Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Snack Cakes written by Leslie Bilderback and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who doesn't relish that first sweet bite of a Twinkie, a Ho-Ho, or even homemade coffee cake? There's something so deliciously decadent about snack cakes that as we are enjoying them with tea or coffee or lemonade, we wonder what the secret is to this notoriously fattening but wonderfully satisfying category of baked treats. Well, the secret is revealed in The Complete Idiot's Guide to Snack Cakes. Master Baker Leslie Bilderback shows readers how to make their favourite treats in their own kitchens, then goes on to introduce dozens of other mouth-watering snack cake recipes from around the world. But beware- this book may be hazardous to your waistline.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Snack Cakes written by James O. Fraioli and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-06-03 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the tempting decadence-homemade! Includes color photos. Master Baker Leslie Bilderback shows readers how to make their favorite treats in their own kitchens, then goes on to introduce dozens of other mouth-watering snack cake recipes from around the world. Everyone loves a treat: serve them up with tea, coffee, or lemonade; take a plate to a party- and wait for the raves to roll in! * Written by an expert master chef and baker * More than 100 delicious and easy-to-follow recipes * Four-color insert with fantastic decorating tips

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Light Desserts written by Rose Reisman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-12-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title includes recipes for cakes, pies, tarts, crumbles, and puddings all low in fat. It covers all the major institutions from sugar to dairy and soy and has 193 recipes with a detailed analysis on each.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Sensational Salads written by Leslie Bilderback and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond Iceberg Lettuce and Beefsteak Tomatoes From gourmet salads to classic macaroni and potato varieties, salads are the food for all seasons. With over 110 recipes to choose from, here's the perfect book to spice up one's salad repertoire. It includes advice on how to select the best ingredients, tips for quick preparation, salads for all courses, and international cuisine. 16-page full-color photo insert by a professional food stylist and photographer Over 110 exciting, new, classic, and international recipes, with dozens for Dressings Also available as an e-book

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Glycemic Index Snacks written by Julie Alles R.D., L.D., C.L.T. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Includes over 200 delicious snacks and small plate meals, each with a low GI rating • Offers recipes for each part of the day, including vegetarian and vegan alternatives

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Sushi and Sashimi written by Chef Kaz Sato and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Restaurant-quality sushi at home. Sushi is one of America’s favorite specialty foods, yet it can be intimidating to prepare at home. This guide shows how easy it can be to prepare restaurant-quality sushi that anyone would be proud to serve. Family members and guests will be exclaiming “domo arigato!” in no time. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® Sushi and Sashimi is your full-course presentation to the fine art or preparing these exquisite dishes. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Seventy-five delectable recipes from master Chef Kaz Sato—along with mouthwatering full-color photographs. • Advice on where to buy the freshest ingredients—and how to ensure their freshness. • Expert tips on how to handle raw foods safely. • A complete listing of the proper kitchen gadgets and utensils.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Good Fat Good Carb Meals written by Jody Whipple and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-06-07 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not all carbs and fats are created equal. Emphasizing the benefits of a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, monounsaturated fats, and Omega-3 fatty acids, this comprehensive guide offers readers more than 300 recipes that tantalize the taste buds-from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. The recipes are designed to help readers lose weight without feeling deprived or experiencing the cravings that so often come with low-carb and low-fat diets. * Diet books that highlight good carbs and good fats, such as The South Beach Diet, outsell low- and no-carb diet books * Readers of diet cookbooks buy multiple books on the subject * According to the American Medical Association, 64% of Americans are overweight or obese, and it's worsening

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Sugar Free Cooking and Baking written by Liz Scott and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sugar is verboten for diabetics, detrimental to dieters, and a bad idea for kids. Yet our culture bombards us with refined sugars that raise blood-sugar levels, pack on the pounds, cause behavioral problems, and are suspected to be the culprit behind a host of other serious diseases and disorders. Thanks to more natural and healthy sugar substitutes, people can enjoy sweet-tasting meals and baked goods without worrying about the ills associated with refined white sugar. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Sugar-Free Cooking and Baking gives readers the tools they need to serve their families tasty food without guilt or serious health effects.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Tapas written by Jeanette Hurt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-11-04 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I feel like tapas tonight!" With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Tapas, readers can bring the style and sophistication of these savory Spanish appetizers into their at-home dining and entertaining. Cooking expert Jeanette Hurt presents 75 delectable tapas recipes and includes suggestions for the most delicious combinations. Enhanced by full-color photographs, this guide will add flavor and flair to any home-cooked presentation for family or friends. *Serving tapas is the next big thing in entertaining *Includes step-by-step information, from finding local ingredients to learning proper preparation and presentation techniques *Full-color photographs show readers how to prepare and present like a proShow More Show Less

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Comfort Food written by Leslie Bilderback, CMB and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2007-09-04 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this mouth-watering guide, award-winning chef and author Leslie Bilderback serves up a hearty helping of soul-soothing, tasty dishes that curb the craving for comfort food. From casseroles to cookies, more than 300 recipes will tempt you with the family favorites you remember from the past-and will want to share with the next generation. -Each recipe includes an icon for quick reference to help you decide which dishes best fit the occasion -Great for autumn and winter cooking

