Scotland, with its temperate climate and abundance of game, has provided a cornucopia of food for its inhabitants for millennia. The wealth of seafood available on and off the coasts provided sustenance for the earliest settlers. Agriculture was introduced, with primitive oats quickly becoming the staple. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries there was large-scale immigration to Scotland from Italy, and later from the Middle East, Pakistan and India. These cultures have influenced Scots cooking dramatically. In this, the quintessential Scottish cook book, the history of Scottish cuisin... View More...
This title presents traditional food and cooking in 25 authentic dishes. You can explore the rich and vibrant food of the Lebanon, one of the most exquisite cuisines of the world. It includes traditional dishes such as Falafel, Fattoush and Kibbeh, as well as less well known, but equally delicious, recipes such as Stuffed Apricots with Rice, Baked Red Cabbage with Quince, Roasted Fish with Orange and Lime, plus delectable desserts such as sweet turmeric cakes. The introduction offers a fascinating overview of Lebanese cooking and eating traditions plus a guide to the main ingredients of the co... View More...
Written by the most respected authorities on seafood in the country, this landmark publication contains all you need to know about selecting and preparing over 60 types of fish and seafood, including catching methods, notes on sustainability, flavour profiles and cooking guidelines...More than 130 recipes showcase the delicious potential of the vast array of seafood available, and clear step-by-step photography illustrating the key techniques takes all the guesswork out of cooking seafood at home...Accompanied throughout by striking imagery, this important book is as beautiful as it is informa... View More...
The Byron Bay Cookbook is a stunning 208 page book published by Remy Tancred and photographer Nelly le Comte. Byron Bay - a food journey through the region is a collection of recipes and photographs from the regions finest producers, caterers, restaurants and cafes. The Byron Bay cookbook features many well known chefs from the region such as, Steven Snow from Finns, Kings cliff, Katrina Kanetani from Town in Bangalow, Sevtap in Yamba. Television chefs such as Ed Hamalgyi, Belinda Jeffery and Clayton Donovan. Fabulous local 'foodies' either well known in the area or national celebrities such ... View More...
Tapas are an integral part of the Spanish lifestyle - served in bars and cafes the length and breadth of the country. The tradition of serving tapas had a very practical beginning: the local sherry was served in a glass with a lid, or tapa, of bread or sometimes ham - apparently to keep the flies out! Nowadays, tapas range from a simple snack of fried almonds or olives to delicious savoury dishes. Whatever the ingredients, tapas are less a serious meal than an excuse to sit out in the sunshine, meet friends and talk endlessly. Although tapas are traditionally eaten in bars and cafes, this co... View More...
This is an inspiring collection of recipes celebrating Italy's best-loved fast food. You can enjoy delicious home-made pizzas with more than 30 freshly-prepared recipes. It features toppings for all tastes, from creamy Quattro Formaggi and delicate Salmon & Avocado to spicy American Hot and Chilli Beef. You can ring the changes with unusual ingredients to enliven and enhance your pizza repertoire including mussels, shiitake mushrooms, smoked chicken, feta cheese, and butternut squash. It contains a practical guide to cooking pizzas with step-by-step techniques for making the perfect pizza base... View More...
