares the secrets the author has learnt from curry lovers and cooks.

Abstract: The range of canned and frozen food on the market today is nothing less than fantastic. You will find yourself turning to this book to find how to make the best use of canned, frozen and dehydrated foods. This is the first alphabetical guide to modern preserved foodstuffs, with all the answers to questions on storage, defrosting, and serving, as well as interesting ways of cooking them.

Abstract: Here are cakes for every occasion: cakes for hungry families, rich gourmet cakes for parties, little light cakes and scones for teatime, cakes for Christmas, birthdays and weddings. Pastry, too, makes the basis of many delicious teatime treats: Yorkshire cheese cake, Mille feuilles, Danish pastries, Maids of honour, fruit flans.