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Book SynopsisDiscover a captivating region in Northern Italy which offers the most delicious food, through 75 authentic recipes, cooked with care and attention using the best ingredients.Ursula transports you to magical Venice with authentic, mouthwatering recipes. Gennaro Contaldo Elegant cooking from an elegant writer on cooking in the Veneto with beautiful produce. A joy. Jeremy Lee Discover the captivating Veneto region in Northern Italy offering the most delicious food with over 75 authentic recipes, cooked with care and attention using the best ingredients. Be transported to a table in Venice through evocative recipes such as Radicchio Rose di Treviso, Spicy Polenta Lasagne, Risotto ai Frutti di Mare, and traditional Venetian Tiramisu. Fascinating essays are also included to provide background to the history of the region, plus a deep dive into the famous produce, including

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Book SynopsisWhere once Scotland dominated the world of whisky, that?s no longer the case. England is just one of many countries now challenging Scotland?s historic lead. Until recently, England has been quiet as far as whisky production goes. Gin has been widely produced here for several centuries, especially after the accession of William of Orange and Mary in 1688, but whisky was hardly produced at all, and then at the turn of the millennium everything changed.More and more distilleries here in England, both large commercial ones and micro-distilleries, are exploring new and exciting flavours, and being as experimental as they like. Distillers are free to play around with different grains, shapes of stills and flavour profiles and many of these distilleries are now becoming serious world-class operations, a far cry from the small craft distilleries of even 20 years ago.This new book tells the exciting story of English whisky as it becomes established as a serious player on the world stage. Covering topics such as how the industry was kickstarted as recently as 20 years ago by the English Whisky Company, how rye is competing with barley as a grain of preference, the importance of sustainability, the use of peat and oak, and the huge increase in high-end tourism, with vast numbers of visitors enjoying learning about English whisky at distilleries up and down the country, from Cornwall to Cumbria. The book includes profiles of nearly 40 distilleries, with descriptions and tasting notes of key whiskies released so far.

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Book SynopsisIan Burrell also known as the Global Rum Ambassador was voted the tenth most influential person in the World Drinks industry by Drinks International in 2020. He shares his infectious passion for rum and cocktails with the public the world over through masterclasses, seminars, speeches, and festivals. In 2007, he created RumFest, the world's first international rum festival, and in 2014 he broke the Guiness World Record for the largest organized rum tasting. Ian works with brands worldwide, and in 2018 he won International Brand Ambassador of the year at the Spirited Awards. He is the current rum and cocktail specialist on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch' and was the winner of the IWSC's 2024 Spirits Communicator Trophy.

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Book SynopsisSusanna Unsworth is a London-based food stylist, recipe developer and writer. She trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine and has worked as a chef in restaurants and privately. She has contributed to many major publications and food brands, and is author of both The Complete Veggie Air Fryer Cookbook and The Complete Microwave Cookbook.Laura Clark, registered dietitian, food Therapist' and nutrition consultant with over 25 years experience.

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Book SynopsisNext to the hustle and bustle of London's St Pancras station, The Gilbert Scott, Marcus Wareing's latest venture, is one of the hottest restaurants in town. Situated in the recently restored architectural gem that is the Renaissance Hotel, critics and food lovers alike have flocked to this stunning new brasserie and bar. The aim of the menu is simple: to pay tribute to the historic charm of the building with rediscovered and re-imagined traditional British classics. Yorkshire fishcakes, Dorset jugged steak, cock-a-leekie pie, Mrs Beeton's barbecue chicken, London Pride battered cod, gingerbread pudding, Kendal mint cake choc ices and the best lemon drizzle cake you'll ever taste are just some of the 130 recipes in the book.With stunning photography throughout, The Gilbert Scott Book of British Food allows you to celebrate these recipes at home, be it for brunch, lunch, a weekend feast, an afternoon baking or a terrific cocktail to ease you into your meal. Ab

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Book SynopsisWhat's not to love - a tasty, healthy, home-cooked meal using just three (or fewer!) ingredients. Here are 200 recipes in one collection, with fast and easy food perfect for everyday eating, as well as ideas for entertaining.

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Book SynopsisFood historian Neil Buttery brings Elizabeth's life to the fore and recounts the extraordinary rise and fall of Britain's defining cook and housekeeper.

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Book SynopsisEmbrace the spirit of springIn this book, you''ll find easy, accessible ways to make your Easter eggcellent and create lasting, fuss-free memories with friends and family.Packed with simple recipes, creative child-friendly activities, crafts and styling that utilise low-cost, easy to source and recycled materials. You can make your celebrations meaningful and beautiful without the big spend.Including quick tips on how to run the best Egg Hunt (with and without chocolate), how to make Easter Bonnets, Nature Masks, Spring Wreaths, Easter Trees and more, this book has everything you need to keep little hands busy and embrace the spirit of spring.A helpful resource that you''ll reach for year after year.

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Book SynopsisYou're invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories.Hey, good lookin'what ya got cookin'?This is what Dolly Parton sings to her sister Rachel Parton George whenever she walks into her kitchen. It's what you do when a love for good music and good food runs in the family.In Good Lookin' Cookin' Dolly and Rachel share tips for hosting events all year long, including twelve multi-course menus of cherished recipes for New Year's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. You'll learn how much butter or whipped cream goes into a Dolly Dollop, what condiment is almost always on the table at Parton family meals, and what special dish Rachel makes at Dolly's request every year for her birthday. Recipes include American classics such as Country Ham and Biscuits, Barbecue

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Book SynopsisIrresistible comfort food for every cravingIn her debut cookbook, Remi Idowu delivers flavour-packed sweet and savoury recipes to refresh your dull dinner cycle. Level up the dishes you crave with simple tricks and hero ingredients for maximum joy and minimum effort.Get stuck in to Classics with a Twist for irresistible go-to dinners, Remi''s Childhood Comforts for her best Ghanaian and Nigerian flavours, Friday Night Cravings for fakeaways you actually want to eat, A Little Something Sweet for simple small-batch delights and Desserts to Impress for reliable crowd-pleasers.Sugar & Spice is packed with recipes that you will make again and again, with easy to follow methods and simple hacks:Italian Sausage LasagnaGochujang Chicken KyivMum's Best Jollof RiceMango Habanero Chicken WingsBrown Butter Banana BreadCookies and Cream BrowniesAlmond Croissant Cookies and more!

