Half-hour Hungries gets kids into the kitchen with quick-to-make and fun recipes. The book is designed to get kids cooking in the kitchen with a selection of easy-to-prepare and delicious recipes that will take no more than 30 minutes to get from the pages of the book to the plate or bowl - from savoury snacks including Nacho Popcorn, Cheesy Twists, Chicken Satay Sticks and Corn Muffins, to more substantial fare when the hunger really hits, including a Risoni Bake, Burritos and the easiestmost tasty Mac n' Cheese.

"[This book] covers the essential skills, methods and principles of cookery as well as the core competencies listed within the Australian National Training Package for Commercial Cookery." -- Book Jacket.

"[This book] covers the essential skills, methods and principles of cookery as well as the core competencies listed within the Australian National Training Package for Commercial Cookery." -- Book Jacket.

The price of food is rising in a drastic way, and one of the best ways to combat the increasing price of groceries is to start buying in bulk and cooking food in large batches you can store in the freezer for later meals. Besides saving money, cooking in bulk also saves time; you won't need to figure out what to cook every night with delicious, pre-made meals waiting in your freezer. This book will guide you through every aspect of cooking in bulk to make it as manageable as cooking regular-sized meals. The book details all the essential appliances and utensils you need in your kitchen, an

Garde manger - the art of preparing, presenting, and decorating cold food for buffets and banquets - is one of the most demanding, artistic, and exciting specialties in the culinary arena. Luscious cold soups, amazing hors d'oeuvres, sumptuous salads, tantalizing timbales, and savory pastries are only a few of the garde manger's creations, which also include dazzling centerpieces, interesting table arrangements, and a host of other details that turn an ordinary meal into an extraordinary event. Drawing on more than two decades of experience, David Paul Larousse has put together a fascinating and practical guide to this imaginative culinary craft. His collection of 600 spectacular recipes spans the globe, gleaning the tastiest and most visually tempting treats from all over the world. Larousse provides historical background to many of his garde manger selections, which range from classic delicacies found only on exclusive buffets, to the latest cuisine moderne innovations. The chapter on centerpieces provides detailed instructions for creating exquisite ice sculptures, captivating still-life arrangements, alluring tallow and salt dough piece montees, and many more decorative masterpieces. Thirty-two full-page color photographs set the standard for elegance in finished presentation. Innovative and experienced garde manger chefs are in growing demand as buffets and banquets become increasingly popular. The garde manger department, which also reapplies food items prepared for other dishes, reduces waste while maintaining a level of culinary excellence.