Contains over one hundred recipes for Italian-style meals, both traditional and contemporary, including appetizers and antipasti, soups and salads, pasta, rice, savory tortes, main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Includes a brunch menu.

Shun the 'out out' crowd and plan your very own Big Night In with this fun and flavourful collection of themed menus for dining at home. If you shudder at the thought of arriving home late with a greasy take-out in hand, turn the tables on the 'awesome' Big Night Out and celebrate the arrival of the Big Night In. No longer is staying in the boring, vanilla or lacking-in-fun choice but, with this creative collection of mouth-watering menus, you can turn your home into the perfect night-in venue for hosting family and friends. Fill your table with tasty Baba Ghanoush, Rice-Stuffed Tomatoes and Spinach & Feta Pastries for an evening of Moreish Mezze. Whatever the summer weather, host a bumper Family Cook In with Chorizo & Bean Burgers, springtime Apple Slaw and Homemade Root Beer. For the plant-based eaters in your life, create a Vegan Celebration with a Buffalo Cauliflower & Chickpea Bowl, Creamy Chipotle Dip and a fruity Aquafaba Pavlova. Whoever your guest and whatever their taste, these are just some of the delicious menus you're sure to delight and impress them with. Whether you're having only a few people over, or are bringing together a larger group of friends, pick out your perfect menu and prepare your best night in yet!

A boy takes charge to help his beloved salamanders. Evan can hardly wait for Big Night. During the first warm night rain of spring—Big Night—spotted salamanders by the hundreds crawl out of the woods and down to a natural pool across the road. There they will breed and lay their eggs. How can Evan and his parents help these delicate creatures cross the road in safety? Evan has the solution. . . . Sarah Marwil Lamstein delivers a moving story of genuine caring. In this Smithsonian's Notable Book for Children, Carol Benioff's colorful and animated illustrations transport the reader into Evan's world, where a child can do small yet wonderful things to help other creatures.

Elevate your home entertaining with the ultimate guide to hosting unforgettable dinner parties and celebrations. When Katherine Lewin opened up her first store—a dinner party shop—she had one goal: to help everyone make their meals at home feel a little bit more special. A little bit more joyful. A little bit Bigger. In her debut book, Katherine channels her New York City–based brick-and-mortar’s irresistible energy into a treasure trove of tips, tricks, and hosting essentials for every kind of Big Night. Learn how to Stop Worrying About Everything Matching and Just Set the Table; the step-by-step formula for discovering your (and your guests’) Perfect Martini; and the Cheese Plate of Dreams math of how many ounces to plan per person. On top of these helpful sidebars—and in addition to more than 80 recipes for snacks, apps, mains, desserts, and cocktails—you’ll find full menus for 12 Bigger Nights to take you through every occasion, all year long. The first hint of sun in March calls for An Almost-Spring Thing, where you’ll serve ricotta toast with English pea pesto; in the peak of summer, treat everyone to an Italian Vacation Without Leaving the House, starring clam and corn pasta followed by lemon granita; when the leaves have turned, confidently plan The Best Friendsgiving, complete with the ultimate stuffing; and in the dead of winter, lure your friends over with A Noodle Soup to Get People Excited. From date night for two to pull-out-all-the-stops dinner parties to low-key weeknight hangs (delivery pizza encouraged—just make A Big Chopped Salad to go with), this hosting cookbook will help you find all the inspiration you need—and confidence you want—to make any and every night a Big Night. Discover the joy of hosting stylish yet effortless parties with this comprehensive guide to memorable holiday gatherings and festive event menus. The ultimate host gift for your favorite party planner, this dinner party cookbook shows you how to make any evening feel like a special occasion through creative presentation, delicious party food, and a celebratory atmosphere.

'This could well be the best book ever written about football' Time Out The memoir behind the documentary One Night in Turin, the inside story of a World Cup that changed our footballing nation forever. It was the World Cup semi-finals. On 4th July, 1990, in a stadium in Turin, Gazza cried, England lost and football changed forever. This is the inside story of Italia '90 - we meet the players, the hooligans, the agents, the journalists, the fans. Writer Pete Davies was given nine months full access to the England squad and their manager Bobby Robson. One Night in Turin is his thrilling insider account of the summer when football became the greatest show on earth.

"Nights in London" by Thomas Burke is a collection of short stories that provides a vivid and atmospheric portrayal of life in London during the early 20th century. Thomas Burke, a skilled storyteller, takes readers on a journey through the city's streets, introducing a diverse cast of characters and capturing the essence of urban life. Set in the working-class neighborhoods of London, Burke's stories offer glimpses into the lives, struggles, and dreams of ordinary people. The narratives are infused with a sense of realism, and Burke's keen observations highlight the nuances of human interactions in the bustling metropolis. Each story in "Nights in London" serves as a literary snapshot, depicting the social and cultural landscape of the time. Burke's writing style is both evocative and compassionate, creating a compelling mosaic of London's diverse communities. This collection is recommended for readers interested in urban literature, historical fiction, and the exploration of human experiences within the context of a rapidly changing city. "Nights in London" stands as a testament to Thomas Burke's ability to capture the heartbeat of the city and its inhabitants in the early 20th century.

Curry Night In is the ninth and final chapter from The Sorted Crew's new cookbook, Food with Friends. Get 'curried away' with this chapter devoted to the nation's favourite takeaway dish! From cheap and easy recipes that will be quicker than a takeaway delivery to our 'Indian banquet' options, make sure to remember that all of these dishes will taste infinitely better with an ice-cold beer! Recipes include: Chicken Pasanda, Lamb Rogan Josh, Fish and Red Lentil Curry, Paneer and Pea Curry and Mushroom Rice. Food with Friends is the second cookbook from The Sorted Crew, with recipes by Ben Ebbrell. It's the ultimate guide for entertaining friends in a fun and fuss-free way, from romantic suppers and family barbecues to curry nights for hungry hordes. Whether you're cooking for two or twenty, Food with Friends by The Sorted Crew is THE book for easy entertaining. The Sorted Crew came together in their university holidays, sharing their cooking highs and lows with each other in the pub. Headed up by Ben Ebbrell and Barry Taylor, this original group of 8 mates with an interest in food has now grown into a highly engaged online community of hundreds of thousands, that works together to get food challenges sorted. The SortedFood video recipes on YouTube now get millions of views every month. They self-published two recipe books, A Recipe for Student Survival and A Rookie's Guide to Crackin' Cooking, and Beginners... Get Sorted was their first book with Penguin.