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Book Synopsis"Absolutely brilliant . . . get this book." – Stanley TucciLean into the food phenomenon and culture craze that's captured the world, with ramen, the healthy fast-food that is quick to cook and delicious to eat.With slurpable noodles, umami broths and colourful customizable toppings, this unique comfort food can be endlessly adapted according to your individual tastes and creativity. Learn the basics of broths and noodles, plus a range of add-ons to adapt as you like. Take a journey from Japanese street stall favourites and Korean versions with kimchi and spicy gochugaru to home-cooked quick meals and Tiktok-style instant recipes. Whatever style you prefer – a light shoyu mushroom ramen, a meaty chashu pork ramen or the slow-cooking legendary tonkotsu ramen – here are recipes that make for enjoyable eating all times of the day or night.Trade Review'Absolutely brilliant . . . get this book' -- Stanley TucciTable of ContentsIntroduction to Ramen Culture • Key Ingredients & Condiments • Balancing Your Bowl • 1: Noodles & Broths • 2: Chicken & Turkey Ramen • 3: Duck Ramen • 4: Pork Ramen • 5: Beef Ramen • 6: Seafood & Fish Ramen • 7: Vegetarian & Vegan Ramen • 8: Instant Raman Plus • Shopping Resources • Index.

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Book SynopsisGuaranteed to bring warmth and comfort into your life, The Little Book of Hygge is the book we all need.Hygge has been described as everything from cosiness of the soul to the pursuit of everyday pleasures. The Little Book of Hygge is the book we all need right now, and is guaranteed to bring comfort and joy to you and your loved ones.Hooga? Hhyooguh? Heurgh? It is not really important how you choose to pronounce ''hygge''. What is important is that you feel it. Whether you''re cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends, hygge is about creating an atmosphere where you can let your guard down.The Little Book of Hygge is the definitive, must-read introduction to hygge, written by Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. The book is packed full of original research on hygge, along with beautiful photographs, recipes and ideas to help you add a sprinkle of Danish magic to your life.From fans of The Little Book of Hygge: ''It''s the cosiest book in the world!''''This book is made for lovers of creature comforts''''Perfect for reading on a stormy January night''''A lovely book to read during winter months, it helps you detach from the chaos of life''''If you want a book that takes you to a happy place every time, buy this one''Sunday Times bestseller, November 2016Trade Reviewthe best qualified author (...) cosy and engaging * Sunday Express *Infectiously positive (...) the best beginner's guide * Mail on Sunday *this book explains everything you need to know about the Danish art of living well * Metro *Danish, dishy and the world's happiest man (this book) is gorgeously designed * Times *every wondered why Denmark is always ranked one of the happiest places on earth? Well, that's down to hygge. And want to know what hygge is? Then read this book. * Daily Mail Ireland *a thorough and genuinely helpful little life bible that you'll find yourself coming back to time and again. Hooray for Hygge! * Heat *

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Book SynopsisHot Dinners Best Cookbooks of 2022The Times Best Food Books of 2022"I love this book, full of joyfully simple, scrumptious, honest cooking – Theo has created the most delicious dishes. You won’t be able to resist." – Jamie Oliver"Theo Randall’s Italian food is some of the best I’ve ever eaten." – Diana Henry’s Autumn 2022 Best Cookbooks, The TelegraphElevate your cooking and eating the easy way with The Italian Pantry.World-renowned chef Theo Randall shares his 10 pantry staples and reveals his favourite ways to cook with them through 100 fabulous recipes covering Tomatoes, Porcini Mushrooms, Parmesan, Lemons, Leafy Greens, Ricotta, Polenta, Pine nuts, Honey and Breadcrumbs. From simple pasta dishes and more extravagant dinners for when you have people over, to delectable desserts and classic Italian cakes, you’ll delight in Theo’s take on the very best of Italian home cooking. Packed with flavour and stunning photography, this is an essential cookbook and a modern take on the best of Italian ingredients. Trade ReviewThis book... shines as bright as the Mediterranean sun. Taking ten simple ingredients such as breadcrumbs, tomatoes, polenta, parmesan and honey, [Theo] crafts 100 recipes that leave me just a tiny bit jealous at how the Italians seem to get everything about good food so right. * Tony Turnbull, The Times *Theo Randall’s writing is entertaining, comprehensive and beautifully presented. The Italian Pantry also gets my nomination for cover design of the decade. * Tim Hayward, Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisSet on one of the oldest estates in Sicily is Case Vecchie and the Anna Tasca Lanza Center for Sicilian Food and Culture. In this book, Fabrizia (Anna's daughter) celebrates the flavors of Sicily, as well as the harmony between land and food.Trade Review“...gorgeously photographed and a pleasure to read.”--Library Journal