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Book SynopsisThe delicious products coming from companies like Beyond Meat, Impossible Burger, and Good Catch mean you don't have to sacrifice burgers, tacos, and other meaty favorites to eat a plant-based diet.Plant-Powered Protein offers 125 recipes that use protein alternatives thoughtfully alongside other whole foods and fresh vegetables, bridging the divide between the traditional American comfort food diet and the whole foods plant-based approach. Vegan cookbook expert Nava Atlas recreates your favorites, including Kung Pao Chicken, Carne Asada Fries, BLTs, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Gnocchi with Sausage and Peppers, Crabless Cakes, Chicken Parm, and dozens of others.These meals will satisfy staunch meat-lovers, picky eaters, and health-nuts alike. Plus, all of them are easy to prepare--perfect for your weeknight dinner, Sunday brunch, or summer BBQ.

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Book SynopsisA classic beginner's guide to basic home fermentation of just about anything

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Book SynopsisThe Toronto and Los Angeles restaurant institution Terroni opens the vaults, releasing over 100 of their classic and beloved southern Italian recipes to adoring clientele and newcomers alike. Terroni is a Toronto institution. Established in 1992 in a downtown space with a Gaggia coffee machine, four barstools, and some panini to go, Terroni has grown, under the auspices of proprietor Cosimo Mammoliti, to ten exceptional and beloved restaurants in Toronto as well as three in Los Angeles. Each restaurant feels like an independently owned establishment but follows a simple rule: delicious Italian food with a strong southern Italian influence, made with quality ingredients and no substitutes. This beautifully designed, unique cookbook tells the story of Terroni through its foodin recipes, photography, and in narrative vignettes. Capturing the energy of the restaurants in words and pictures, it will engage, inform, and entertain readers and pique their interest to try the recipes for themselves. La Cucina di Terroni opens the vault and generously offers readers over 100 of the restaurants' most beloved recipes. Loosely organized around a day in the life, chapters proceed from morning Colazione (such as cornettiItalian croissantsfrittata alla 'Nduja, Uova al Purgarotio, and bomboloneItalian doughnuts) through lunchtime pizzas, panini, and breads (famous panzerotti, pizza Santo Spirito, and Pane Pugliese). Then we move on to late afternoon Aperitivi, including some classic cocktail recipes and snacks, to Antipasti, Zuppe, Primi, Secondi, Contorni, and Dolci. Included as well are a Dispensa (pantry) chapter, featuring the core recipes that Terroni chefs use constantly (pasta and pizza doughs, sauces, sourdough, brioche, and much more). Every recipe was gorgeously photographed at various Terroni locales, giving the book a visual sense of the beauty and energy of the Terroni spaces. Readers are sure to pick up the book because it offers their favourite Terroni recipe (Spaghetti al Limone, Funghi Assoluti, Gnocchi all Simi, the famous Panettone, homemade salsiccia, and so much more), and keep reading because it offers so many extraordinary southern Italian delights. The cookbook will stand as both a lasting legacy of a beloved institution and a gift to loyal customers for their continued, dedicated patronage.

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Book SynopsisWith 90 recipes full of flavor, vibrant color and nutrition, Chloe has you covered for any time of the day, from breakfast to snacks and dinners to desserts. Over one million followers online love Chloe?s irresistible and easy-to-make vegan recipes, and now you can enjoy them too! Whether it?s tucking in to a tray of loaded nachos or cozying up with a warm raspberry crumble, Chloe?s Vegan Kitchen is brimming with plant-based eats that are good for the mind, body and soul. Chloe?s holistic, joyful approach to life also goes beyond her amazing recipes, helping you to identify, affirm and manifest your personal goals. From cultivating a better morning routine to letting go of perfectionism, Chloe shares her practices for succeeding beyond the kitchen and into everyday life. If you are on the search for fresh and tasty vegan meals or interested in improving your wellbeing, you are sure to take something away from Chloe?s collection of delicious recipes and tips for a gratifying life.

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Book Synopsis''Baking requires skill and perfection, and Edd''s got it.'' Mary Berry''Edd Kimber has made everyone''s favourite French desserts and pastries accessible and easy to make. From buttery sable cookies to crusty canelés and flaky croissants, anyone can bake and enjoy the best French pastries, right in their own kitchen!'' David Lebovitz''Edd''s desserts taste as good as they look - these delicious recipes inspire the baker in all of us.'' Philippe ConticiniThis is a new edition of Edd Kimber''s ultimate baking cookbook that will help you recreate all the wonderful treats you''d find in a traditional French patisserie. With easy-to-follow step-by-step guides, Edd takes you through the techniques you''ll need to make your own classic French bakes, from a moist and tasty genoise sponge to that quintessential icon of French pastry: the flaky, buttery croissant.Chapters include:- Sweet Treats: Classic Financiers, Canelés and Eclairs- Desserts & cakes: Cherry Clafoutis and Buche de Noel- Pastry: Easy guides to making Pâte Sablée and Pâte Sucrée, and recipes for delicious tarts to use them in- Basics: Essential icings and creams, such as Mousseline and Crème ChantillyEdd''s mouthwatering recipes use bakeware found in most household kitchens, removing the need for expensive or complex equipment and allowing you to create the perfect patisserie in your own home.

