An encyclopedic volume on everything you'll ever need to know about cooking. Essential everyday ingredients, cooking techniques and recipes are presented on over 700 pages and in thousands of stunning photographs and easy to follow step by step instructions.

This is a fully illustrated reference guide to the breads of the world, with over 150 recipes and details of traditional baking methods. It contains a step by step techniques section explains every stage of the bread making process.'

A comprehensive collection of clear instructions for everyday cooking, from home-style comfort cooking to restaurant-worthy dishes. Includes vegetarian alternatives.

This fabulous encyclopedia of spices is not only a practical cookbook but an invaluable and expert kitchen reference.

There is simply nothing else like it: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Cooking includes ingredients from abalone to zucchini. Each featured ingredient has information on the history, origin, availability, buying, storing preparation, serving and recipes - more than 5,000 recipes in all. The definitive reference book for home kitchens, this encyclopedia has sold more than half a million copies and is the reference book for every American Kitchen.

This practical sourcebook provides a kitchen reference, with information on both common and lesser-known spices. It includes easy-to-follow instructions on preparation and cooking techniques, and essential information on storage and equipment.