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Books 1 to 20 of 21 – Lunches and snacks

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 now

Top 100 Finger Foods  by Annabel Karmel
By the age of nine months, many babies want to start feeding themselves but can’t yet handle a spoon, which is when finger foods come into their own. They’re also great to offer to toddlers who are prone to go into ‘meltdown’ just before dinner. This collection features 100 nutritious finger foods recipes, including fresh fruit ice lollies

,  160 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Simple Italian Snacks  by Jason Denton and Kathryn Kellinger
The small plate craze is back. Entertainers are serving bite-size mini meals – tapas, bar snacks, antipasti, skewered vegetables. Simple Italian Snacks shows how to plan a menu for any gathering in the informal yet chic way that Italians have mastered. Here are recipes appropriate for an afternoon by the pool, a fireside get-together with friends, or an intimate dinner for two. The dishes, which can be served as hors d’oeuvres or presented as a meal, are easy to prepare. The authors of the wildly successful Simple Italian Sandwiches include all-new bruschetta, tramezzini, and panini as well as classic Italian snacks such as Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce and Rice Balls, and even sparkly cocktails.

,  184 pp,  $33.95. Buy now

Panini Express  by Dan Leader and Lauren Chattman
Paninis – filled baguettes that are put through a press to warm up the filling and give the bread a delicious grilled flavour – have traversed the continent from Italy to grace discerning restaurants, high-end cafes and sandwich bars everywhere. Because of their popularity, the panini press (think a small George Foreman Grill) has become one of the hottest-selling small appliances on the market. Panini Express supplies you with 70 easy yet delicious recipes for your home-made paninis and does not confine itself to only Italian recipes it explores the world of flavour with offerings such as ham, turkey, Swiss cheese and a hoisin-lime dressing. Also included are four homemade bread recipes and recipes for mayonnaise and other tasty sandwich s

,  152 pp,  $24.99. Buy now

Quick and Healthy Lunchbox Planner  by Catherine Atkinson

Paperback,  128 pp,  $14.99. Buy now

Wraps and Rolls  by Jenni Fleetwood
Wraps are easy to make, delicious to eat and ideal for every occasion, from breakfast on the run to a sophisticated supper with friends and family. Typically healthier and lower in fat and carbs than other snacks and lunches, these delicious easy-to-make creations are also much more exciting and fun to present than the regular sandwich.

Paperback,  96 pp,  $12.95. Buy now

Gordon Ramsay’s Sunday Lunches  by Gordon Ramsay
Features recipes that range from traditional Sunday roasts to lighter summer fare, from easy 30-minute meals to Italian, Indian and Moroccan influenced family feasts. This title offers help at each stage – buying the right ingredients, preparation and serving and helping to co-ordinate the cooking of several dishes to arrive on the table

Hardback,  256 pp,  $45.00. Buy now

After-School Meal Planner  by Annabel Karmel
Offers recipes for the family, and for every day of the week. This title includes colour photography, a weekly menu planner, advice, and tips. It presents dishes as Multi-layered cottage pie, pasta recipes such as Pasta twirls, Chicken satay, as well as puddings including Rhubarb and strawberry crumble, and snacks such as oatmeal raisin cookies

Hardback,  192 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea  by Helen Simpson
Taking tea is one of the quintessentially English occasions. Of interest to tea drinkers, this Edwardian-style book captures the essence of this traditional British pastime, and provides us with the expertise on the ceremony as well as the recipes. It also features stories about the legendary afternoon teas at the Ritz Hotel

Hardback,  64 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Sandwiches Panini and Wraps  by D. Ridgaway

,  128 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Easy Food for Utter Indulgence: The Ultimate in Comfort Food, with Over 50 Delectable Recipes for Breakfasts, Brunches, Teatimes and Suppers   by Maxine Clark
Featuring fabulous ingredients such as aromatic frazzled pancetta with scrambled eggs sitting atop a croissant, or luscious hot fudge sauce poured over a warm brioche filled with ice cream, it will come as no surprise if some of these dishes never even make it to the table. Sharing delicious food with friends and family doesn’t need to be confined to the table or to set hours. So, curl up on the sofa with a big bowl of rich, warming soup and tortilla chips, or delay the day’s chores with some really dark, sticky gingerbread, and resist going to bed until the last of a freshly baked pudding is eaten. Whatever your mood, these recipes provide scope and ideas for truly indulgent eating.

Paperback,  128 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Student’s Toasted Sandwich Recipe Book  by Gill McCormick
Students don’t want to cook – they want to eat! This book is a tour-de-force in its use of real food and flavouring combinations that produce exciting eating, without the need for traditional cookery methods. Here, students can mix and produce even sophisticated flavour combinations without any cookery skills at all. They can eat Chinese, Spanish, Indian, Greek, etc – before they go to the pub. They eat well, they eat hearty and they eat healthy.

