Scotland has some of the best seafood in the world, so we why don’t we eat more of it? Why don’t we highlight the bounty of our seas and the people who fish, produce, sell, preserve and cook it? Acclaimed cooker writer Ghillie Basan embarks on a journey around Scotland’s coastline and over to the islands to capture the essence of our nation’s seafood through the stories of fisherman, farmers, artisan smokers and curers, boat builders and net makers, creels and shacks, skin tanners and age-old traditions. In addition, she offers 90 original recipes showcasing the wonderful produce she encounters on her journeys to all parts of the country. Features a foreword by Gary Maclean, winner of MasterChef: The Professionals

This title helps you discover the secrets of a culinary tradition characterized by subtle scents, delicate tastes and elegant presentation. It offers full of tempting recipes that draw on the herbs and spices of the souk, the fresh ingredients of the countryside, and the traditions of the Moroccan kitchen. You can enjoy Casablancan Couscous with Roasted Summer Vegetables, Tagine of Lamb with Crunchy Country Salad, Sauteed Herb Salad with Chilli and Preserved Lemon, and Burnt Mulhalbia with Rose-Petal Jam. This beautifully photographed book is full of recipes that evoke the glorious tastes and textures of traditional Moroccan cooking - its exciting use of ingredients, its sweet and spicy combinations, its careful use of petals and flower waters - and places them in a modern context. You can discover tagines of chicken or lamb, enhanced by preserved lemons, prunes and olives. You can enjoy fresh, tangy salads such as Artichoke Hearts with Ginger and Honey, and delectable snacks such as Mini Saffron Fish Cakes. It includes drinks and rich desserts, such as Sweet Couscous with Rose-scented Fruit Compote. Every recipe is clearly explained, and an introduction describes all the ingredients and cooking techniques. Moroccans are well known for their love of wonderful food and generous hospitality, and this book will provide all the inspiration you need to follow their example.

Experience the true taste of Morocco with these delicious aromatic vegetarian and vegan casseroles. Named after the earthenware pot in which they are traditionally prepared, tagines are fragrantly spiced and comforting, easy to make and sure to satisfy at every occasion. And prepared without meat (and often without dairy, too) they are not only economical, but also one of the best ways to enjoy seasonal produce. In this collection of authentic Moroccan recipes, you will find some of the best-loved tagines, from Lighter Tagines, such as Roasted Cherry Tomato Tagine with Feta and Preserved Lemon or Roasted Pear, Fig and Walnut Tagine with Fennel, to Hearty Tagines including Roasted Sweet Potato Tagine with Ginger, Cinnamon and Honey or Spicy Carrot Tagine with Chickpeas, Turmeric and Coriander. Along with the tagines, you will find recipes for its traditional accompaniment, couscous, prepared in a variety of exciting ways, as well as recipes for appetizers and other dishes to serve alongside. Create your own aromatic feast, worthy of any Moroccan kitchen.

Brunch should evoke a sense of pleasure and relaxation - and perhaps also the temptation to try something new. Food writer and broadcaster Ghillie Basan offers 50 recipes in seven themed sections: brunch in a bowl, brunch with eggs, brunch on bread, baked potato brunch, sweet-tooth brunch and boozy brunch. Featuring Scottish ingredients in traditional recipes as well as imaginative combinations - from herring in oatmeal with creamy scrambled eggs and cranachan smoothie to pancetta scallops with Caesar salad bruschetta and bacon butties with honey gooseberries - this little book is the perfect inspiration for those days when time is more generous and food less rushed.

