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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Smoothies: 150 Recipes for Fruit, Dairy, and Nondairy Smoothies; Low-Carb Specials; and Eve
by Ellen BrownTempt your taste buds! You&’re no idiot, of course. You are eager to try some of the rich smoothie drink you&’ve seen on menus. But when you&’re standing in front of your blender, the options have your heads spinning! Relax and have a drink! The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Smoothies helps you pick fruits, veggies, juices, nutritional supplements, and more to blend nearly 150 delectable drinks—with variations on each recipe for more treats! In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Nondairy smoothies, such as Cranberry Orange, Papaya Banana, and Passion Fruit smoothies—made with soy products. • Pick-me-up caffeine concoctions, such as Hazelnut Espresso and Cherry Cola smoothies. • Cures for your chocolate craving, such as Chocolate Cheesecake, Quadruple Chocolate, and Chocolate Almond smoothies. • Low-carb delights, such as Cantaloupe Strawberry and Papaya & Citrus smoothies. • Kid-friendly smoothies like Peanut Butter Strawberry, Purple Grape, and Creamy Orange smoothies.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spices and Herbs: A Savory Guide to Spicing Up Your Favorite Dishes
by Leslie BilderbackZest it up! Using spices and herbs—the key to any delicious meal—can be daunting with so many to choose from, not to mention the many possible combinations. In this book, master chef and baker Leslie Bilderback unlocks the key to the dazzling world of flavor by showing cooks of every level how to use and combine the most popular spices and herbs. She also provides delicious recipes, fun facts, tips on storage, and a resource guide on where to get hard-to-find spices and herbs. In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Concise information on the flavor, uses, and availability of nearly 250 popular spices and herbs. • A red-hot look at commonly used fresh and died chili peppers. • A helpful guide to combination spices like Jamaican jerk and vindaloo curry. • Dozens of delicious recipes featuring a verity of herbs and spices.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Bar
by Carey Rossi Steve JohnsMake every hour you run a bar a happy one. You&’re no idiot, of course. You know it takes more to run a bar than pouring beer and keeping peanuts on the tables. Whether you&’re interested in serving drinks only or adding food or even entertainment, running a bar requires a lot of business savvy. The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Starting and Running a Bar will show you exactly how to build and manage the business of your dreams. In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • The essentials of creating a business plan for the type of bar you want to own and operate. • The lowdown on legalities involved in serving alcohol and food—as well as offering live entertainment. • Business-saving advice on dealing with vendors, suppliers, and employees. • Marketing and advertising suggestions based on your budget.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Winery
by Thomas PellechiaMaking the dream a reality... For many people, owning and running a winery is a dream job. According to Wine Business Monthly, the number of wineries in the U.S. has jumped 26% in less than three years. To carry out this dream, one must understand that wine making involves both science and art. Starting a winery is just like starting any other business and requires planning and a deep understanding of the industry. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Starting and Running a Winery, readers will learn: How to put together a business plan Different varieties of grapes and wines How to lay out a floor plan and what equipment is needed How to promote wines
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Chef: Turn Your Talent for Cooking into a Satisfying Career
by Leslie BilderbackHow to thrive in one of today&’s top ten &“dream professions.&”Despite the long hours, arduous training, and grueling physical work, the allure of being a professional chef has made it one of the fastest growing career markets in America today. In this must-have guide, a master chef and baker gives practical, up-to-date advice on everything aspiring chefs (and expert chefs looking for the next career move) need to know, including how to apprentice at a five-star restaurant, connect with renowned chefs and bakers, open their own restaurant, and much, much more.• Expert author with decades of restaurant experience.• One of today&’s top ten &“dream professions&” in America.• Culinary institutes have seen an explosion in their enrollment of between 50% to 100% annually.• Covers gourmet restaurants, upscale hotels, catering, specialty food shops, gourmet takeout, bakeries, and much more.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sugar-Free Cooking and Baking
by Liz ScottSugar 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.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sushi and Sashimi
by James O. Fraioli Chef Kaz SatoRestaurant-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.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition, 4th Edition: Food Group Fundamentals from the Dairy, Fruit, Vegetable, and Grain Worlds
by Joy BauerGood health starts with good nutritionWith all the constant debate over diet fads, proper nutrition is slipping through the cracks. This revised and updated guide places the emphasis on good health by informing families of everything they need to know to get the best nutrition—from daily vitamin and mineral intake and facts about fats and cholesterol, to advice on shopping for healthy foods, and much more.• Includes updates to the USDA&’s Food Guide Pyramid• New numbers for blood pressure and sodium intake• A section on helping overweight children• New fiber recommendations for kids• A new section on macrobiotics and raw diets
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Baking: Perfect Vegan Cakes, Breads, and More—Every Time!