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Book SynopsisThis new, thoroughly updated fourth edition of Dorset (Slow Travel), Bradt''s popular and distinctive guide, offers in-depth exploration of one of England''s most popular counties. Author Alexandra Richards, Dorset born and bred, shares local insights to offer a wider, more personal selection of places to explore than any other guide, including attractions known only to locals, who normally keep the county''s treasures to themselves. The result encourages you to slow down and appreciate why this county deserves repeat visits.Dorset is quintessential rural England: rolling hills, thatched houses, winding lanes and stunning stately homes. Enchanting Dorset landscapes described in Thomas Hardy''s 19th-century novels are largely unchanged and are likely to remain so given that Dorset enjoys England''s highest proportion of conservation areas. The county is trimmed by the spectacular Jurassic Coast (starring locations such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove), England''s first natural World He

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Book SynopsisThe many fun and delicious things you can do with a bar of chocolate, richly illustrated and guaranteed to make your mouth water. There’s a whole world of chocolate-y creativity out there for you to experiment with. Grab a saucepan, a couple of bowls and a wooden spoon, and you’ll quickly be creating chocolate balloons, dainty chocolate cups, bonfire-roasted banana splits, gourmet-spiced hot chocolate with all the flavours, mug cakes and brownies. Choc-full of delicious richness, the recipes in How to Eat Chocolate will inspire greed, gluttony and self-indulgence – all the virtues that a self-respecting chocoholic holds dear – and the colourful retro-style illustrations will make it an irresistible gift.

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Book SynopsisHawsmoor at Home should be covered in fingerprints and splashes of food, as it's a great hands-on book to use every day.' HESTON BLUMENTHAL'When we started out we had a simple plan - to open the best steak restaurant in London. We travelled the world searching for the perfect steak, but discovered that beef from traditional breeds, reared the old-fashioned way right here in Britain, and cooked simply over real charcoal, packed more flavour than anything we tried on our travels.'The critics have hailed Hawksmoor as one of the great restaurant openings of recent years. Their credo is simple: the best ingredients - dictionary-thick steaks from Longhorn cattle traditionally reared in North Yorkshire by multi-award-winners The Ginger Pig, dry-aged for at least thirty-five days, simply cooked on a real charcoal grill. Their cocktails, wines and desserts too have been applauded to the echo.Hawksmoor at Home is a practical cookbook which shows you how to buy and cook great steak and seafood and indeed much else (including how to cook both the 'best burger in Britain' and the 'best roast beef in Britain'); how to mix terrific cocktails and choose wine to accompany your meal. Above all Hawksmoor at Home entertains and informs in the inimitable 'Hawksmoor' way.Trade ReviewI love Hawksmoor. Whenever I feel the need for fabulous meat it's the place I go * Angela Hartnett *Every now and then a cookbook comes out that makes you think: "I can't wait to get my hands on that." The Hawksmoor cookbook is just such a one: beautifully designed and full of recipes ... An absolute must-have for anyone who loves a brilliant burger or a perfect rack of ribs * City AM *The only thing harder to find than a great piece of meat is a great book on meat. Hawksmoor at Home is most definitely the latter, best enjoyed with a bottle - several, actually - of good red wine * Mark Schatzker, author of Steak *Hawksmoor at Home features some excellent essays on what makes a steak great in the first place, including breed (and livelihood) of cattle, as well as the science behind achieving that elusive perfect crust. Cocktails are Hawksmoor's other trump card, and some of the favourites are here, including the tobacco old fashioned and the 'turbo-shandy' known as Shaky Pete's ginger brew (I tried this at home, and it was delicious). And if you're tired of steak, then you'll also find recipes for the famous kimchi burger, cornflake ice cream and mac and cheese. As expected, this is a well-researched and authoritative take on steak. * Square Meal *Ooh it's mouthwatering * Observer *

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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 SynopsisAt last, a salad for every week of the year! ’Salads can be anything you want them to be’ says Fi Buchanan. In Seasonal Salads she showcases 52 mouthwatering recipes, one for every week of the year. There are hearty winter feasts (think Spice Roasted Carrots) as well as summer favourites (like Watermelon with Lime Sherbet or Chargrilled Corn with Ranch Dressing). There are classics and twists on classics, quick weeknight salads and dinner-party-worthy creations. What these recipes all have in common is Fi’s trademark inventive flair, her ability to combine flavours and textures in the cleverest of ways to make the most of what’s plentiful in each season. If you thought salads were something you served on the side, it’s time to turn over a new leaf.

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Book SynopsisThe Book of Tea' is a philosophical treatise written by Kakuzo Okakura, a Japanese scholar, art critic, and curator, first published in 1906. This influential work explores the aesthetics, cultural significance, and philosophy behind the Japanese tea ceremony. The author discusses the principles of simplicity, harmony, and reverence that are central to the tea ceremony, highlighting its ability to foster a deeper connection with nature, oneself, and others. Okakura explores the contrast between Eastern and Western cultures, examining how the appreciation of tea reflects differing approaches to beauty, spirituality, and the pursuit of knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional values and aesthetics in the face of modernization. It provides readers with a profound understanding of the philosophy and artistry underlying the tea ceremony, making it a cherished text for those interested in Japanese culture, aesthetics, and the pursuit of a mindful existence.

