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The South Beach Diet Supercharged by Arthur Agatston and Joseph Signorile
With the publication of ‘The South Beach Diet’, renowned cardiologist Dr Arthur Agatston set out to change the way people eat. Now he has an even more ambitious goal: to change the way people live by helping them become fitter as well as thinner and healthier… for life. Dr Agatston shows you how to rev up your metabolism and lose weight faster while following the proven healthy eating principles of the original diet: choose good carbs, good fats, lean protein, and low-fat dairy.
Paperback, 432 pp, $11.95. Buy
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Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Italian Favourites by Marina Filippelli
Paperback, 240 pp, $12.99. Buy
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Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Thai Favourites by Oi Cheepchaiissara
Paperback, 240 pp, $12.99. Buy
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Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook by Emma Jane Frost
As parents, we all know that children can be notoriously difficult to cook for. Many of us fall into the habit of cooking the same dishes over and over again, simply because we cannot bear the idea of scraping wasted food into the bin at the end of a meal. However, a child’s formative years are when they learn to accept and like new foods, and it is therefore of great importance to encourage them with new tastes and different textures as often as you can. “Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Recipes for Kids” has been put together with this in mind, but also with the knowledge that children are generally fussy creatures and like their food to be simple and to look good. Each recipe has been photographed to show you exactly what you will be cook
Paperback, 240 pp, $12.99. Buy
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Lunchbox Bible
This is the book every household needs. It has heaps of ideas for DIY lunches and snacks that look good, taste good and are good for you (and your wallet too). And that’s just the start, there are even creative lunchbox uses for last nights leftovers.
Paperback, 264 pp, $14.95. Buy
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Noodle Bible by Anonymous
There are a huge range of noodles available, wheat, rice, bean starch and buckwheat, to name but a few. This book is packed with recipes from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Also there are tips on choosing, cooking and storing noodles
Paperback, 264 pp, $14.95. Buy
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Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook by Louise Pickford
Barbecuing is one of the most easy, enjoyable and healthy ways to cook food, but most amateur chefs simply stick to grilling sausages and flipping burgers. Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 BBQ Recipes is packed with hundreds of inspirational recipes and variations that will guarantee you never have a boring barbie again. This book includes delicious ideas for main courses, accompaniments and desserts as well as vegetarian options and healthy salad choices, home-made marinades and appetizers that are great served at dinner parties. With stunning colour photography for each recipe and presented in a handy format, 200 BBQ Recipes is fantastic value for money
Paperback, 240 pp, $12.99. Buy
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Easy to Make! Kid’s Cakes and Party Food
Have you got a kid’s birthday party coming up but your cake making skills are not up to scratch? Or are you simply struggling for ideas? This title provides the complete know-how to cakes, snacks and nibbles essential for a successful birthday party. It covers the basics, simple cakes and numbers from 1-10, recipes for wheat- and gluten-free cakes and time-saving tips.Over 100 triple-tested recipes included in a new full-colour cookery series, featuring the most popular recipes from the GH Institute Kitchens – tried tested and, trusted recipes that are guaranteed to work first time every time. Each title in the series contains: step-by-step photography of essential cooking techniques nutritional advice – clear information where recipes are
Paperback, 128 pp, $12.99. Buy
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Ask Pamela Q and A by PAMELA CLARK
Pamela Clark, the director of the The Australian Women’s Weekly Test Kitchen, is one of Australia’s most renowned cooks and her team of chefs, home economists, food editors and support staff work hard to maintain their reputation for trustworthiness and reliability. For more than 30 years people have been writing to The Australian Women’s Weekly Test Kitchen asking questions about food and cooking – why has my fruit cake sunk in the middle? Why did my preserves develop mould? How do I make creamy ice-cream without an ice-cream maker? Here is a collection of all those questions and answers in one handy little book
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Easy to Make! Smoothies, Juices and Shakes
Drinking a smoothie, juice or shake makes it easy to consume your 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day. With little equipment you can make the most delicious and revitalising drinks. There are interesting fruit combinations, recipes for health, dairy-free ideas and more indulgent party drinks to make for friends and family.There are over 100 triple-tested recipes in this full-colour cookery series, featuring the most popular recipes from the GH Institute Kitchens – tried, tested, and trusted recipes that are guaranteed to work first time every time. Each title in the series contains: step-by-step photography of essential cooking techniques nutritional advice, and clear information where recipes are gluten and dairy free preparation and
Paperback, 128 pp, $12.99. Buy
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Power Juices by Penny Hunking and Fiona Hunter
Juices can boost energy levels before exercise, aid fluid and electrolyte replacement during workout, and provide invaluable carbohydrate to maintain stamina. Whether you are a marathon runner or a weekly gym visitor, these energy drinks will help you get more from your exercise routine. Power Juices presents 50 delicious nutrient-packed juices and smoothies especially designed to rehydrate and boost energy levels for every type of exercise, from low-intensity to endurance sports. Each recipe has a detailed nutritional analysis to help you monitor your intake of valuable vitamins and minerals. Quick-reference symbols show which juices are right for your sport, plus there’s extra information on the best methods and equipment needed
Paperback, 128 pp, $14.99. Buy
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New Pyramid Miracle Juices by Charmaine Yabsley and Amanda Cross
Miracle Juices contains over 40 nutritious juices recommended to combat specific ailments such as asthma and high blood pressure. Quick and easy to prepare, each juice is guaranteed to boost health and vitality. With nutritional analysis for every recipe, detailing the vitamin, mineral and calorie content of your chosen beverage, you can be sure that each miracle juice is helping to maintain a balanced and healthy diet.