by Donna DiegelThe bible for vegan baking. Once thought to be tasteless and heavy, vegan baked goods have exploded in popularity with the help of such expert bakers as Donna Diegel, who have created wonderfully light and flavorful breads and desserts. Here, Donna delivers more than 120 amazing recipes including breakfast cakes and muffins, yeast breads and dinner rolls, cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and more. 120 delicious vegan recipes Detailed discussion about food substitutions
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Cooking: Bring Health and Compassion to Your Table with 240 Plant-Based Recipes
by Beverly Bennett Ray SammartanoDelicious recipes for the growing vegan lifestyle. There are so many reasons to go vegan—health and nutrition, weight loss, green and sustainable living, and prevention of cruelty to animals. With over 200 mouth-watering recipes and tips for converting meat- and dairy-based dishes into vegan ones, The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Vegan Cooking will help readers enjoy a healthy vegan diet without sacrificing taste. In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Beginner-friendly tips for creating vegan versions of your favorite recipes. • Simple substitutions for replacing meat, dairy, eggs, gelatin, and honey in your vegan cooking and baking. • Straight talk on getting the calcium, protein, and other nutrition you need while eating vegan. • Easy-to-follow advice on planning healthful vegan meals your family will love.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Eating for Kids: Bring Delicious, Nutritious Dishes to Your Child’s Plate
by Andrew Villamagna Dana VillamagnaChildren can thrive on a vegan diet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegan Eating for Kids shows parents how they can raise a happy, healthy child on a vegan diet. The guide presents all the nutritional needs for children up to 12 years old, outlining what they need at what stage in their lives, and what vegan foods can provide those nutrients. • The only book to present a complete plan for raising a vegan child • Includes delicious vegan recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and snacks that especially appeal to children • Will appeal to the nearly 5 million vegetarians/vegans in the United States • Includes complete nutritional lists of fruits, vegetables, and nuts • Features tips for teaching children how to cope in a non-vegan world
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Living, Second Edition
by Beverly Bennett Ray SammartanoThe Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegan Living, Second Edition, explains the many benefits and dispels the myths that stand between readers and a healthy vegan lifestyle, showing an easy way to adopt veganism as a lifestyle, including: Tips for transitioning your diet, body, and belongings to a vegan lifestyle in small steps. Easy ways to get the protein, calcium, and other nutrients the body needs without consuming meat or dairy. The benefits of raw foods and how to get more of them into the diet. Vegan nutrition for expectant mothers. How to peacefully coexist with non-vegan family members at mealtimes, holidays, and when dining out. How to stock a vegan pantry and substitute vegan ingredients in favorite recipes. How to be an informed, conscious vegan consumer of food, clothing, and personal care products. The book also includes more than 50 completely updated vegan recipes for every meal of the day.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Slow Cooking: Enjoy the Delicious Convenience of Slow Cooking with Over 240 Vegan Recipes
by Beverly BennettThe Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegan Slow Cooking provides more than 200 slow-cook vegan, plant-based recipes for every meal of the day, and includes not only soups and stews, but sandwiches, sides, snacks, appetizers, sauces, and even breads. Although most recipes are prepared with a slow cooker, some are simply prepared by slow cooking. The opening chapters introduce the reader to the world of slow cooking with the hows and whys of slow cooking, as well as intructions for adapting favorite recipes to one's slow cooker.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine Basics, 2nd Edition: A Beginner's Guide to Everything You Need to Know about Wine
by Tara Q. ThomasFrom grape lover to grape aficionado The possibilities of learning about and buying wine have expanded and so has The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Wine Basics with a new edition. Here, readers can get their hands on new information such as ordering hard-tofind wine online, discussing the newest and most popular labels and vintages, and understanding the biggest trend in wine today—environmentally conscious wines and winemaking. Readers will find: • Essentials about the winemaking process, key terms, tips for tasting, and buying advice • Organic, biodynamic and natural winemaking • Winemaking in states other than California, Oregon, and Washington • Regions gaining popularity, such as South Africa, Eastern Europe, and Portugal
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine and Food Pairing: Enhance Your Meal with the Perfect Wine
by Jeanette Hurt Jaclyn StuartA delectable guide that's in good taste The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Wine & Food Pairing will help readers find the perfect pairings beyond the truism of red going with red and white going with white, noting the similarities and differences in intensity, acidity, and sweetness of the wines in relation to the tastes of the cuisine. • Includes a glossary, a master pairings list for more than 100 foods and wines, wine menus for special dinners, and wine and food resources • Breaks down white, red, sparkling, and dessert wines into flavor profiles for pairing • Matches wines with international cuisine
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yorkshire Terriers: No-Bones Information About the Characteristics of the King of Terriers
