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Mitchell Beazley
Mitchell Beazley
Mitchell Beazley
Discover the delicious flavours of the Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa in this new edition of the first cookbook by bestselling, award-winning cookery writer Diana Henry
'An all-time classic. The book I'm happy to return to, over and over again. It's an utter joy to cook from, as it is to dig deep into the stories' - Yotam Ottolenghi
'This book has a special place in my heart' - Claudia Roden
A glorious new edition of the original gem at the heart of bestselling food writer Diana Henry's much-loved repertoire
Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons gathers together dishes that combine colourful, aromatic and perfumed ingredients - from leathery pomegranates with their insides bursting with ruby seeds to flower waters that allow you to drink in the scent of a garden - to bring pleasure to your kitchen and an intoxicating whiff of warmer climes to your table.
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
Fragrance of the Earth
Thyme, oregano & citrus roasted poussins; Lemon & rosemary cake
A Bowl of Fresh Herbs
Chermoula tuna with pomegranate couscous; Chilled avocado & coriander soup
Sweet Cloves & Liquid Gold
Catalan black rice; Salt-baked potatoes with creme fraiche & new season's garlic
The Sweet & the Sour
Pearl divers' rice; Adam's Cafe's North African pickles
Plundering the Stores
Lamb & mint pilaf with Turkish cherry hosaf; Raisin & sherry ice cream
Curds & Whey
Sweet potatoes with marinated feta & black olives; Ricotta ice cream with pomegranate
Food from the Hearth
Lamb pizza with preserved lemons; Piadina with caramelized onions, walnuts & taleggio
Pith & Skin
Pork with feta & spinach stuffing & cardamom-spiced oranges; Amalfi lemon & honey jam
Heaven Scent
Meringue & rose cake with summer berries; Mangoes with orange blossom & sweet labneh
Diana Henry is one of
the UK's best-loved food writers with sales of more than one million copies worldwide. She has regular columns in the Sunday Telegraph and Waitrose Weekend, her work has appeared in BBC Good Food, House & Garden, delicious. and beyond, and her broadcast appearances include BBC Radio 4. Diana has won numerous awards for her journalism and books, including Cookery Journalist of the Year and Cookbook of the Year from the Guild of Food Writers; Cookery Writer of the Year and Cookery Book of the Year at the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards; Food Book of the Year at the AndrA Simon Food & Drink Book Awards; and a James Beard award.
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