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The definitive condiment compendium by expert and TikTok sensation
Claire Dinhut aka Condiment Claire
Are you Team Ketchup or Team Mustard? What are your Top 3 condiments?
And is butter really a condiment? Let Claire guide you through the
condiment world of flavour starting with the Classics that we all know
and love – Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard and Butter – right through to
Hot Sauces, Ferments and Pickles (think Miso and Kimchi), Dressings
& Oils, Fruit in Jars and Dips.
With illustrations and charts throughout, The Condiment Book covers
everything from failsafe recipes for much-loved condiments, hundreds of
variations and flavour pairings, condiments from across the globe,
fascinating historical facts (did you know that Aztecs used chillis as
a weapon?) – it is the definitive guide to this class of food that
isn't strictly necessary yet to most of us is indispensable.
Brighten your meals with the tasty tang of homemade vinegar. Chef
Bill Collins shows you how to make your own vinegars, including
wine, apple cider, malt, white, and rice vinegars, and then flavor
them with herbs for exactly the taste you want. You'll also learn
how to use your custom-made vinegars in everything from a basic
Italian salad dressing to Asian coleslaw, sweet potato salad,
caponata, sauerbraten, caprese sliders, pickles, chutneys, and even
chocolate chip cookies.
Fermented foods are a delicious and rich source of nourishment.
Many of our favorite everyday foods like beer, wine, cheese, bread,
and yogurt, or beloved family traditions like sauerkraut, corned
beef, and kimchi, are the result of fermentation. Besides adding
complexity and flavor to many foods, fermentation is also proven to
add amazing health benefits-from promoting healthy digestion to
allowing our body to fully absorb the necessary nutrients in our
food. However, many beginners are skittish about starting the
process of fermentation for the first time. Fermentation for
Beginners is a straightforward kitchen companion for anyone
step-by-step instructions, Fermentation for Beginners takes the
stress out of at-home fermentation. Whether you are trying
fermentation to improve your health, or just want to explore this
time-tested culinary skill, Fermentation for Beginners will be your
guide to the art of fermentation and the science of probiotic
foods. Fermentation for Beginners will show you how and why to
ferment your own foods, with: 60 delicious fermentation recipes,
from pickles to yogurt to sourdough bread to wine 13 key
ingredients for fermentation 9 top health reasons to eat probiotic
foods Step-by-step instructions for safe and effective fermentation
Overview of the science behind fermentation Tips on starting your
home fermentation laboratory With the right combination of microbes
and a little skill, Fermentation for Beginners will give you all
the tools you need to start fermenting your own foods right away.
Discover 60 simple and affordable recipes, all with freezer staples
at their heart. Organized by the most familiar frozen ingredients
and with a few fresh additions, you'll find anything from Fish Pie
to Flatbreads and Sweetcorn Fritters to Seafood Gumbo, in this
useful collection of reliable recipes. Foolproof Freezer will be
the go-to favourite for anyone looking for a tasty meal that is no
fuss and easy on the pocket.
Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards 2015 | Highly Commended
Curing and smoking your own food is a bit of a lost art in Britain
these days. While our European neighbours have continued to use
these methods on their meat, fish and cheese for centuries, we seem
to have lost the habit. But with the right guidance, anyone can
preserve fresh produce, whether living on a country farm or in an
urban flat - it doesn't have to take up a huge amount of space. The
River Cottage ethos is all about knowing the whole story behind
what you put on the table; and as Steven Lamb explains in this
thorough, accessible guide, it's easy to take good-quality
ingredients and turn them into something sensational. Curing &
Smoking begins with a detailed breakdown of any kit you might need
(from sharp knives to sausage stuffers, for the gadget-loving cook)
and an explanation of the preservation process - this includes a
section showing which products and cuts are most suitable for
different methods of curing and smoking. The second part of the
book is organised by preservation method, with an introduction to
each one, and comprehensive guidance on how to do it. And for each
method, there are, of course, many delicious recipes! These include
chorizo Scotch eggs, salt beef, hot smoked mackerel, home-made
gravadlax ... and your own dry-cured streaky bacon sizzling in the
breakfast frying-pan. With an introduction by Hugh
Fearnley-Whittingstall and full-colour photographs as well as
illustrations, this book is the go-to guide for anyone who wants to
smoke, brine or air-dry their way to a happier kitchen. There is
also a directory that tells you where to purchase the best-quality
equipment from for all your smoking and curing needs at home.
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