Cookery dishes and courses: main courses Books

Book SynopsisWith a new introduction by Felicity CloakeFanny Cradock is the Queen of Christmas cooking The TelegraphKeep Calm and Fanny on! A fabulously festive companion to navigating the party season with aplomb.Stuffed full of jolly recipes, decorations and plans in this new edition of her classic 1968 guide, British culinary icon Fanny Cradock comes to your festive rescue. In her eyes the hostess's role is as much set designer and theatre director as caterer. She is obsessively thrifty, fierce in her determination to Make an Impression, and just can't resist taking things too far; if something can be filled, covered in aspic or deep fried, it usually is Fanny just can't help herself.And when times get truly tough, there's a whole chapter of Slap Happy Crisis Substitutes for Serious Cookery'.Told with Fanny's trademark caustic wit and overblown attention to detail, and with a new foreword by food writer Felicity Cloake, Coping with Christmas' is a waggish wink to help find the magic along the w

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Book SynopsisExquisitely designed, beautifully written and featuring mouth-watering photography, this gorgeous tome makes the perfect gift for the pasta lover in your life!Guardian columnist and award-winning food writer Rachel Roddy condenses everything she has learned about Italy''s favourite food in a practical, easy-to-use and mouth-watering collection of 100 essential pasta and pasta sauce recipes.Along with the recipes are short essays that weave together the history, culture and the everyday life of pasta shapes from the tip to the toe of Italy. There is pasta made with water, and pasta with egg; shapes made by hand and those rolled a by machine; the long and the short; the rolled and the stretched; the twisted and the stuffed; the fresh and the dried. The A-Z of Pasta tells you how to match pasta shapes with sauces, and how to serve them. The recipes range from the familiar - pesto, ragù and carbonara - to the unfamiliar (but thrilling).This is glorious celebration of pasta from one of the best food writers of our time.SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDRE SIMONS FOOD & DRINK BOOK AWARDS________________________''I love this book. Every story is a little gem - a beautiful hymn to each curl, twist and ribbon of pasta.'' Nigel Slater''Rachel Roddy describing how to boil potatoes would inspire me. There are very, very few who possess such a supremely uncluttered culinary voice as hers, just now'' Simon Hopkinson''Rachel Roddy''s writing is as absorbing as any novel'' Russell Norman, author of Polpo''Roddy is a gifted storyteller, and a masterful hand with simple ingredients'' Guardian CookTrade ReviewPleasure provoking ... [Rachel's] recipes seem to beam her readers into the kitchen with her as she cooks, helping us to absorb the tastes, textures, sounds and smells of everything along the way. * Nigella Lawson *I love this book. Every story is a little gem - a beautiful hymn to each curl, twist and ribbon of pasta. * Nigel Slater *Rachel Roddy describing how to boil potatoes would inspire me. I want to live under her kitchen table. There are very, very few who possess such a supremely uncluttered culinary voice as hers, just now * Simon Hopkinson *When I describe this, [Rachel's] third book, as a journey into the world of pasta, I am short-selling what a soaring and glorious read it is...The intensely curious Roddy is an earthily sensual writer unencumbered by an excess of ego * Nicola Miller *Rachel Roddy's writing is as absorbing as any novel * Russell Norman *Oh I wish I could write like Rachel. She is a natural: recipes that instantly make you want to cook and then eat. I love this book. * Angela Hartnett *Roddy is a gifted storyteller, and a masterful hand with simple ingredients * Guardian Cook *Unpretentious, unusual and delicious * Country Life on Five Quarters *An A-Z of Pasta is not only immensely user-friendly and practical, it is also a labour of love...Open the book on any page, get into the kitchen, and you are guaranteed a delicious meal * Madeleine Morrow for London Unattached *

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Book SynopsisA beautiful book and the perfect Christmas present.' Jamie OliverMore than just a compilation of gorgeous recipes: it's a moving collection of precious food memories that testify to the enduring impact of what we eat.' Nigella LawsonThese Delicious Things is a collection of nostalgic food memories and recipes from more than 100 of the UK's top chefs and food writers. Published to support children living in food poverty, it is proof that when people give a piece of themselves for the benefit of others, incredible things can happen.This is both a cookbook and a story book filled with childhood memories and scrumptious feasts. And it's a book that wants to make a difference by supporting Magic Breakfast, a charity whose aim is to feed children living with food insecurity so they're not too hungry to learn.With recipes for every occasion and time of day, These Delicious Things provides elevated versions of well known favourites that will impress even the toughest (and smallest) of criticTrade Review‘As well as backing this excellent cause, there’s the pleasure of recipes and food memories from Jamie, Raymond Blanc, Stanley Tucci and more.' Delicious Magazine ‘This new charity cookbook is a beautifully written ode to food memories and recipes from more than 100 of the UK’s top chefs and food writers.’ – ESQUIRE magazine ‘Angela Hartnett, Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi, Stanley Tucci, Andi Oliver and Lucas Hollweg are just a few of the stellar line-up of 100 chefs who’ve contributed recipes to this nostalgia-filled compendium.’ – Waitrose Magazine 'One of those rare charity compilations, in aid of the magnificent Magic Breakfast, that is impossible to put down. By Jane Hodson and Lucas Hollweg, with photographs from Clerkenwell Boy, it’s filled with the food memories (and recipes) of everyone from Jamie Oliver and Raymond Blanc to Asma Khan, Andi Oliver and Stanley Tucci, plus many more. One to really tuck into.' – Tom Parker Bowles, MailOnline 'These Delicious Things is filled with a collection of nostalgic food memories and recipes from more than 100 of the UK’s top chefs and food writers to hit the comfort food spot.’ – Stylist Magazine Jamie Oliver Cook Book Club Pick for December 2023

