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Steaming retains the food's tenderness, shape, colour and texture, as well as using little or no fat and preserving the vitamins which are usually lost through boiling. There is little chance of over-cooking steamed food, and this economical and space-saving method is ideal for students, singletons, families and large dinner parties alike.



This best-selling title includes recipes that combine healthy, low-fat meal ideas with traditional, hearty fare.



Cooking charts give steaming times for all kinds of foods, in additon to the many delicious recipes for eggs, vegetables, couscous, rice, pasta, fish, poultry, meat, desserts, parcels and wraps.

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An introduction to this healthy and simple method of preparing food, which retains the food's tenderness, shape, colour and texture, as well as using little fat and retaining the natural vitamins. Comes with recipes and cooking charts with steaming times for all kinds of foods, as well as recipes for other types of foods such as eggs and desserts.

Author Biography

Annette Yates is the author of numerous best-selling cookery titles including: Fresh Ideas for Your Slow Cooker; Microwave Cooking Times at a Glance; The Combination Microwave Cook; Microwave Cookery Properly Explained and The Blender Book.

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The perfect introduction to this popular, healthy and simple method of preparing food.

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Steaming retains the food's tenderness, shape, colour and texture, as well as using little or no fat and preserving the vitamins which are usually lost through boiling. There is little chance of over-cooking steamed food, and this economical and space-saving method is ideal for students, singletons, families and large dinner parties alike.This best-selling title includes recipes that combine healthy, low-fat meal ideas with traditional, hearty fare. Cooking charts give steaming times for all kinds of foods, in additon to the many delicious recipes for eggs, vegetables, couscous, rice, pasta, fish, poultry, meat, desserts, parcels and wraps.

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The perfect introduction to this popular, healthy and simple method of preparing food.

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