Drawing largely from the cuisines of France and Italy and inspired by her childhood on an English farm, Pickford divides her recipes into courses so that complete vegetarian menus can be created. 35 stunning photographs showcase 80 unusual recipes such as Red Onion Soup with Goat Cheese Toasts, Elderflower and Strawberry Syllabub, and Spiced Vegetable Pakoras.
Louise Pickford Books






The Dutch Oven Cookbook
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
60 Dutch oven recipes for casseroles, braises, pastas, rice dishes and more.
This cookbook contains over 50 recipes for cheese fondue, and fondue bourguignonne using meat, fish and poultry. There are also a number of orientally inspired fondue included, as well as a selection of dessert fondue.
Whether you're a die-hard vegetarian or a committed carnivore, the mouthwatering veggie recipes in Hamlyn All Colour Vegetarian can be enjoyed by the whole family to keep everyone healthy and happy. Choose from simple snacks such as Mushroom and Ginger Crispy Wontons or Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup to more filling Thai Red Curry Vegetable Pies and the tempting Tiramisu Cheesecake. With such a considerable selection, you'll be able to create fantastic vegetarian meals to suit all persuasions and occasions. Every recipe is accompanied by a full-page colour photograph and clever variations and new ideas, giving you over 200 meals to choose from. The hardest part for you is deciding which delicious dish to cook first! About The Author: Louise Pickford has worked as a food writer and stylist for 15 years. She regularly contributes to food magazines such as Delicious, Australian Good Taste and Gourmet Traveller. She is the author of Fresh Baked, Tapas, 30-minute Food for Friends, and co-author of 15-minute Feasts.
La Paella
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Enjoy the true taste of Spain and explore this fascinating country's love affair with paella and the deliciously diverse ways in which rice and noodles are used in a multitude of unmissable dishes.
Less functional than breakfast and more informal than lunch, brunch brings you the best of both worlds. Louise Pickford’s fabulous recipes provide a perfect weekend opportunity to indulge in all the foods we crave all week, both sweet and savoury.Divided into 5 chapters – Late Breakfast, Classic Brunch, Early Lunch, Sweet Things and Drinks – Brunch features traditional as well as new, imaginative recipes, from delicate, sweet luxuries such as Walnut Cake with Coffee Syrup, to big, hearty belly-fillers such as Mushroom Burgers with Shallot Jam and Garlic Mayonnaise. All the dishes can either be made in advance or rustled up in no time at all, leaving you free to relax with your guests and enjoy the food.
30-Minute Entertaining
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A great source of ideas for quick and easy catering when entertaining friends, this title collects contemporary and stylish food that can all be cooked in under half an hour, covering everything from snacks and starters to main meals, desserts and drinks.
Find fresh inspiration with these delicious recipes for perfect dressings and use them to add new depth of flavour and pizzazz to your favourite salads.
The Noodle Bowl
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Discover the vibrant tastes of Asia with over 70 authentic and creative recipes for cooking with noodles.
For ultimate winter indulgence, why not try a fondue! Indulge in fun retro food with a modern twist with this collection of delicious recipes created to share with family and friends.