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Book SynopsisClaudia Roden''s A Book of Middle Eastern Food is your ultimate cookbook and guide to the rich and exotic recipes of the Middle East . . .''Meticulously collected, compellingly assembled, lovingly told . . . Informative, delectable and incredibly useful'' YOTAM OTTOLENGHI''Roden''s great gift is to conjure up not just a cuisine but the culture from which it springs'' NIGELLA LAWSON_______When it first published, Claudia Roden''s bestselling classic Book of Middle Eastern Food revolutionised Western attitudes to the cuisines of the Middle East.Containing over 500 modern and accessible recipes that are brought to life with enchanting stories, memories and culinary wisdom, this book takes readers on a cook''s tour of the Middle East, including Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Turkey, Greece and Morocco. Inside there''s a delicious array of dishes to enjoy, including . . . Hot StuffeTrade ReviewClaudia Roden is no more a simple cookbook writer than Marcel Proust was a biscuit baker. She is, rather, memorialist, historian, ethnographer, anthropologist, essayist, poet ... -- Simon SchamaClaudia Roden's writing has the fascination of her conversation. Her books are treasure-houses of information and mines of literary pleasures * Observer *Roden's great gift is to conjure up not just a cuisine but the culture from which it springs -- Nigella LawsonBeyond the evocative stories and buoyant style ... there is always information ... meticulously collected, compellingly assembled, lovingly told ... informative, delectable and incredibly useful -- Yotam Ottolenghi

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Book SynopsisSlow cooker recipes are an essential for any home cook - time saving, low cost and reliably delicious. The Good Food kitchen has produced hundreds of brilliant recipes over the years, and this collection gathers 150 of the very best. Slow cookers allow anyone to create mouth-watering dishes that can be cooked overnight or while you're at work so that you can enjoy your meal as soon as you enter the door. From family favourites like curries, chillis, soups and puddings, through to fresh ideas for stews, fish and tasty vegetarian meals, Good Food Ultimate Slow Cooker Recipes has something for everyone. All recipes are short and simple with easy-to-follow steps, and all are accompanied by a full-colour photograph of the finished dish.

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Book SynopsisThe Giggling Squid Cookbook is a celebration of Thai food from the much loved restaurants famous for their Thai tapas and beautifully designed bold vibrant interiors. Learn the secrets of their classic and sharing dishes and cook them at home for family and friends and entertain a crowd with a delicious spread of tasty Thai delights.Thai tapas starters star signature dishes Golden Money Bags, Sweet Jicama Salad, Candy Pork with Pineapple and Grilled Squid with Garlic. Classic dishes with new twists include all their favourite fish, meat, curry, noodle and rice dishes. Plus exciting chapters inspired by the latest exciting addition to the restaurant menu - breakfasts and light meals and a special drinks section with spicy teas and zingy cocktails and mocktails. There are vegetarian and vegan recipes throughout and delightfully sticky deserts with sweet,fruity Thai flavours.Recipes are introduced by Pranee who opened the first Giggling Squid with her husband Andy in their small fishmen's cottage in Brighton 20 year ago. She was determined to bring real Thai mealtime buzz to the UK and Giggling Squid now has 45 restaurants nationwide with 5 new openings for 2022 plus delivery only outlets too.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Dumplings and Noodles, Bowls & Broths is a super-fresh collection of broth-based recipes that will teach you how to season, layer and create versatile and exciting dishes from scratch. Pippa Middlehurst (aka @Pippy Eats) tells the story of building a bowl from the bottom up – with seasoning and sauce, crunchy bits and fresh herbs, aromatics and toppings – and offers accessible recipes that use these building blocks to maximise the power of ingredients, texture and flavour.Packed with mouth-watering recipes to make again and again, and chapters on dumplings, noodles, hotpots, rice and even sweets things. All are perfect to try at home for a weekend feast and for quick and easy weeknight dinners there’s handy batch cooking and freezer tips.With beautiful photography and useful step-by-step explanations, this book is a must-have for beginners interested in the basics or more experienced cooks curious about techniques and flavour combinations. Whether you fancy Ramen with Hand-Pulled Noodles or Miso Chicken Claypot Rice, Pippa's vibrant recipes are sure to satisfy every craving.Trade ReviewWarming, comforting recipes full of flavour and spice. * The PA *This is a one-stop shop to reaching bowl bliss. * Waitrose Food *

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Book SynopsisThe Official Peaky Blinders Cookbook serves up delicious recipes from grills and hearty meals to snacks, sandwiches and bar food, all inspired by the critically acclaimed BBC period crime drama.Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 FAMILY TABLE AT WATERY LANE CHAPTER 2 AT THE BAR OF THE GARRISON CHAPTER 3 LUNCH AT THE DERBY CHAPTER 4 DINNER AT THE EDEN CLUB CHAPTER 5 THE FEAST AT ARROW HOUSE

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Book SynopsisFinalist for the Guild of Food Writers Specialist or Single Subject Cookbook Award 2020''If you only have one book about how to make bread, this should really be it.'' Nathan Outlaw''All it takes to make bread is flour, water and salt. To make great bread, add a little Bertinet.'' Pierre Koffmann''Richard never ceases to amaze me with his writing and effortless skills as a baker... whenever I am with him for a coffee, a bite to eat or teaching with him, I always come away with new knowledge... a bread genius.'' Angela Hartnett''The subtitle of this book is show the dough who''s boss and, frankly, that puts it above most other baking titles straight away. Bertinet is a bread guru (this is his sixth book) and this is so calm and instructive, you''ll be knocking out brilliant baguettes in no time.'' WaitroseRenowned baker Richard Bertinet brings bread right up to date with his

