Who Put The Beef In Wellington? 50 Culinary Classics, Who Invented Them, When and Why. Foreword by James Martin James Winter

Web Price: £14.39
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ISBN:

9780857830821

Format:

Hardback

Size:
229 x 164 x 18mm

Pages:
224

Published:

01 Nov 2012
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Ever wondered where Caesar Salad comes from? Who was Benedict and what’s he got to do with combining poached eggs with ham and hollandaise sauce? In this fascinating journey into culinary history James Winter provides the answers to these questions and explores the origins of classic dishes from around the world. Who came up with them? When and what inspired them to combine certain ingredients? And why have they endured to become classics that we turn to again and again? With a total of 50 recipes including Battenberg Cake, Peach Melba, Sole Véronique, Chicken Kiev and Bloody Mary, James covers mains, desserts and even drinks. Including the quintessential version of each recipe plus hints and tips from top chefs this book will inform and inspire in equal measure.

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'This fascinating book gives the recipes for 50 favourite dishes, with tips from top chefs, and looks at the stories behind them.' John Torode, Daily Mail

'Woolton pie is virtually unheard of today, but it was the secret weapon that kept the nation fed during World War Two. The story of this simple meal is told in Saturday Kitchen producer James Winter's new book, Who Put The Beef In Wellington?, which explores the history of 50 dishes. Other recipes in the book are Chicken Kiev, Lamb Balti, Pavlova and Margherita Pizza.' Waitrose Kitchen

'In this colourful and well-illustrated book James Winter investigates the origins of 50 of the most popular culinary classics, looking at who invented them and why. From Oysters Rockefeller to Lobster Thermidor; Chicken Marengo to Eggs Benedict, the dishes are traditional favourites and the stories behind them fascinating. Each dish is investigated and then the recipe given so it can be attempted. An end section on cocktails is an interesting extra.' The Field

James Winter is the series producer of BBC1’s flagship cookery programme Saturday Kitchen, where he has been instrumental in promoting the talents of many of Britain's finest chefs. His ability to spot emerging talent as well as his passionate support of established chefs has made him