Murdoch Books Test Kitchen: 76 books

A traditional Christmas, with traditional food, is a truly celebratory affair. With more than 70 classic recipes, from drinks and nibbles, to comforting roasts and hearty puddings, this little book makes a big occasion an easy and fuss-free process for the busy cook.

Whether you are a novice pasta maker or a competent cook wishing to learn a little more, this book will guide you through the basics and beyond. With trusted recipes, step-by-step techniques and expert tips, learn to create pasta dishes from the simple to the divine. From a luscious lasagne, classic...

This handy book is packed with colourful cocktails that will quickly become your personal favourites. My Little Cocktail Book features a wide range of classic cocktails and cocktails with a modern twist. Cocktails to help you while away a summer afternoon and cocktails to keep the party swinging all...

No event is a true 'do' without spectacular nibbles, but putting together the ideal menu is so much more than just cooking small items. Be it brunch, an outdoor lunch, an elegant high tea, the cocktail hour or late-night lounging, here are more than 80 classic and contemporary recipes that will suit every mood and occasion.

The Little Spanish Cookbook explores the influences of geography, climate, culture and tradition that have shaped Spanish cuisine. More than 80 recipes are featured, selected to best reflect the unique characteristics of the country's food. Lavishly illustrated with location photographs as well as images of finished dishes and authentic cooking techniques.

With enough cookies, muffins and cakes for an all-day afternoon tea Yum has a sweet treat for all occasions. With more than 30 recipes from Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins and Chocolate Peanut Squares these tantalising treats will be the perfect sweet pick-me-up! With clear instructions and a photograph...

The original Chunky cookbooks have sold well in excess of 2 million copies in more than 50 countries. This welcome addition to the series follows the same winning formula, with all recipes triple-tested and each one accompanied by a photograph. Exciting pasta dishes of all varieties - short, filled,...

Salads might be an indispensable mealtime support act, but they are also worthy of a starring role in their own right. These recipes draw on delicious flavours and use fine, fresh produce. In Salad Days each recipe is written in a clear and concise style and is accompanied by a mouth-watering photograph...

The Little French Cookbook features over 80 recipes that reflect the delights of France's culinary landscape: delicate hors d'oeuvres, diverse seafood offerings, hearty meat and poultry dishes, and delicate pastries and desserts. These are recipes that capture the essence, variety and rich heritage of regional French cooking at its best.

A selection of fruit and vegetables, a juicer or a blender and a dash of inspiration are all you need to whip up a dazzling array of smoothies and juices packed with flavour and the nutrients your body needs. With more than 80 recipes to choose from, including plenty of non-dairy options, here's how to squeeze, blend and whizz your way to better health and more energy.

The original Chunky cookbooks have sold well in excess of 2 million copies in more than 50 countries. This bestselling title in the series follows the same winning formula, with all recipes triple-tested and each one accompanied by a photograph. With recipes for pasta dishes, soups, stir-fries, salads and much more, this is the perfect cookbook for midweek, family-friendly meals.

Are you living away from home, studying hard, managing a modest budget and trying to eat well all at the same time? If so, with this collection of more than 190 curry recipes. what to eat is one thing you won't have to worry about. No matter how basic your cooking skills, there are plenty of recipes...

Fashions come and go but few food trends have enjoyed such a spectacular revival in recent times as preparing meals in a slow cooker (or crock pot). Meals that can be left to cook slowly by themselves after a just little preparation have much to recommend them. They free the cook up to do other things;...

The Little Curry Cookbook has more than 80 recipes that explore the delicious flavours, enticing aromas and exotic colours of curries. It celebrates the best loved Thai and Indian dishes as well as introducing lesser-known but equally delightful variations from Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Kenya....