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Book SynopsisGet loud and get mixing! Metal Cocktails features a world tour’s worth of delicious hardcore drinks inspired by your favorite metal and hard rock bands.Guarantee that your drinks rock as hard as your playlist with Metal Cocktails! This cocktail book has drinks inspired by 50 years of bass-bursting, headbanging rock bands. From Black Sabbath to Guns N’ Roses, Metallica to Kiss, all the legends of rock are toasted in these pages. You can mix their drinks straight from the book—or improvise a riff of your own! So, get out your cocktail shaker, crank up the volume, and mix those drinks ’til the neighbors call the cops! 40+ HEADBANGING COCKTAILS: Over 40 recipes for delicious drinks that will keep you rocking all night long! BIG HEADLINERS: Featuring drinks inspired by AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Kiss, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, and more MASTER OF RECIPES: Mix the right way with easy, st

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Book Synopsis''Fabulous'' DAILY MAILIn this brand-new collection of the finest classic recipes, Si King and Dave Myers, AKA the Hairy Bikers, celebrate the riches and delights of great home cooking. Always triple-tested, always full of flavour, Si and Dave''s recipes are everything we love about great food.From savoury classics such as the perfect prawn cocktail, homely homity pie, rich Lancashire hotpot and herb-stuffed shoulder of lamb, to sweet crowd-pleasing puds like jam roly poly and deep-filled lemon meringue pie, there are recipe favourites on every page.With chapters on soups and salads, family suppers, classic comfort food, Sunday dinners, BBQ and picnics, tea time and puddings - this collection caters for all. It also has a fantastic Christmas section on classic festive feasts with all-new Biker twists.So, be inspired to cook the very best of the Bikers in this new collection of their favourite recipes and ever-popular modern British

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Book SynopsisGet top marks in the kitchen, with over 150 easy, cheap and delicious recipes for students.Never mind essays and exams - one of the biggest challenges you'll face at university is fending for yourself in the kitchen. The Hungry Student Cookbook will take you from freshers' week to graduation, all on a seriously tight budget. You'll never have to resort to a can of baked beans again! Whether you want a simple dinner, a quick lunch between lectures, exam fuel or a slap-up meal to impress housemates, these easy-to-follow recipes are designed specially for students and include all your favourites: from homemade curries, lasagne, fajitas and toad-in-the-hole, to delicious ideas for soups, casseroles, jacket potatoes and homemade dips. Plus great morning-after breakfasts and simple but knockout desserts such as banoffee pie and Baileys cheesecake. With photographs to show what you're aiming for, advice on equipment and stocking your cupboard (even in a tiny shared kitchen!), and essential hints and tips - including how not to poison your friends - you won't want to leave home without The Hungry Student Cookbook!Table of ContentsIntroduction. Useful kitchen kit. Love your oven. Stocking up your store cupboard. Watching your budget. How not to poison your friends. Clever cooking. Pasta. Stir-fries, noodles and rice. Soups, stews and curries. Jacket potatoes and toppings. Easy dinners. Feeding friends. Salads, veggies and sides. In bread and on toast. The morning after. Sweets. Index. Acknowledgements.

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Book SynopsisDiscover tantalizing recipes, spine-tingling stories, and historic photos from the most notoriously haunted locations across America in this fun and fascinating cookbook. Paranormal investigator and Kindred Spirits co-host Amy Bruni leads you through eerie hotels, haunted homes, hellish hospitals, and spooky ghost towns, giving you stories and a recipe from each place.Whether you''re in the mood for Lizzie Borden''s meatloaf or want to serve up spooky prison stories along with sugar cookies from Alcatraz, Food to Die For is your guide to ghoulish gastronomy.One of America''s favorite ghost hunters, Amy Bruni takes you to mysterious hotels, eerie ghost towns, and possessed pubs in this delightfully sinister collection of stories and recipes. Each of the nearly 60 locations in Food to Die For includes: Vintage photographs and charmingly creepy stories rooted in history A noteworthy recipe associated with the people o

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Book Synopsis"Expertly takes readers into a world of Japanese home cooking far from the austere precision of the sushi counter, or the late-night rush of the ramen-ya. . . .This welcome primer goes a long way toward making Japanese cooking accessible to home cooks curious but perhaps intimidated by the cuisine." Publishers Weekly Learn how to make the enigmatic and umami-rich comfort food of Japan, with over 75 recipes straight from Atsuko Ikeda’s authentic yet modern Japanese Kitchen. Japanese home-cooking is full of comfort, but a version of comfort food that is stylish, mouth-watering and less unhealthy than most. For those who aspire to recreate the Japanese dishes enjoyed in restaurants or on holiday, and to discover even more about the secrets and techniques involved in Japanese home cooking, you are invited into Atsuko’s Kitchen. Learn the subtle art of creating a balanced meal as demonstrated with an easy-to-follow infographic. Learn the basics, such as how to season food the Japanese way, how to prepare dashi stock and how to make variations on basic rice. Choose from the delicious array of main dishes you might be familiar with, such as chicken teriyaki, tonkatsu pork, beef tataki, gyoza, seared tuna with ponzu, vegetable tempura, okonomiyaki, grilled aubergine with sesame sauce, plus recipes from Atsuko’s own family and modern creative repertoire. Also featuring ‘izakaya’ small plates for sharing and sumptuous modern desserts, there is Japanese comfort food for every occasion. With tips on how to present your dishes in the traditional way, anecdotes and cultural explanations of dishes, discover the secrets of Japanese home-cooking for yourself.Trade ReviewExpertly takes readers into a world of Japanese home cooking far from the austere precision of the sushi counter, or the late-night rush of the ramen-ya. . . .This welcome primer goes a long way toward making Japanese cooking accessible to home cooks curious but perhaps intimidated by the cuisine. – Publishers Weekly * Publishers Weekly *Hai! Japanese cooking made easy… From miso mackerel to marinated beef wraps, dip into Atsuko Ikeda’s new collection of simple, authentic dishes – The Times

