Martin Brigdale Books

Master chef Michel Roux here dispels the myth that pastry-making is complicated and beyond the reach of most chefs. Designed in an easy-to-follow format, this chunky compilation presents all of the classic pastries in the simplest possible way, along with a collection of recipes.

This is a collection of 100 dessert recipes from Michel Roux. Step-by-step photographic sequences guide you through specific techniques throughout the chapters as Michel presents recipes that are straightforward to prepare and designed to suit today's fresher, lighter palate.

Destined to become a staple on the bookshelves of everyone who likes to cook and illustrated throughout with stunning photographs by award-winning photographer Martin Brigdale, 'Eggs' is a compilation of Roux's 100 best egg recipes.

Susannah Blake offers a wonderful selection of recipes using the distinctive taste of coffee. This book is dedicated to everyone for whom the splutter of an espresso pot or the gurgle of a percolator is the sound of comfort and joy. In Cakes, Cookies, and Afternoon Treats the temptations range from Coffee and Walnut Macaroons to Creamy Coffee Millefeuille. Indulgent Desserts will inspire anyone who loves a wickedly luxurious pudding. Break through the crisp top of a Coffee Creme Brulee or go for ultimate luxury with Sticky Coffee-Toffee Pudding--this chapter has ideas for every occasion. The fabulous recipes in Ice Creams, Sorbets, and Drinks include the sophisticated Espresso Martini, and Coffee, Chocolate, and Vanilla Bombe. *Delicious easy recipes, guaranteed to provide that special coffee kick. *Mouthwatering photographs by Martin Brigdale accompany every recipe.

Traditional trattoria fare is the essence of Italian food - honest, fresh and satisfying. These authentic recipes have been collected from all over Italy and adapted for the home cook. Includes more than 65 recipes for delicious Italian food.

Honest, fresh, and satisfying food is the essence of French country cooking-it's not expensive or complicated and never goes out of style. Included in this irresistible cookbook by Laura Washburn are classic bistro recipes for Soups, such as Soupe au Pistou and French Onion Soup. Appetizers to try include Goat Cheese Tart and Mackerel Pt. More substantial recipes for Meat dishes are Pork in Cider with Potatoes and Apples; Cassoulet; and Spring Lamb Stew with Vegetables. Simple yet delicious ideas for Poultry and Game include Chicken with Tarragon and Duck Breasts with Peppercorns. Traditional Fish and Seafood dishes include Sole Meunire and Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Garlic, and Saffron. Vegetarian options include Pumpkin and Rice Gratin and Eggplant, Onion, and Tomato Tian. Great Salads and Side Vegetables include Chicory Salad with Roquefort, Celery, and Walnuts; Baby Leeks with Herb Vinaigrette; and Peas, Asparagus, and Baby Lettuce. Finish with Sweet Things-Pear and Almond Tart; Chocolate Cream Pots, or Vanilla Orange Souffl.

From warm mango chicken salad to the simplest coleslaw, this collection of salad recipes makes it deliciously easy to eat the recommended daily dose of vegetables and fruit. Light, substantial, simple and extravagant recipes are all included.

The French have a way with puddings. Just think of all those delicious classics - tarte Tatin, souffle, clafoutis, tarte au cirton. They're favourites, and they're all here in this irresistible book.

Be inspired by more than 80 simple and delicious recipes in The Little Moroccan Cookbook. Each recipe has been selected to reflect the unique characteristics and diverse cooking styles that are the essence of Moroccan cuisine. With details on the Arabic, Persian, Andalusian and Berber influences on Moroccan cooking and special features on subjects such as spices, tea drinking and tajines, The Little Moroccan Cookbook is a travel guide and a cookbook in one.

Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Linguria and the Aosta Valley are regions renowned for their sublime cuisine. This book opens with an exploration of Italy's north-west before sharing 65 authentic recipes from the regions.