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Book SynopsisThis book features best-loved recipes for every meal: over 180 timeless dishes with step-by-step instructions shown in 800 photographs. There are recipes for every occasion, from mid-week family meals and classic Sunday lunches to simple suppers, relaxed weekend meals and entertaining for dinner parties. It includes soups, egg and cheese dishes, salads, rice, risotto, pasta, gnocchi, noodles, pan-fried dishes, stews, casseroles, curries, stove-top dishes, grills, griddled dishes, roasts, baked dishes, pizzas, tarts and pies. It offers step-by-step instructions that make every recipe easy to make, and over 800 photographs ensure perfect results. This essential cookbook provides wonderful ideas for main courses for every occasion, featuring dishes from around the world to suit every taste and every kind of diet. With a mixture of well-loved classics and modern cuisine, it contains recipes for the traditional Sunday lunch, the big family feast, the intimate romantic meal for two, and the evening dinner party to impress friends and colleagues. From Roasted Rataouille Moussaka to Seared Swordfish with Citrus Dressing, a wide range of delicious main courses is included. Entertain in style and with confidence, drawing on this authoritative book for all the information, inspiration and ideas that you require.

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Book SynopsisTake a seat at the Regency dining table and share food enjoyed by Jane Austen’s much loved fictional characters, written by Sunday Times bestseller Pen Vogler. Inspired by the novels and letters of Jane Austen, this collection of recipes is based on authentic recipes from the Regency era, which have been fully updated for modern-day cooks and are taken from the author's original book, Dinner with Mr Darcy with a renewed focus on the dinner parties that featured in Austen's novels. Menus featured include Mrs Bennet’s Dinner to Impress (from Pride & Prejudice), An Old-fashioned Supper for Mr Woodhouse and his Guests (from Emma) and Christmas with the Musgroves (from Persuasion). The book includes menus for lighter fare, such as Fresh Pea Soup, Baked Sole and Everlasting Syllabub, to the indulgent Roast Leg of Mutton Stuffed with Oysters followed by Buttered Apple Tart. The original recipes are given alongside, so you can compare them and appreciate modern time-savers all the more!

