Lashings of ginger beer and delicious food inspired by the stories of Enid Blyton in an irresistible children's cookbook from chef Allegra McEvedy, the presenter of CBBC's Step up to the Plate and ,Junior Bake Off judge .
This is not a slow cooker book, but a book about slow cooking. It's about the caramelisation, the browning, the intensifying of flavours, the changing of textures, and all the other acts of magic that can happen over relaxed hours in an oven. The nature of low and slow cooking turns tougher cuts of meat, like brisket and oxtail, into sumptuous stews and meltingly tender roasts. But this isn't just a book about how to get the most out of your cheaper cuts of meat - there is plenty of fish and seafood, legumes (who love a slow cook) and a fine representation of veg. With the slow element covered and cooking away, Allegra has also given each recipe two 'quicks': speedy side dishes that can be created in a matter of minutes, carefully selected and developed to perfectly complement the slow-cooked component of the meal. The fresh and zingy nature of these quick sides will contrast perfectly with the deeply engrained flavours of the slow-cook. With recipes like Szechuan and Black Treacle Crusted Smoked Belly, Mexican Mole, Chickpea and Chard Stew and Sea Salt Meringues with Dulce de Leche, this book will inspire slow cooking devotees and novices alike.
Inspired by her mother's handed-down recipe collection, renowned chef and bestselling food writer Allegra McEvedy lovingly created this extraordinary cookbook not only for her own daughter but for all families to turn to and treasure through a lifetime of cooking and eating.
Shows us how to cut our food bills in half, but how we can eat like royalty at the same time. This book presents 100 recipes that cover breakfasts and lunches, and snacks and treats. It shows you how to achieve expensive-looking meals without spending a fortune so you can entertain in style and make something from nothing.
Bold flavors, using simpling-cooked seasonal ingredients from London's Leon restaurant.