Food & Drink

The essential guide to simple and budget-friendly gluten-free cooking.

Best-selling author and professional chef Claire Thomson offers up her best 70 recipes with pulses as star of the show, revealing just how simple it is to create delicious one-pan meals that all of the family will love. Pulses are so versatile – you can roast, bake, fry, stew them, or make salads, soups, dips and snacks from them and reap the rewards of their nutritious goodness. Pulses – namely beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils – are full to bursting with protein and fibre, iron, potassium and folate. Drawing inspiration from across the globe, Claire showcases recipes that will inspire you to choose pulses as your budget-friendly midweek go-to ingredient. From Turkish Lentil Tomato Soup and Pasta e Fagioli to Pork Belly with Butter Beans and Sage, One Pan Pulses is a practical and dynamic source of kitchen inspiration.

The world's foremost authority in healthy longevity explains everything you need to know about a plant-based diet.

The book you hold in your hands is not a standard whisky book. Of course, it does contain information that can be found in countless other books on the subject, such as tasting notes, distillery histories and the general development of the golden liquid we all adore. A whisky book that did not contain such information would be odd indeed, but the emphasis in the following narrative is very much on the darker history of the drink. Whisky noir, if you please. Within these pages can be found cannibals, ghouls and ghosts - unlikely tales that all have one thing in common; whisky. Not just whisky, though, for we are delving deep into the amber gold and turning over a history that has never been told. Until now. Interspersed with whisky quotes, some well-known, other's more obscure, with this book to hand the reader will never be without an interesting snippet of conversation when sharing a whisky with friends.

Bring the spicy, magical, whimsical world of romantasy right into your home with these delectable recipes inspired by the foods, moods, people, and places in the books. Food looms large in romantasy stories, from the hearty breakfasts that warriors eat before battle, to the sumptuous candlelit banquets of roast meats that are served on holidays like the autumn equinox, to the honeyed or sugared sweet treats that lovers share during a rendezvous. If you are a fan of these novels—or if you need the perfect gift for someone else who is—this imaginative and colorful volume is sure to delight. The Romantasy Cookbook includes:Breakfasts and brunches to start a fantasy-filled day, like Aelin’s Mushroom Onion Scramble and Winter Solstice Ginger-Orange PancakesAppetizers ideal for a romantasy-themed book-club night, birthday party, or wedding shower, such as the Fairy Charcuterie Board for GrazingFeast-worthy main courses, from a Steak and Wild Rice Werewolf Bowl to an Autumn Equinox Pot PieDrinks, punches, and other libations, such as Cranberry Sangria Punch and Faerie Wine SpritzerLoads of fun and tasty desserts and sweets, from Starlight Jam Linzer Cookies to Xaden’s Mint Chocolate Cupcakes and beyondAuthor Gabriela Leon has devoted the last several years to recreating, for the modern kitchen, the best foods that romantasy heroes and heroines enjoy during their adventure-packed lives. With lots of color photos and including inspiring food-related quotations from the stories themselves, this inventive book will serve up years of delicious enjoyment for any romantasy fan.

From basics to braggots, this newly updated edition of The Complete Guide to Making Mead is the ultimate guide to making mead at home, complete with history, types, equipment, techniques, and recipes.

Cut through the jargon and cut out the junk (food). The effects of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) are becoming more widely known with our high intake accounting for numerous health conditions. In the UK, 57% of an adult's daily energy intake derives from UPF, with an even higher proportion - 66% - seen in adolescents. But with varying levels of nutritional information available about what UPFs are, what they're doing to our bodies, and where they're hiding, the latest buzzword can be a minefield to navigate. And how do we avoid UPFs when a supermarket sandwich is the most convenient lunch?Making a vast topic much more easily digestible is bestselling author and leading nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert. Alongside a Q&A format to make the science easily decipherable, are 60 recipes that use natural, minimally processed ingredients, Unprocess Your Plate cuts through the jargon and allows you to cut down on the UPF. Identifying the common reasons underpinning our reliance on convenient, cheap, seemingly delicious junk food, Rhiannon is a voice we can trust offering solutions that anyone can fit into their lives. With advice for batch cooking, freezer stocking and weekly planning, this is a practical, accessible, and actionable guide. Written by a nutritionist and mother, it will enable all of us to make the change in our diets and shopping habits, for the good of our health and the planet.