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Book SynopsisCurry tells the story of an array of familiar Indian dishes and the people who invented, discovered, cooked and ate them. Curry is vivid, entertaining and delicious.Fascinating and meticulously researchedlayers historical fact with mouth-watering dinner table gossip' Meera Syal, The TimesThis imaginative book tells the history of India and its rulers through their food. It follows the story of curry as it spread from the courts of Delhi to the balti houses of Birmingham.Curry is the product of India''s long history of invasion. In the wake of the Mughal conquerors, an army of cooks brought Persian recipes to northern India; in the south, Portugese spice merchants introduced vinegar marinades and the chillies they had recently discovered in the New World; the British soon followed, with their passion for roast meat accompanied by cauliflowers and beans. When these new ingredients were mixed with native spices, they produced tTrade ReviewMarvellous and well-illustrated...based on exhaustive research and full of intriguing nuggets of information -- Chandak Sengoopta * Independent *A beautifully balanced book, melding historical fact with modern anecdotes... It's the definitive history of curry * Mail on Sunday *Fascinating and meticulously researched... layers historical fact with mouth-watering dinner table gossip of maharajah's epicurean excesses -- Meera Syal * The Times *Original and highly entertaining * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisLearn to make authentic, delicious, and easy Dominican meals with Vanessa Mota, creator of the popular food blog My Dominican Kitchen. In The Dominican Kitchen, Vanessa Mota, creator of the popular blog My Dominican Kitchen, brings the everyday dishes she grew up with in the Dominican Republic to your busy life. Made with easy-to-find ingredients and featuring traditional comfort foods, the 80 recipes incorporate the delicious flavors of la comida criolla dominicana (Creole food), with influences from the Taíno, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and China. Enjoy snacks, sandwiches, salads, sides, mains, desserts, and drinks, including: Arepitas Chulitos Chimi burgers Plátanos fritos Sancocho Pollo guisado Empaguetadas Flan de coco Morir soñando and more Complete with step-by-step instructions, stunning photos, stories from the DR, and information for stocking your pantry, The Dominican Kitchen will have you enjoying this exciting cuisine right in your own home.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Dominican Pantry Tools & Equipment What Is Sofrito How to Peel Plantainssnacks & sandwiches Arepitas de Maíz (Cornmeal Fritters) Arepitas de Yuca (Cassava Fritters) Pastelitos de Pollo (Mini Chicken Empanadas) Chulitos (Cassava Rolls) Torrejas de Berenjenas (Fried Eggplant) Kipes o Quipes (Kibbehs) Pan de Yuca (Cassava Cake) Yaniqueques (Fried Crispy Johnnycakes) Pan con Aguacate (Avocado Sandwich) Chimichurri (Chimi) Burger Sandwich de Pierna (Pulled Pork Sandwich) Shredded Chicken Filling Ground Beef Fillingsalads & sides Ensalada de Aguacate (Avocado Salad) Ensalada de Hojas o Ensalada Verde (Garden Salad) Ensalada de Tayota, Zanahoria y Huevos (Chayote, Carrot, and Egg Salad) Ensalada Rusa (Potato Salad) Ensalada de Coditos (Macaroni Salad) Arroz Blanco (White Rice) Habichuelas Guisadas (Stewed Red Beans) Gandules con Coco (Pigeon Peas with Coconut Milk) Moro de Habichuelas Rojas (Rice with Beans) Moro de Gandules con Coco (Rice, Pigeon Peas, and Coconut Milk) Arroz con Fideos (Rice and Fried Noodles) Yuca con Cebolla (Boiled Cassava with Onions) Plátanos Fritos (Fried Plantains) Guineítos (Savory Green Bananas) Batatas Fritas (Fried Sweet Potatoes)soups & stews Asopao de Camarones (Shrimp and Rice Soup) Sancocho Dominicano (Meat and Vegetable Stew) Sopa de Mondongo (Tripe Stew) Sopa de Pico y Pala (Chicken Soup) Sopa de Pescado (Fish Soup) Chapea de Gandules con Coco (Legumes, Rice, and Coconut Soup) Sancocho de Habichuelas (Black Bean, Meat, and Vegetable Stew)main dishes Mangú con los Tres Golpes (Mashed Plantains with Eggs, Salami, and Fried Cheese) Locrio de Pollo (Chicken and Rice) Locrio de Longaniza (Rice with Dominican Sausage) Locrio de Salami (Rice with Dominican Salami) Locrio de Pica Pica (Rice with Spicy Sardines) Chofán (Dominican Fried Rice) Pastelón de Plátano Maduro (Sweet Plantain and Beef Casserole) Espaguetis Dominicanos (Dominican Spaghetti) Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Fried Green Plantains) Pollo Guisado (Braised Chicken) Rabo Encendido (Spicy Oxtail Stew) Bistec Encebollado (Steak and Onions) Chivo Guisado (Braised Goat) Chicharrón de Pollo (Fried Chicken) Hígado Encebollado (Liver with Onions) Puerco Asado o Pernil (Roasted Pork Shoulder) Pollo Horneado con Wasakaka (Roasted Chicken with Wasakaka Sauce) Pescado Frito (Fried Fish) Pescado en Coco (Fish in Coconut Sauce) Bacalao con Huevos (Codfish and Eggs) Camarones Guisados (Stewed Shrimp) Masa de Cangrejo Guisado (Stewed Crabmeat) Bacalao Guisado con Papas (Stewed Codfish with Potatoes) Arenque con Huevos (Herring and Eggs)desserts Flan de Coco o Quesillo (Coconut Flan) Habichuelas con Dulce Dulce de Leche Cortada (Curdled Milk Fudge) Jalea de Batata (Sweet Potato Pudding) Plátanos al Caldero (Caramelized Ripe Plantains) Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding) Jalao Majarete (Corn Pudding) Conconetes Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican Cake) Pudín de Pan (Bread Pudding) Pan de Maíz (Corn Bread) Pan de Batata (Spiced Sweet Potato Cake)drinks Morir Soñando Morir Soñando de Limón (Lime Morir Soñando) Morir Soñando de Chinola (Passion Fruit Morir Soñando) Batido de Lechosa (Papaya Shake) Batido de Zapote (Mamey Shake) Batido de Guineo (Banana Shake) Jugo de Remolacha, Naranja y Zanahoria (Beet, Orange, and Carrot Juice) Jugo de Chinola (Passion Fruit Juice) Mamajuana Avena Caliente (Hot Oat and Milk Drink) Chocolate Caliente (Hot Chocolate) Té de Jengibre (Ginger Tea) Index Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis book features best-ever dishes for family meals, quick suppers, dinner parties and special events, shown in more than 500 tempting photographs. It is a classic collection of 500 appetizing main-course recipes suitable for all occasions, from simple meals for one or two, to family feasts and celebrations. It includes delicious vegetable, fish and shellfish, poultry and meat dishes that everyone will enjoy, together with soups, salads, pasta, rice, noodles, pizzas, tarts and pies. It features exciting international cuisine from Spain and the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, Turkey, South-east Asia, Japan, Mexico, the Caribbean and Africa. This fabulous cookbook provides the perfect easy-to-use compendium for people who want more variety at their dinner table. From traditional meals such as Classic Fish Pie and Roast Chicken with Herb Stuffing, to more adventurous and internationally inspired dishes such as Seafood Laksa and Chicken Chow Mein, this wonderful guide features a dish for all tastes. There are also vegetarian ideas such as Roasted Ratatouille Moussaka and Jamaican Black Bean Pot. Whether it is a light lunch, a family meal or a special dinner, there is a wide array of delicious options to choose from, and the book is suitable for both the novice and the more experienced chef.

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Book SynopsisIf you thought making sushi was strictly for the professionals, these easy-to-follow recipes will mean you never need to eat ready-made sushi again! Discover how to create delicious sushi in your own kitchen by following simple basic steps. Nigiri, maki, sashimi, temaki – all the different types of sushi are simply explained in this invaluable guide to making sushi at home. This is really easy party food, healthy snack food – and great fun for kids too, to make and to eat. This book begins by explaining how to cook the rice perfectly and then introduces simple rolled sushi using classic ingredients such as cucumber, tuna or salmon.Once you’ve mastered these easy ones you can explore more adventurous variations. The recipes use easy-to-source ingredients, including everything from spinach, asparagus and carrots to prawns, crab and smoked salmon. Also includes recipes for related raw bar dishes such as sashimi and poke, as well as great accompaniments, like fabulous pickles and three ways with wasabi.