by Liz PalikaThis easy-to-understand guide will cover everything a new or perspective Yorkie owner would need to know, including deciding whether or not a Yorkie is right for you (and vice versa). The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Yorkshire Terriers will show you how to handle this breed and keep your home harmonious. In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • The history of Yorkie and it differs from other dogs in the Terrier family. • How to manage parasites, diseases, and other health issues common to Yorkies. • The eight basic obedience commands to establish yourself as leader both inside and outside your home. • The best plans to protect your house and yard from your Yorkie—and vice versa.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Acid Reflux Diet
by Maria A. Bella"This book has helped me immensely to conquer my acid reflux issues. Practical advice based on science clearly explained and filled with down to earth, common sense help!" "This book saved me!" -- If you live with acid reflux, you know how painful it can be--the burning, nausea, bloating, and sleepless nights. But there's good news! You can reduce and even eliminate your symptoms with a few healthy diet and lifestyle changes and enjoy eating again! Packed with tips for treating and relieving your acid reflux--plus over 140 delicious recipes that won't aggravate your symptoms--this helpful guide gives you everything you need to know to be free of acid reflux for good.In The Acid Reflux Diet, you get:• Over 140 mouthwatering recipes for acid reflux-free living, from breakfast to dessert• A look at how your digestive system works, what causes acid reflux, and common symptoms • Advice on keeping a food journal to help identify and eliminate your trigger foods• Nutritional notes on the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats you need and how they can help--or hurt--in your battle against acid reflux• Tips for preparing digestion-friendly foods quickly and easily at home, plus suggestions for avoiding reflux when dining out
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Coconut Oil Diet: Boost Your Health and Wellness with This Healing Food
by Maria Blanco, CFH Dr. James PendletonFor many years, coconut oil has been anecdotally credited with relieving and even curing a wide variety of the most deadly diseases and conditions. Recent evidence suggests that, taken in the right doses, it can also cause dramatic improvement in the brain function of Alzheimer's patients. Because conventional medicine so far has failed to find an effective treatment for this devastating disease, people are willing to give coconut oil a shot. But how much should they take, and what are easy ways to work it into the diet? And how and why could it really work? The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Coconut Oil Diet examines the science behind medicinal coconut oil and helps readers integrate natural coconut oil into their diets easily. It gathers evidence and expert opinions on the use of coconut oil to help with the deadliest diseases and conditions, including: Alzheimer's disease. Diabetes. Heart disease. Hypertension. Compromised immune system. Viruses and bacterial infections. Obesity. Skin conditions.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet: Indulge in This Healthy, Balanced, Flavored Approach to Eating
by Kimberly A. Tessmer Chef Stephanie GreenHealthy food = healthy lifestyle Based on a nutritional principle time-tested for success for literally thousands of years, the Mediterranean Diet consists of a balance of all food groups with an emphasis on foods with high Omega-3 fat content such as fish, beans, and olive oil. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Mediterranean Diet introduces the healthy cuisine enjoyed in countries such as Spain, Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and much of the Middle East. • Features more than 75 delicious, easy to prepare recipes-each with a complete nutritional breakdown of fats and calories-and daily meal plans • Easy step–by–step shopping and preparation tips and instructions • Detailed chapters about food groups and nutrition
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the TLC Diet: Low Your Cholesterol with This Heart-Healthy Eating Plan
by Diane A. WellandThe TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) Diet is a low saturated fat, low cholesterol diet that was originally designed to help high-risk patients reduce their high blood cholesterol levels, as well as lowering risk for developing heart disease and suffering future heart attacks. However, this diet isn't just for those dealing with health problems, because recent studies have also revealed that TLC happens to be one of the healthiest and best overall diets for anyone interested in a healthier lifestyle. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked TLC as the #2 best overall diet, as well as being one of the best diets for heart healthy eating (#2) and overall healthy eating (#2). The TLC Diet was created by the (U.S.) National Institutes of Health's National Cholesterol Education Program and is considered a medically-sound and well-researched diet. As opposed to gimmick diets that are often debunked, this diet will be around for the long term. However, unlike other diets that offer a step-by-step plan, TLC requires effort and attention on the part of the follower for long-term success. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the TLC Diet offers readers a structured program not only for eating and cooking for TLC success, but it offers guidance for healthy lifestyle changes that will provide a non-gimmick, medically-proven plan for anyone interested in healthy, life-changing results. Readers will learn the often confusing differences between "good" and "bad" cholesterol, how to cook and eat right to get the desired results, and how to change their lives for the better with this sound, healthy program.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the pH Balance Diet: Restore Your pH Balance, Improve Your Health, and Lose Weight
by Maria Blanco, CFHWithin these pages, readers will learn how the diet works, how they can follow it to improve their own health and lose weight, and how they can diagnose their own blood pH levels at home. With a comprehensive list of the best alkaline foods, as well as meal plans and more than fifty delicious, healthy recipes, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the pH Balance Diet is an ideal all-in-one introduction to the diet.