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Book Synopsis'A cure and a tonic...a wonderfully gritty book, full of recipes I'd happily bring to the table.' Gill Meller, author of Outside '[A] worthy and inspirational homage to the most essential ingredient in our pantry.' Tom Hunt, author of Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet ‘[The] recipe book that will make all your other recipe books taste better.’ The Telegraph 'A paean to the transformative effects of natural salts.' The Observer A precious and ancient resource used for thousands of years around the world, salt is the essential ingredient that transforms all cooking, elevating flavours from good to great, and from great to unforgettable. In his stunning new cookbook, chef and TV presenter James Strawbridge shares his passion for this artisan ingredient, from the distinctive tasting notes and profiles of different salts found around the world to useful techniques – such as brining, curing, charring and preserving – that bring out a world of hidden flavours. Salt and the Art of Seasoning will show you how to choose the right type of salt for the right dish, how to add it at the perfect moment and how to judge the amount to use. Inside, you’ll find: The Science of Taste A Salt Sommelier’s Guide What ‘season to taste’ actually means James’s ‘Salt Craft’ – from salt blocks to salt baking and smoking salt With nearly 100 recipes, including: 8 essential flavoured salts from black garlic to red wine Salted Cornish sardines Cured egg carbonara Smoked salted butter Wild garlic focaccia Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Salt-baked Wild Bass Minted pea risotto with smoked sea salt Salt Chocolate Truffles with Gorse Sea G&T with Seaweed Salt and more! Salt and the Art of Seasoning is destined to become a kitchen essential – just like the humble ingredient it champions. Trade Review‘A cure and a tonic – Salt and the Art of Seasoning is a wonderfully gritty book, full of recipes I’d happily bring to the table.’ Gill Meller, author of Outside '[The] recipe book that will make all your other recipe books taste better.' The Telegraph‘Concise and crisp, Salt and the Art of Seasoning’s well-written pages are likely useful, be it for a reason, a season or a lifetime. You’ll return to it like a horse to a salt lick!’ Valentine Warner, cook, broadcaster and author of The Consolation of Food‘James has taken on writing a book about the most singularly important ingredient in the kitchen. Salt gives life. Our bodies cannot perform without salt, but that’s not what I mean. I am always asked by friends and customers why my food tastes so much better than theirs. I give two answers. The first: “I have been a chef for 30 years so I’m not surprised!” The second is merely one word, “salt”. Salt gives life to ingredients like no other spice. When you cook with enough salt it brings out the natural flavour so that there is no need to season it afterwards. Cooking without salt would be cooking without soul!’ Mark Sargeant, chef patron of The Brasserie MS and author of My Kind of Cooking‘This is an inspiring, informative and imaginative study of the most essential of seasonings in which James writes with passion and enthusiasm about this sometimes unfairly vilified ingredient in all its glory. He demonstrates salt's versatility, importance and beauty in a book brimming with recipes and projects that I can’t wait to try.’ George Egg, comedian and cook‘There’s so much more to salt than… salt. James Strawbridge delves into the myriad types, tastes, uses and history of salt – a seasoning that has the power to transform the flavour of even the humblest ingredient.’ Karen Barnes, Editorial Director of delicious‘This book is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Stunning photography, mouth-wateringly delicious recipes, peppered throughout with fascinating insights and information about the world of salt, written in a wonderfully readable and imaginative style. Never again will salt be an afterthought in our household.’ Brigit Strawbridge Howard, author of Dancing with Bees‘I’m loving Salt and the Art of Seasoning and James’s in-depth knowledge of this amazing ingredient. As a chef, salt is a massive part of my cooking, so this is a book that sits firmly on my shelf. Get yourself a salt block and try the scallop ceviche. Salt is extraordinary and so is this book.’ Andrew Tuck, chef at St Kew Inn‘I have always known how creative and artistic James is but Salt and the Art of Seasoning shows his technical side and understanding of the science of seasoning, and salt. Who thought I would enjoy understanding lacto-fermentation – I never stopped to think about how sauerkraut was made during my many years living in Germany. You simply have to do the tomato test and explore the concept of merroir, then your eyes will be truly opened. I’m not saying that I will be trying to perfect the two-finger grind but my cupboard suddenly contains a diversity of salt hitherto unknown, and I have a greater understanding of why salt deserves its place in our history, from a means of payment to being the go-to condiment.’ Dick Strawbridge, author and presenter of Channel 4’s Escape to the Chateau‘Salt and the Art of Seasoning is a worthy and inspirational homage to the most essential ingredient in our pantry. James teaches us how salt is the ultimate way to harness flavour, transform textures, ferment, preserve and improve our cooking.’ Eco-Chef Tom Hunt, author of Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet‘I’m obsessed with salts; I collect them, write about them, cook with them, and even grow them. Just when I thought I knew all that I could about salt, Chef Strawbridge drops some delicious knowledge with Salt and the Art of Seasoning. Anyone who pickles, ferments, makes charcuterie, or enjoys other culinary techniques that are salt focused needs this book in their workspace.’ Jeremy Umansky, co-author of Koji Alchemy‘Knowing how and when to use different salts is one of the most important parts of cooking, but navigating the different types and when they should be used can be confusing. James has put together a great manual on how to use what’s probably the most important seasoning in the kitchen.’ Alan Bergo, author of The Forager Chef’s Book of Flora'A paean to the transformative effects of natural salts' The Observer

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Book SynopsisSmall-plate dining is a Mediterranean tradition that’s become popular throughout the world. Mediterranean Small Plates includes recipes and presentation ideas for appetizers, antipasto, and charcuterie to share with friends and family.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn instant classic . . . As captivating, simple, charming and insanely moreish as the best Italian food. Take it to bed with you and you will fall asleep dreaming you're in Italy. But take it to the kitchen and you will find yourself using it as often as a pan or a peeler * Stephen Fry *A brilliant food-led memoir from the all-round gem, Stanley Tucci. It's a love letter to food and a life lived in the pursuit of the good things * Anna Jones, Author of 'One Pot, Pan, Planet' *It is as infectious as it is delicious, as funny as it is insightful. The only reason to put this book down, is to go cook and eat from it' * Heston Blumenthal *A delicious story of appetite, family and pasta. A serious amount of pasta. In this gloriously written memoir, the ever tasteful Stanley Tucci invites us to his table and feeds us all the good stuff * Jay Rayner *Tucci, as all the world knows by now, likes to eat and drink . . . His memoir, however, takes his passion to another level . . . The world needs more men like this * Observer *A divine celebration of food, Italy and life, this joyous memoir from the popular actor is a real treat * Woman & Home *Moving, funny and greedy . . . If food is everything to you, you'll love it * Diana Henry, Sunday Telegraph *His descriptions of the Italian food he grew up with, woven through with family stories and the recipes he's encountered on his travels, will leave you hungry - and in no doubt that this is a man who knows both how to eat and how to live * Guardian *A delicious foodie memoir . . . An intimate reflection on the intersection between food and life * Irish Daily Mirror *Incredibly seductive ... A warm and lovely book * Financial Times, Best Books of 2022: Food and Drink *

