It's that time of year
again! The bookshelves are groaning but there's always room for
another cookbook or two or three...I've been through the shops
looking for the best of the cookery titles released in 2016. Whether
you're a baker, a Masterchef wannabe or needing inspiration for
family meals that everyone will eat then there's a book for you.
Since we're talking about
Christmas let's start off with a Christmas cookbook. You may think
that receiving a cookbook on Christmas day which is dedicated to
Christmas is a bit strange as you would have to wait another year
before you can use. Fear not. At over 400 pages this is one mighty
tome which is not surprising considering the amount of Christmas
shows Jamie has made. It will see you through the days after
Christmas when you are wondering what to make with your leftovers as
well as the long, cold days of January and February.
If Christmas is the time for
indulgence then the New Year is the start of the diet. From chocolate
porridge to salmon fish fingers there's way to feed all the family
and keep them happy and healthy.
You
may have not heard of Tanya Burr but those of a certain age will know
her for her YouTube channel where she waxes lyrical about beauty and
fashion to her 3.6 million subscribers. If you're not convinced about
her baking skills I can tell you that her recipe for flourless lime and
coconut cake is a triumph.
There
can't a cookbook list without a Great British Bake Off connection.
First up is the 2015 winner Nadiya Hussain. With three young children
to feed Nadiya goes through family dishes for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. There's a baking section of course with a smaller version of
the cake she baked for the Queen's 90th birthday earlier
this year.
From contestant to judge we
get the latest offering from Paul Hollywood. This is tie-in book to
Paul's Food Network show Hollywood City Breaks. From New York
to Madrid through to St. Petersburg he takes you on a culinary journey
full of sweet and savoury bakes.
This year's round up of
recipes from the last series of the show to be broadcast on the BBC.
I got this out from my local library and I was immediately impressed
by it. With some of the favourite bakes of the contestants plus the
tricky technical challenges this is a must-have for lovers of cakes,
pies and pastries.
What does a Masterchef judge
and two-starred Michelin starred chef make for his family at home?
You may be surprised to find out beef burgers but for those wanting
something a bit more sophisticated you'll be delighted with venison,
squash purée
and beetroot granola.
From Marcus Wareing we move
on to his old mate Gordon Ramsay. Bread Street Kitchen is the hip,
urban eatery owned by Gordon Ramsay's company. If you like relaxed
breakfasts, lazy lunches and getting together with friends for dinner
this one is aimed at you.
Readers of the Sunday
Telegraph's weekend magazine Stella will be familiar with Diana
Henry's weekly batch of recipes. In her book you'll be able to turn
ordinary ingredients into something quite special.
Back to the celebrity chefs
and their TV tie-ins. James Martin may no longer be on Saturday
Kitchen but he is still cooking his comfort food for a second series.
Comfort food isn't just for cold weather with recipes for Carpaccio
of tuna and Fruit Meringue Gateau.
It's off to the sunshine of
Italy with Gino D'Acampo and the book to go with his ITV series.
Through Gino's tour of Northern Italy you'll find new recipes for all
classics such as antipasti, pasta, risotta and of course pizza.
Does Rick Stein ever spend
any time at home? He's been off again on his travels in his BBC show
as he goes on the search of new recipes from across Europe to cover
Friday night through to Sunday lunch.
If you fancy something a bit
more exotic then Sabrina Ghayour brings you more of her East meets
West style. She'll guide you through the flavours of the Middle East
complete with stunning, colourful photography.
If you like Oriental food in
the form of Chinese, Japan or Thai cuisines then it's time to try out
some Malaysian recipes. In her debut book Ping Coombes gathers
together her knowledge of Malaysian food from her mother's recipes
and the street food of Ipoh.
We're back in Blighty for
our last book. Th best-known fresh soup in the UK has been up and
down the country and the book itself is divided in regional sections.
Go from Boston Bean Soup to Somerset Scrumpy Chicken.
What cookbooks have caught
your eye this year? Have you got any of these on your wishlist?
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