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Independent
'the hot new name on the simmering plate'
Synopsis
Most of us love entertaining, but it's often difficult to find
imaginative and original dishes for your guests. In this stunning
new collection, Amy Willcock brings you 150 easy and delicious recipes
for every occasion. There's a dish for every time of year and to
suit a wide variety of venues, with chapters on al fresco entertaining,
weekend house parties, high days and holidays, formal and informal
gatherings. For an original twist on outdoor eating, try an autumn
picnic using the finest foods of the season (Figs wrapped in parma
ham with gorgonzola, Mushroom and Herb Frittata). Amy also offers
a selection of dinner party menus, including the likes of Soup au
pistou with Parmesan and salami bread and Roast pork with Calvados
gravy and black pudding and apple stuffing. For festive occasions,
there are suggestions for drinks parties, with canapes including
Goujons of pheasant with aioll and mustard mayonnaise, as well as
the traditional Easter and Christmas Day meals (plus choices for
vegetarians such as Savoury ricotta strudel). There's advice on
cooking for more formal events, such as a buffet before a summer
ball (Cold roast beef with creme fraiche, Hot new potatoes with
cavlar), as well as relaxed teas and suppers at home (Wainut and
coffee sponge cake). With simple-to-follow instructions for both
Aga and conventional cooking, and beautiful full-colour illustrations
throughout, you will never be short of inspiration, whatever the
occasion.
Hardcover 192 pages (October 6, 2005)
Publisher: Ebury Press
Language: English
ISBN: 0091903890
Category(ies): Food & Drink
About the Author
Amy Willcock:
In 1980, Amy Willcock moved from the USA to the UK with her parents
to enter the world of the B&B. The project that started as a
retirement amusement for her parents grew into a thriving business
of three B&Bs and a hotel. When Amy married Jeremy Willcock
she stayed in the business and they now own the Michelin-starred
George on the Isle of Wight, a pub and two other hotels. Amy runs
lifestyle and Aga workshops, and writes for Aga Links and The Shooting
Gazette. She is the author of three bestselling books: Aga Cooking,
Amy Willcock's Aga Baking and Amy Willcock's Aga Know-How.
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