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Christmas with Gordon - Rosana McPhee from Hot and Chilli guest blogs for us…

Quadrille have released a very festive Christmas book by celebrity chef and TV presenter Gordon Ramsay. Deep red with white letters, the hardcover is glossy, and the book itself contains 141 pages filled with colour photographs by London based photographer Chris Terry. The book jacket has a portrait of Gordon Ramsay carving a turkey.

 

The book was written with the help of food stylist Emily Quah and is divided by chapters:
INTRODUCTION
PARTY FOOD
CHRISTMAS MENUS
BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH
LUNCHES AND SUPPERS
PUDDINGS
INDEX
The recipes are not overly complicated, I tried some of the recipes specially the side dishes. Easy to find ingredients, even though some ingredients are a bit expensive. However, it’s Christmas time so let’s indulge a bit.   A good variety and modern take on the traditional dishes.  This book is great addition to a food lovers book collection. I am looking forward to try the puddings recipes.

Pear and saffron chutney, truffle mash and creamed cabbage with thyme


I made the creamed cabbage at least three times in the last two weeks - simple and tasty. I lovethe piquancy and texture of the pear and saffron chutney so much, that I have made some to give as Christmas presents. It’s delicious - what a treat!  Another good suggestion for a Christmas present too.

Rosanna’s blog, Hot and Chilli can be found by clicking here
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Three new cookery ebooks from Quadrille Publishing - out in December 2011

 We’ve got three great cookery ebooks coming in December 2011…

Firstly, there’s SIMPLE COOKING by ANTONIO CARLUCCIO

 

176pp |E-book|£7.99

ISBN: 978 1 84949 166 2 

In Simple Cooking Antonio Carluccio is on a mission to instill in his readers the simple pleasure of cooking good fresh food, and to inspire novice cooks with confidence and a repertoire of reliable dishes for all occasions. 

The recipes included in this e-book are all easy to cook, perfect for those with little experience or who are short of time.  Throughout, Antonio has also included clever suggestions for how to ‘upgrade’ a basic recipe and there are also ingenious ideas for using leftovers.

 

Then we have I LOVE CURRY by ANJUM ANAND…

 

176pp |E-book|£8.99

ISBN: 978 1 84949 169 3

 In India, a curry is a dish whose sauce is flavoured with a harmonious blend of spices. In this deliciously spicy e-book, Anjum Anand… 

…presents an eclectic choice of her favourite curries. These include regional dishes, favourite restaurant classics and many of her own original creations – in all, 50 great curries and 25 accompanying dishes.

This is the essential e-book for all lovers of Indian food, whether they are confident cooks or novice enthusiasts.

and weve also got BRITISH Regional FOOD by MARK HIX…

 

240pp |E-book|£7.99

ISBN: 978 1 84949 168 6 

British Regional Food not only celebrates the current status of favourite regional fare like pork pies, clotted cream and cider, but also showcases the most important and innovative producers passionate about their gastronomic past who are helping to re-kindle all that’s best in British food.

 

Spectacular photography by Jason Lowe brilliantly captures the flavour of each region and its dishes and the e-book ends with a gazetteer that provides details of the producers throughout the country.

All three ebooks are published by Quadrille and will be available from December 2011.

 

 

 

 

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Win a very limited edition (worth £200) if you join our mailing list before 30/11/2011

We’ve got a copy of Gordon Ramsay’s Recipes from a 3* Chef (Limited Edition) to give away to one of our mailing list*** subscribers!

The book

The first part of the book shows 50 classic Gordon Ramsay recipes presented as they would be in one of his restaurants. The second part of the book shows the dishes presented in a domestic situation with full recipes and step-by-step instructions to recreate them yourself.

Dishes include Gordon’s signature Lobster Ravioli, Corn Reared Beef Fillet with Marrow Crust, Ginger Mousse and a Bitter Chocolate Cylinder with Coffee Granite.

Here’s a preview of  some of the pages from the book!

This specially numbered limited edition is presented in a metal slipcase and perspex box and is signed by Gordon Ramsay.

All you have to do to enter this competition is to sign up to our mailing list - details at the bottom right hand corner of our homepage - before 30/11/2011.


We’ll make sure it gets to the lucky recipient at the beginning of December so it will get there well before Christmas.  If the winner  decides that they want to pass on to a friend or family member, we’re very happy to post it direct to them if needed!

*** Please note, if you are already a subscriber to the mailing list, you will already have been automatically entered.