Richard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to Richard, and really that's the way he likes it. One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper. Another guest, the exotic Valerie, persuades a reluctant Richard to join her in investigating the disappearance. Richard remains a dazed passenger in the case until things become really serious and someone murders Ava Gardner, one of his beloved hens... and you don't mess with a fellow's hens! Unputdownable mystery set in rural France, by TV/radio regular and bestselling author Ian Moore - perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club

Drew Smith's Oyster: A Gastronomic History offers readers a global view of the oyster, tracing its role in cooking, art, literature and politics from the dawn up time to the present day. Oysters have inspired chefs, painters and writers alike, have sustained communities financially and ecologically, and have loomed large in legend and history. Using the oyster as the central theme, Smith has organised the book around time periods and geographical locations, looking at the oyster's influence through colourful anecdotes, eye-opening scientific facts and a wide array of visuals. The book also includes fifty recipes--traditional country dishes and contemporary examples from some of the best restaurants in the world. Renowned French chef Raymond Blanc calls Oyster "a brilliant crusade for the oyster that shows how food has shaped our history, art, literature, law-making, culture, and of course love-making and cuisine."

'Without preaching, this argues for eating meat in a better way, sustainably, ethically, intelligently and with an understanding of farming' - Diana Henry, The Daily Telegraph This book is a celebration of proper meat. Meat as it was before it got messed with. Before animals became a unit of production, but were reared to produce excellent food, and were willingly given an equally excellent life. It explores the connection between nature and farming and the result is a mixture of hands-in-the-earth wisdom and balanced seasonal recipes. Meat is revered and stretched as far as we can make it go by respecting the animal and using every part, cheek to lard, tendon to tail. The recipes are not just meat and two veg, but provide cooking that is devised for the way we live today. Think a modernised version of warming farmhouse food, to suit the weather and our homes. Fast, fresh, surprising dishes for midweek, and slow-cooking or theatre pieces shared with friends for weekends and holidays. Far from countering the vegan spike, this is the definition of fair, honest, sustainable food. This is meat done right.

Everybody loves pancakes - Seriously Good Pancakes features every pancake recipe you could ever need. From the joys of Sri Lankan hoppers, Keralan dosas, Vietnamese banh xeo, to the humble buttermilk pancake and blini, people all over the world have discovered the joy of pancakes. Seriously Good Pancakes covers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, with recipes for everything from Chinese Pancakes with Duck and Hoisin Sauce, Buckwheat Galettes and Italian Farinata, to Spicy Mexican Hotcakes with Smoky Corn Salad, Chocolate and Berry-stuffed Pikelets, and so much more. With over 70 recipes, and a gorgeous photo to accompany each one, plus a guide to basic pancake types, this is the ultimate cookbook for pancake addicts, students and foodies alike. It's pancakes. And it's seriously good.

Published in collaboration with The Children's Air Ambulance. Master Chocolatier Paul A Young has assembled a glittering array of friends and colleagues who have contributed to this collection of glorious recipes. From how to make sweets and candy to baked goods, desserts, ice cream and drinks, under Paul's professional hand these are transformed into mouthwatering recipes for the home cook. Contributors include Emma Thompson, Darcey Bussell, Ollie Dabbous, Glenn Cosby, Giorgio Locatelli, Natasha Corrett and many others, whose love of chocolate and their secret recipes will both surprise and delight.

The Daily Mail Best Cookbooks of the Year 2022 THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The gift that will make every day taste special - 100 fuss-free recipes from Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge using simple, economical ingredients. 'I hope this book will mean there's one less thing on your list to stress about' Tom Kerridge With quick ways to add maximum flavour, Tom shares how to make the most of your supermarket staples for any cooking style, occasion, and mood. There are: Low shop recipes that use up things you've got left Quick meals that go from cupboard to table in 30 minutes One pot dishes that do all the work for you Make ahead meals that take the stress out of cooking And amazing, easy dishes like - Cheddar and chutney sausage rolls - Crispy-skin mustard chicken - Smoky beef and bean pie - Creamy mushroom and sage lasagne - Self-saucing cherry and chocolate pudding Sometimes you don't want to faff about with harissa and hand-ground spice blends. When you just want great recipes from a professional chef who can dish up the best flavours you never imagined from 'normal' ingredients, this is the book for you.

Om laekoolhidraat-maaltye voor te berei hoef nie vervelig of saai te wees nie. Ine Reynierse, outeur van die topverkoper Low-Carb Is Lekker, bring alledaagse disse weer terug na die laekoolhidraat-hoevet-spyskaart.

Met haar unieke deegresepte kan jy nou brood, muffins, oliebolle, nachos, pizza, vetkoek en selfs koeksisters geniet, maar sonder die oortollige koolhidrate. Haar eenvoudige en fynproewermaaltye, waaronder ’n paar plaaslike gunstelinge asook gunstelinge van oor die wereld heen, sal die hele gesin laat vra na meer ... meer gesonde maaltye!

As jy op soek is na eenvoudige en sakpasresepte vir 'n laekoolhidraat-leefstyl, is die boek jou beste bondgenoot.