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Book SynopsisEvery Friday for a year, Shaheen Peerbhai and Jennie Levitt made a delicious picnic-style meal for their friends. This small tradition soon grew into a clandestine pop-up restaurant, serving much-anticipated lunches to eighty or so hungry guests once a week in different hotspots around Paris. In their charmingly illustrated book, Shaheen and Jennie offer a collection of curated flavorful recipes, taking inspiration from both classic French dishes and a selection of other diverse cuisines that are prominent throughout Paris. Pack your picnic basket with a recipe from the Small Plates chapter, such as the Frenchie Arepas with Caramelized Plum Jam. Be sure to impress the guests at your next casual dinner party with your tartine (open-faced sandwich) Smoked Ham, Brie and Onion Jam with Buttery Almonds and Garlic Zucchini recipe. Also, make sure to always include a plate of Rye, Chocolate, and Sea Salt Cookies to satisfy any companion with a sweet tooth! Along with its delicious recipes andTrade Review"In this charming cookbook, Peerbhai and Levitt share lunch recipes from their pop-up restaurant Paris, offering picnic-friendly fare alongside charming hand-drawnillustrations. Once readers get beyond the term "picnic"--only the most zealous of picnickers will bring to the park raw oysters with pickled rhubarb; aligot, a hot dish of mashed potatoes and stringy cheese; or meatballs in amalfitana sauce--they'll find more than a few dishes that are sure to impress guests without much fuss. There's homemade gravlax with a citrus vinaigrette, simple garlicky Escoffier potatoes, and pistachio and cherry financiers. Some dishes, however, require slightly more time and ingredients than would be feasible for a simple picnic lunch: foie gras with arugula, basil, fresh figs, Iberico ham, and butter croutons, for instance, or desserts that call for infusions of geranium leaves and tuberose flowers. Home cooks will delight in the creative array of meals that fall on the lighter side and are appropriate for impromptu as well as formal gatherings year round. The recipes here are fun, fresh, and perfect to share with friends." --Publishers Weekly "If only we all had friendships like Shaheen and Jennie's--ones focused on gathering people and cooking for them. In Paris Picnic Club, they've created a joyful reminder that great cooking is nothing without the sense of discovery and pleasure that you share with others. You'll find yourself hopscotching in a playground of appealing recipes--make sure you don't miss gems like the Cold-Oven Chicken, which is now a staple in my dinner repertoire." --AMANDA HESSER, cofounder and CEO of Food52 " Brimming over with seasonal produce, the recipes of Shaheen Peerbhai and Jennie Levitt blend classic technique with the diverse flavors of twenty-first-century Paris. A vibrant, eclectic cookbook that radiates modern French charm!" --ANN MAH, author of Mastering the Art of French Eating and The Lost Vintage " A heartwarming celebration of friendship and good food, this gorgeously illustrated book is brimming with fresh and approachable recipes." --CLOTILDE DUSOULIER, author of Tasting Paris: 100 Recipes to Eat Like a Local and the blog Chocolate & Zucchini " A beautifully illustrated celebration of the French table, both old and new, with many delicious recipes to inspire gatherings for years to come." -- JESSIE KANELOS WEINER, illustrator and coauthor of Paris in Stride: An Insider's Walking Guide and illustrator and author of Edible Paradise

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Book SynopsisRobuchon is the most influential French chef of the post-nouvelle cuisine era. Since the mid-eighties, he has been called the primus inter pares of Paris’ three star chefs for his work both at Jamin and at his eponymous restaurant. He is renowned for the relentless perfectionism of his cuisine. His food was seen as instrumental in leading French cuisine away from the excesses – and excessive reductionism – of nouvelle cuisine. In particular, his cuisine is seen as harkening back to a more authentic, even bourgeois French cuisine – cuisine actuelle – which focuses on making each ingredient taste of itself. He has mentored such distinguished chefs as Gordon Ramsay and Michael Caines and his signature dishes include a cauliflower cream with caviar and potato puree.In “The Complete Robuchon” he offers us his recipes (over 800), secrets and tips: from the perfect omelette to vegetable soup, leg of lamb to marinated mussels, to his renowned potato puree every dish is described in detail starting with the ingredients, he tells you how to clean and prepare them down to the way to hold the pan and precise cooking times. It is all here – a catalogue of the basics of French cuisine and a broad sampling of dishes that have earned the author his titles of glory and his truly imaginative recipes from L’Atelier.Born in Poitiers in 1945, Joel Robuchon became the official chef of La Tour de France, where he learnt a variety of diverse regional techniques. At 28, he became head chef at Harmony-Lafayette, overseeing 3,000 meals a day. In 1981 he launched Jamin in Paris and within three years had received three Michelin stars. In 1996 he left his Parisian restaurant, establishing L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Tokyo. He opened another L’Atelier in Paris in 2003 and has since established Ateliers in Las Vegas, New York and London.

