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Spiral. Condition: new. Spiral. Make tasty dinners and desserts easy as pie Do you have a box of Bisquick on your shelf? Why not whip up tempting home-baked pies that are impossibly easy and impossibly delicious? These pies magically make their own crust, and they're a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether filled with ground beef, chicken, cheese, vegetables, or fruit, they're perfect any night of the week-great after work or for casual get-togethers and potluck suppers. Try These All-Time "Impossibly Easy" Favorites: Coconut PieChicken and Broccoli PieCheesy Tuna PieZucchini PieFrench Apple PieCheeseburger Pie Make tasty dinners and desserts easy as pie! Do you have a box of Bisquick on your shelf? Why not whip up tempting home-baked pies that are impossibly easy and impossibly delicious? These pies magically make their own crust, and they're a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether filled with ground beef, chicken, cheese, vegetables, or fruit, they're perfect any night of the week-great after work or for casual get-togethers and potluck suppers. Try These All-Time "Impossibly Easy" Favorites: Coconut Pie Chicken and Broccoli Pie Cheesy Tuna Pie Zucchini Pie French Apple Pie Cheeseburger Pie Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the United States, 20 percent of the adult population is marginally literate. Of these roughly 30 million people, approximately 1.8 million are enrolled in basic skills literacy programs. Webster's New World has created a dictionary that is uniquely designed to help these beginning readers.Webster's New World Basic Dictionary of American English defines 49,000 of the most commonly used words in the American English lexicon. These are the words adult readers are most likely to encounter in newspapers and magazines, on job applications and product instructions, on advertising billboards and their children's school progress reports. The dictionary defines these words in clear, easy-to-understand language, using only words that are themselves defined in the dictionary, but never condescending to the adult reader. Definitions are liberally supplemented with example phrases and sentences that put words in context and help new readers understand meaning and usage. Special notes on synonyms help new readers differentiate between words with similar meanings. And selected illustrations help readers identify and remember words.This quality paperback book is designed for ease of reading and use, as well as for durability. Primarily created for native English speakers, it is also a valuable reference for more advanced readers of English as a second language. From the editors of the prestigious Webster's New World College Dictionary, the Basic Dictionary of American English brings the full scholarship behind that work to this important new offering in the field of literacy. Webster's New World Basic Dictionary of American English defines 49,000 of the most commonly used words in the American English lexicon. These are the words adult readers are most likely to encounter in newspapers and magazines, on job applications and product instructions, on advertising billboards and their children's school progress reports. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Authentic Cuban recipes offer a mixture of Spanish, Indian, African, Chinese, and Portuguese cuisine, from appetizers like Green Plantain Chips, to such entrees as Roast Pork Creole, to tropical rum-based drinks and desserts. Filled with reminiscences and evocative halftone photos of Randelman's childhood in pre-Castro Cuba, this book presents more than 200 traditional recipes for Cuban dishes, a cuisine that lusciously combines Spanish, Indian, African, Chinese, and Portuguese influences. "The best foreign cookbook honors go to Memories of a Cuban Kitchen. The book rings wonderfully true, both in its recipes and its evocations of pre-Castro Havana as recalled by author Mary Urrutia Randelman with heartfelt affection. This beautiful book is a memory piece as much as a cookbook."—The Washington Times "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen will be an added treasure in any cook's library and a must in the kitchen of any American of Cuban heritage or anyone who's interested in exploring Cuban cooking more fully at home." — The Miami Herald A Sampling of Remembered DishesBistec de Palomilla (Cuban Fried Steak)Moros y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice)Ajiaco Criollo (Cuban Creole Stew)Pargo Relleno (Stuffed Red Snapper)Ensalada de Aguacate y Mango (Avocado and Mango Salad)Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan) Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Here's a collection of tasty and attractive dishes that can easily be prepared with little to no attention and are ready when you want to eat. Succulent meats, tender poultry and even vegetarian dishes, hot and full of simmered-in flavor, are waiting for you when you want them. This book is full of more than 120 no-nonsense, delicious recipes that are easy for anyone to use-just dump in the ingredients, dial the heat, and dinner will be ready when you get home from work. All the preparation can be done the night before, so putting dinner on in the morning a breeze. Recipes include everything -- meat, chicken ,and meatless main