Food & Drink Books

It's been a century since the prohibition sent Americans scurrying to speakeasies. And decades since the movie industry turned mobsters into celebrities. Now the two worlds collide in this highly original pocket-sized collection that creates signature cocktails for gangsters of every stripe. There's the "Al Capone," a mixture of rye and Campari that's as charming and dangerous as its namesake. The…

Over 60 delightful recipes for festive cookies, from traditional favourites to creative new ideas, all of which make perfect gifts. Get festive and creative at the same time, with this cosy collection of cookie recipes for the holiday season. Decoration hints and tips are followed by recipes for more than 60 different cookies, from Jolly Santas, Coconut Snowballs, Frosted Fir Cones and Hot Chocola…

Drawing from her 'New Vegan' Guardian column, Meera Sodha's collection features brand-new recipes inspired by Asian cuisine - from India to Indonesia, Singapore to Japan, by way of China, Thailand, and Vietnam. With 120 practical and mouth-watering recipes, learn how to make: - ROASTED PANEER ALOO GOBI for a quick Monday-night dinner - CARAMELIZED ONION AND CHILLI RAMEN straight from the store-cup…

The eagerly awaited follow-up to top 10 bestseller Persiana Family, friends & food with a Middle-Eastern twist. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Ghayour is responsible for making Persian food fashionable, and her new book does not disappoint. It is a joyous celebration of gathering friends and family around a table laden with abundance.' - Sunday Times Ireland 'Sabrina Ghayour knows how to throw a par…

Fresh India : 130 Quick, Easy and Delicious Vegetarian Recipes for Every Day by Meera Sodha FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF EAST AND MADE IN INDIAGuardian columnist Meera Sodha reveals a whole new side of Indian food that's fresh, delicious, meat-free and quick to make at home.Guardian columnist Meera Sodha reveals a whole new side of Indian food that's fresh, delicious, meat-free and quick to make…

Glamorous Cocktails : Fashionable Mixes from Iconic London Bars by William Yeoward "Yeoward's passion... is infectious and a cocktail party with the proper stuff should be on everyone's agenda... A deliciously glamorous book." The Field MagazineJoin William Yeoward on his journey through London's most stunning bars as he shares his passion for exquisite drinks and glamorous living in this, his com…

Mowgli Street Food: Stories and Recipes from the Mowgli Street Food Restaurants by Nisha Katona In 2014, barrister Nisha Katona had a nagging obsession to build a restaurant serving the kind of food Indians eat at home and on the street. The first Mowgli restaurant opened in Liverpool in late 2014, blowing away the critics and forming legions of fans. The simple dishes of a Mowgli menu are a milli…

Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi With his fabulous restaurants and bestselling Ottolenghi Cookbook, Yotam Ottolenghi has established himself as one of the most exciting talents in the world of cookery and food writing. This exclusive collection of vegetarian recipes is drawn from his column 'The New Vegetarian' for the Guardian's Weekend magazine, and features both brand-new recipes and dishes first dev…

Shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drinks Awards 2020 'Joe Schofield is rightly known as one of the most creative bartenders of his generation, worldwide.'- Phillip Duff - Director of Education Tales of The Cocktail'Daniel Schofield has received worldwide recognition amongst his peers whilst working in many cities in Europe, including Paris and London. He is now based in his home city of…

Lily Ramirez-Foran has spent years sharing how fun, vibrant and convivial Mexican food is and how easy it is to make at home, and what better way to do that than with tacos? These are the authentic flavours of Mexico, from real corn tortillas to smoky chillies, matched with the best of Irish produce. There is something for everyone here, whether you're a carnivore, vegetarian or vegan. Your taco n…

Is it better for a martini to be shaken, not stirred? Does it matter which order you add the ingredients of a Long Island Iced Tea? How many ice cubes can you add to a margarita without compromising the flavour? The perfect home begins with a blueprint and a dream, and your perfect cocktail should start the same way! The Architecture of the Cocktail will reveal the answers to all your cocktail que…

Ever wondered why one flavour works with another? Or lacked inspiration for what to do with a bundle of beetroot? The Flavour Thesaurus is the first book to examine what goes with what, pair by pair. The book follows the form of Roget's Thesaurus. The back section lists, alphabetically, 99 popular ingredients, and suggests classic and less well known flavour matches for each. The front section con…

The Urban Forager by Wross Lawrence and Marco Kessler Take expert advice from professional forager Wross Lawrence to forage 32 easy to find and consumable plants in and around cities. From cherry blossom shortbread to elderflower fritters, this beautifully put together book with photography from Marco Kessler is full to the brim with 32 brilliant vegetarian recipes to cook up a foraged feast. Fora…

One of The Independent's top 10 gluten-free cookbooks. Easy to make, deliciously decadent and using natural, easily available ingredients, Emma Hollingsworth's amazing recipes will transform any plant-based diet. Satisfy every possible sweet tooth craving you could have while avoiding processed snacks and desserts. Chapters cover:* MY SIMPLE STAPLES* GRAB-AND-GO BARS AND BALLS* TRES EASY TRAYBAKES…

Blasta Books #7: Wasted is a capsule collection of recipes that have come from identifying some of the most wasted food items in our homes. This book will help you to stop wasting food and turn perfectly good ingredients into delicious dishes. And the key word here is delicious. The book's ulterior motive may be to get us to think differently about ingredients and waste, but the driver for all the…

Born in Hong Kong but raised in Buncrana, County Donegal, Kwanghi Chan says that his food isn't fully authentically Chinese, but neither is he. His book, Wok, is the first Irish-Chinese cookbook to be published. The recipes include some of Kwanghi's favourite meals that he grew up with that kept him in touch with his Asian heritage and the food that he cooks at home now with his family. You'll als…