The Food and Cooking of Scotland: Discover the Rich Culinary Heritage of This Historic Land in 70 Classic Step-by-Step Recipes and 300 Glorious Photographs - Couverture souple

Wilson, Carol

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1844764796 ISBN 13 : 9781844764792

Editeur : Southwater, 2016

Synopsis

This wonderfully photographed volume brings together everything you will ever need to know to enjoy the experience of cooking classic Scottish food with success - the ingredients, the culinary traditions, the techniques, and of course the most famous and popular recipes of Scotland. The book opens with a fascinating introduction to the history of Scottish food and cooking and how the landscape and various events have shaped its cuisine. The collection of over 70 step-by-step dishes have captured the delicious, home-cooked flavours of Scottish food. The recipes chapters include breakfasts, soups and appetizers, main courses and side dishes, as well as sections on breads, bakes, preserves, desserts and drinks. The is a superb variety of savoury dishes including Crusted Garlic and Wild Thyme Monkfish, Grilled lobster with Tarragon Cream, Fillet Steak with Pickled Walnut Sauce, and Loin of Wild Boar with Bog Myrtle. The book also features sensational desserts, such as Iced Cranachan, Rhubarb Frushie, Clootie Dumpling, and Walnut and Honey Tart, plus there are wonderful drinks to try too, like Glasgow Punch and Brammle Kir. Over 300 stunning colour photographs include beautiful images that capture the dramatic scenery and cultural life of Scotland, a tempting picture of every recipe, and clear and simple photographic step-by-step instructions. This is the perfect book for anyone who is interested in the culinary traditions of this beautiful land, and for those who wish to experience good, wholesome food, offering inspiration and fabulous recipes for every occasion. Over 70 traditional and contemporary recipes ranging from warming soups and broths to comforting stews, hotpots and pies and satisfying hot and cold desserts Over 300 beautiful colour photographs and step-by-step sequences, including a tantalizing picture of each finished dish to ensure perfect results are achieved every time Chapters include breakfasts; soups and appetizers; main courses; side dishes and salads; breads, bakes and preserves; and desserts and drinks, so you will find everything you need to create a complete menu Features classic dishes from the Borders, Highlands and Isles such as Roast Young Grouse, Saddle of Rabbit with Asparagus, King Scallops with Bacon and West Coast Fisherman's Stew Contains easy to follow step-by-step instructions, informative cook's tips and variations, plus a nutritional breakdown for every recipe A fascinating exploration of Scotland's culinary heritage, including game reserves, the smokehouses and whisky distilleries

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À propos de l'auteur

An expert on the history and origins of British food, Carol Wilson has contributed to many publications in the UK, Ireland and the USA, including The Times, The Illustrated London News, Heritage, Food and Wine, and Gastronomica. She has appeared on television promoting British food and discussing the history and usage of traditional British ingredients. Author and contributor of a number of books on cookery and the history of food, she has recently completed A Gypsy Feast: Recipes and Culinary Traditions of the Romany People and Porters' English Cookery Bible: Ancient & Modern, featuring traditional English recipes and their history. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The chef of the magnificent 16th century Myres Castle Highland hotel in Scotland, Christopher Trotter trained at the Savoy and in a prestigious Michelin-starred restaurant in France. His passion is for Scottish produce, food and cooking, specializing in traditional and new cuisines that take advantage of the traditional natural flavours of land, loch and sea. He has written two books: The Scottish Kitchen and Scottish Cookery.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Southwater
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844764796
• ISBN 13: 9781844764792
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Buchpark GmbH; gpsr@buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Allemagne