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Book SynopsisSea Salt is the complete guide to one of the most ubiquitous ingredients in food, as the family behind Anglesey's Halen Mon salt company teach us how to use salt in all the right ways to make our recipes sing.Trade Review'one of this summer’s most inspiring cookbooks' * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisFrom comforting classics to contemporary takes, discover why pies are the perfect way to create luscious, fresh and seasonal dishes that everyone is sure to enjoy. Nothing beats a proper pie. Whether savoury or sweet, for a crowd or just for one, there’s something irresistible about breaking through that golden pastry crust and tucking into the succulent filling inside. First you’ll learn about basic equipment, pastry-making techniques and tips on latticework for a show-stopping pie topper – mastering your skills before creating your perfect pie. Then, in Everyday Pies you'll find wholesome recipes you can share any day of the week. Next, in Posh Pies you'll discover more elegant dishes that are sure to impress your dinner guests, before turning to Portable Pies, perfect for a picnic basket. Finally, delve into Sweet Pies where you'll be tempted with all the sticky-sweet fillings fit for a cosy dessert. Guaranteed to eat each dish with a smile on your face, there are over 50 flavoursome pies that will have you coming back for more. Indulge in favourites such as Chicken Pot Pie or Steak & Kidney Pie. Step up your pie game with something more complex such as Fillet of Beef en Croûte or Roast Smoked Salmon Koulibiaca. And when you need something sweet, fill your home with the smell of Deep-Dish Toffee Apple Pie or Lattice-Topped Cherry Pie. For every taste and every occasion, there is a glorious pie to please.

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Book Synopsis''This book is borne out of my long love affair with Italy - one that started as a heady teen romance and has weathered the ensuing years intact.'' Discover the ultimate cookbook to transport you this winter.Nigellissima is a celebration of fresh, tasty and unpretentious cooking, inspired by Nigella''s experiences of living, working and learning to cook in Italy.In 120 quick and easy recipes, Nigella shows you why Italian food has conquered the world, from sunny pasta dishes to rich lasagne and meats, with indulgent ice cream, cakes and puddings and perfect party food.With warm and witty food writing, mouthwatering photography and a beautiful hardback design, this is a book you will treasure for many years as well as a delicious gift for friends and family.Pasta - delicious new twists on spaghetti, risotto, lasagne and other favouritesFlesh, fish and fowl - easy meat dishes, chicken recipes and sucTrade ReviewAt her best once again... With dozens of colourful images and easy-to-follow recipes, this book is a fantastic starting point for anybody who wants to try their hand at Italian cuisine * Italia! *In this new book she conjures up, with passionate relish, the warmth, simplicity and directness of Italian cooking, with an Anglo-twist * Mrs D-Daily (Blog) *We love Nigella for her infectious enthusiasm and her pure unadulterated joy in cooking and eating. This book made us ravenously hungry -- Jocelyn Doyle * Easy Food *Taking the fuss out of Italian cooking * Look *I wouldn’t eat if it weren’t for Nigella Lawson and Yotam Ottolenghi, so thank God they both put out books this year * Observer *

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Book SynopsisRichard Bertinet''s revolutionary and simple approach gives you the confidence to create really exciting recipes at home. He begins by mastering the mighty Sourdough and making your own ferments so that you can make bread anytime. And then he takes a look at speciality breads, using a range of flours and flavours - why not try making Spelt Bread or experiment with Bagels and Pretzels? He follows by exploring the Croissant and all its wonderful variations as well as covering other deliciously tempting sweet breads such as Stollen and Brioche. With stunning step-by-step photography, simple advice and helpful techniques throughout, Crust is a worthy following to a remarkable debut.Trade ReviewAlthough designed to appeal to customers of his baking courses, this is equally suited to someone new to baking who's been inspired by the artisan-made sourdoughs on sale at farmers' markets and swish bakeries.' * Time Out *

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Book SynopsisTRANSFORM THE WAY YOU COOK DINNER WITH THE MEALS IN MINUTES PLAN OF ATTACK!Donal''s Meals in Minutes is all about real, honest, fast food made with simple ingredients and clever cooking methods that are the building blocks for delicious home-cooked suppers. These recipes require minimum equipment and ingredients to deliver speedy suppers, ready to serve straight to the table! If you''ve been in a cooking rut, this is the book to change your approach to the kitchen.Donal has delivered 90 fuss-free, flavor-packed recipes, including many from his Meals in Minutes TV series. He has divided the book into six chapters based on how people shop and cook, allowing you to choose a delicious meal that suits the shape of your evening every night.One Pot: Throw it all in one pot, literally, and let the stovetop or oven do the work. Including Thai Chicken Stew, Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Bake and MexicanTrade ReviewMove over Jamie Oliver, there's a new cheeky chappie in town! - Daily Mail

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Book Synopsis'This is the book I've been waiting for' Nigel SlaterMaster the British take on Italian cooking from one of London's brightest chefs. Trullo offers the ultimate in warming comfort recipes for cold winter nights.Trullo is about serious cooking, but with a simple, laid-back approach. From creative antipasti and knockout feasts to the bold pasta dishes that inspired Trullo's sister restaurant Padella, this is food that brings people together.'Food filled with emotion and cooked with heart. There are few people I'd rather cook for me' Anna Jones'Trattoria-style cooking at its finest' Stylist'Now you can make Siadatan's very good food at home' The TimesTrade ReviewThis is the book I've been waiting for. I love Trullo's understated style and the integrity and quiet confidence of the kitchen * Nigel Slater *There are so many great dishes packed into this beautiful book – truly delicious recipes full of heart, soul and joy. I'll be keeping this book beside by bed always! * Jamie Oliver *This book is going to rock the world of pasta! * Fergus and Margot Henderson *I've been waiting a long time for this book; a chef for writes like a poet, food filled with emotion and cooked from the heart. There are few people I would rather cook for me. * Anna Jones *A classic book that is also very much a part of its time, conveying so well the charm and energy that is Trullo * Sam Clark *For the restaurant: 'The dream restaurant. great food, expertly cooked - there's no secret to Trullo's success' * Jay Rayner *For the restaurant: 'Impeccable - I may not bother going anywhere else ever again' * Giles Coren *Siadatan’s recipes… are simple and fly in the face of stringent Italian culinary rules -- Francesca Angelini * Sunday Times *Delighted that Siadatan has now distilled all his wisdom into a cookbook. This is a gentle, undaunting book of crowd-pleasing recipes * A Little Bird *The book is filled with insights, knowledge and recipes you’ll turn to time and time again * Olive *