dishes to side dishes, dips, drinks, and even desserts -- with more than 50 photos of these easy, delicious meals. Slow cookers are an all around economical choice -- from the price of appliance to the amount of time spent cooking and the ingredients you can use makes this subject appealing to a wide group of consumers. Slow cooking enhances the flavor and also tenderizes all varieties of meat, including the less expensive cuts, so it is an economical way to cook. Most recipes have cooking times of 8 to 10 hours, so they can be started at the beginning of the day and be ready for dinnertime. Slow cookers are not only for the work-a-day world; they're also very convenient for entertaining and when stove/oven are being used for other food preparations. It is perfect for making crowd-size hot beverages, such as hot chocolate or mulled cider, and it keeps dips and side dishes hot for several hours, making it perfect for hassle-free entertaining and meal making. With Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Cookbook, putting dinner on the table has never been easier. Here's a collection of tasty and attractive dishes that can easily be prepared with little to no attention and are ready when you want to eat. Succulent meats, tender poultry and even vegetarian dishes, hot and full of simmered-in flavor, are waiting for you when you want them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condition: new. Eric Mulvany (illustrator). Spiral. Here is the complete cooky book-more than 450 recipes, dozens of appetizing full-color photographs, and many how-to-do-it sketches. This treasury of cooky baking embraces all tastes-from the old-fashioned and traditional to the new and sophisticated. Plus a large section devoted entirely to holiday cookies. Fun to use. . .perfect to give. Here's the classic treasury of cookie baking that so many people grew up with: the beloved 1963 edition of Betty Crocker's Cooky Book, now in a brand-new, authentic facsimile of the original book. Remember baking cookies with Mom or Grandma when you were a kid? The wonderful smell, the spatulas to lick and, best of all, delicious cookies you'd helped to make yourself? If you grew up baking with Betty Crocker, then you probably had this book, filled with all your favorites-from Chewy Molasses Cookies to Chocolate Crinkles to Toffee Squares and many more Now, with this authentic reproduction of the original 1963 edition, you can relive those moments, taste the cookies you grew up with and share them with your loved ones. All the charm of the original and all the great recipes are here. Turn to Betty Crocker's Cooky Book to find: An authentic facsimile of the classic 1963 edition packed with all your favorite cookie recipesOver 450 recipes, dozens of nostalgic color photographs and charming how-to sketchesScrumptious recipes for Holiday Cookies (dozens of Christmas specialties), Family Favorites (for lunchtime, snacktime, anytime), Company Best Cookies (fancy enough for company) and much moreThis book is a great gift for new and experienced bakers alike. Only one family copy of this favorite cookbook? Now everyone can have a copy of this classic book Here is the complete cooky book-more than 450 recipes, dozens of appetizing full-color photographs, and many how-to-do-it sketches. This treasury of cooky baking embraces all tastes-from the old-fashioned and traditional to the new and sophisticated. Plus a large section devoted entirely to holiday cookies. Fun to use. . .perfect to give. Here's the classic treasury of cookie baking that so many people grew up with: the beloved 1963 edition of Betty Crocker's Cooky Book, now in a brand-new, authentic facsimile of the original book. Remember baking cookies with Mom or Grandma when you were a kid? The wonderful smell, the spatulas to lick and, best of all, delicious cookies you'd helped to make yourself? If you grew up baking with Betty Crocker, then you probably had this book, filled with all your favorites-from Chewy Molasses Cookies to Chocolate Crinkles to Toffee Squares and many more! Now, with this authentic reproduction of the original 1963 edition, you can relive those moments, taste the cookies you grew up with and share them with your loved ones. All the charm of the original and all the great recipes are here. Turn to "Betty Crocker's Cooky Book" to find: An authentic facsimile of the classic 1963 edition packed with all your favorite cookie recipes Over 450 recipes, dozens of nostalgic color photographs and charming how-to sketches Scrumptious recipes for "Holiday Cookies" (dozens of Christmas specialties), "Family Favorites" (for lunchtime, snacktime, anytime), "Company Best Cookies" (fancy enough for company) and much more This book is a great gift for new and experienced bakers alike. Only one family copy of this favorite cookbook? Now everyone can have acopy of this classic book! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. It's the book that started it all, the well-loved edition that first bought Betty Crocker cookbooks into American homes and hearts. Published in 1950, this ground-breaking title made cooking easy, it made cooking appealing, and best of all, it made cooking fun. Packed full of practical tips, useful hints, and lavish color photography, this was the book that shaped cooking for generations, the book that people remember. Every recipe you -- or your mother -- ever wanted is here, from pigs in blankets, to Emergency Steak to Chicken Tomato Aspic. Enjoy the clever ideas throughout -- twelve months of birthday cake ideas, showing how to decorate a cake to match each month's gem stone, pointers to make setting up a kitchen easy, or hints to make housework more pleasant. Feel a part of history when making Home Front Macaroni, developed during WW II rationing to stretch meat. Get into the spirit of fun with a Betty Crocker "Cookie Shine" or cookie baking party. People who grew up with this book will want it for the memories; those who are new to the book will want it for its charm and its intelligent approach to cooking. It's a perfect keepsake and a great gift. First published in 1950, this ground-breaking title made cooking easy, it made cooking appealing, and best of all, it made cooking fun. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Complete Resource for Effective Communication Use words with precision. Clear, concise definitions help you say exactly what you mean. With 61,000 entries, 3,000 of them new, this dictionary covers the practical language you need every day. Based on the prestigious Webster's New World College Dictionary, this compact desk edition is up-to-date, authoritative, and easy to use. Write clearly and persuasively. Succinct explanations of grammar and punctuation help you avoid common errors. Expert advice on word usage adds polish to your writing. The clear, readable style guide, now completely rewritten, includes numerous examples of the "do's and don'ts" of effective writing. Get the information you need. Helpful tables give quick access to frequently needed facts, from capitals of the states to measurement conversions. Tables are grouped together so that information is easy to find. The dictionary you know and trust plus a complete, concise style guide and more * Widely used scientific, technical, professional, and business terms * Frequently used foreign words and phrases * Common abbreviations * Guide to pronunciation * Concise word origins * Basic rules of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization * Proper expression of numbers * Spelling and hyphenation of compound words * Guide to proper use of frequently misused words and phrases * Handy reference tables The Complete Resource for Effective Communication Use words with precision. Clear, concise definitions help you say exactly what you mean. With 61,000 entries, 3,000 of them new, this dictionary covers the practical language you need every day. Based on the prestigious Webster's New World College Dictionary, this compact desk edition is up-to-date, authoritative, and easy to use. Write clearly and persuasively. Succinct explanations of grammar and punctuation help you avoid common errors. Expert advice on word usage adds polish to your writing. The clear, readable style guide, now completely rewritten, includes numerous examples of the "do's and don'ts" of effective writing. Get the information you need. Helpful tables give quick access to frequently needed facts, from capitals of the states to measurement conversions. Tables are grouped together so that information is easy to find. The dictionary you know and trust plus a complete, concise style guide and more Widely used scientific, technical, professional, and business termsFrequently used foreign words and phrasesCommon abbreviationsGuide to pronunciationConcise word originsBasic rules of grammar, punctuation, and capitalizationProper expression of numbersSpelling and hyphenation of compound wordsGuide to proper use of frequently misused words and phrasesHandy reference tables Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The fun and friendly way to get kids cooking Mealtime really can be family time with Pillsbury Kids Cookbook in the house. This easygoing guide gets kids up and running in the kitchen with homemade meals they can make on their own or put together with a little help from mom or dad. Geared to first-time cooks ages eight and older, the book includes 66 recipes divided into chapters for every meal of the day, plus festive food for Halloween, tea parties, and slumber parties. Each recipe has a list of necessary tools and clear how-to instructions, plus a color photo and a kid-friendly tip. A special icon flags recipes that need an adult to chip in. Everyone's favorite kitchen companion, the Pillsbury Doughboy, pops up throughout the book to lend a hand and add to the fun. And it's serious fun, as children learn the basics of cooking and baking along with food safety, terms, and techniques. Best of all? They'll be able to say "I did it!" while digging into treats like Bunny Rabbit Pancakes, wowing adults with Chicken Wraps or Skillet Nacho Chili, and scaring friends with Ghosts on Broomsticks. Cooking is child's play! Bunny Rabbit Pancakes? Hot Diggity Dog Pizza Boats? Jiggly Fruit Salad? Now you can make them all--and lots more! This fun and friendly cookbook is bursting with great eats everybody will love, plus all the basic how-to's and tips every young cook needs. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Fish: The Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking is a book that simplifies, once and for all, the process of preparing fish. Organized in an easy-reference, A-Z format, Fish gives you the culinary lowdown on seventy kinds of fish and shellfish commonly found in American supermarkets and fish stores. Each entry describes how the fish is sold (fillets, steaks, whole, salted), other names it goes by, how the fish should look, and buying tips. Fish begins with general guidelines on how to store, prepare, and cook fish, whether sauteing, frying, grilling, or smoking, and you will find easy-to-follow illustrations of such important basics as how to gut and fillet a fish. Fish also includes up-to-the-minute information on the health benefits of fish in our diet. In addition, there are more than five hundred recipes and variations, all of which use low-fat, high-flavor ingredients to accent the intrinsic natures of the individual fish rather than mask them. And the vast majority of the recipes are ready in less than thirty minutes. AUTHOR: MARK BITTMAN is one of the country's best-known, most widely respected food writers. His award-winning How to Cook Everything books, with more than one million copies in print, are a mainstay of the modern kitchen. He wrote the New York Times column "The Minimalist" for 13 years, and now writes for the Times' opinion section as well as the New York Times Magazine, and is a regular on the Today show . Winner of the International Association of Culinary Professionals/Julia Child Cookbook Award If you find cooking fish a daunting undertaking, Fish: The Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking is the book for you. Mark Bittman's award-winning book, called "the best and most comprehensive fish cookbook of our generation," makes it easy. Organized in an easy-to-use A to Z format, Fish gives you the culinary lowdown on all the fish and shellfish most commonly found in supermarkets and fish stores. Each entry describes how the fish is sold (whether fillets, steaks, or whole), the various names by which it is called, and how it looks when perfectly fresh. Easy-to-follow illustrations of important basics and Bittman's general guidelines about storing, preparing, and cooking fish by all the popular methods-including grilling, roasting, broiling, and sauteing-tell you all you need to buy and prepare all of your favorite fish and shellfish. Complete with up-to-date information on the health benefits of fish in our diet, Fish contains more than 500 recipes to make it easy to enjoy the wide variety of seafood available today. "The most important fish cookbook in years. Mark Bittman reveals perfect technique and innovative recipes that turn even the novice into a confident cook." -Bobby Flay, cookbook author and host of TV Food Network's Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay, Food Nation, and Boy Meets Grill "Clearly organized, written in prose as clear as a mountain stream, and packed with practical information and great recipes, Mark Bittman's Fish is a masterful work. Whether you cook fish once a day or once a year, this is the book that will make it simple, fun, and delicious." -Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby, coauthors, The Thrill of the Grill and License to Grill Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Judith Barrett and Norma Wasserman have written a beautiful book on risotto. [It] . . . is not just a recipe book but a piece of man's history."--Arrigo Cipriani"Delectable."--Booklist"For the rice lover . . . this well-crafted book is a unique source."--Chicago TribuneRisotto is the hottest development in Italian cooking since pasta, and Risotto is the definitive book on this classic rice dish from Northern Italy. Risotto contains more than120 authentic risotto recipes, many of which can be made in thirty minutes or less witha minimum of preparation.Here is just a sampling of the many delicious risotto variations you'll find:* Scallops, Shrimp, and Mushrooms* Lamb with Egg and Lemon Sauce* Turkey, Red Peppers, and Tomatoes* Prosciutto, Chicory, and Fontina* Monkfish in Tomato Basil Cream* Chicken with Olives* Mussels in White Wine* Sausage, Artichoke, and Peas* Fresh Tuna and Curry* Veal in White Cream SauceIn addition to these mouthwatering recipes, Risotto also contains informative chapters on risotto ingredients and preparation methods. For the rice and risotto lover, Risotto is an incomparable kitchen companion. Acclaimed by chefs and food critics alike, Risotto provides everything the good cook needs to know to make risotto--the classic rice dish of Northern Italy--and its endless variations. Over 120 recipes. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This large print book carries the seal of approval of N.A.V.H. No more struggling with the fine print, thanks to Webster's New World Portable Large Print Dictionary, which has all the outstanding features of other Webster's New World dictionaries, including clear, precise definitions. Based on the acclaimed Webster's New World Dictionary, Fourth College Edition, this offers * Over 35,000 entries * Precise definitions * Syllable breaks, accents, and pronunciation for difficult words * Clear, highly readable type With its authoritative, current, and accessible information in a compact, easy-to-use format, Webster's New World Portable Large Print Dictionary can be used anywhere: in the office, in the classroom, at home, and all the places in between. Offers over 35,000 entries; precise definitions; and, syllable breaks, accents, and pronunciation for difficult words. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.