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Book SynopsisPersonal stories and stunning recipes showcasing Noor's Middle Eastern food.

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Book Synopsis'This isn't just any cookery book. It is Mastering the Art of French Cooking, first published in 1961, and it's a book that is a statement, not of culinary intent, but of aspiration, a commitment to a certain sort of good life, a certain sort of world-view; a votive object implying taste and appetite and a little je ne sais quoi. Julia Child was like Amelia Earhart, or Eleanor Roosevelt: she was a hero who'd gone out there and made a difference. Her books are a triumph, and also a trophy.' AA GILL, The Times This is the classic guide to French cooking, with over 1,000 clear, authentic and delicious recipes for everything from Boeuf Bourguignon to the perfect omelette. Bon appetit!Trade ReviewThe most instructive book on fine French cooking written in the English language -- Elizabeth DavidThis book fundamentally altered the way a basic human activity was preceived and pursued -- A. O. Scott * The New York Times *Has been described as being the best book about French cooking in English ... I agree -- Ambrose Heath * Guardian *As close to a divine text as you can get -- Matthew Fort * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisEmbark on a culinary odyssey across the globe with Radikal Kitchen: Flavours without Borders. Set out over 80 recipes, Radhika Howarth's debut book takes readers on an eye-opening journey of history, fusion, and flavour.

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Book Synopsis-------------Deliciously simple Venetian dishes from the London restaurant Waterstones Book of the Year 2012--------------Tucked away in a backstreet of London''s edgy Soho district, POLPO is one of the hottest restaurants in town. Critics and food aficionados have been flocking to this understated bàcaro where Russell Norman serves up dishes from the back streets of Venice. A far cry from the tourist-trap eateries of the famous floating city, this kind of cooking is unfussy, innovative and exuberantly delicious.The 140 recipes in the book include caprese stacks, zucchini shoestring fries, asparagus with Parmesan and anchovy butter, butternut risotto, arancini, rabbit cacciatore, warm duck salad with wet walnuts and beets, crispy baby pizzas with prosciutto and rocket, scallops with lemon and peppermint, mackerel tartare, linguine with clams, whole sea bream, warm octopus salad, soft-shell crab in Parmesan batter with fennel salad, walnut and honey semifreddo, tirTrade ReviewPOLPO does what a great cookbook should do: it makes you urgently want to cook and breaks new territory * Daily Telegraph *Wonderful ... the dishes are simple, with relatively few ingredients, but they're inspired. The grilled courgettes with toasted breadcrumbs, for instance, was sublime. The pages of my book are already smeared with olive oil and egg; a good sign -- Melanie McDonagh * Evening Standard *A marvellously useful guide to anyone who actually wants to cook -- Cary Gee * Tribune *A present for the greedy gourmets in your life * Observer *Delicious * Mail on Sunday *Gorgeous * Daily Mail *Like a trip round the bars and bacari of Venice * Independent *A delight for its goodies from Venice and beyond, beautifully presented in a book that (hallelujah) lies flat on the kitchen surface -- Lisa Markwell * Independent *Definitely the design classic of 2012 * Irish Times *

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Book Synopsis''This isn''t just any cookery book. It is Mastering the Art of French Cooking, first published in 1961, and it''s a book that is a statement, not of culinary intent, but of aspiration, a commitment to a certain sort of good life, a certain sort of world-view; a votive object implying taste and appetite and a little je ne sais quoi. Julia Child was like Amelia Earhart, or Eleanor Roosevelt: she was a hero who''d gone out there and made a difference. Her books are a triumph, and also a trophy'' A. A. Gill, The TimesTrade ReviewAs close to a divine text as you can get -- Matthew Fort * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis'Brutto is actually bellissimo. A perfect cookbook for lovers of true Tuscan food.Simply brilliant.'- STANLEY TUCCIBrutto ma buono - ugly but good. This is the food of Florence - rigorously simple, few ingredients, exceptionally good.Anchovy with cold butter and sourdoughPenne with tomato and vodkaSausages with braised lentils and mustardRoasted squash with borlotti bean and salsa verdeCountry-style bread and tomato salad3-ingredient meringue hazelnut cookiesThe food of Florence rests on humble ingredients - not many - brought together in the rough-and-ready style of everyday cooking with flavour at its heart.This stunning brand-new cookbook offers outstanding recipes from Russell Norman's acclaimed new restaurant, Trattoria Brutto, alongside an ode to one of Italy's most beloved cities, Florence, and specifically the bohemian district of Santo Spirito.Including Russell's captivating stories and insider advice, Brutto is a proudly fuss-free recipe book to use every day, wherever you are, and an joyous tribute to Italy's greatest rustic cuisine.

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Book SynopsisMexican food might seem easy to imitate. But a taco with soul? Now that's a different story. Many have wrestled with this ancient cuisine and its punch-in-the-face flavours. Most have failed.Thankfully, Comida Mexicana is the real deal. Rosa Cienfuegos travels the length and breadth of her homeland to bring you Mexico's most beloved snacks, tacos, tortas and tamales. From the vibrant streets of Mexico City, to tucked-away villages and tranquil coastal towns, each region and every family has their favourite dish and a story to tell. Discover them here.Ditch the imposters, eat like a true Mexican.

