Bonne Maman

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This appetising collection of 88 savoury and sweet contemporary recipes reveals the versatility of cooking with the best conserves and compotes, either as a main ingredient or to enhance the flavour of the recipe. Be tempted by the sumptuous seasonal selection - from Herby Lamb with Woodland Dressingand Crispy Crumbed Romano Peppersto Strawberry Ripple Ice Cream and Cappucino Caramel Torte. With many mouth-watering photographs and simple-to-follow recipes divided into seasons, it'll be easy to spoil family and friends with delicious home cooking all year round. There are extra tips and suggestions included with many of the recipes; and there's a special section with clever ideas for using the very last teaspoon from the jar. And it's not just about the recipes. Inspirational ideas, beautifully illustrated, on how to use the iconic jars creatively are also to be found here: attractive storage for cooking spices, seed packets, buttons and cotton reels, novel Christmas candle holders or chic summer cordial glasses - there are so many imaginative ways to use the timeless jar and make a stunning style statement.