The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to What You Must Know About Bariatric Su
by Margaret FurtadoWith this guide, learn about the pros and cons of bariatric surgery, the qualifications, and it&’s right for you and your health needs.
The Complete Instant Pot Collection: 175+ Quick, Easy & Delicious Recipes
by Weldon OwenThe Instant Pot has become an instant classic, a must-have item for home cooks everywhere. Designed to increase the versatility of your Instant Pot or Duo Crisp machine, The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook features a curated collection of classic and contemporary recipes that utilize this innovative device to its maximum potential and yield delicious, streamlined meals. The well-tested recipes include all the basics—like yogurt, eggs, jam, rice, grains, and beans—as well as dishes for every meal of the day. You&’ll learn the fundamentals and benefits of cooking various cuts of meat—such as pork shoulder, chicken thighs, or beef chuck—in an Instant Pot. Quick and simple soup stocks—including chicken, fish, bone, and vegetable—allow you to maximize the flavor of your favorite dishes in less time than traditional methods. Plus, the Instant Pot primer gives you all the insider tips on how to maximize the effectiveness and versatility of the Instant Pot and the Air Fryer lid. Beyond the basics, The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook covers a versatile range of flavor profiles and dishes. From comforting classics like bolognese, posole, and Thai basil noodles, to lighter fare such as chicken braised with citrus and olives, gingery salmon, and zesty and bright wild rice salad, to decadent desserts like molten lava cakes and key lime pie, you&’ll find plenty of inspiration for getting the most out of your pressure cooker. 175+ RECIPES: From breakfast to lunch to sides, snacks, entrees, and desserts, The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook covers all meals of the day with a wide range of international flavors and recipes INSTANT POT PRIMER: In addition to handy hacks and simple instructions, the front of the book includes an overview on how to use an Instant Pot and the Air Fryer lid, along with tips, tricks, and an ingredients primer PROFESSIONALLY DEVELOPED: Developed by a test kitchen team and veteran Instant Pot cookbook authors, each recipe is designed to work with several models of Instant Pot and the Duo Air Fryer lid MASTER THE BASICS: Included are handy staple recipes and charts for cooking different types of beans, grains, and vegetables FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY: The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook features gorgeous full-color photography of the recipes, giving home chefs a visual reference alongside easy-to-follow instructions.
The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook: Innovative Recipes to Slow Cook, Bake, Air Fry and Pressure Cook
by DKMore than 60 new recipes for this do-it-all multicooker, each accompanied by a beautiful photo.Multicooker appliances can sauté, slow cook, pressure cook, steam, roast, bake, air fry, dehydrate and cook rice. They streamline the process for a variety of cooking functions, with the reward of less hands-on cooking and less to clean up. All this time saved means you&’ll get delicious meals on the table a lot more quickly. The Instant Pot multicooker has taken kitchens by storm with its time-saving, money-saving, and cost-efficient benefits. With more than 60 easy recipes designed to use all the functions of your multicooker, you&’ll be preparing delicious, healthy, homemade meals every night with just the press of a button.The variety of recipes includes meaty, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes, covering a variety of instant-cooker methods.
The Complete Instant Vortex Air Fryer Cookbook: Fry, Bake, and More in Your Instant Pot Air Fryer
by Linda LarsenMake the Instant Vortex Air Fryer your favorite kitchen appliance Crispy french fries, fresh donuts, restaurant-style egg rolls—with the Instant Vortex Air Fryer, all these recipes and more are at your fingertips—and healthier than the traditional deep-fried versions. The Instant Vortex can even broil, roast, dehydrate, and make rotisserie food! Take advantage of every feature with this complete cookbook that shows you how to use your Instant Vortex like a pro. Meet your Instant Vortex—Start with a crash course in each of the Instant Vortex's unique functions, cook times for common ingredients, and other basics to help you make the most of your machine. Something for everyone—Discover a wide variety of recipes for every meal, including vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options. For all Instant Vortex appliances—Try recipes like Cinnamon Monkey Bread, Fish and Chips, and Chicken Fajitas that were developed for the Instant Vortex 10-Quart Air Fryer but can be adapted for any model. Pick up this Instant Pot air fryer cookbook today and make delicious meals in minutes.