Paperback, 128 pp, $14.95. Buy
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Party Food Bible by Anonymous
How to give great parties – and enjoy them too! It’s not hard to decide to throw a party, though sometimes the details can cause headaches. Relax: whether it’s drinks for a select few, a seasonal celebration or a big bash, in this book you’ll find everything you need. Party Food Bible includes more than 140 great recipes for finger food and cocktail bites as well as large-scale dishes, with vegetarian options and lots of sweet treats too. There’s sanity-saving advice on planning and preparing ahead, choosing the right type of food for any and every occasion, working out quanitites, and creative but fuss-free serving ideas. Add inspirational photos to the mix and you’ve got the ultimate party guide
Paperback, 264 pp, $14.95. Buy
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Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Juices and Smoothies
Drinking daily juices and smoothies is a great way to get all the vitamins and nutrients you need to maintain a balanced diet, as well as being an easy and delicious way to keep hunger at bay. Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Juices & Smoothies gives you a huge choice of quick, simple recipes that use all your favourite fruits and vegetables to ensure that your diet will never get dull! Every mouthwatering recipe is accompanied by fantastic colour photography, and it’s all bound in a handy format, making this great-value book ideal for all!
Paperback, 240 pp, $12.99. Buy
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Easy to Make! Christmas
One of the many joys of Christmas is the magnificent array of seasonal food on offer – but hosting the festivities can be quite a task. This heartwarming collection will guarantee a hassle-free holiday, with inspiring recipes from orange and bay leaf turkey right through to an indulgent cranberry Christmas pudding, together with a fail-safe Christmas techniques section.Over 100 triple-tested recipes in a new full-colour cookery series, featuring the most popular recipes from the GH Institute Kitchens – tried, tested, trusted recipes that are guaranteed to work first time every time. Each title in the series contains: step-by-step photography of essential cooking techniques nutritional advice – clear information where recipes are vegetarian,
Paperback, 128 pp, $12.99. Buy
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Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 One Pot Recipes by Joanna Farrow
Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 One Pot Recipes contains over 100 warming, one-pot recipes for delicious, nutritious meals for every occasion. From casseroles and curries to simple suppers and stews, all you need to do is simply prepare your ingredients and then relax until it’s time to serve. And the best part is that there’s hardly any washing up afterwards! With photographs and clear step-by-step instructions for every recipe, making mouth-watering meals has never been easier
Paperback, 240 pp, $12.99. Buy
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Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Make Ahead Dishes by Sara Lewis
We all love fantastic food, but the fact is that we don’t always have the time to cook it. Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Make Ahead Dishes shows you how to create beautiful dishes at your own pace, so that whenever you fancy a delicious dish, all you need to do is reheat and eat! From a simple Picnic Pie to an impressive Garlicky Chicken and Chorizo Pappadelle, this handy book contains over 100 tasty recipes to entertain effortlessly or simply give you the night off, plus more than 100 clever variations and new ideas. In this book, every recipe is illustrated and includes clear step-by-step instructions, making them suitable for cooks of all abilities
Paperback, 240 pp, $12.99. Buy
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Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Budget Meals by Sunil Vijayakar
With food costs growing every year, many of us can do nothing but buy the same cheap ingredients each week, resulting in us eating the same old meals every day. However, with Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Budget Meals this will become a thing of the past. This book shows you how to take these inexpensive ingredients and, with a bit of ingenuity and flair, turn them into sumptuous meals for any occasion. From soups and starters to suppers and desserts, there are over 100 recipes for every chef on a shoestring budget in this book, plus more than 100 clever variations and new ideas for delicious dishes. With tastebud-tingling photography and clear step-by-step instructions for every recipe, the only thing you need to worry about is which rec
Paperback, 240 pp, $12.99. Buy
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Vegetarian Bible by Margaret Barca
Vegetarian Bible has a dish to suit every occasion, from warming soups to crisp summer salads, spicy Asian stir-fries to hearty bean stews. As well, there’s information about maintaining a healthy vegetarian diet (such as how to ensure you get enough protein, iron & calcium) & tips on preparing and cooking grains and pulses
Paperback, 264 pp, $14.95. Buy
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The Survival Guide to Cooking in the Student Kitchen by Susan Crook
The ugly rumours that you hear about being a student or starting a new job and moving into a flat-share are all true. You have to co-habit with strangers, cook and eat together – or around each other – and inevitably have to deal with social problems when one of the group doesn’t pull his weight. This book has dozens of crafty ways of getting everything resolved so that the community lives in harmony and understanding. It starts at the beginning with shopping secrets and takes you all the way through to quality eating and a happy household