This book helps you discover the secrets of this fresh, fragrant and delicate food, with its South-east Asian and French fusion. You can explore the rivers and deltas of Vietnam, the bustling markets of Saigon and Hanoi, and the celebrations and rich traditions that pervade everyday life. You can enjoy classic street food, such as Singapore noodles and Vietnamese spring rolls, delicious main dishes such as Saigon shellfish curry, or one of the sumptuous sweets, such as coconut sorbet or Vietnamese fried bananas. Vietnamese cuisine is one of the jewels of South-east Asia, with a style of cooking that is a wonderful blend of Chinese and Asian ingredients and the traditions of classic French food. With more than 75 authentic recipes - from the national beef noodle soup, pho, which is eaten morning, noon and night, to pork pate spread on warm baguettes and drizzled with nuoc cham - this book gives you the opportunity to recreate a taste of Vietnam in your own kitchen. Make classic street food or sophisticated main meals, or try any one of the delectable sweet snacks that are enjoyed throughout Vietnam. This beautifully written, stunningly photographed book captures the real taste of Vietnam, and is irresistible for anyone who loves good food.

"Greet a Turk and you will eat. Whether you are in the busy streets of Istanbul, in a small village in Anatolia, on the slopes above Bursa, or in a resort in the Mediterranean, the enticing aroma of grilling, baking, and spices fills the air - warm bread rings covered in sesame seeds; deep-fried mussels with a garlicky sauce; roasted chestnuts, almonds and pistachio nuts; savoury pastries filled with melting cheese; lamb roasting on a spit; aubergines smoking over charcoal; and the scent of fresh peaches. You can try Ottoman puddings in Istanbul; juicy apricots stuffed with rice in Cappadocia; anchovy pilaff along the Black Sea coast; fiery kebabs served on a sword in Adana; and the hallucinogenic honey of Kars in eastern Anatolia. The Turks are passionate about their cuisine. It gives them pleasure to share it with you and it is their generous hospitality that draws me to the country again and again." This glorious volume by award-winning author and cook Ghillie Basan looks in detail at the culinary history and geography, the customs and festivities, as well as the local ingredients, and presents a tantalising selection of classic regional recipes.

These hearty one-pot meals, flavoured with fragrant spices, are cooked and served from an elegant, specially designed cooking vessel, also called a tagine. In Ghillie Basan’s collection of deliciously authentic recipes you will find some of the best-loved classics of the Moroccan kitchen. Try the sumptuous Lamb Tagine with Dates, Almonds and Pistachios, and the tangy Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon, Green Olives and Thyme. Also included are less traditional but equally delicious recipes for beef and fish – try Beef Tagine with Sweet Potatoes, Peas and Ginger or a tagine of Monkfish, Potatoes, Tomatoes and Black Olives. Hearty vegetable tagines include Baby Aubergine with Coriander and Mint, and Butternut Squash, Shallots, Sultanas and Almonds. Recipes for variations on couscous, the classic accompaniment to tagines, are also given plus plenty of ideas for fresh-tasting salads and vegetable side dishes to serve as part of your Moroccan-style feast.

Ancient Cambodia was a kingdom with an Indian culture, which then expanded into Burma and Vietnam, later becoming a territory claimed by both Vietnam and Siam. As a result, the Cambodian cuisine has Indian roots, with strong influences from both China an

This book covers traditions, ingredients, tastes, and techniques. You can discover a mouthwateringly classic cuisine with a collection of 75 authentic recipes. You can explore a creative fusion of regional recipes from the shimmering coastlines of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas to the rural regions of Anatolia, together with the ever-evolving cooking of Istanbul. From simple meze to heavenly-scented Turkish Delight, explore a vibrant cuisine that mixes an enviable range of herbs and spices with dairy produce, fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and shellfish. The tantalizing collection of recipes includes traditional dishes such as Baked Anatolian Humus with Pine Nuts, Ottoman Artichokes Poached with Lemon and Dill, Spicy Adana Kebabs and Rose-petal Sorbet. It includes more than 300 specially commissioned beautiful and evocative photographs. This wonderful collection of recipes evokes the tastes and textures of traditional Turkish cooking - its exciting use of herbs and spices with sweet and salty combinations - and places them in a modern context. Dishes range from easy meze and salads to ideas for stylish entertaining, including soups, healthy vegetarian dishes, fresh fish, succulent meat and poultry recipes, and a tempting selection of desserts and jams. You can discover recipes such as Muhammara, a spicy walnut dip; enjoy a fragrant sour cherry pilaf try a succulent Anatolian spiced rabbit stew or chicken casserole. Drinks and rich, creamy desserts such as Poached Apricots Filled with Buffalo Cream or Sutlac - the best ever rice pudding - are also included. The Turks are well known for their lavish hospitality - and this sumptuous book will provide all the inspiration you need to follow their example.