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to making pizza, covering nine different regional styles--including Neapolitan, Roman, Chicago, and Californian--from 12-time world Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani. Everyone loves pizza! From fluffy Sicilian pan pizza to classic Neapolitan margherita with authentic charred edges, and from Chicago deep-dish to cracker-thin, the pizza spectrum is wide and wonderful, with something to suit every mood and occasion. And with so many fabulous types of pie, why commit to just one style? The Pizza Bible is a complete master class in making delicious, perfect, pizzeria-style pizza at home, with more than seventy-five recipes covering every style you know and love, as well as those you’ve yet to fall in love with. Pizzaiolo and twelve-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani shares all his insider secrets for making amazing pizza in home kitchens. With The Pizza Bible, you’ll learn the ins and outs of starters, making dough, assembly, toppings, and baking, how to rig your home oven to make pizza like the pros, and all the tips and tricks that elevate home pizza-making into a craft.

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Book SynopsisThe quick, easy, creative, and full-of-flavor sauces in The Complete Book of Pasta Sauces get you from here to dinner in a flash.Table of ContentsIntroduction Reader's Guide A Short Glossary 1 Healthy and Vibrant Vegetable Sauces 2 Everybody Loves Pesto 3 A Treasury of Tomato Sauces 4 Cheese Sauces and Egg Sauces 5 All Kinds of Ragus 6 Fresh From the Sea Fish and Seafood Sauces 7 Hearty Meat Sauces 8 The Basics About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisThis new paperback of Madhur Jaffrey''s modern culinary classic is the companion to Eastern Vegetarian Cooking: it will come as a revelation to all those whose experience of Indian cuisine has been confined to restaurants in Britain. In her fascinating Introduction the author vividly describes the vast scope of Indian cooking, the regional differences in taste and method, and the special qualities of the food of her native Delhi; she provides a comprehensive list of the various herbs and spices used in India, a glossary of cookery terms and some suggested menus. The recipes range from soups to desserts, with meat, fish and egg dishes, vegetables, rice and bread, chutneys and pickles, and a section on summer cooking and barbeques. All are clearly and simply set out, with many helpful hints from Madhur Jaffrey''s own wide experience. The wealth of colourful detail and incidental information makes An Invitation to Indian Cooking as much a pleasure to read as it is to use.

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Book SynopsisBring a flash of fire to your cooking with these 500 sizzling chilli recipes specially gathered together from all over the world to titillate your taste-buds.

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Book SynopsisIndia has long been known as one of the great spice capitals of the world. This collection opens with a look at curry basics, and a directory of curry ingredients, fresh herbs, spices, curry pastes and powders. It covers topics ranging from the Mughlai and tandoori dishes of north to the coconut milk and chili recipes of the south.

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Book SynopsisEveryone loves a traditional Sunday lunch and here are all the recipes you need for roasts, pies, stews and of course delicious puddings and custards to follow.

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Book SynopsisPopular Balti stove-top cooking is adapted so you have authentic rich taste without the fat.

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Book SynopsisA notoriously restrictive diet, it can seem the end of exciting food, but Phil uses his Michelin-starred cooking talents and simple, honest ingredients to create dishes that everyone in the family can eat - including the pizza, bread, pasta, cakes and biscuits that you thought you would never enjoy againSince Phil Vickery published his first gluten-free book in 2009, the number of people opting to go gluten-free has risen dramatically - 13% of the UK population now say they avoid gluten; in Finland the number of coeliacs has more than doubled in 20 years and in Italy it has doubled since 2007. . The 175 delicious recipes take their inspiration from cuisines around the world and range from Lasagnette with Asparagus and Tomatoes to Easy Pad Thai Noodles and American-style Pancakes with Pears and Almonds.

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Book SynopsisA cookbook devoted to the family friendly, tailgate party classic--featuring more than 60 tried-and-true recipes--from veteran cookbook author and Americana expert Robb Walsh.  Americans love chili. Whether served as a hearty family dinner, at a potluck with friends, or as the main dish at a football-watching party, chili is a crowd-pleaser. It’s slathered over tamales in San Antonio, hot dogs in Detroit, and hamburgers in Los Angeles. It’s ladled over spaghetti in Cincinnati, hash browns in St. Louis, and Fritos corn chips in Santa Fe.   In The Chili Cookbook, award-winning author Robb Walsh digs deep into the fascinating history of this quintessential American dish. Who knew the cooking technique traces its history to the ancient Aztecs, or that Hungarian goulash inspired the invention of chili powder?   Fans in every region of the country boast the “one true recipe,” and Robb Walsh recreates them all—60 mouth-watering chilis from easy slow-cooker suppers to stunning braised meat creations. There are beef, venison, pork, lamb, turkey, chicken, and shrimp chilis to choose from—there is even an entire chapter on vegetarian chili. The Chili Cookbook is sure to satisfy all your chili cravings.