Terroir is everything in modern wine appreciation. Geologist and professor, Alex Maltman looks at the rocks that make up key wine regions and what difference they make.

A wine producer the size of New Zealand, Austria and Greece, yet very few know about the wines of Brazil. This guide gives you the inside story of a region that has been making wine since the Portuguese arrived in the 16th century.

Details nutraceuticals that can help control and manage obesity. Clarifies key aspects of nutraceuticals including sources, extraction, chemistry, mechanisms of action, pharmacology, bioavailability, safety, and various applications. Overviews the prevalence, complications, and current treatment regimens related to obesity.

Featuring 52 seasonal recipes, one for every week of the year, and more than 50 gorgeous full-color photographs, Wednesday Night Wine-Down offers stylish, low-ABV cocktails featuring wine, Port, sherry, and vermouth to help you relax after a long day.

This book is an informative celebration of one of the most beloved cocktail categories: sours. This collection of 100 beautifully balanced recipes for both classic and new cocktails demonstrates the irresistible allure of citrus and sours when paired with spirits. The fascinating history and lore of iconic and universally beloved beverages such as the daiquiri, sidecar, margarita, whiskey sour, and cosmopolitan are mixed with recipes to teach you how to make each of these classic drinks. Every aspect of these legendary drinks--including special ingredients and all the ways to riff on this delicious and versatile flavor palette--is explored in this essential collection for any spirits enthusiast.

Adequate intake of fruits has been linked with the reduction in the risk of chronic diseases and maintenance of body weight. This book covers recent research related to the bioactive compounds present in the fruits.

In Modern Indian, Cyrus Todiwala will guide you through cooking for an intimate gathering, all the way through to a more celebratory feast, bringing in small plates and portions to suit all tastes.

Highlights the working solutions as well as open problems and future challenges in the use of nutraceuticals in sexual disorder research. Discusses the remedial properties that nutraceuticals possess that can be applied to a range of sexual disorders. Covers use of nutraceuticals for male, female as well as general sexual disorders.

Studies several minor fruits and their nutritional and bioactive potential, general characteristics, and opportunities for use in various functional food products and role in combating diet-related diseases. Overviews postharvest techniques used for minor fruits to preserve quality, enhance shelf life, streamline fruit processing, etc.

From teacher-turned-grillmaster and TikTok sensation The Meat Teacher comes the ultimate BBQ lesson plan: a fiery cookbook bursting mouthwatering recipes, plus easy-to-follow tips and tricks that will guarantee you graduate with an A+ at the pit. "Whoever cooked this knows how to nail meat." -Gordon RamsayWhen Matt Groark, a high school teacher with a passion for BBQ, began posting his sizzling hot recipes on TikTok, his open-flame videos went viral and earned "The Meat Teacher" a devoted following of millions. Today, he's the founder of his own BBQ business and has even showcased his grilling skills on Fox's hit show Next Level Chef starring Gordon Ramsay. Through it all, Matt has stayed true to his ultimate goal: creating spectacular, finger-licking recipes that are must haves for every family. Now, in his debut cookbook, Matt opens his backyard classroom for a crash course in sizzling meats and barbeque favorites. With his inviting no-frills, all-fun approach, he gives you essential tools, techniques, and confidence to master the barbeque. From perfecting pulled pork to slow cooking brisket, The Meat Teacher Cookbook includes over 90 flavorful recipes for easy and delicious meals, sides, and appetizers, such as:Pickle Glazed Pork RibsSmoked Backyard BrisketBBQ Bacon Wrapped DrumsticksKalbi Style Korean BBQ Short RibsCast Iron Shrimp ScampiThese crowd-pleasing recipes are accompanied by over 100 vibrant, full-color photographs and heartwarming anecdotes of good times and even better food. With The Meat Teacher Cookbook, cooking from the heart has never been easier or more delicious. Make your own lasting memories around the grill, no matter the occasion or season, whether you're tailgating, camping under the stars, hosting a classic summer BBQ, or whipping up a weeknight family dinner. Welcome to class-let's get cooking!

