Elliot describes how his neighbor Stella taught him about cooking, nutrition, and foods, and shares recipes for potatoes, dairy products, eggs, bread, vegetables, main dishes, desserts, and other dishes.

Elliot wants everyone to push up their sleeves and get some good food on the table. His simple philosophy is that, while there is no right or wrong when it comes to creativity in the kitchen, you will benefit from knowing some time-honored methods that enable you to serve tasty meals to your family day after day, week after week. So, to teach you his methods and infuse some fun into the process, he's written an easygoing, accessible guide for the home cook to create delicious, beautiful food for every occasion.

Britain's foremost vegetarian cook and bestselling author, Rose Elliot, offers over 1000 simple and delicious recipes in this fully updated and beautifully illustrated edition of her definitive Complete Vegetarian Cookbook.

Internationally renowned author Rose Elliot brings her vast experience to new and exciting recipes. By breathing new life into more than 100 vegetarian recipes and solving everyday conundrums, such as how to cook artichokes or what to serve as a centrepiece dish, she makes vegetarian cooking both easy and delicious. Entertain with ease, cook classics with an exciting twist, or stay slim while eating mouthwatering meals. There is something for every occasion, whether it's an after-work meal for the family or a leisurely barbecue with friends. From international dishes such as South American Pinto and Pumpkin Casserole, to everyday favourites, such as Courgette, Ricotta and Petit Pois Lasagne, even the most hardened carnivores will be tempted by these delectable dishes.

From the chef contestants and judges of the show Masterchef comes another book of delicious recipes.

Linnea tells readers about her orange tree, shows how to take a cutting from a Busy Lizzie, and how to trim an avocado plant, in this fascinating exploration of her indoor garden. Two-color illustrations throughout.

Bluestem restaurant is one of the most highly acclaimed restaurants in the Midwest. Bluestem: The Cookbook delivers the best of their 125 modern, seasonally-driven recipes with a Midwestern flair to the home cook. "James Beard-nominated chef Colby Garrelts and his wife, pastry chef Megan Garrelts, worked in notable restaurants in Chicago, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles before opening Bluestem in Kansas City, Missouri. Written with lawyer-turned-food writer/photographer Lee (the formerly anonymous gourmand behind the Ulterior Epicure blog, ulteriorepicure.com), the Garreltses' debut is a beautiful restaurant cookbook that makes it easy for advanced home cooks to construct an upscale, multicourse menu with wine pairings. Each seasonal section is divided into eight courses featuring elegant, contemporary dishes like Nettle Soup, Whipped Lemon Ricotta; Rack of Venison, Pickled Lady Apples; and White Coffee, Passion Fruit Parfait." --Library Journal A repeated nominee for the James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest," chef Colby Garrelts and highly respected pastry chef Megan Garrelts offer their culinary techniques inside Bluestem: The Cookbook. From Warm Eggplant Salad and Potato-Crusted Halibut with Herb Cream to delectable desserts such as Honey Custard and Peanut Butter Beignets with Concord Grape Sauce, the Garreltses showcase local, Midwestern ingredients and artisanal producers through 100 seasonally driven recipes. Including a full-meal lineup of recipes, from amuse-bouche to dessert, Bluestem offers helpful tips from a professional kitchen alongside seasonal wine notes and 100 full-color photographs that capture the simple beauty of Bluestem's composed dishes. Guided by their childhood memories and inspired by the world around them, the Garreltses offer a Midwestern sensibility inside Bluestem: The Cookbook, while enabling cooks of all experience levels the opportunity of replicating Bluestem's contemporary taste and signature dishes at home.