52 Book Review
KEEP IT SIMPLE! T
his is the mantra I have tried (and failed) to live by for some years and it’s more than applicable in the
kitchen. Thankfully ‘simple and seasonal’ is still a top trend in cookery books and there are a number of new ones to add to the pile. The first and most obvious choice has to be
Ottolenghi SIMPLE by Yotam Ottolenghi (Ebury Press). This chef/cookery writer continues to enthral with his latest book which is full of “abundance, taste and surprise.” Previously his recipes have been well-known for their sometimes hard-to-find ingredients but fear not this is full of recipes that are easy to prepare, particularly if you are short on time or ingredients with numerous ideas for grains, vegetables and meat. There’s a strong Mediterranean flavour throughout with recipes for vibrant food such as Iranian herb fritters, Slow-cooked chicken with a crisp cornbread crust and Orzo with prawns, tomato and marinated feta. Italian food is widely
regarded as the mother of all cuisines and Vegetables All’Italiana (Pavillion Books) is the newest addition to the table from Anna del Conte, who, with five decades of writing under her belt, is commonly recognized as the doyenne of Italian cooking. This book focuses on the most delicious ways to cook fresh seasonal vegetables featuring a wide range of recipes collected throughout her career. Along with the enduring classics there are a number of new ideas to liven up any root, squash or pulse. Her knowledge is unending and this is sure to be a book which deserves a place on
the coffee table as much as in the kitchen. Skillet by Anna Helm Baxter (Hardie Grant UK) takes on the theme of simplicity with a book filled with over 70 delicious one-pan recipes. This is the easy solution for time pressed cooks who want tasty food with straightforward steps and minimal washing up. The book includes bold and mouthwatering images with recipes including Mediterranean prawns, Coconut mussels and best of all a sumptuous Brownie dessert big enough to satisfy any work-weary student or parent in
by Emma Jones
need of a quick pick-me-up. It doesn’t get simpler than The Hidden Hut Café
on Portscatho Beach in Cornwall which has acquired a reputation sought by many a nationwide restaurant. The book of the same name, by Simon Stallard, is a book of irresistible recipes inspired by the food served at this outdoor, off-grid café which is popular for feasting families as well as coastal walkers. Split into sections with food
for dawn, noon and dusk the book includes a wide selection of recipes appropriate for any home cook or for those who prefer to cook on an outdoor fire pit. Simplicity, flavour and the best of doorstep produce are the vital ingredients and as well as the recipes using the sea’s freshest catches (including Crab crumble and Tarragon crumbed sole) also look out for the red Hot pea falafels and irresistible Campfire caramel fondue. This book must be the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys the sights, tastes, sounds and smells of the South West... even if it is in Cornwall!
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