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Book SynopsisThe key to becoming a successful artisan cheesemaker is to develop the intuition essential for problem solving and developing unique styles of cheeses. There are an increasing number of books on the market about making cheese, but none approaches the intricacies of cheesemaking science alongside considerations for preparing each type of cheese variety in as much detail as Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking. Indeed, this book fills a big hole in the market. Beginner guides leave you wanting more content and explanation of process, while recipe-based cookbooks often fail to dig deeper into the science, and therefore don’t allow for a truly intuitive cheesemaker to develop. Acclaimed cheesemaker Gianaclis Caldwell has written the book she wishes existed when she was starting out. Every serious home-scale artisan cheesemaker—even those just beginning to experiment—will want this book as their bible to take them from their first quick mozzarella to a French mimolette, and ultimately to designing their own unique cheeses. This comprehensive and user-friendly guide thoroughly explains the art and science that allow milk to be transformed into epicurean masterpieces. Caldwell offers a deep look at the history, science, culture, and art of making artisan cheese on a small scale, and includes detailed information on equipment and setting up a home-scale operation. A large part of the book includes extensive process-based recipes dictating not only the hard numbers, but also the concepts behind each style of cheese and everything you want to know about affinage (aging) and using oils, brushes, waxes, infusions, and other creative aging and flavoring techniques. Also included are beautiful photographs, profiles of other cheesemakers, and in-depth appendices for quick reference in the preparation and aging room. Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking will also prove an invaluable resource for those with, or thinking of starting, a small-scale creamery. Let Gianaclis Caldwell be your mentor, guide, and cheering section as you follow the pathway to a mastery of cheesemaking. For the avid home hobbyist to the serious commercial artisan, Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking is an irreplaceable resource. Trade Review Booklist- "The first point to make is that this oversize book is stunningly presented, with easy-on-the-eye text, helpfully broken up by subject headings, several on a page. And the photographic illustrations are in rich color and with clear detailing that makes the close-up shots comfortable on the eye as well. This handbook is for readers serious in their interest in and pursuit of home cheesemaking. With authority and clarity, the author delves deeply into the subject, explaining all the scientific aspects of the processes involved (in her words, 'the beautiful interplay of science and art that goes into creating truly great cheeses'), including measuring acid development, aging cheese, adding flavors to cheese, and thinking about various ideas for equipment and work space. Part two is, as the author indicates, where the fun begins. Recipes are offered and explained in very easy terms. A complete package." ForeWord Reviews- "Somewhere between art and science, cheesemaking is not for the faint of heart. Caldwell begins her guide to the enterprise with a great deal of science. An extremely nuanced process becomes friendly through the author’s cheery advice and enthusiasm, then the book transitions into recipes that range from simple to quite advanced. A great guide for beginners and experts alike, Caldwell makes sense of the culture of cheese-making. Between recipes and advice, Caldwell gives credit to other experts in the field, pointing to relevant books, suppliers, and masters of the craft. The book also features a useful glossary of terms, an appendices with a troubleshooting guide, quick reference guide, and resources list. The layout is easy to read and well-organized; pictures illustrate what the end product should look like, a useful referent for those new to the process. More experienced cheesemakers will find ample difficulty to suit their study. Recipes start with the history of the cheese, then list ingredients, steps, and large-batch guidelines. From equipment to acidity, humidity to storage, Caldwell takes care to make sense of every step and each element. Throughout the process, she offers multiple options for further study and understanding, encouraging her readers to embrace the art, science, and community of cheesemaking. Caldwell’s comforting and impassioned talk of cheese will encourage any student willing to take on the adventure of cheesemaking. With its depth of information, this book will keep on giving as cheesemakers increase their mastery of the craft."Bookwatch Review- Home hobbyists and any serious about commercial artisans will find Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking the ultimate key to moving from very basic ideas to creating masterpiece cheeses. Recipe-based cheese-making books alone often fail to cover the science and art of small-scale cheese making for all skill levels: this book packs in some thirty basic recipes with profiles of cheesemakers from around the world, information on home-scale equipment and cheese aging, and more. The result is a powerful recommendation that goes far beyond recipes alone to delve into the art and science of cheesemaking.“Easy to understand and fun to read, Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking provides valuable information on every aspect of cheesemaking—an excellent resource for both cheese makers and cheese lovers.”—Sally Fallon Morell, President, The Weston A. Price Foundation, and cheesemaker "I am truly knocked out by this wonderful book. Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking is simply superb, and well-nigh flawless. Caldwell's voice comes through so clear, friendly, and free of clinicality. I have learned so much that I didn't realize I didn't know. In fact, the book is so good I'm a little embarrassed that I didn't even know how badly I needed it, and feel I am a vastly improved master cheesemonger for having been blessed with reading it."--Steven Jenkins, author of Cheese Primer"If only Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking had been available a decade or so ago--my cheese making adventures would have been a lot less stressful. Already I see this as the new go-to book for my workshop attendees. Gianaclis Caldwell presents her method of making cheese as an intuitive process, and broaches the truly formidable task of the science of cheese making in an understandable way that only someone that has learned in the classroom and worked in the cheese room can. The section on surface ripened cheese is especially good since these cheeses are more difficult to ripen. Go out and get this book, if you haven't already."--Jim Wallace, New England Cheesemaking Supply Company“Gianaclis Caldwell has poured her generous mind and heart into this book, and reveals the secret life of one of humanity’s most delicious foods. Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking is a wealth of in-depth information won by first-hand experience, yet it’s friendly and reassuring and skillfully unpacks the science and craft of cheesemaking for the interested hobbyist and the artisan alike. After reading it, I’m more fascinated by cheese than ever! My next project may well be a few little bloomy rinds. . . .”—Margo True, Food Editor, Sunset Magazine"Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking is the one book that tells you everything you need to know to become an award-winning cheese maker. Caldwell's practical and straightforward explanations make this entire book (along with its amusing anecdotes) a great pleasure to read. She makes it clear that artisan cheesemaking is a serious endeavor; but her light-hearted approach will remove the fear factor and inspire you to make a go of it anyway. And for everyone who just loves to eat fine artisan cheeses, this book will elevate your respect for all that goes into their creation. Among the recent bounty of books on cheese, this one is a must-have."--Max McCalman, author of Mastering Cheese"I am in awe! For anyone who has ever written a book or sweated over a cheese vat, you know that both require artistry, focus and discipline, dedication, time and more time, and perhaps a bit of creative insanity. Gianaclis Caldwell has either a twin or a clone! As an accomplished artisan enterprise in Southern Oregon, her cheeses from Pholia Farm are beautiful, luscious, and consistently at the top of the game. In her new book, she argues eloquently for the strong relationship between art and science, for deeper understanding and appreciation of milk, and the chemistry and alchemy of a cheese vat. With dozens of recipes, she guides us to create delicious, consistently top-quality cheeses. And as the landscape of American artisan cheese heads towards 1,000 small-scale producers, Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking offers each of them new insights, essential knowledge, and encouragement to experiment and succeed. I deeply admire and respect her ability, standards, and work ethic...now if I could just figure out how she did both!"--Jeffrey P. Roberts, author of The Atlas of American Artisan Cheese "Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking is a must-have book for the aspiring cheesemaker or cheesemonger. Not only is it amazingly easy to use as a reference book - laying out cheese science in as clear and jargon-free a way as possible - it's also a fun time for the cheese obsessed reader. Why does that rind look like that? How does that cheese get that amazing flavor? I'll admit, this book helped clear up some misperceptions I have held for twenty years about the way certain cheeses are made. I've read this once, but I know I will be referring to it over and over again.--Gordon Edgar, author of Cheesemonger: A Life on the Wedge"Gianaclis Caldwell has combined her extensive knowledge as an award-winning cheesemaker with complementary information from a variety of sources to create a practical guide that will delight both aspiring and seasoned home-scale cheesemakers. Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking will be a valuable addition to any home cheesemaker's library."--Paul Kindstedt, author of Cheese and Culture and American Farmstead Cheese"Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking is a beautiful book, rich in theory and practice. Whether you want to deepen your appreciation and understanding for cheese, produce for your family, or bring artisanal cheeses to market, you won't be disappointed."--Shannon Hayes, author of Radical Homemakers and Long Way on a Little"Gianaclis Caldwell, a farmstead cheese maker of famously delicious cheeses, has--amazingly--revealed all her hard-earned secrets in this wonderful new book. Reading Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking is like taking an advanced cheese making class--not only do we learn how to make cheese at home, we learn the science behind the process, from flocculation to affinage. A must-read for anyone who wants to make cheeses at home."--Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer “I have been waiting for a book like Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking for years. Gianaclis Caldwell’s detailed, thorough, and accurate guide is a godsend for both home cheesemakers just starting out as well as experienced professionals. Gianaclis has answered all of my tough questions in this remarkable tome; my only regret is that I needed this guide years ago when I was just starting out.”—Kurt Timmermeister, author of Growing a Farmer and commercial cheesemakerTable of ContentsPart I: the art and science of making cheese Ingredients for all cheese Concepts and processes for successful cheesemaking The fundamentals of acid development and monitoring during cheesemaking Aging cheese gracefully-the art of affiange Spicing it up: adding flavors to cheese Designing, equipping, and maintaining your home cheesemaking space Part II: recipes for success Getting to know the family Fresh, acid-coagualted cheese Brined cheeses, fresh and aged White mold, surface-ripened cheeses Washed rind surface-ripened cheeses Blue cheeses Stretched and kneaded pasta filata cheeses Semihard to hard cheeses Extra-hard grating cheeses

