The Cookery Year (Reader's Digest)

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So I’m going to leave you with the recipe from The Cookery Year for the orange foam sauce I made many years ago with great success. It really is a delicious, versatile and – if a twelve year old can do it – easy to make sauce. It goes well with most pies, tarts, hot pudding and cakes and even Christmas pudding!

No, I haven't cooked every recipe in it - in fact I've followed very few of them, but where it really scores is in the charts for preparation/quantities/cooking times for everything from meat t0 vegetables to pastries to sauces; it's the book that gave me confidence as a new wife in my kitchen, and even though I now have a new husband, I still refer to the book at times - and still follow the recipe for my Christmas cake (though no longer the Xmas pud, as I can no longer eat that!).When it comes to cookery books, most people can’t wait to get hold of Jamie Oliver’s or Nigella’s latest offering – and I’m no different. But there are no words to describe just how thrilled I was to have recently got my hands on a copy of The Cookery Year by Reader’s Digest. I’ve been hunting around for this iconic cook book for a long time, hoping to add it to my overwhelming collection of cookery books. For me, this little gem is the king of cook books – and an integral part of my childhood. I was given a copy of this book when I first got married, and it has without a doubt been the most useful cookery book I've ever owned. By making the most of what is in season, Gary shows us how to choose and use the very best home-grown produce to bring these two wonderful seasons to life. Food That Harm, Food That Heal: And A-Z Guide To Safe And Healthy Eating, Completely Revised And Updated Stealth Health: How to Sneak Age-Defying, Disease-Fighting Habits Into Your Life Without Really Trying

Both a reference book and a source of inspiration, Autumn into Winter is essential reading for experienced and novice cooks alike, and features recipes that are simple to prepare, relying on flavour rather than complicated sauces or techniques.I really do think that every household could benefit from owning a copy of The Cookery Year. It really is a must-have book. Those who already have this cook book have said that they’ve never really needed another cookery book as this one has everything they need to develop their culinary skills. It’s perfect for beginners to cooking enthusiasts alike; serious homemakers to those setting up home for the first time; parents and children – I even saw a comment from a lady who said that her three year old daughter sits on the work top looking through the book while her mother cooks. Sounds very familiar! Another mother has said that she uses the opening chapters as a teaching aid about food for her children. There are also menu suggestions for special occasions like weddings, Christmas and dinner parties. To say this book is extremely useful is an understatement – it’s the cook’s bible! Divided up by month, the book offers 100 exciting new dishes, as well as the recipes from his bestselling Spring into Summer and Autumn into Winter. From the fresh taste of early new potatoes to the sweetness of home-grown summer fruits, Gary takes a closer look at what's in season throughout the year and provides ideas on using these ingredients to enhance our everyday cooking. Delicious new dishes include spring-inspired Grilled lamb chops with mint-rolled Jerseys and apricot onions, a summery Broken salmon, cucumber and lettuce salad with fresh dill cream dressing, autumnal Sauteed pheasant and spinach with almond sauce and a rich winter Blood orange almond cake. Extraordinary Meals from Ordinary Ingredients: 919 Fabulously Fast and Frugal Recipes, Each with a Secret Ingredient!