This illustrated book contains imaginative ideas for light lunches, barbecues, buffets and summer teas, putting a new slant on traditional favourites with exciting flavours from South-East Asia, Italy and California.
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"Summer is a special time for cooks, a dazzling time when fresh ingredients present themselves in rapid succession, some of them so briefly that we need to snap them up to enjoy them at their best," Delia Smith writes in the introduction to her now classic Summer Collection. No-one can deny that we live in a privileged age when we can shop all round the world for anything at any time of the year, but that should never eclipse the joy of being able to eat something grown close to home when it's at its peak.
Asparagus, runner beans, baby carrots and strawberries all make an appearance in this book, all enhanced by Delia with tastes from California, Italy, Greece and the East. The cooking techniques range from grilling and roasting vegetables to making homemade ice cream. Recipes include Salmon Steaks with Avocado and Crème Fraîche to Sautéed Asparagus with Eggs and Parmesan. Desserts, breads and baking tips complete the collection. --Amanda James
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Delia is a modern-day Mrs Beeton, which I mean as a big compliment. You'll find her books in most households and they'll be the most used and trusted in the collection. (Theo Randall Delicious Magazine )
Delia's writing is to be reckoned with. Her approach helps you get it right every time. Long live Delia! (Gizzi Erskine. Delicious Magazine )
Considered by many to be Britain's answer to Martha Stewart, Smith, with her down-to-earth style, is as refreshing as the food presented here (Booklist ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Delia's writing is to be reckoned with. Her approach helps you get it right every time. Long live Delia! (Gizzi Erskine. Delicious Magazine )
Considered by many to be Britain's answer to Martha Stewart, Smith, with her down-to-earth style, is as refreshing as the food presented here (Booklist ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After hunting around for nearly two years, I managed to find a copy of Delia's Summer Collection - in the end, I finished up ordering two copies (one for a friend who had also been on the look-out for the book). I can honestly say that it's one of the best cookery books I have ever owned - especially the section on vegetables. I have tried so many of her recipes and haven't had a failure yet. Carry on cooking, Delia!
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By KB
Format:Paperback
I've just gone back through this cookbook as what put me off to start with is the lack of pictures for every dish, however in recent weeks I've made several of the recipes - the roasted goats cheese vegetable couscous is a real hit and the leg of lamb wih rosemary is a stunning summer dish. This is a great cookbook for summer - and fairly health conscious too - I hadn't realised Delia is a weight watcher!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By S. Nicol
Format:Paperback
I have several Delia books including this one. I find all her recipes to be extremely well described and they always come out right, unlike numerous celebrity chefs I could mention. I accept that she comes over a bit schoolmarmish but this lends gravitas to her writing. I don't think Delia can be beaten. This book in particular has lovely summery recipes, using easily obtainable, british ingredients and each recipe is a pleasure to recreate.
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Great reading better tasting
Another fantastic book from Delia
She never fails but excels
choice and varity, what more could you ask for
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She never fails but excels
choice and varity, what more could you ask for
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Published 20 days ago by fiona wadsley
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Aaahh Delia
Had to buy this new as you cannot ever find one of Delias books in a charity shop , so that tells you how good they are. Cracking recipes for all tastes 10/10
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AS ADVERTISED. Arrived in good time. I have no complaints. Would recommend. I like.
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Published 5 months ago by Mr J Bain
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Delia's summer collection
A book full of great recipes. We were a bit surprised that the cover (dust jacket) was slightly creased however that does not detract from the great selection of recipes comiled... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Graham Ford
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A cookbook one comes back to time and time again.
Delia Smith's Summer and Winter Collection cookbooks are old friends, I'm sure, on thousands of domestic cooks' bookshelves. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sue Kichenside
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Fabulous recipes!
As ever Delia comes up trumps with a lovely book of summery recipes. Delicious food, recipes are easy to follow and produce, with no 'chefy' nonsense as in so many others these... Read more
Published 7 months ago by L B
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Cant do without
I lost my copy of this book about 2 months ago. Did I lend it to a friend ? I honestly can't remember! Read more
Published 11 months ago by GillyK
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delias summer collection
bought for my wife she thinks it's an excellent book I have not got much more I cas say I'm afraid
Published 16 months ago by J A J Mann
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Disappointing Deep Lemon Tart
Very very disappointed in the recipe for theDeep Lemon Tart. Very stodgy and heavy!! Quantity for pastry not enough to fill 23cm tin! Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2010 by Kitchen 'goddess!!!
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Delia
A well set out book, easy to use with sensible recipes with easily available ingredients.
Published on 14 Oct 2010 by reader
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