{"title":"Books by Judy Ridgway","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781472136602","title":"Quick and Delicious Vegetarian Meals","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is specifically designed for busy people who want to serve good, healthy food but do not have much time to do so.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt contains both vegetarian and vegan recipes for all tastes and all occasions and from all around the world - pasta dishes and bruschetta from Italy, curries from India, tagines from North Africa, stir-fry dishes from China, and appetisers from the USA. There are also some traditional British favourites as well as recipes from Hungary, Lebanon, Mexico and France. The book includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·         A complete range of dishes with snacks and canapés, soups, salads and all kinds of main courses and party food, including barbecue grills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·         Nutritional advice for vegetarians with a look at complementary proteins and balanced menu planning, plus related menus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·         Practical suggestions for a vegetarian store cupboard; for finding specialist vegetarian ingredients; and for making vegetarian stocks.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithout losing the flavour, bestselling cookery author, Judy Ridgway has found new ways to speed up the cooking time of dishes such as soups and casseroles, traditionally regarded as slow cooking. vegetarian stocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299985895797,"sku":"9781472136602","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781472136602_cda51b96-e765-46b6-b748-5cc5ec50c2ed.jpg?v=1786020820"},{"product_id":"9781472138460","title":"The Olive Oil Diet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the World Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book - the Dun Gifford Prize - in the Gourmand Best in World awards, also the National Best Diet Book in the 'for the public' category. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Useful, attractive and captivating' \u003ci\u003eOlive Oil Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs it true that two tablespoons of olive oil a day can halve your risk of heart disease and help sustain weight loss? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan olive oil kill cancer cells, fight Alzheimer's Disease, revive a failing heart and even turn off bad genes? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Olive Oil Diet\u003c\/i\u003e takes an authoritative look at the science behind the headlines. Recent studies have shown that a diet based around olive oil will significantly improve your health, well-being and vitality. It will also help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid heart disease, stroke and diseases such as cancer, diabetes and dementia. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll olive oils are not the same, however. This book also explores the effects of diverse varieties of olives, growing techniques and oil-production methods on the health-giving properties - and flavour - of different oils. With over 100 delicious recipes, it points the way to those extra virgin oils and food combinations that are likely to do you the most good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fascinating journey to the heart of the Mediterranean reveals the extraordinary health secrets of nature's original superfood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300120703349,"sku":"9781472138460","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781472138460_93e5ae2b-66dd-4f9e-8740-56d0f5656708.jpg?v=1786020850"},{"product_id":"9781472136589","title":"A Banquet on a Budget","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatering for any large scale celebration can be daunting.  Where will you hold the event?  How much food will you need?  When should you start the preparation?  This book passes on the secrets of the trade to ensure that the preparation goes smoothly and that the food is just as good as the professionals can offer.   \u003cbr\u003eIt includes a master checklist for the preparations with general advice on choosing the food and drinks, buying in ready-made items, estimating quantities, hiring staff and equipment and other practical considerations.  There are five complete menus and drinks suggestions for each type of event: a drinks party with canapes, a fork buffet, a finger buffet and a sit-down meal, with guests varying in number from twenty to sixty. Menus include full preparation plans and recipes.  In total there are 120 plus recipes, some with variations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300418335093,"sku":"9781472136589","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781472136589_6667b037-00ed-4321-9075-02dba3e0086b.jpg?v=1786020820"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-judy-ridgway.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}