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Book SynopsisThis title features 200 fabulous main dish ideas. It is the complete collection of main-course recipes with over 800 step-by-step photographs. It is the essential guide for dinner parties, special occasions, spectacular entertaining, big events and the times when you need to impress the most. It features classic dishes such as Coq au Vin, Provencal Beef and Olive Daube, Risotto with Asparagus, and Turbot Sashimi Salad with Wasabi. It includes additional quick and easy ideas for superb starters, tempting accompaniments and desserts, to frame a perfect meal with ease. Blending classic and contemporary cuisine, this tried-and-trusted collection of recipes is all you need to host a successful dinner party. Whatever the event, there are ideas here from light lunches and suppers for friends and family to al fresco dining and formal dinner parties. With recipes that draw on many cultures, cuisines and traditions, you can enjoy classic world foods such as Roast Rib of Beef, Chicken Biryani, Lamb Moussaka, and Baked Salmon with Watercress Sauce. With tips on planning, preparation and presentation, table settings and creating the right atmosphere, this is the essential cookbook for everyone who entertains.

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Book Synopsis“These are my wonderful brand-new recipes - timeless classics, simple British dishes and delicious, modern favourites to tempt family and friends. With my trusted tips and techniques for quick, easy and foolproof cooking, in Classic I’ll show you how to make the very best food in my own special, no-fuss way.” Mary BerryBritain’s most trusted cook, Mary Berry, has been showing the nation how to make delicious, foolproof food for decades. This brand-new collection from her landmark new BBC One series brings together everything we love about Mary – wonderfully simple but utterly dependable recipes that are essential for every home. These are recipes everyone can enjoy cooking and eating, no matter their time, budget or confidence.Featuring all the recipes from Mary’s new television series, each accompanied by Mary’s no-nonsense tips and techniques, this stunning step-by-step cookbook ensures perfect results every time. From ever-popular classics like Rack of Lamb with Orange and Thyme Sauce or Lemon Meringue Pie, to a perfect loin of pork with apple sauce, Mary cooks alongside you every step of the way.

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Book SynopsisPerfect for mid-week family meals or fuss-free entertaining, these delicious and wholesome one-pot dishes are the tasty and convenient solution for people who love good home-cooked food. At the end of a busy day, the thought of something bubbling away in the oven can feel like a welcome retreat, and these delicious home-made recipes are meant to do just that, provide a comforting meal, all with help of just one pot or pan. With little preparation, and enough time to walk away from the oven while it cooks to perfection, each dish is done with busy people in mind; those who want to spend a little time preparing something that is hearty and nutritious, all the while not being tied to the kitchen. For a meaty dish try the Meatball Tagine, an aubergine-filled Lamb Moussaka or a Farmhouse Chicken Casserole. For some fish favourites choose from the classic Crispy-Crumbed Fish Bake, Moroccan Prawn Ragout or Roasted Provençal Salmon with Vegetables. Or, if you want to showcase vegetables in dishes of their own, turn to the Sweet Potato, Spinach & Chickpea Stew or the Artichoke, Mushroom & Olive Pasta Bake. Each recipe is easy to make and can be eaten on its own, or at most with a green salad or some crusty bread. So, gather ingredients, ready your sheet-pan, casserole dish or pot and tuck in to this oven-to-table fare.

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Book SynopsisCelebrated chef and restaurateur Adriana Cavita invites you on a culinary journey to her beloved Mexico and celebrates its rich heritage through delicious recipes. A delicious collection of over 90 recipes showcasing authentic Mexican cuisine. Savour well-known classics such as Beef Birria and Baja Fish Tacos and discover new flavours like Tlayudas con Carne Asada (often referred to as the Oaxaca pizza!) and Sopecitos. Travel the country experiencing all the diverse regional flavours from breakfast recipes through to street food, main dishes and meals to celebrate with. Not forgetting delicious Mexican desserts and cakes and an all-important drinks and cocktail section that will rival any margarita bar. Each chapter is supported by a fascinating in-depth look at how food is made and enjoyed in Mexico, highlighting traditional cooking methods and how these vary from region to region. Adriana Cavita grew up in a small village in Mexico and was inspired to enter the food industry by her grandmother who ran a street-food business. She has since travelled extensively around the country, from Mexico City the capital (where she was born), across to Oaxaca and the Yucatán. This collection of recipes is built around her experiences, from breathing in the aroma of woodsmoke from a barbacoa (food cooked over open flames), to seeing first-hand the care that goes into preparing seemingly simple dishes, from salsas and moles to tortillas and tostadas. Adriana’s take on traditional Mexican dishes tell a story of her heritage and the people who taught her the craft of cooking and will open your eyes to real, authentic Mexican food.

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Book SynopsisApicius, first century author of De Re Conquinaria (On Cookery), has been described as the most demanding of gourmets, and his amazingly sophisticated recipes havve long been awaiting rediscovery with practical adaptation for the modern kitchen.In The Roman Cookery of Apicius, John Edwards has given us a new, close translation of Apicius' manual, coupled with his adpted and tested versions of 360 superb recipes. Most attractive for modern lovers of fine cookery is the enormous variety, orginality and richness of flavours, achieved with entirely pure and natural ingredients. The many kinds of meats, vegetables, fish, fowl, shellfish, cheeses, fruits, nuts, herbs, spices, honey and wines - all familiar in themselves - here appear delectably transformed in surprising combinations.One can prepare theses recipes and actually experience the distinctive dishes of Apicius' day, with flavours that range from the delicate and subtle to the hot and pungent, or the richly sweet. This is a perfect manual for food lovers an adventurous cooks, hoping to be inspired.

