Product Description: This work is aimed at the after-work entertainer, exhausted parent or idle supercook. Arranged by type of meal, from the most casual of last-minute suppers to festive celebrations, this book presents a selection of menus that are all achievable with the minimum of last-minute fuss...read more

By bringing together mainly Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Asian ingredients, the authors have created an unusual, yet simple-to-prepare range of dishes. There are also features on how to prepare, cook with and eat some vegetables and guidance on tricky techniques such as making fritters.

A directory to all the major herbs and spices used in cuisines all over the world includes a collection of pre-tested recipes

Offers recipes for soups, appetizers, light meals, main courses, vegetable dishes, salads, and desserts that emphasize a combination of fresh ingredients and simple preparation