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Book Synopsis'Season the dish until the ghost of our ancestors tells you to stop!'In Malay, sama sama (same same') is a way of saying you're welcome' to reinforce the idea of togetherness and equality in this everyday exchange. From successful restaurateur and Saturday Kitchen favourite Julie Lin, Sama Sama celebrates all parts of Julie's identity (Malaysian, Chinese and Scottish) through 90 delicious recipes and heartfelt tales of self-discovery. Always encouraging simplicity for maximum joy in the kitchen, Julie teaches us to cook with soul, trust our palates and broaden our ideas of authenticity. Enjoy accessible dishes with explosive flavours, such as Chilli Crisp Puttanesca, Steak au Sichuan Poivre and Kaya Croissant-and-Butter Pudding. -Food has the power to stir memories, bring people together, transport you to new places, and, most importantly, take you home. Julie captures all of this within these pages. This book is a true joy.'YOTAM OTTOLENGHI'If you want to discover the hidden secrets of one of Asia's great cuisines, there is no better guide than Julie Lin's mouth-watering book. It is delicious Malaysian comfort food at its best.'KEN HOM, CBE'Julie's book is quintessentially her. She is a bright star in the firmament of British cooks. She does what all great chefs have always done in the most magnificent way. She uses her life, her experience and her huge heart to create dishes that warm you from the top of your head right down to the bottom of your toes.'ANDI OLIVER

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Book Synopsis''This isn''t just any cookery book. This is Mastering the Art of French Cooking and it''s a book that is a statement, not of culinary intent, but of aspiration, a commitment to a certain sort of good life, a certain sort of world-view; a votive object implying taste and appetite and a little je ne sais quoi. Julia Child''s books are a triumph, and also a trophy.'' A A GILL, The TimesThis is the bestselling classic guide to French cooking with over 1000 clear authentic and delicious recipes for every key French dish from Boeuf Bourguignon to the perfect croissant.And now to celebrate its 50th anniversary Penguin have reset and redesigned the text and there is a special anniversary introduction from Julia Child. Published in time for Mother''s Day, this boxset with its two beautiful hardback volumes will become the essential ingredient for any cultivated kitchen

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Book SynopsisMore than 400 authentic Japanese recipes for the home cook from bestselling author Nancy Singleton HachisuTrade Review'I love all of Nancy Singleton Hachisu's books, but this is the one I'll use most. The recipes are (as always) clear and each one that I've made has come out as described...I especially appreciate that Nancy is so in tune with the quality of her ingredients and takes pains to describe them accurately. This alone makes me trust the recipes and Nancy's broad knowledge of Japanese food. Japan, The Cookbook is a wonderful book to cook from, look through, and live with.' – Deborah Madison '[A] new window into Japanese cuisine. Familiar cooking techniques are applied in ways I've never seen... What animates the book isn't just Nancy Singleton Hachisu's research but her lived experience of community and tradition. So many seasonal vegetables star in her recipes that I've already found myself consulting the book after visiting the farmers' market.' – Jonathan Kauffman, author, Hippie Food: How Back-to-the-Landers, Longhairs and Revolutionaries Changed the Way We Eat 'Of all the cuisines we hope to get to grips with, Japan's is the trickiest so we can't wait to tuck into Phaidon's bamboo-effect tome... Nancy Singleton Hachisu [...] demystifies tempura, teppanyaki and ramen, while arty photos display the dishes.' – Sunday Times Travel Magazine 'Th[is] recipe from [a] notable new cookbook offer[s] striking updates on the summertime standby.' – Wall Street Journal Online 'Ramen, sushi, stir fries... Japan's signature dishes are loved around the world, but they can be tricky to reproduce at home. Nancy Singleton Hachisu's Japan: The Cookbook aims to demystify those classics and more. Divided into 15 chapters by course, the book brings together 400 recipes that explore every part of Japan through soups, noodles, pickles, one pots, sweets and, of course, lots of vegetables, in one delicious package.' – Christie's International Real Estate 'Hachisu has long been a reliable source on all things Japanese cuisine, and her latest cookbook is by far her most show stopping... Highly comprehensive.' – Tasting Table 'An essential, authoritative, and approachable guide.' – Bon Appétit 'Nancy Singleton Hachisu, who was born in California but has made her home for the last 30 years on an organic farm in Japan, is a veteran of English-language books about Japanese cooking... Those looking to start exploring the breadth of Japan's cooking will find much to dive into.' – Food & Wine Online 'Interest in cooking Japanese food is growing hugely, so this informed, calm book is very timely. Hachisu is well-known as a food writer and for this sumptuous title she has compiled 400 recipes – from the most famous regional dishes to simple home-style cooking.' – CODE Quarterly '[T]he defining characteristic of all Japanese food is the care and attention that goes into preparing it. If you're going to try your hand at any of it at home, it's best to have a guide - and there isn't a better one than Japan: The Cookbook. Complete with over 400 recipes by food writer Nancy Singleton Hachisu, the book makes Japanese cooking accessible, with clear instructions and helpful notes alongside many of the recipes... Elevate your home cooking to a new level.' – Cool Material 'Aficionados of Japanese food and enthusiastic amateurs alike will love this elegant new cookbook... Each chapter offers fascinating insights into a different aspect of Japanese cooking, and there's a useful glossary at the back. The photography and design are simple but sublime, just like the cuisine itself.' – Wallpaper*

