No-one is better than Diana Henry at turning the everyday into something special. With thanks to Liz for her review.
How does Lamb Chops with Walnut, Chilli and Honey Salsa sound? Or Baked Sausages with Apples, Raisins and Cider? I would happily choose either of those recipes, along with many more from this book.
At the beginning, there is an excellent guide explaining what to expect from the recipes, including serving sizes and the cooking equipment required. More importantly, Diana Henry introduces readers to some less familiar ingredients, making the book both informative and inspiring.
The front cover is rustic and as simple as the title suggests. The subtitle, Effortless Food, Big Flavours, perfectly captures the spirit of the book. The recipes are approachable yet packed with flavour, proving that great cooking doesn’t have to be complicated.
One recipe that particularly caught my eye was the Rhubarb and Raspberry Crumble Cake, which would work equally well as a comforting dessert or a teatime treat. I have always believed that flavourful food doesn’t need to come in huge portions and often requires very little accompaniment. This book seems to share that philosophy, focusing on simple, well-balanced dishes that allow the ingredients to shine.
This is a beautifully put-together collection of recipes that celebrates uncomplicated cooking and big, satisfying flavours.
About the Book
No-one is better than Diana Henry at turning the everyday into something special. Here is a superb collection of recipes that you can rustle up with absolutely no fuss, but which will knock your socks off with their flavour.
Peppered throughout the book are ingenious ideas such as no-hassle starters and sauces that will lift any dish. From Turkish Pasta with Caramelized Onions, Yoghurt and Dill and Paprika-baked Pork Chops with Beetroot, Caraway and Sour Cream to Parmesan-roasted Cauliflower with Garlic and Thyme, Diana takes the kind of ingredients we are most likely to find in our cupboard and fridge – or be able to pick up on the way home from work – and provides recipes that will become your friends for life.
About The Author
Diana Henry is one of the UK’s best-loved food writers. She has a weekly column in the Sunday Telegraph and writes for BBC Good Food, House & Garden and Waitrose Weekend, as well as being a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 4. She also has a series of popular podcasts, in which she interviews other prominent names in the food world.
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