Book of The Month

Curry has become an integral part of our staple diet but few of us are aware of what ‘authentic’ means when it comes to Britain’s favourite food – how it is cooked and what makes it so sublime. Instead we have been patronised with dumbed-down versions of wonderfully spiced dishes through the provision of gooey .. Continue Reading

If you’ve ever dreamed of being able to conjure up the mouthwatering pastries you’ve enjoyed in a Parisian cake shop but thought it would be too hard, think again! Will Torrent is a rising star in the pastry world and in this, his first book, he aims to take the fear factor out of French .. Continue Reading

We see them more and more often in patisseries, bakeries, delicatessen and even confectioners: macarons! A macaron is a sweet meringue-based cookie and are gluten-free – depending on the type of filling you use, of course. A macaron is characterised by its smooth, squared top, ruffled circumference and flat base. It is mildly moist and .. Continue Reading

This is Mary Berry’s collection of her favourite dishes that she cooks everyday for her family and friends. Mary and her close friend and assistant, Lucy Young, provide over 150 simply prepared, delicious, reliable recipes for lunch, dinner and parties. Whether you need food for two or twenty, Mary and Lucy have included plenty of .. Continue Reading

Christine McFadden, Christine France | Published by Southwater | £7.99 Luxurious treats for total indulgence: 135 irresistible recipes shown in 260 stunning photographs. You can discover the wonderful world of chocolate with this fabulous cookbook of recipes from all over the world. It features a sensational range of luxurious treats, from classics such as Chocolate .. Continue Reading

This title includes: recipes, techniques and decorations from the golden age of cake-making. It is a classic Victorian book by T. Percy Lewis and A.G. Bromley, brought to the modern reader with a foreword by Nicholas Lodge. Hand-tinted illustration plates of the finished cakes appear throughout the book, as well as close-ups of piping details. .. Continue Reading

Published by Simon & Schuster | £30 Brimming with delicious recipes and engaging family lore, The Tucci Cookbook teems with all the robust flavours of Italian culture and tradition. Starting with simple and delightful antipasti, such as flavourful Caponata, decadent Venetian Seafood Salad, or aromatic Baked Clams on the Half Shell, the recipes include tempting .. Continue Reading

This book presents you with a range of tips to get the best out of whatever type or cut of meat you choose to cook. Savour the tastes of meat cooking to perfection for your friends and family. All the recipes in this little compendium of cooking are beautifully photographed so you will know just .. Continue Reading

“Nigellissima” takes inspiration from Italian cooking to bring the spirit of Italy into the kitchen and onto the plate, pronto. At the heart of Italian cookery lies a celebration of food that is fresh, tasty and unpretentious; Nigella Lawson reflects this in recipes that are simple and speedy, elevating everyday eating into no-fuss feasts. Italian .. Continue Reading

Chef Jennifer McLagan sets out to convince us that animal fats are not the unhealthy ingredient we think they are, using a delicious range of recipes that would certainly tempt any low-fat dieter! The book is broken down into sections by type of fat, with a comprehensive history and the uses of each type of .. Continue Reading