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Book SynopsisIt's not all sardinhas. Just ask the man who made Portuguese food cool' - The TimesOffers so much more than just delightful recipes' - Evening StandardNuno Mendes' book is a celebration of hearty Lisbon fare' - Metro... I feel guided through the cuisine of Portugal's capital city. This book not only shares the warmth of Nuno's cooking but also tells the stories behind eating in Lisbon' - René Redzepi, Head Chef at Noma, CopenhagenFrom internationally renowned chef and restauranteur, Nuno Mendes whose restaurant Lisboeta in London''s iconic Charlotte Street was named One to Watch by the National Restaurant Awards, 2022 Bem-vindo à nossa casa: Welcome to our home.Lisbon is known as Portugal''s ''City of Light'', its beautiful, tiled buildings and cobbled streets illuminated bTrade ReviewShortlisted for the 2017 Food Book Award * André Simon *It’s not all sardinhas. Just ask the man who made Portuguese food cool * The Times *Offers so much more than just delightful recipes * Evening Standard *Nuno Mendes’ book is a celebration of hearty Lisbon fare * Metro *

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Book SynopsisIn 2014, barrister Nisha Katona had a nagging obsession to build a restaurant serving the kind of food Indians eat at home and on the street. The first Mowgli restaurant opened in Liverpool in late 2014, blowing away the critics and forming legions of fans. The simple dishes of a Mowgli menu are a million miles away from the curry stereotype. This unique collection of recipes and stories from the Mowgli Street Food restaurants brings you the best of their beloved menu, and much more. Try delicious snacks such as Fenugreek Kissed Fries or a Masala Wrap, and spice up your dinner with a whole host of delicious dahls. Discover how to recreate the iconic Angry Bird, the signature flavours of the House Lamb Curry, and of course, the secrets of the taste explosion that are Chat Bombs. And indulge in desserts, drinks and cocktails such as the Cardamom Custard Tart or a Sweet Delhi Diazepam. From the Mowgli Chip Butty to the iconic Yogurt Chat Bombs, Mother Butter Chicken to Calcutta Tangled Greens, this is the definitive collection of Mowgli's signature street food dishes to recreate at home.Trade Review"Highlights such as the fiery gunpowder chicken and the rich Maa's lamb chops served on fried potatoes are comfortably in the Dishoom class...and the service is of unparallelled loveliness" --Giles Coren, The Times Magazine

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Book SynopsisCurry Compendium is based on the two top-selling paperback prequels Indian Restaurant Curry at Home Volumes 1 and 2 which have collectively sold over 50,000 copies in three years. Both books won Gourmand World Cookbook awards for the best UK self-published cookbooks. Richard Sayce has combined all the content from both these books into a quality hardback format, added a splattering of new recipes, and updated many of the photographs and illustrations.Inside the new book you'll find an abundance of mouth-watering, delightfully easy to follow Indian restaurant recipes. These are all backed up with detailed and comprehensive informational chapters: everything you need to learn the art of curry cooking. Curry Compendium contains all you need to create your own restaurant quality food at home in your kitchen. Start saving a fortune on takeaways! - 99 recipes, fully detailed and explained, covering starters, mains, sides, rice, accompaniments, and traditional Indian & streetfood. - Video Tuition throughout. A QR code is included for most recipes which can be scanned with a smartphone to instantly open up the associated YouTube video - A quick and easy base gravy recipe to cook in 30 minutes - Scaling Up - a detailed but easy to follow chapter about cooking multiple curry portions at once - Inside an Indian Restaurant kitchen - a chapter showing the workings of a busy kitchen. - Additional recipe photos crediting social media followers. - Based on the top-selling, Gourmand award-winning* paperbacks Indian Restaurant Curry at Home Volumes 1 & 2 (ISBN 978-1-9996608-0-2 & 978-1-9996608-2-6)Table of ContentsFOREWORD 6 INTRODUCTION 8 USEFUL INFORMATION 10 Recipe Conventions 11 Portion Sizes 11 Where to Start 13 Changing Main Ingredient 14 Pre-Cooked vs Raw Chicken 14 Curry Thickness 14 Harsh Tasting Curry 16 Storing Ingredients 18 Avoid Making a Mess 20 Reheating Curry 20 Storing and Reheating Rice 21 THE FUNDAMENTAL BITS AND BOBS 22 Bought Ingredients 23 Basic Equipment 35 Where to Buy? 38 THE ESSENTIAL COOKING METHOD 40 Building Blocks of BIR Curry 41 Importance of Pre-Prepared Ingredients 43 Differences Between Cooking Curry at Home vs Restaurant 43 Typical Stages of Curry Cooking 45 PRE-PREPARED INGREDIENTS 52 Mix Powder 53 Bassar Mix Powder 54 Base Gravy 56 Base Gravy (Mark II) 60 Ginger/Garlic Paste 62 Tomato Paste 63 Garam Masala 64 Seasoned/Spiced Oil 65 Onion Paste/Bunjarra 66 Pre-Cooked Chicken 68 Pre-Cooked Lamb 70 Pre-Cooked Keema 72 Chicken Tikka 74 STARTERS 76 Onion Bhaji 77 Seekh Kebabs 80 Prawn Puri 82 Tandoori Chicken 84 Chicken Chaat 87 Achari Chicken Tikka 89 Malai Chicken Tikka 92 Sweet & Spicy Lamb Chops 94 Vegetable Samosa 96 Chicken Pakoras 99 CLASSIC CURRIES 102 Rogan Josh 103 Madras 106 Tikka Masala 108 Bhuna 110 Jalfrezi 112 Dopiaza 114 Garlic Chilli Chicken 116 Dhansak 118 Vindaloo 120 Pathia 122 Ceylon 124 Korma 126 Pasanda 128 SPECIAL DISHES 130 Balti 131 Coriander & Lemon Achari Mirch 134 Achari Lamb 136 Methi Chicken 140 King Prawn Zafrani 142 Karahi 145 Butter Chicken 148 Kashmir 150 Pudina 153 Chicken Rezala 157 Punjabi Chicken Staff Curry 159 Masala Fish Fry 162 Kalimirch 164 Shorshe Masala 166 Lamb Chana Saagwala 170 Moghul 173 Adrak 176 Shimla Mirch 178 Mango Chicken 180 South Indian Tamarind 182 Shahee Chicken Tikka 184 EXTRA-HOT CURRIES 188 LavaStorm 189 Phaal 192 Mr Naga 194 Naga Bhuna Masala 196 VEGETARIAN CURRIES 198 Spinach & Mushroom Balti 199 Simple Veg Curry 202 Chana Masala 204 Punjabi Veg 'Staff' Curry 207 Saag Paneer 210 Kadai Paneer 213 Egg Bhuna 216 SIDE DISHES 219 Dhal 220 Keema Peas 222 Mushroom Bhaji 224 Bombay Aloo 226 Saag Aloo 228 Aloo Gobi 230 Brinjal Bhaji 232 Bhindi Fry 234 RICE & BREADS 236 Pilau Rice 237 Special Fried Rice 240 Cumin & Onion Pilau 242 Lemon Rice 244 Biryani 246 Naan 248 Chapati 251 SUNDRIES 252 Onion Salad 253 Mint Sauce (Raita) 254 Spicy Red Dip 255 Green Chutney 256 Chilli & Tomato Chutney 258 STREET FOOD & OTHER SPECIALITIES 260 Chicken 65 261 Chicken, Lemon & Coriander Achari Soup 264 Aloo Keema Matar 266 Bunny Chow 268 Masala Toast 271 Chilli Cheese Toast 277 Bassar Fried Chicken 278 Cheesy Peas 280 Mango Lassi 282 UPSCALING CURRY 284 A Common Query 285 A Note about Portion Sizes 285 The Heat Dilemma 285 The Ratio Dilemma 286 The Compromise 287 Upscaling Cooking Method 287 Cooking Vessels 289 Scaling Up Template 290 Scaling Up Charts 291-292 Example: Chicken Madras 293 Imaginary Upscaling Scenarios 296 INSIDE AN INDIAN RESTAURANT KITCHEN 302 Appendix A: Shopping List 312 Appendix B: Online Suppliers 313 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 315