Paperback,  96 pp,  $7.99. Buy now

Burgers Every Way  by Emily Haft Bloom
An innovative cookbook celebrating a staple of the American diet presents one hundred delicious recipes for a variety of burgers that use beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, and vegetables, as well as recipes for tasty condiments and such side dishes as Monster Fries, Vegetable Chips, Pineapple Chutney, and Mango Slushies.

Hardback,  96 pp,  $40.00. Buy now

Cafe @ Home  by Julie le Clerc
Enjoy the tastes and flavours associated with cafe food every day – in your own home. Julie Le Clerc shares the way she enjoys the company of friends with leisurely weekend brunches, late lunches, great morning coffees and updated afternoon teas.

Paperback,  168 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Midnight Munchies: More Than 60 Quick-Fix Snacks   by Diane Morgan
You know the feeling: it’s midnight, and you’re starving. Midnight Munchies contains snacks to satisfy every pang, every craving, without fussing over time or ingredients. Herb-Poppin’ Parmesan Popcorn is popped to perfection for family movie night. Popeye’s Stay-Awake Spinach and Eggs provides the brain food for that late-night cram. For foodies and beauties, Double Duty Cucumber Dip (it’s also a refreshing face mask) is a smooth and crunchy munchy for an impromptu spa-night get-together. Mistress of munchies Diane Morgan also knows her party stuff, so there are plenty of ideas for entertaining fellow late-night revelers. It’s instant gratification – all in one smart package.

Paperback,  120 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Lunchboxes  by Annabel Karmel
By a mother who has packed over 5000 lunchboxes, this title contains ideas for quick, nutritious and attractive lunches. Recipes assume there is only a limited amount of time for preparation and show, where possible, how they can be made in advance.

Hardback,  64 pp,  $19.95. Buy now

Delicious: Let’s Do Lunch  by Valli Little
delicious food editor Valli Little has combined her favourite recipes from the magazine with a host of new creations to produce a variety of lunch menus that include Italian Lunch, Lunch To Go, Low-fat Lunch and Special Occasion Lunch. Each menu features four recipes, along with helpful tips and hints, like menu planners and shopping lists, to ensure the book gives readers all the tools they need to prepare the perfect lunch. And to promote delicious‘s strong relationship with celebrity chefs, Let’s Do Lunch boasts menus from six regular contributors to the magazine, including Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, Maggie Beer, and Bill Granger.

Paperback,  128 pp,  $35.00. Buy now

Keep It Seasonal: Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches   by Annie Wayte
In our increasingly busy lives, meals need to be fast, healthy, and light. In Keep It Seasonal, acclaimed chef Annie Wayte offers 100 recipes, each with a spectacular color photograph of the finished dish, for simple soups, salads, and sandwiches organized by season so that home cooks can make the most of fresh, available produce. Keep It Seasonal is the ideal cookbook for those who shop at farmer’s markets, Whole Foods, and Wild Oats. Why purchase asparagus out of season when the prices are sky high? Why buy strawberries in winter when they are tasteless and full of water? Not only is produce more affordable when it is in season, but its quality and nutritional content are at their peak. In Keep It Seasonal, chef Annie Wayte awakens cooks

Hardback,  239 pp,  $41.95. Buy now

Simple Italian Sandwiches: Recipes from America’s Favorite Panini Bar  by Jennifer Denton and Jason Denton
With nothing more than a panini grill, a toaster oven, and a few simple ingredients, Jennifer and Jason Denton bring the fresh, robust flavours of Italy to your home table in “Simple Italian Sandwiches.” Eating in Italy is all about simple pleasures, relaxing with good company, and savoring fresh foods like traditional toasted panini, crustless tramezzini, and crunchy bruschetta. These classic dishes, plus condiments, antipasti, and salads that are easy enough for the novice cook yet tasty enough for anyone with a sophisticated palate. From Soppressata, Fontina, and Arugula Panini, to Mozzarella and Basil Pesto Tramezzini, this is the ideal cookbook for anyone who wants to prepare vibrant food for family and friends.

,  144 pp,  $30.95. Buy now

In-N-out Burger  by Stacy Perman
In fast-food America, In-N-Out Burger stands apart. Begun in a tiny shack in the shadow of World War II, this family-owned chain has steadfastly refused to franchise or be sold. Over time, In-N-Out Burger has become a cultural institution that can lay claim to an insanely loyal following. In-N-Out Burger is a keenly observed narrative that explores the evolution of a fad that transformed into an enduring cult of popularity; it is also the story of the secretive, and ultimately tragic Snyder family who cooked a billion burgers. As the story of In-N-Out Burger unfolds, so too does the cultural history of America as influenced and shaped by car culture and fast food.

,  256 pp,  $34.95. Buy now