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Book SynopsisLearn authentic Mexican cooking from the internationally celebrated chef Enrique Olvera (and featured in the Netflix docuseries Chef's Table), in his first home-cooking bookTrade Review"An ode to the kitchens of his homeland, the book teaches readers how to incorporate traditional and contemporary Mexican ingredients into their recipe repertoire, no matter where they live."—Epicurious"With the hand of an exceptional photographer, Olvera leads us through every corner of Mexico where the most remarkable recipes are formed."—L'Officiel Mexico"We've made it [Chicken Tinga] and it really is very easy."—London On The Inside"Enrique Olvera's new cookbook is... An homage to good Mexican home cooking... If you're looking to incorporate traditional and contemporary Mexican flavors into your regular recipe repertoire, this is the cookbook for you."—Eater, Best New Cookbooks for Spring"Tu Casa Mi Casa encourages readers everywhere to incorporate traditional and contemporary Mexican tastes and ingredients into their recipe repertoire, no matter how far they live from Mexico."—Edible Hawaiian Islands"...An ode to his homeland."—Food & Wine Online"Tu Casa Mi Casa offers home cooking with the eye of a restaurant chef; clear, straightforward instruction with lessons peppered throughout."—The Globe and Mail"Olvera and co. focus on recipes for the foundations of Mexican cooking... with bright and simple photos of each to guide you along the way."—Grub Street"A salute to classic home cooking from [Olvera's] native Mexico."—Independent online"Chef Enrique Olvera may be a world-leading chef - reinventing dishes from his native Mexico to an international scale, but his ultimate calling is Mexican home cooking... [The book] offers an appreciation of a cuisine that has traditional roots combined with a contemporary outlook."—Wallpaper* Online"...Filled with 100 accessible recipes that will help you learn the building block techniques and ingredients in Mexican cuisine."—Robb Report"...A trip deep into Mexico and its colourful ingredients and vibrant flavours."—Vancouver Sun"Author Enrique Olvera is a revered Mexian chef and restauranteur, but this recipe collection is all about traditional Mexican home-cooking - and the dishes are stunning, as well as [mostly] easy to prepare. Plenty of background about ingredients, regional dishes and food history too."—Delicious magazine"Bring the complex flavours of Mexican cooking into your kitchen."—Foodism online"Enrique Olvera... is the voice whispering encouragements as you make tamales, chilaquiles and chicken tinga at home."—The New York Times"From tacos, tortillas and tamales to chipotle chilli and chocolate mole - a new cookbook will make you go loco for Latin American food."—The Sunday Times (Ireland)"Bring the heat to your next dinner party..."—Wanderlust"In his second English-language book, Tu Casa Mi Casa (Phaidon, 2019), Olvera explores the foundation of all that he does: Mexican home cooking."—National Post"It covers everything... A fiesta for the senses."—The Lady"Chef Enrique Olvera Celebrates Simple Pleasures of Mexican Cuisine in Tu Casa Mi Casa."—NPR All Things Considered"Within days [of purchase], Tu Casa Mi Casa became my most sauce-splattered, dog-eared cookbook. It's full of deeply comforting recipes like Chicken Tinga and Crispy Potato and Quesillo Flautas, which are so soothing to eat that they're like having Jim Dale whisper-read Harry Potter directly into your ear."—Grub Street