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Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in the vibrant dishes and enchanting flavours of Spain with Claudia Roden''s inimitable guide''A real classic by a superb food writer. This will be on my shelf for many years'' 5***** Reader Review''The best Spanish cook book you will find . . . Very well written and easy to follow'' 5***** Reader Review________After spending five years researching and writing about the food of Spain, Claudia Roden has produced this definitive, passionate and evocative guide to the food of Spain.With fascinating insights into the different regions, histories and cultures at the heart of this country, The Food of Spain is a loving testament to that which binds it all together - the delicious food and recipes passed down through generations.Alongside her guide to traditional Spanish cooking techniques and staple ingredients, you''ll find delicious recipes including . . . TAPAS: Catalan Tomato Bread, Salt Cod Fritters and Ham Croquettes SOUPS: Cream of Pumpkin Soup and Potato, Cabbage and Bean Soup SAVOURY PASTRIES: Creamy Leek Tart and Tomato, Pepper and Tuna Empanadas VEGETABLE DISHES & SALADS: Orange Salad and Aubergines Fritters with Honey RICE & PASTA: Seafood Paella and Pasta with Peas, Chicken and Pork Chops MEAT DISHES: Salmon in a Brandy Sauce and Marinated Leg of LambFrom simple, rustic tapas and delicately flavoured soups, to elaborate celebratory dishes served on silver platters and cakes and desserts each with a story to tell, this is the book about Spain to learn from and to cook from.

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Book SynopsisThe Curry Guy aka Dan Toombs is back, and this time he is taking on Thai takeaway and restaurant favourites.Dan has spent over two decades working with chefs and eateries to research and create recipes that taste just like the takeaway. Thai cuisine is known for its light dishes that are packed with diverse flavours and textures, and which make the most of a fine balance of sour, sweet and salt.In The Curry Guy Thai, Dan offers up his own versions of those much-loved dishes, including beef massaman curry, red duck curry, pad Thai, fishcakes and summer rolls.With over over 100 recipes, beautiful colour photography throughout, plus store cupboard tips and advice, you'll learn how to create your own classic dishes at home.

