Shakes & Smoothies: 75 irresistible recipes for blended drinks, shown step by step in more than 300 stunning photographs

Fresh blended drinks have a seduction appeal - they look fantastic, they smell wonderful, and they taste delicious. Not only that, but they are quick and easy to prepare, and they can be made with almost any combination of ingredients. Filled with fresh, new ideas and superb photography, the book introduces creative smoothies and shakes of all styles, including health boosters, breakfast wake-ups, vital veggies, fruit coolers and luxurious desserts. This fabulous book opens with an essential guide to smoothie ingredients and the juicing and blending techniques. Then at the heart of the book is a superb collection of over 75 smoothies, blends and shakes, has the perfect recipe for every taste and occasion, from a zesty Citrus Tingler to a relaxing White Chocolate and Hazelnut Cream. Recipes span every corner of the globe, including Turkish Delight, Tropical Calm and the smooth and spicy Latin American Green Devil. Every finished recipe is shown in a glorious colour photograph, providing serving suggestions and decoration ideas. The instructions for every recipe are demonstrated step-by-step and are easy to follow for guaranteed success. Smoothies offer an excellent way to boost health and well being in a simple, delicious package, and the nutritional information on the health and therapeutic benefits of each ingredient is covered in full. More than 75 irresistible recipes, from healthy breakfast pick-me-ups and exotic coolers to creamy smoothies and luxurious liquid desserts Vibrant photography illustrating every recipe, with over 300 colour pictures Step by step sequences throughout showing the techniques and preparation and providing easy-to-follow instructions for guaranteed results Smoothie recipes for every occasion, from a wheatgerm Vitality Juice or an Immune Zoom to an Expresso Crush or Death by Chocolate Essential information on the therapeutic benefits of ingredients and how they can be used to boost health and wellbeing

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Shakes & Smoothies: 75 irresistible recipes for blended drinks, shown step by step in more than 300 stunning photographs

Fresh blended drinks have a seduction appeal - they look fantastic, they smell wonderful, and they taste delicious. Not only that, but they are quick and easy to prepare, and they can be made with almost any combination of ingredients. Filled with fresh, new ideas and superb photography, the book introduces creative smoothies and shakes of all styles, including health boosters, breakfast wake-ups, vital veggies, fruit coolers and luxurious desserts. This fabulous book opens with an essential guide to smoothie ingredients and the juicing and blending techniques. Then at the heart of the book is a superb collection of over 75 smoothies, blends and shakes, has the perfect recipe for every taste and occasion, from a zesty Citrus Tingler to a relaxing White Chocolate and Hazelnut Cream. Recipes span every corner of the globe, including Turkish Delight, Tropical Calm and the smooth and spicy Latin American Green Devil. Every finished recipe is shown in a glorious colour photograph, providing serving suggestions and decoration ideas. The instructions for every recipe are demonstrated step-by-step and are easy to follow for guaranteed success. Smoothies offer an excellent way to boost health and well being in a simple, delicious package, and the nutritional information on the health and therapeutic benefits of each ingredient is covered in full. More than 75 irresistible recipes, from healthy breakfast pick-me-ups and exotic coolers to creamy smoothies and luxurious liquid desserts Vibrant photography illustrating every recipe, with over 300 colour pictures Step by step sequences throughout showing the techniques and preparation and providing easy-to-follow instructions for guaranteed results Smoothie recipes for every occasion, from a wheatgerm Vitality Juice or an Immune Zoom to an Expresso Crush or Death by Chocolate Essential information on the therapeutic benefits of ingredients and how they can be used to boost health and wellbeing

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Shakes & Smoothies: 75 irresistible recipes for blended drinks, shown step by step in more than 300 stunning photographs

Shakes & Smoothies: 75 irresistible recipes for blended drinks, shown step by step in more than 300 stunning photographs

Shakes & Smoothies: 75 irresistible recipes for blended drinks, shown step by step in more than 300 stunning photographs

Shakes & Smoothies: 75 irresistible recipes for blended drinks, shown step by step in more than 300 stunning photographs

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Overview

Fresh blended drinks have a seduction appeal - they look fantastic, they smell wonderful, and they taste delicious. Not only that, but they are quick and easy to prepare, and they can be made with almost any combination of ingredients. Filled with fresh, new ideas and superb photography, the book introduces creative smoothies and shakes of all styles, including health boosters, breakfast wake-ups, vital veggies, fruit coolers and luxurious desserts. This fabulous book opens with an essential guide to smoothie ingredients and the juicing and blending techniques. Then at the heart of the book is a superb collection of over 75 smoothies, blends and shakes, has the perfect recipe for every taste and occasion, from a zesty Citrus Tingler to a relaxing White Chocolate and Hazelnut Cream. Recipes span every corner of the globe, including Turkish Delight, Tropical Calm and the smooth and spicy Latin American Green Devil. Every finished recipe is shown in a glorious colour photograph, providing serving suggestions and decoration ideas. The instructions for every recipe are demonstrated step-by-step and are easy to follow for guaranteed success. Smoothies offer an excellent way to boost health and well being in a simple, delicious package, and the nutritional information on the health and therapeutic benefits of each ingredient is covered in full. More than 75 irresistible recipes, from healthy breakfast pick-me-ups and exotic coolers to creamy smoothies and luxurious liquid desserts Vibrant photography illustrating every recipe, with over 300 colour pictures Step by step sequences throughout showing the techniques and preparation and providing easy-to-follow instructions for guaranteed results Smoothie recipes for every occasion, from a wheatgerm Vitality Juice or an Immune Zoom to an Expresso Crush or Death by Chocolate Essential information on the therapeutic benefits of ingredients and how they can be used to boost health and wellbeing


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781780191997
Publisher: Southwater
Publication date: 11/16/2012
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Joanna Farrow worked as a food writer on women's magazines for several years until her first child was born. Since then, she has worked freelance, contributing articles to various magazines and writing a selection of cookbooks on subjects ranging from fish and shellfish to children's cookery, cakes and chocolate. She has a particular interest in sweet and decorative desserts and her extensive experience in cooking techniques from around the world ensure her recipes are as beautifully presented as they are delicious. Other published works by Joanna include: Good Fast Family Food (Hamlyn); Ice-Creams and Iced Desserts (Lorenz Books); 30-Minute Vegetarian (Hamlyn); Take Four: Fabulous Easy Recipes With Only Four Ingredients (Lorenz Books); Great Cookies for Kids (Lorenz Books); and Gluten-free Food (Hamlyn).
Suzannah Olivier is a leading nutritionist and the author of many health books covering a range of subjects, including detox diets and breast cancer prevention. She writes regularly for the national press and magazines, and also runs her own health and nutrition website. Suzannah's published works include The Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet (Penguin); Eating For A Perfect Pregnancy (Pocket Books); Maximising Energy: You Are What You Eat (Simon & Schuster); Allergy Solutions (Simon & Schuster); Stress Protection Plan (Collins & Brown); What Should I Feed My Baby (Weidenfeld) and 101 Ways to Simplify Your Life (Cico Books).

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

The art of blending 8

Getting equipped 10

Blending and juicing techniques 12

Serving and storing smoothies and blends 14

Buying produce 16

Citrus fruits 18

Orchard and stone fruit 20

Berries and currants 24

Exotic and other fruits 28

Dairy and dairy alternatives 32

Sweeteners and other flavourings 34

Easy breakfast blends 36

Smooth and simple 50

Cool creamy shakes 70

Drinks for kids 88

Tempting dessert drinks 98

Real boozy blends 116

Index 126

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