"The only book on outdoor cookery you'll ever need." --Alton BrownIn his long-awaited follow-up to his New York Times bestselling Meathead, BBQ Hall of Famer and founder of Amazingribs.com Meathead presents an unmatched guide to the science of great barbecue, grilling, griddling, and outdoor cooking with the latest cutting-edge science, covering even more cooking techniques--plus more than 110 creative and inspiring recipes.Let Meathead take you where barbecue goes next. In his long awaited, must-have companion book to Meathead, Meathead shares even more cutting-edge science and imaginative recipes in The Meathead Method. You'll find cooking methods and techniques not covered in his first book, like brinerades (combining brines and marinades), sous vide que (combining sous vide and the grill or smoker), grill frying (the grill is the perfect place for deep frying), faux frying (great crunchy breadings without all the oil), griddling, cooking with koji, stir-frying on a grill with a wok, tea smoking, tandoori cooking, pizza making, smoking cheeses, building rubs and sauce, and much more.All along the way, Meathead busts even more myths, reveals little known facts, and shares hot tips to master your grill (or griddle or smoker).Myth. Soak your wood for more smoke. Busted! There's a reason they build boats out of wood--wood doesn't absorb water and soaking it prevents smoke.Myth. Cook chicken until the juices run clear. Busted! Pink juice in cooked chicken is due to myoglobin and cytochrome, which may not turn clear until 180°F (which is overcooked).Myth. Marinades will penetrate faster under a vacuum. Busted! When you suck the air out from around the meat, you are creating a vacuum outside the meat and it will suck the juices out of the meat, not in.And he follows it all up with more than 110 tested creative recipes to inspire you to break out of the traditional barbecue box--experiment with new ingredients, techniques, and impressive recipes not covered in other barbecue books, with dishes like Championship Pork Ribs, Pho with Leftover Brisket and Smoked Bone Broth, Real Fried Chicken on a Gas Grill (It's Safe!), The Ultimate Smash Burger, Mussels with Smoked Fettucine, Crawfish on Dirty Rice, Squash Bisque, and Drunken Peaches and Cream.

This volume collects information on the association between functional and chronic diseases. The burden of escalating chronic diseases is discussed in the first chapter, and the remaining fourteen chapters summarize the effect of functional foods on a range of chronic diseases.

“Veteran bakers will be rewarded.” –Publishers Weekly “Known for giving French classics a Japanese twist.” –Condé Nast Traveller Step into the world of Gâteaux, a celebration of Japanese refinement and French pastry. Sweet creations extend beyond the titular gateaux, occasionally adding subtle elements of innovation from Mori Yoshida’s homeland.Encouraging the enjoyment of pastries at nearly every opportunity, Gâteaux presents recipes for different times of the day, from breakfast pains au chocolat to the indulgent Mont-blanc in the evening. Step-by-step line drawing sequences accompany many recipes to provide clear guidance for assembly. Originating from a Parisian pastry shop, the European outpost of an award-winning Japanese pastry chef, Gâteaux features timeless favorites like vanilla flan and chocolate éclairs and revisits classics inspired by the land of the rising sun, such as Paris-Brest with black sesame and Japanese fraisier.

Quick and Easy Burger Cookbook incorporates new techniques, inspirations, and ingredients to take everyday and special-occasion burgers to the next level.

You can achieve optimal heart health while losing weight by enjoying the simple and fast-prep meals in Quick and Easy Low Glycemic Index Recipes.