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Gluten Free Eating written by Eve Adamson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gluten intolerance (celiac disease) is a genetic disorder that affects almost 3 million Americans, with symptoms that run the gamut from diarrhoea, weight loss, and malnutrition to isolated nutrient deficiencies that don't produce gastrointestinal symptoms. And although popular wisdom holds that celiac disease is strictly a problem tolerating wheat, sufferers also have difficulties with rye and barley. Testing for celiac disease is a fairly simple process, but it can be extremely difficult to diagnose-and today the only truly successful treatment for it is a strict gluten-free diet for life. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gluten-Free Eatingtakes post-diagnosis readers on to the next stage of the rest of their lives-dealing with the day-to-day challenge of eating gluten free. It's a practical guide that offers tips, advice, and information.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Dairy Free Eating written by Liz Scott and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advice from a specialist plus over 200 recipes For those who are lactose intolerant or have milk sensitivities, the only "cure" is to avoid dairy products. A unique combination of cookbook and advice book, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Dairy-Free Eatingprovides readers with flavorful and healthy new alternatives that let them enjoy nutritious and delicious dairy-free meals that are sure to become new favorites. • Between 30 and 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant • Contains more than 200 recipes for meals, including desserts and snacks • Provides creative substitutes for dairy ingredients that go well beyond the offerings of competitors' books • Tips on reading food labels to find hidden dairy ingredients

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Vegan Living written by Beverly Bennett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-05-04 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive book on becoming a vegan, with recipes included. Becoming a vegan isn't just about giving up animal products. It's about making a lifestyle change. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Living, authors Beverly Lynn Bennett (known as the Vegan Chef) and Ray Sammartano provide a complete guide to living vegan - style, focusing on compassion for all, good health, and great eating. Inside, readers will find 50 sensational recipes, tips for everyday vegan living, the lowdown on vegan myths, and much more. -One of the few titles that combines information on the vegan lifestyle with recipes -Being a vegan isn't only about what you eat; this book also discusses clothing, cosmetics, etc. -Author is a renowned vegan chef

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Meditation written by Joan Budilovsky and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide Glycemic Index Cookbook written by Joan Clark-Warner M.S. R.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-03-03 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cook these recipes up-and keep blood sugar down. With over 325 delicious and healthy recipes, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Glycemic Index Cookbook is an invaluable reference for choosing foods according to their GI-a system of classifying carbohydrate-based foods by how much they raise blood sugar. Diabetes, insulin resistance, heart disease, and obesity may be avoided by following the glycemic index. Practical and easy to use, this is the one cookbook anyone concerned with their blood sugar will want to have in the kitchen. • More than 325 recipes • Includes both the GI value and a GL (glycemic load) rating for each recipe • 18 million people in the U.S. have type 2 diabetes and the number is growing

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Eating Paleo written by Jason Glaspey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get everything you need to know to eat like our ancestors and go paleo! Going paleo can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or transform your health, the paleo diet, with its emphasis on eating protein-rich meats and seafood, fruits and vegetables, and nuts and seeds, while eliminating sugars, carbs, and dairy, is a revolutionary way to lose weight, reduce inflammation, and improve overall health, but most people often don’t know how to get started on it. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating Paleo is the only guide any beginner will need to get started with this life-changing diet. Now you can learn how to get started on the diet, and stick with it, from the experts at paleoplan.com Here’s what you’ll find inside: • A complete breakdown of the paleo diet, including how it works, why it benefitted our ancestors (and how it can benefit us today), and how it can transform your health • Over 100 delicious paleo recipes with detailed meal plans, each with detailed nutrition information so you’ll know exactly what you’re eating and know that you’re going 100% paleo • Detailed guidance on what to eat and what not to eat, and how you can eliminate the bad foods in your diet and integrate the good foods so you can achieve your nutrition goals • Tips for sourcing ingredients, stocking your pantry for paleo, and stocking your fridge and freezer with paleo-friendly ingredients

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Copywriter s Words And Phrases written by Kathy Kleidermacher and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Market more successfully-with thousands of powerful, persuasive words. This reference is for anyone who needs to write effective marketing copy-for ads, catalogs, brochures, letters, press releases, displays, fundraising materials, and more. With thousands of entries, it does the brainstorming for you-and sparks ideas that stand out in a sea of hype. -Three A-to-Z sections: descriptive words, promotional words, and words organized by industry (cosmetics, food, travel, computers, etc.) -Extensive synonym lists for frequently used marketing words: 45 words for big; 19 words for authentic; 27 words for clean; 46 words for money; ... and 10 words for purple -Additional lists of Related Words and Phrases, Expressions, Symbols, and Antonyms -Also features A Concise Guide to Copywriting, with chapters on consumer psychology; tricks of the trade; grammar and style tips; and 7 Qualities that Make a Great Copywriter