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Book SynopsisThis unique cookbook focuses on a single, humble, often overlooked ingredient: garlic. Featuring an inspiring collection of over 60 recipes alongside a fascinating journey through time encompassing medicine, myth and folklore, The Garlic Story gives garlic the spotlight and teaches readers how to embrace this unassuming allium to transform their home cooking. From sweet confit cloves spread on toasted sourdough to grilled harissa seabass with smoked garlic butter, the mouth-watering dishes in this book may take your breath away (but promise not to leave you with garlic breath!) as they explore global food for every occasion. For travellers, keen cooks, and garlic-lovers, this is the ultimate culinary resource for your kitchen.

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Book SynopsisFor those of us with busy lifestyles and little time to spare, slow cookers are a priceless helping hand in the kitchen - with as little as 10 minutes spent preparing a dish at the beginning of the day, you can enjoy delicious food a few hours later without slaving away at a hot stove. That's why the trusted experts at Good Food magazine, the UK's best-selling cookery magazine, have put together this essential guide to making the most of your slow cooker. With recipes for comfort food favourites like curries, chillis, soups and puddings, through to fresh ideas for meaty stews, braised fish and melt-in-the-mouth vegetarian meals, there is a slow-cooked meal to suit every taste and occasion.Accompanied throughout with full-colour photographs and a nutritional breakdown of every recipe, this collection of Good Food's favourite triple-tested slow cooker recipes will work first time, every time. A blend of timeless classics, clever twists and irresistible flavours, Slow Cooker Favourites is packed with recipe ideas for a whole host of mouth-watering treats.This edition is revised and updated with brand new recipes and a fresh new look.

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Book SynopsisMarcus Wareing is a brilliant chef. His restaurant group Marcus Wareing Restaurants includes three critically-acclaimed restaurants the two Michelin-starred Marcus at The Berkeley, as well as The Gilbert Scott and Tredwell's.Marcus is also judge of MasterChef: The Professionals, combining authority with inspiration for the contestants and viewers alike. But there's another side to Marcus away from the professional kitchens when he's at home, cooking the food he loves to share with his family and friends. In Marcus at Home, he shows you how you can cook these recipes, too.Marcus at Home will cover delicious meals all week long, from chapters on Midweek and Weekend to Entertaining and Baking. Focusing on great flavours and inspirational touches, these are recipes that will become time-honoured favourites in your home. Whether it's a light Chicken & Asparagus Salad or a comforting Prawn Orzo Risotto; an indulgent Eggs & Avocado with Chorizo Jam or a delicious Buttermilk Pannacotta with Thyme Crumble; or a definitive Sunday Roast or a Chocolate Cake, these are recipes that are easy to make at home in the rush of a busy week, when you have a little more time at the weekend, or when you want to make a showstopper meal.Marcus is renowned for incredible food that tastes great. And here he'll show you how to bring this into your home cooking.Trade Review‘Undeniably excellent new cookbook’ – OBSERVER FOOD MONTHLY ‘How to make the Michelin magic happen at home’ – THE DAILY TELEGRAPH ‘Marcus Wareing weaves his Michelin magic to create substantial dishes that will keep you full through winter, using the season’s very best produce’ – FOOD AND TRAVEL ‘These are the recipes he cooks at home and they are brilliant. Easy, simple and most of all tasty this is one book we see ourselves lifting down from the shelves again and again’ – WOMAN’S WAY ‘Marcus Wareing moves away from the highly refined dishes to easily achievable recipes designed to be made in your own kitchen, meaning the sous-vide machine can stay in your shopping basket a little longer’ – SQUARE MEAL ‘New cookbook showcases the fun side of a serious chef’ – THE HERALD

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Book SynopsisA far cry from the boxed, neon barely-food' staple of yesteryear, today's mac and cheese is now a culinary supernova.In the past decade, mac and cheese has become indispensable on menus across the globe, from dive diners to artisan eateries, delectable dinner parties to favoured food trucks. So loved is the cheesy goodness, it is served as both a simple side and a magnificent masterpiece in its own right.With MAC + CHEESE, learn to make the ultimate comfort food in 60 recipes at home from Deep-fried Mac and Cheese Bites and Mac & Cheese Muffins, to Breakfast Mac and Cheese and Lobster Mac and Cheese ideal for a swanky dinner party or a quick weekday meal. Across these mouth-watering pages, discover how to prepare this glorious dish to suit your personal taste, plans, cooking level and ability to think outside the box!Trade ReviewOK Magazine October 2023: 'Tired of the same old mac and cheese recipes? Fed up of making it the classic way each time? No worries, we've got you covered!'

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Book SynopsisSimon is a man who has dedicated his life to searching out the very best recipes. In Simon Hopkinson Cooks, he has created 12 menus offering dishes that not only taste good, but also complement each other perfectly. For Simon, cooking is about care, precision and love, and combining his professional skills with his understanding of home cooking, once again, he has created delicious recipes you will enjoy making - and eating.From the author of the number 1 best-selling book, The Good Cook, here are some more seriously good recipes.Trade Reviewone of the best cooks – and chefs – this country has known -- Delicious Magazine * Delicious Magazine *Simon Hopkinson's recipes are masterpieces of clarity and sense -- Carolyn Hart * The Daily Telegraph *A selection of menus from one of our greatest chefs and food writers * Woman and Home *This very clever book is easy to follow -- Clodagh McKenna * The Irish Times *his enthusiasm shines through this book, which presents a series of beautifully balanced menus for different occasions * Daily Mail *

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