The Book of? Cookery Series

Thai cuisine is an original and skilful combination of herbs and spices and contrasting textures and tastes. The dishes are light and fresh with crisp and nutritious vegetables at their heart. 'The Book of Thai Cooking' brings all these distinctive flavours and evocative aromas directly into your kitchen. You will find everything from exotic spiced soups and main courses to delicate, cool desserts, as well as detailed information on ingredients and preparation. Step-by-step instructions and colour photographs guide you through 100 recipes from this distinguished cuisine.

Tapas & Spanish Cooking

by Hilaire Walden

Published 31 August 2003

Tapas, which are a centuries-old tradition in Spain, are so well-suited to today's style of casual eating that they have caught the popular imagination all over the world. "The Book of Tapas and Spanish Cooking" brings you an enticing selection of these delicious appetizers, plus main courses, vegetables and desserts, in a varied collection of more than 100 recipes, encompassing many regional cooking styles. The Spanish cuisine encompasses dishes that contain a kaleidescope of ingredients, prepared in myriad styles to suit perfectly every occasion, taste and diet. The Book of Tapas and Spanish Cooking contains simple dishes flavoured with herbs, vibrantly-coloured and richly flavoured meat and poultry casseroles with equally tasty vegetable versions, as well as light, quickly cooked ones, and dishes based on rich and dried beans that are ideal one-pot meals, plus warming, hearty soups contrasted by those that are the epitome of summer eating.