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Book Synopsis'I want to eat everything in this book every single day for the rest of my life' - James Acaster'Sweet and funny and weird...as well as genuinely insightful about cooking' - Hadley Freeman, The Sunday Times'As touching as it is delicious' - The Evening StandardFrom Spaced and Hot Fuzz to Paul and Truth Seekers, Nick Frost has lit up our screens for decades with his perfectly observed, just-the-right-side-of-absurd sketches and films. He's also a keen, self-taught cook: so keen, in fact, that in lockdown, he personally delivered pies to his Instagram followers.This book is his love letter to food, to kitchens and the people in them.Nick's favourite thing to eat aged 10 was his mother's stroganoff and as her alcoholism worsened, he began to learn to cook it himself, gradually taking over and using it as a magic trick to conjure up the very best bits of her - the stable, sober bits, which became harder to find as the years went on. This was the beginning of a lifelong love of process and technique, of escaping into a world of hisses, blips and thunks of a knife on a board.A Slice of Fried Gold is a delicious mixture of hearty recipes, stories and digressions from one of Britain's most loved actors and writers.

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? 120+ recipes for delicious, soul-warming comfort food . . . and getting it ready in a hurry?from the author of Half Baked Harvest Every Day. Colorful. Convenient. Comforting. Mega-bestselling author Tieghan Gerard is busier than ever?always creating recipes, taking photographs, and collaborating with friends. In her fourth cookbook, she returns with a collection of more than 120 recipes that reflect the way she cooks now: simple ingredients, easy to get on the table, short on time yet big on flavor.Having cooked for her large family from a young age, Tieghan loves the feeling of sharing great food?and now she wants to share that feeling with you. This collection leans into the comfort food she?s known for, but with an eye toward getting it ready in a hurry. With many recipes doable in one pot or pan, most in under forty-five minutes, and a more-is-more focus on flavor (but not ingredients), you?ll be feasting fast. Start your day with Maple Bacon Pancakes with Bourbon Maple Syrup, snack on Cheesy Roasted Shallot Bread, and make Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Bang Bang Sauce your family?s new favorite. Enjoy delicious twists like Sheet Pan Mac & Cheese with All the Crispy Edges, and, of course, finish it all off with something sweet, like a Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cake with Cream Cheese Icing.Relying on basic ingredients and Tieghan?s signature knack for making sauces and dressings that you?ll want to double to keep on hand at all times, these recipes will make your meals feel like a warm hug. If you?ve ever needed a belly full of comfort and a plate bursting with fresh, unexpected flavors?and wanted it all right now?Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy is for you.

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Book SynopsisThe fascinating, mouthwatering story (with ten recipes!) of the immigrant family that created a New York gastronomic legend: “The most rambunctious and chaotic of all delicatessens, with one foot in the Old World and the other in the vanguard of every fast-breaking food move in the city (Nora Ephron, best-selling author and award-winning screenwriter).When Louis and Lilly Zabar rented a counter in a dairy store on 80th Street and Broadway in 1934 to sell smoked fish, they could not have imagined that their store would eventually occupy half a city block and become a beloved mecca for quality food of all kinds. A passion for perfection, a keen business sense, cutthroat competitive instincts, and devotion to their customers led four generations of Zabars to create the Upper West Side shrine to the cheese, fish, meat, produce, baked goods, and prepared products that heralded the twentieth-century revolution in food production and consumption. Lori

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Book SynopsisFormer Chief Pilot and Director of British Airways takes the reader on a tour of the airline's history of culinary delights, from lounge treats to sumptuous in-flight meals. Featuring a wealth of recipes and unpublished images, this is a unique history of a truly iconic brand.