Discover a big, bold, brimming-with-flavor world of new grilling recipes in this authoritative, creative, and photo-rich cookbook.You probably grew up watching your family and neighborhood grill jockeys slinging burgers, steaks, and hot dogs on the grill. As a result, you can do that, too, and you don’t need a book. However, if you’ve ever given a thought to grilling delectably new and different things, Grilling is the book that you need. It includes such inventive recipes as:Grilled Shrimp Remoulade AppetizersChurch Picnic Pork ChopsTrue Texas Rib-EyeMint Julep Leg of LambOrange-Chipotle Chicken BreastsPacific Rim Tuna BurgersGrilled Lobster BLT SandwichesDuck JambalayaYou’ll even find a half dozen amazing ideas for grilled pizzas, plus a full chapter of desserts from the grill, from Grilled Honeyed Figs to Crunchy Caramelized Pears. For the early risers, there are even grilled breakfasts. Whether you are expanding your own fire-cooking skills or need a handsome and idea-packed gift for your favorite griller, you will find a lifetime of new ideas in these pages.

Unlock the secrets of cooking on a smoker and enjoy the deeply soulful flavors of authentic pit-smoked BBQ made right in your backyard.If you are new to smoke-cooking, you know it is more complicated than grilling. The cooking times are measured in hours, not minutes, and maintaining the perfect low temperature over those hours can be a challenge—especially when your fuel is wood chunks or logs and not propane gas or store-bought charcoal. Smoking serves up expert guidance on these tricky matters in a clear and concise way that even a total newbie can understand. Best of all, it offers 75 flavor-packed recipes that will make you not just use your smoker, but love it. They include:Genuine Texas Pitmaster Brisket Korean Beef Short Ribs Tandoori-Style Chicken BreastsKansas City’s Favorite Baby Back Pork RibsTandoori-Style Chicken BreastsSmoked Lamb Burgers with Salsa VerdeCider-Soaked Pork KebabsSugar-and-Spice Smoked SalmonSmoked Pineapples with Smoked Pineapple SalsaThis colorful, photo-rich book is the perfect gift for anyone new to smoke-cooking or for BBQ veterans who want to graduate to true pitmaster status. It covers the Southern and Texas classics as well as new-school barbecue that incorporates global flavors and lighter, healthier proteins. You will be enjoying these recipes for years to come.

Learn to love your air fryer even more with 75 creative, easy-to-make, and incredibly delicious recipes.Everyone is getting an air fryer these days, but few of us realize how versatile and powerful an appliance it is. This authoritative, inventive, and colorful photo-packed book reveals the hidden potential of the air fryer, along with the amazing breadth of things you can cook in it. The recipes include: Cinnamon Strudel French ToastSmoky Breakfast Potatoes with Chipotle KetchupRoasted Garlic GuacamoleZucchini Rice FrittersLoaded Baked Potatoes with Broccoli and CheddarGeneral Tso’s ChickenMushroom Turkey Burgers Teriyaki-Glazed RibsPecan-Crusted TilapiaSweet and Smoky Candied PecansChurros with Chocolate Dipping SauceRoasted Strawberry Tart with HoneyWith recipes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and desserts, along with parties and bedtime snacks, you will soon find yourself using this convenient and easy device all day, every day. The book includes both down-home and familiar comfort foods and exciting new recipe ideas from all of the world’s tastiest cuisines. And, unlike other air-fryer cookbooks that focus on traditional “fried foods,” this book emphasizes low-oil and low-fat recipes throughout. There are even a dozen delectable and super-healthy vegan and vegetarian main courses. It’s the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is new to air-frying—or even for yourself!

