Culinary Arts & Techniques

Dame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland was one of the most successful writers of romance novels of all time, with estimated worldwide sales of one billion copies in thirty-six languages. Cartland published her first novel, Jigsaw, in 1923, aslightly naughty society thriller that became a bestseller. S... More

Indian cuisine is a gourmet's delight. The subcontinent's climatic, geographical and cultural diversity is reflected in the vast variety of culinary delights available over the land. These are further enriched by the wide range of spices used and the different cooking methods employed, like the ta... More

India is a land of varied topography. The geographical and the climatic diversity has shaped the lives of the people giving India a multiplicity of races, cultures, habitats, customs, cuisine's and dress. The variety adds colour and vibrancy to the land and its people and offers a kaleidoscopic pano... More

The leading guide to the professional kitchen's cold food station, now fully revised and updated Garde Manger is one of the most important courses culinary students take--and it's often the first kitchen station that a new chef will encounter. This definitive guide has been thoroughly revised to re... More

Organized into basic categories for easy reference, this book contains more than 130 lucid explanations of kitchen phenomena, debunking some widely held myths about foods and cooking. 20 illustrations.... More

Sanjeev Kapoor Sanjeev Kapoor, host of the popular TV show Khana Khazana, now brings his priceless Khazana of Indian recipes straight into your kitchen. In this book, the Master Chef has laid a feast of traditional and exotic Indian recipes. Here is an assortment of delectable dishes that go... More

There is more to Chinese cookery than woks and stir-fries.and when it catches the attention of a Master Chef,wonderful things start happening to mundane ingredients like rice,noodles and vegetables.The subtle combinations of aromatic flavourings and spices find pride of place in "Best of Chinese Coo... More

In this cookbook, Sanjeev Kapoor offers healthy, low calorierecipes without compromising either on the taste or the essential nutrients thatthe human body requires. He has made this easy by providing each recipe with theessential nutritional information. The wide range of recipes -- nourishing soups... More

The book is a record of authentic Indian recipes from all over the country surpassing all boundaries of sub cultures and coming together in a harmonious fashion to present a fragrant bouquet of Indian flavors. Innovative irresistible and imaginative, the author's culinary offerings have always held ... More

The clamour for Indian food is natural. What with its rich history dating eons back when the Rajahs and Maharajahs fired the imagination of the palace cooks to come up with a wide variety of exotic and delectable dishes that have left a lasting impact on the palates of connoisseurs of good food. Dis... More

Microwave ovens can only be used for reheating. This is not true. Microwave ovens can be used for exotic as well as day to day cooking. You cannot cook Indian dishes in a microwave oven. Not true either! In Microwave Cooking Made Easy, not only international dishes but lots of Indian dishes have als... More

Jamie's Dinners sees Jamie Oliver going back to basics in the kitchen to revolutionise family meals.  Jamie believes this is his most people-friendly book yet.  To start with, he takes a look at how to get the most out of your kitchen without spending too much money on making it work.&... More

Feast your eyes. Long awaited by professional chefs, this groundbreaking guide to food presentation will also delight and inspire culinary students and sophisticated home cooks. Acclaimed food writer and culinary producer Christopher Styler describes seven distinctive plating styles, from Minimalis... More

For anyone who believes in the potential for artistry in the realm of food, Culinary Artistry is a must-read. The latest work from James Beard Award-winning authors of Becoming a Chef Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page, Culinary Artists is the first book to examine the creative process of culinary com... More

Domestic goddess Nigella Lawson dishes up her favorite foods for entertaining year-round with family and friends. Her most festive book yet offers savory, spicy, and delicious recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, New Year's, and any other celebratory event. Included are gems like Nigella's ... More

THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES 875 Recipes-33 Chapters-Illustrations Throughout-Microwave Miracles-Entertaining Tips-The Panic-Proof Kitchen-The New Basics Pantry-Glossary of Cooking and Wine Terms-At-a-Glance Charts: Meats; Fish; Herbs and Spices; Wild and Tame Mushrooms; Grains; Rice; Beans-And the Bas... More

ALL IS REVEALED How To season a cast-iron skillet, bake a perfect fruit tart, form crystal-clear ice cubes, make the perfect burger, decide which breading is best for veal scaloppine and chicken breasts, know where to position the wineglass. Whether it's about peeling, or chopping or carving, or b... More