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Book SynopsisAS READ ON BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK. The fascinating story of how we have gone out to eat, from the ancient Romans in Pompeii to the luxurious Michelin-starred restaurants of today. Tracing its earliest incarnations in the city of Pompeii, where Sitwell is stunned by the sophistication of the dining scene, this is a romp through history as we meet the characters and discover the events that shape the way we eat today. Sitwell, restaurant critic for the Daily Telegraph and famous for his acerbic criticisms on the hit BBC show MasterChef, tackles this enormous subject with his typical wit and precision. He spies influences from an ancient traveller of the Muslim world, revels in the unintended consequences for nascent fine dining of the French Revolution, reveals in full hideous glory the post-Second World War dining scene in the UK and fathoms the birth of sensitive gastronomy in the US counterculture of the 1960s.Trade Review'Fascinating and often counterintuitive' -- Michael Hodges * Radio Times *'William Sitwell has the palate of a great chef, the honesty of a high court judge and he holds the pen of P.G.Wodehouse' -- Marco Pierre White'A warm-hearted romp through the history of eating out... This wide-ranging literary feast is particularly apposite at a time when many of us are noticing how much money we’re saving by not eating out.' -- Ysenda Maxtone Graham * The Times *'As tales of saucepan-throwing, cocaine-snorting chefs attest, restaurants revel in drama and excitement... Always well-informed, never dull.' -- Andrew Lycett * Mail on Sunday *‘An immensely engaging guide ... Sitwell never takes himself too seriously. As Dr Johnson declared, “There is nothing… by which so much happiness is produced, as by a good tavern or inn,” and it is bittersweet to enjoy it here vicariously.' -- Robert Eustace * Daily Telegraph *'Beautifully timed to keep your favourite dishes fresh in your mind and get you planning for how and where you’re going to indulge when the lockdown finally ends... About as close as you can get to the fun of eating out right now. Sitwell is a witty writer who understands the need to entertain... I found this book more entertaining than many a restaurant meal and it’s something to keep us going until everything reopens.' -- Richard Vines * Bloomberg *'The Restaurant: A History of Eating Out is a story of life. A must read for anyone interested in food or history.’ * SLMAG *'Supremely readable' -- Annie Gray * Spectator *

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Book SynopsisRecreate the tastes of Italy with over 65 delizioso recipes for pizza, calzone, focaccia and more – buon appetito! Hailing from the sunny south of Italy, and quickly popularised around the world, pizza is undoubtedly a fast-food favourite. Now more popular than ever with the rise of ‘craft’ creations, its versatility of tastes, toppings and types of bread, means that everyone can share in a slice of the action, and Craft Pizza will show you how. Without the need for elaborate equipment, you’ll be shown it’s possible that – with just the most basic, fresh ingredients – you, too, can make luscious handmade pizzas, calzones and focaccias. If you’re a fan of the classics you’ll find recipes for a Margherita, Stromboli or Pizza Piccante but, if you fancy something a little different, why not put your hand to the Pulled Pork Calzone or the Truffled Breakfast Focaccia. Once you master the basics of the pizza doughs and sauces, you’ll be amazed at how this popular dish is wonderfully easy to make, always tasty to eat and guaranteed to transport you to the vibrant streets of Italy – you’ll want every night to be ‘pizza night’!

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Book SynopsisAn immediate new classic from Nigel Slater. Over 250 recipes, moments and ideas for good eating, with extra-special seasonal sections for quick, weeknight eats.The third instalment of Nigel Slater's classic Kitchen Diaries series, A Year of Good Eating explores the balance and pleasure in eating well throughout the year. The leisurely recipes and kitchen stories of the Diaries are ingeniously interspersed with seasonal sections of quick, weeknight suppers in the style of Nigel's most recent bestseller Eat. A salmon pie with herb butter sauce or an asparagus and blue cheese tart for when you have time to cook; roasted summer vegetables with sausages or quick baked eggs and greens for when you need to get dinner on the table fast.With Nigel's characteristically simple recipes and inspiring writing, this new book will make good eating a joy, every day of the year.Trade ReviewPraise for Eat: ‘Nothing was ever going to come close to Nigel Slater’s “Eat”. An instant classic’ Cookbook of the Year, The Times This year’s smallest yet fullest cookbook is from Nigel Slater … ‘Eat’ reminds us that he remains the UK cookery writer who breaks new ground as regularly as a mole.’ Rose Prince, Daily Telegraph, ‘Books of the Year’ ‘There’s nobody better than Nigel Slater at making cooking seem a relaxed, modest and wholly enjoyable affair … This chunky, easy-going book continues that approach in 400-plus pages which never run out of inspiration’ Daily Mail ‘It may look ‘little’, but this is a great thick chunk of a book, beautifully produced, containing more than 600 recipes’ Carolyn Hart, Telegraph ‘Eat is the most beautiful yet … You could cook from this book for years, needing no other, and the dishes are so delicious you might not even want another’ Elfreda Pownell, Spectator ‘This isn’t a book about practicality, or a new concept, or seasonal eating, even though it embraces all these things. As with his wonderful “Kitchen Diaries”, this book is about what we love to eat – whether it’s ‘thickly cut salmon, generously-spread cream cheese, a golden chewy bagel’ or a salad of apple, ginger and endive. Buy this if not as a present for yourself, at least for your kitchen’ Harper’s Bazaar ‘This is fast food in the best sense; and the bright yellow, cloth-bound volume could quickly become your everyday go-to cookery book’ The Times, ‘Books of the Year’ ‘A stout little stocking-filler enticingly bound in saffron cloth … dense with Slater’s signature, hearty-modern recipes, suggestions for variations and appetising photographs. A book to keep in a drawer at work, for mid-week meal inspiration, or for a guilty afternoon exercising your appetite when the boss isn’t looking’ The Sunday Times

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