by Annie Bell (Author)
'The Country Cook' is a new cookery book from renowned food writer Annie Bell. Featuring 100 original recipes dealing with every occasion this food is home cooking at its very best. Annie specialises in using seasonal local ingredients to produce delicious, classic meals that will be enjoyed by the whole family, and this collection is no exception. Here you'll find dishes to suit every occasion including everyday suppers, such as chicken in a pot and stuffed peppers, to more special feasts like lasagne al forno, haddock fishcakes and weekend eating like roast leg of lamb, crabcakes and fish terrine. Recipes for special occasions such as turkey in herb cream sauce, braised ham and casserole of lamb shanks are also included to inspire you at Christmas and other family holidays to try something a bit different. The final chapter of sweet treats is full of mouthwatering desserts such as fig and pear pie, steamed saffron syrup sponge, Italian trifle and cherry streusel. Annie also advises on getting the most out of the produce available to you, planning your meals in advance and using the leftovers of one recipe as the basis for recipes that can be used in the days that follow.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Edition: reprint
Publisher: Collins & Brown
Published: 12 Mar 2007
ISBN 10: 1843403617
ISBN 13: 9781843403616
Book Overview: Featuring over 85 recipes dealing with various occasions, this work includes chapters that deal with sweet treats such as fig and pear pie, steamed saffron syrup sponge, Italian trifle and cherry streusel. Each chapter also contains hints on where to buy the best ingredients and getting the most out of the produce available to you.