A mouth-watering collection of dips, bites, salads and other small plates to share from the Mediterranean and Middle East, to enjoy as appetizers or light meals. Mezze features a mouth-watering collection of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dips, bites, salads and other small plates to share, to enjoy as appetizers or light meals. At its simplest, mezze can be represented by a bowl of gleaming olives marinated in lemon juice and crushed coriander seeds, or a mixture of roasted nuts and seeds tossed in salt and dried thyme. At its most elaborate, it can be presented as an entire feast comprising a myriad of little colourful dishes, each the bearer of something savoury or sweet but always delicious. In this edition you’ll discover such exciting recipes as Orange and Date Salad with Chillies and Preserved Lemon; Hot Hummus with Pine Nuts and Chilli Butter; Baby Saffron Squid stuffed with Bulgur and Zahtar; and Stuffed Dates in Clementine Syrup – nothing beats the magic of mezze.

Step inside Easy Tagine with simple-to-follow recipes and gorgeous photography, and immerse yourself in the fabulous scents, tastes and colours that are rife in Moroccan cuisine. In this collection of aromatic tagines, salads, side dishes and sweet things, you'll be sure to find best-loved classics from the Moroccan kitchen. Using all sorts of fabulous herbs and spices - including cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, mint, cumin and coriander (to name only a few!) - this compilation of incredible North African recipes will soon have your kitchen smelling delicious. Learn how to make traditional lamb tagines and all of their amazing variations in the section dedicated to the famous dish. Then discover how to make options such as a Chorizo Tagine with Lentils and Fenugreek, or a Duck Tagine with Pears and Cinnamon. The mixture of sweet and spice is essential to sumptuous Moroccan food, and with this book, you'll learn how to master it all. Explore the myriad of varieties with beef tagines, seafood tagines, vegetable tagines, a section on couscous, a chapter on sweet treats and drinks, and so much more! You'll never need to step out of your home for a taste of Morocco again!

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 country. This classic recipe collection includes a fabulous array of mezes, hot and sizzling main courses, a rich variety of vegetable dishes, and tempting sweetmeats and desserts. Nutritional information for every recipe is given. It is illustrated with wonderful photographs of practical steps and final dishes. Lebanon is world-renowned for its exotic and complex cuisine. The culture is ancient, absorbing influences throughout its history of invasion and foreign rule, all of which have contributed to a cuisine rich in variety and taste. This beautiful little book aims to capture the essence of Lebanese food and introduce the reader to a world of succulently roasted fish and meat, vibrant vegetables and salads, and irresistible desserts and sweets. It is the perfect introduction to anyone wishing to experience classic Middle Eastern cooking at its best.

(See 9780754835158 for new expanded hardback edition!) This title provides an exciting guide to Turkish cuisine, including Vegetable Dishes, Beans, Peas, Lentils and Pilaffs, Fish and Shellfish, Meat and Poultry and Desserts. It features more than 75 delicious step-by-step recipes, from world-famous dishes such as Peppers Stuffed with Aromatic Rice, Lamb Sis Kebab or Festive Semolina Helva with Pine Nuts, to more unusual treats like Veiled Pilaff, Spicy Rabbit Stew with Shallots and Figs or Ottoman Milk Pudding. It includes a comprehensive visual guide to Turkish ingredients, and detailed instructions for essential preparation and cooking techniques. Cook's tips, variations and complete nutritional information are provided throughout. Opening with a fascinating introduction to the rich culinary history, culture and traditions of the Turkish people, Ghillie Basan describes how years of war and migration have helped to shape the modern cuisine, from early nomadic Anatolian tribal practices through the dazzling Ottoman period to the modern table. Then follows a comprehensive guide to the equipment, ingredients and techniques used in the Turkish kitchen, including step-by-step sequences to explain the processes clearly. Beautifully illustrated with more than 450 photographs, and complete with nutritional notes, cook's tips and variations, this stunning book provides a tantalizing insight to an ancient and diverse cuisine.