Discover the incredible number of things—including complete meals!—you can make in your rice cooker.Rice cookers, thanks to a veritable explosion of interest in them among social media influencers, are more popular than ever. But TikTok and YouTube reels rarely include recipes—and, to be frank, the ones you can find are not the most reliable recipes around. Rice Cooker, a colorful, photo-rich, and accessible book with more than 75 recipes and lots of rice cooker tips, tricks, and wisdom, delivers what you need.   For starters, it expands your rice-making skills beyond white and brown rice to include arborio rice (which is used in risottos), basmati rice, sushi rice, and other varieties. Next, it reveals in delectable recipes that other grains besides rice do quite well indeed in the rice cooker, such as oats and oatmeal, grits, hominy, and polenta, not to mention beans and legumes. Best of all, it shows that you can make full meals, from breakfast through lunch to dinner, right in the rice cooker. The recipes include:Breakfasts to start the day, like Hot Apple Granola or Sweet Breakfast Grits with Fresh FruitPilafs and risottos, such as Caribbean Yellow Rice Pilaf or Italian Sausage RisottoOne-dish dinner entrees, from Steamed Chicken Breasts with Warm Mango Sauce and Coconut Rice to Steamed Shrimp with Jasmine RiceDesserts and sweet treats, such as Poached Dried Figs in Spiced Red Wine or Steamed Chocolate CustardsMove over slow cookers and Instant Pots. The humblest appliance in our kitchen arsenals turns out to be amazingly easy and versatile and capable of making truly delicious dishes.

'Life does not allow for extended sessions in the kitchen but it's still possible to eat delicious home-cooked food in just 20 minutes a day.' Saliha Mahmood AhmedAs a specialist registrar in gastroenterologist with a Masters in Nutrition and an award-winning cookery writer, Saliha is in a unique position to help home cooks transform their health by stealth. By simply cooking her delicious 20-minute recipes you will be improving your gut health and reducing your reliance on harmful UPF.Saliha has created 3 simple steps to success:1 IDENTIFY the percentage of UPF consumed each week and count the number of plant-based foods. 2 AIM to eat less than 20% UPF and include 30 different plant-based ingredients each week. 3 FOCUS your 20 minutes cooking a day on the mealtime where there are the most health gains to be made.Enjoy a healthy protein packed breakfast to replace your boring cereal like Berry and Chia Seed Breakfast Bowl; portable lunches like Chicken, Cucumber and Kimchi Sandwiches that will make a tempting change from any Meal Deal option; or try super family friendly suppers like Prawn Tacos with Gut Loving Relish.After 2 weeks following the Gut Health Fix method and cooking Saliha's delicious 20-minute meals, you'll see significant decreases in the amount of UPF you consume, increases in number plant-based ingredients on your plate and your gut will be thanking you.

Learn how to make bread simply and deliciously with three easy-to-master doughs for FOCACCIA, SANDWICH BREAD and PIZZA from the queen of dough behind your favorite viral bread-making videos on social media, Lacey Ostermann (@_lacebakes_). Lacey presents 20 creative yet easily achievable recipes for each dough, whether you’re baking, topping, using up leftover bread or reworking the doughs into a variety of bread products. Every dough also has practical step-by-step instructions, detailed photography and QR codes to video tutorials that will fill you with confidence as you learn to make bread.  * Focaccia dough can be baked into flavorful Chimichurri Focaccia, or turned into Cinnamon Raisin Bread or Roman-style Pizza. Any leftover focaccia can be turned into a Panzanella Salad.  * Sandwich Bread chapter teaches you how to make the perfect White or Wholewheat Sandwich Bread to top with Grilled Nectarine, Burrata and Hot Honey. Try rolling the dough into Cheesy Garlic Swirls or Cinnamon Caramel Monkey Bread for a fun twist.  * Pizza dough is prime time for topping creativity – make sure to try Lacey’s Roasted Pumpkin Pizza with Fresh Basil Pesto and use any leftover dough to make Flatbreads with Creamy Tzatziki Dip or fluffy Doughnuts. Bonus recipes for toppings, dips and sauces are included within the recipes to elevate your bakes – Hot Honey, Pink Pickled Onions, Homemade Ranch Dressing, Everything Bagel Seasoning and One-Minute Pizza Sauce are a few flavorful highlights. Lacey has taken her most-asked questions and feedback from home bakers and streamlined techniques to give you confidence and excitement about making and baking dough. There are even timelines to make sure you know how to make the bread work for you, so you don’t have to work for the bread.   Whether you’re a newbie to breadmaking or a seasoned pro, grab a bag of flour, pop on an apron and let’s dough!