How to Boil an Egg is the new collection of recipes from the trend-setting Rose Bakery in Paris. Following Rose Carrarini's critically acclaimed "Breakfast, Lunch, Tea" (Phaidon Press, 2006), this new cookbook features over 80 original recipies where the egg is the star -- from simple omelets to savory treats, pastries, desserts and more.
How to Boil an Egg features nearly 40 specially-comissioned, full-page, original hand-drawn paintings of the finished dishes by award-winning botanical artist Fiona Strickland. The unique style and attention to detail that Rose Bakery prides itself on is captured in Strickland's illustrations -- which can take days to complete -- making the book as much a treat for the eye as for the taste buds.
Carrarini opened Rose Bakery, a small Anglo-French bakery, shop, and restaurant, in Paris with her husband Jean-Charles in 2002, with the aim of serving fresh, simple, and healthy food. Rose's philosophy and approach to food proved extremely popular and there are now branches of Rose Bakery in London, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, and Tel Aviv.

Eat the Beach is a uniquely informative, practical guide to coastal foraging, essential for anyone interested in survival skills or just wanting to get more out of messing about in rock pools. Fraser Christian runs the UK's only specialist Coastal Survival School. He is a fully qualified chef who has led courses for the famous River Cottage and now regularly forages for some of the UK's top Michelin restaurants. In this book he shares his expertise on safety, particularly with regard to weather and tides, techniques for fishing from the shore, finding, identifying and cooking sea plants (including seaweed) and shellfish, and takes the reader step by step through the process of building a clam oven for the ultimate beach feast. Essential reading for anyone likely to be wild camping by the seashore, or who wants to be equipped for any survival situation (the Coastal Survival School was formed in response to requests from those who found themselves in just such a situation after the 2004 tsunami). The seashore is a rich source of food: this book teaches anyone how to collect it, catch it, prepare it, cook it and enjoy it.

My Cape Malay Kitchen is Cariema Isaacs’s heartfelt and poignant account of the extraordinary relationship between herself and her father and how that was reflected in their shared passion for food and cooking.

She recollects all of the dishes they cooked and ate together, and shares her childhood memories of growing up in Bo-Kaap (the Cape Malay Quarter in Cape Town), lending insight into the culture, religious ceremonies and family events that have shaped the Cape Malay community into what itis today. But My Cape Malay Kitchen is also a book about flavourful food, richly spiced curries, indulgent cakes and decadent desserts.

Cariema's refreshing approach to food showcases many of the much-loved Cape Malay vintage recipes as well as a selection of modern dishes, and is ideal for anyone who needs a little inspiration in the kitchen.

Remember the nut-covered, pink-coloured cheese balls served at grandma's house for the holidays? Well, these are not your grandma's cheese balls. Updated for contemporary tastes, Michelle Buffardi's cheese balls come in both savoury and sweet flavors, like cheddar, blue cheese, and Buffalo wing sauce, or Bing cherry, rum, and pecan. And cheese balls are just part of the story. Many of the recipes, photographed in gorgeous full colour, are in adorable shapes for all kinds of occasions, such as an Easter egg, Thanksgiving turkey, or a Christmas ornament. Other designs are just plain fun, like the Nacho Cat, a Wise and Cheesy Owl, or one that looks like a pizza fresh from the oven. There is so much interest in bringing old-fashioned foods back into style, and this is no exception. Perfect for food lovers with crafty flair or anyone who loves to entertain, this book, with more than fifty inventive recipes and designs, is sure to be turned to again and again.

This 'Seafood Cookbook' is a collection of one of the most celebrated cuisines. It presents a feast for the senses that mirrors the richness of the Sea. In Carol's mind an impressive dish is not one that is technically difficult to create or bizarre in its originality, it is one that looks good and tastes absolutely wonderful. Illustrated throughout in full colour.

Previously published in hardback as Mr Todiwala's Spice Box Cyrus Todiwala is known for combining flavours, spices and ingredients in ways no other Indian chef has ever done before. He loves mixing Western dishes with Indian flavourings to create recipes that make innovative and delicious use of spices. Offering an entirely fresh look at spices, Cyrus takes just 10 of his favourites and bases 120 recipes around them. Using his special spice box and a selection of fresh ingredients, he conjures up an astonishing range of dishes that will spice up any mealtime, such as Prawn & Crab Masala Omelette, Venison Kebabs, Garlic & Red Chilli Chicken, Hot Smoked Salmon Tikka and Saffron & Cardamom Creme Brulee.

Even if you like to cook, getting dinner on the table Monday to Friday can be a daily drag. But not any longer! Neven Maguire's fantastic new book will inspire you to create real, fast and delicious family food - all ready to eat in jig time. Chapters include 'Low and Slow' for when you have time to plan ahead, 'Cupboard's Bare' for when you don't; 'One-Pan Dinners' for quick and easy soups and stir fries and 'Supermarket Sweep' for when you can pick up an ingredient or two on your way home. This family-friendly, modern cookbook is packed with easy, everyday dinners to inspire you Monday to Friday! 'This is a fantastic book' Pat Kenny 'Fabulous' Carol Dooley, Saturday Live, Sunshine 106.8