In Meals in Heels, Jennifer draws on her years of experience and shares with the reader how to plan and prep ahead for entertaining with style and ease - and most importantly ensures you have time to slip on your heels, do your lippy and have a martini in hand when the guests arrive. If you've always wanted to be the hostess with the mostest, this book will show you the way. Key points: fresh and sassy design with a hint of humour; uses glamorous line illustrations instead of photography
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"[A] stylish accessory for fashionistas who know their way around a kitchen." --"Library Journal"
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Jennifer Joyce, an American food writer, stylist and chef living long-term in London has written several successful cookbooks for the US and UK markets and is a regular contributor to Olive Magazine, BBC Good Food and the Sainsbury's magazine. She runs weekly cooking classes at London's Divertimenti and Books for Cooks stores and has appeared in food TV shows in both the UK and the States. She is known for her fresh, simple, quick and easy food with vibrancy and a certain joie de vivre.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By P. Subbotin
Format:Hardcover
I approached this book with a little trepidation because I tend to like photographs in cookbooks, however the lack of them is more than compensated for by the gorgeous recipes. As a caterer I am a stickler for accuracy, and these recipes really work. The concept of preparing a glamourous dinner ahead of the guests' arrival and having time to buff yourself to perfection will appeal to those of us who like to have fun at our own parties. Chicken with sherry, dates and almonds has been served to great acclaim in our house and I can't wait for the warm weather to arrive to try out some of the barbecue ideas. As with all Jennifer Joyce's books, much attention of given to styling and do-ahead tips so you can achieve a beautiful presentation at home having done most of the hard work hours before. However style is nothing without taste and all the recipes I have tried so far deliver sumptuous flavours without being complicated to prepare. I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of this book and so will you.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By G. Lipscombe
Format:Hardcover
Having been a fan of Jennifer Joyce's previous cook books, especially her 'Diva Cooking', which was my staple dinner party inspiration, I was thrilled to get a copy of 'Meals in Heals' her latest book.
As the title suggests, many recipes can be prepared in advance, leaving time to relax and enjoy your own dinner parties. The book has lovely retro graphics and gives great ideas for menu planning, whether related by season, country or occasion. There is useful instruction on everything from the cooking, through to the presentation and ideas on what to serve each dish with.
I love the combination of ingredients in Jennifers recipes which creates food with great flavours.
So far, from the book, I have cooked the 'Cumin-crusted pork with romesco sauce' and ' Triple-layer almond meringue cake with blackberries' - Truly Delicious!
As the title suggests, many recipes can be prepared in advance, leaving time to relax and enjoy your own dinner parties. The book has lovely retro graphics and gives great ideas for menu planning, whether related by season, country or occasion. There is useful instruction on everything from the cooking, through to the presentation and ideas on what to serve each dish with.
I love the combination of ingredients in Jennifers recipes which creates food with great flavours.
So far, from the book, I have cooked the 'Cumin-crusted pork with romesco sauce' and ' Triple-layer almond meringue cake with blackberries' - Truly Delicious!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Miss Foodie
Format:Hardcover
Being a Jennifer Joyce devotee, I was thrilled to see Meals in Heels. I was a bit worried that there aren't photographs in the book - as a sometimes unconfident cook, I like a bit if visual reference. But I was worried for no reason. As always, Jennifer gives you all the prepare-ahead tips and helpful hints that you need to ensure that your dishes come out looking and tasting exactly as they should. I don't think I'll try a Julie and Julia on this, but I am certainly going to try as many of these delicious and exquisite recipes as I can. And the book is a great gift for your foodie girlfriends. (P.S. And check out Jennifer Joyce's Meals in Heels food blog for more great recipes and food ideas.)
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great book. makes a lovely present. my friend was very pleased with it
great book. looks good and it was a present. My friend was very pleased with it. arrived quickly everything was excellent
Published 3 months ago by Elton
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good value
Its good value, tho I do like pictures by the time you are doing these meals you'll have some idea of visualisation.
Published 4 months ago by Rosie
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Second purchase of this book
I have a copy of this and have ordered another as a Christmas present for my god-daughter. It's fun and the recipes are interesting without being complicated or long-winded. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Henrietta
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Uncomplicated dinner party food
Lovely dinner party ideas - nothing too complicated, and designed to be made ahead. There is sound advice about planning & preparation which would be useful for the inexperienced. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Marand
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Nice book but I want pics!
I like the idea of this book and it's great to have a hardback. The only downsides are that a page fell out straight away (no, I didn't bend the spine back) and it has no pictures... Read more
Published 16 months ago by LVM
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Great, really pleased
Delighted with this purchase ... love that it is broken down into seasons and then by themes, Moorish, Indian etc ... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2011 by G. Smyth
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Perfect Gift for Christmas
Meals in Heels is the perfect cook book for Christmas and hurrah - no celebrities! Just really interesting ingredients which makes you think about food a little differently and... Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2010 by jessica grove
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another great inspiring cookbook
Jennifer, I have collected all of your cookbooks,you just get better with everyone. What I love most about this book is all the tips to prepare ahead. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2010 by deidre
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Ideal Christmas present
I am delighted with the 'Meals in Heels' cookery books. I bought them as Christmas presents for my friends and I'm sure they will be 'pleased as punch'. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2010 by Mary May
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J.Joyce at her best!
What a lovely book! Inspirational, but reasonably easy to follow recipes. And so many new ideas, and great tips. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2010 by S.Marmeladova
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