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Book Synopsis*WINNER* - FORTNUM AND MASON AWARDS DEBUT COOKERY BOOK 2023 ‘One of the Best Cookbooks of 2022’ – Delicious Magazine, Bon Appetit, New York Times, LA Times Accompanying book of the much-loved Sri Lankan restaurant in the heart of London's Borough Market -------- 'Cynthia takes us on a journey through the stories and memories of her family to decipher the rich oral tradition of Sri Lankan cooking. This book makes me hungry to travel, explore and eat new things, especially curries' - Yotam Ottolenghi 'A thing of great beauty and heart. The food jumps out at you with a promise of deliciousness. I want to cook every single recipe' - Anna Jones 'A joyous book, stuffed with tantalising food and beautiful writing. Cynthia’s recipes and reminiscences speak with warmth and heart and soul to the experience of those of us with roots elsewhere' - Shamil Thakrar, Dishoom 'This book is a diamond in the rough: a proper (and honest) insider’s guide to Sri Lankan home cooking via Cynthia’s kitchen. I picked up this book for the food, but I’ll treasure it forever for the stories' - Meera Sodha Rambutan tells the story of Sri Lanka’s unique, spicy, fresh, vegan-friendly cuisine that deliciously combines Javanese, Malay, Indian, Arab, Portuguese, Dutch and British influences. Cynthia serves up a feast of over 80 simple recipes, including coconut dal, hoppers, cashew nut curry and her mum’s slow-cooked Jaffna lamb curry. You'll also find recipes from the bustling Borough Market restaurant of the same name, including crunchy fried potatoes with turmeric, pineapple curry, sticky chicken rice and black pork curry. Stories of family and travel combine with beautiful landscapes and candid photography to show both ancient and modern Sri Lanka. From crispy hopper pancakes to spicy drinking snacks, this exuberant guide is for beginners and experienced cooks alike.Trade Review'It’s not just a collection of recipes, although those are diverting enough: for black pork belly curry and crunchy fried potatoes with turmeric, for coconut dal with kale, prawn curry with tamarind and so much more. It’s also an exquisitely illustrated journey across the culture and history of Sri Lanka, via its food. It is a song of coconut and sambols, of tempered spices, fresh curry leaves and fruit with salt and chilli.' * Jay Rayner, Guardian *'"Curry Everything" says the title of the curry section in this delicious book. To which I reply: "Bring it on!" But that's not all. Cynthia also takes us on a journey through the stories and memories of her family to decipher the rich oral tradition of Sri Lankan cooking. This book makes me hungry to travel, explore and eat new things, especially curries.' * Yotam Ottolenghi *'Cynthia’s gorgeous book is full of the sorts of recipes, stories and images that burst with soul and personality, it’s impossible not to fall in love with her and her food. The honesty, humor and generosity of spirit that flows from each page is a true gift to anyone who reads it' * Alison Roman *'This book is a thing of great beauty and heart. The food jumps out at you with a promise of deliciousness. I want to cook every single recipe' * Anna Jones *'Rambutan is a joyous book, stuffed with tantalising food and beautiful writing. Cynthia’s recipes and reminiscences speak with warmth and heart and soul to the experience of those of us with roots elsewhere, of growing up feeling slightly displaced, of having to come to terms with different cultures' * Shamil Thakrar, Dishoom *'This book is a diamond in the rough: a proper (and honest) insider’s guide to Sri Lankan home cooking via Cynthia’s kitchen. I picked up this book for the food, but I’ll treasure it forever for the stories' * Meera Sodha *'Passionate, beautiful, eye-opening & totally engaging. This is a book I struggled to put down, not just for the incredible photography or delicious sounding recipes but the storytelling around family and history which cements this as one of those books you need on your shelf' * Ravneet Gill *'The vivacity of storytelling, of spices and the freshest produce grown in the sunniest of climes is poured into recipes that beguile and transport the cook if not to Sri Lanka then at least to the kitchen' * Jeremy Lee, Quo Vadis *'Rambutan takes us by the hand to Sri Lanka, a tantalisingly delicious cookbook filled with spirited tales, cooking knowhow and tender family stories' * Lara Lee *'Full to the brim with bright, vibrant, colourful recipes. I love this book and want to cook and eat my way through every page!' * Skye Gyngell *'For those of us in the Sri Lankan diaspora food remains one of the principal ways in which we remember the country of our birth. Cynthia evokes memories of grandmothers grating coconuts, kitchen fires that seemed to burn all day and, most of all, the sharing and the talking around a table laden with food' * George Alagiah *[Shanmugalingam] offers recipes from across [Sri Lanka], all illustrated with vivid photographs that capture intense tropical colors of dishes both savory and sweet…Shanmugalingam's recipes reflect the diversity of Sri Lanka, home to Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, and Christian religious traditions, each with its own inventories of favorite and forbidden foods. * Booklist *With her vivacious writing style, enhanced by images of her ancestral homeland and its people, Shanmugalingam's energetic narrative and tasty recipes offer readers a veritable feast for the senses…Rambutan is a cookbook to be savored for its abundance of accessible recipes and celebration of Sri Lanka's joyful food culture. It invites readers to experience the fascinating trajectory of one family's culinary history. * Shelf Awareness, starred review *‘A mix of memoir, travelogue and stunning photography – shot through with tantalising recipes from lacy egg hoppers to her mum’s Jaffna lamb curry’ * Waitrose magazine *‘Mouth-watering recipes for curries, sambols (coconut side dishes) and more’ * Delicious Magazine *

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Book SynopsisA Book of Mediterranean Foodwas first published in 1950 and has been acknowledged as inspiration for such modern masters as Julia Child and Claudia Roden. It is a passionate mixture of recipes, culinary lore and frank talk from Elizabeth David. Grub Street is delighted to publish this hardback facsimile edition.

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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 SynopsisTHE DEBUT COOKBOOK FROM THE AWARD-WINNING ACTOR, STANLEY TUCCI There is some truth to the old adage, 'Most of the world eats to live, but Italians live to eat.' What is it about a good Italian supper that feels like home, no matter where you come from? Heaped plates of steaming pasta...crisp fresh vegetables...simple hearty soups...sumptuous stuffed meats...all punctuated with luscious, warm confections.  For acclaimed actor Stanley Tucci, teasing our taste buds in classic foodie films such as Big Night and Julie & Julia was a logical progression from a childhood filled with innovative homemade Italian meals: decadent Venetian Seafood Salad; rich and gratifying Lasagne Made with Polenta and Gorgonzola Cheese; spicy Spaghetti with Tomato and Tuna; delicate Pork Fillet with Fennel and Rosemary; fruity Roast Duck with Fresh Figs; flavourful Baked Whole Fish in an Aromatic Salt Crust; savoury Aubergine and Courgette Cass

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