These hearty one-pot meals, flavoured with fragrant spices, are cooked and served from an elegant, specially designed cooking vessel, also called a tagine. In Ghillie Basan's collection of deliciously authentic recipes you will find some of the best-loved classics of the Moroccan kitchen, such as the sumptuous Lamb Tagine with Dates, Almonds and Pistachios, and the tangy Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon, Green Olives and Thyme. Also included are less traditional but equally delicious recipes for beef and fish - try Beef Tagine with Sweet Potatoes, Peas and Ginger or a tagine of Monkfish, Potatoes, Tomatoes and Black Olives. Hearty vegetable tagines include Baby Aubergine with Coriander and Mint, and Butternut Squash, Shallots, Sultanas and Almonds. Recipes for variations on couscous, the classic accompaniment to tagines, are also given plus plenty of ideas for fresh-tasting salads and vegetable side dishes to serve as part of your Moroccan-style feast.

Bringing together authentic recipes from Italy, Greece, Provence, northern Africa, and the Middle East, DK's "Mediterranean Cookbook" gives cooks the necessary tools to recreate the flavors of the Mediterranean in their own homes.

Fresh, healthy, and easy to make, the "Mediterranean Cookbook" contains more than 300 recipes, from Citrus Lamb Tagine and Leek Moussaka to Panzanella and Tzatziki.

Whether it's the food of Tuscany, Provence, the Greek Islands, Morocco, or Spain, DK's "Mediterranean Cookbook" is a wonderful resource for families that want to eat fresh, fast, and healthy.

"The food of Lebanon, Syria and Jordan takes me on a journey - a dip into history and scoot through modern life - as every dish has a connection to stories and passion, old traditions and new. Visiting this region is never dull as life unfolds before your eyes with chaos in the noisy streets, colour in the busy markets, and a feast of flavour wherever you go. If there is one thing that can unite communities it is food: the garlicky hummus and tangy smoked aubergine dip; spicy falafel and juicy fattoush; hot buttery pastries that melt in the mouth; comforting rice dishes and bean stews; classic kibbeh in all shapes and sizes; and moreish milk puddings and fritters in scented syrup. There are Muslim feasts and Christian celebrations, Jewish and Armenian traditions, Palestinian communities and Arab heritage - there's a little bit of everything under this vast culinary roof." The culmination of years of research, this evocative volume by award-winning author and cook Ghillie Basan looks in detail at the history and geography, the customs and festivities, as well as all the local ingredients, and presents a mouthwatering selection of classic recipes, all beautifully photographed.

GET INTO MOROCCAN-STYLE COOKING WITH 200 RECIPES FROM THE BESTSELLING HAMLYN ALL COLOUR SERIES Taste the many depths and flavours of Morocco, with 200 recipes for tagines, salads, snacks and much more. Featuring clear photographs and step-by-step instructions, Hamlyn All Colour: 200 Easy Tagines and More is a fantastic choice for cooks of all abilities. Check out some of the other titles in the series: Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Super Soups Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Halogen Oven Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Fast Vegetarian Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & Bakes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Gluten-Free Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Really Easy Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Pasta Dishes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Tapas & Spanish Dishes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 More Slow Cooker Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Delicious Desserts Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Veggie Feasts Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 One Pot Meals Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Student Meals Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Spiralizer Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Easy Indian Dishes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cupcakes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Thai Favourites Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 5:2 Diet Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Light Slow Cooker Recipes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Low Fat Dishes Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & Bakes