Product Description
The doyenne of quality home cooking, Mary Berry is renowned for her delicious recipes that won't let you down. In Mary Berry At Home, she gathers together over 150 recipes for every occasion, from easy family suppers to large parties for friends. Aimed at those who have little time to spend on complicated dishes, this new collection uses simple and ready-prepared ingredients to create imaginative menus. Savoury dishes include Filo Purses Stuffed with Spinach, Mushrooms and Goats' Cheese, Bruschetta Marinara, Paprika Chicken Supreme and Collettes of Plaice. For dessert, Mary gives suggestions for both new and traditional favourites such as Canterbury Tart, Red Fruit Salad with Cassis and Velvet Chocolate Torte. Other chapters include Salads and Vegetables, Eats for Drinks, Buffets and Large Parties, and Barbecues and Grills. Beautifully illustrated and packed with invaluable advice and tips from Mary's years of experience in the kitchen, Mary Berry At Home is the essential reference book to effortless entertaining.
Excerpted from Mary Berry at Home by Mary Berry. Copyright © 2001. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved
I always like to think of my cooking as being Cordon Bleu made easy. I have cut out all the long processes, yet I do not need to rely on packets and convenience foods. I always like to use fresh season ingredients, as I think this is the best and healthiest way in which to feed my family and friends at home.
Cooking has changed throughout the years. Quick-frying or stir-frying are relatively new techniques, and sauces are lighter now more than anything because of new ingredients like low-fat crème fraîche and fromage frais. These, plus the new yoghurts, have added so much to the flavours of foods and to the general excitement of eating. However, do not worry; before I even put pen to paper on this book, I went round all the big shops in London and major supermarkets near and far just to see what was available, and where. To me there is no point in writing a book if the ingredients I use are only available from rarefied sources. Everything I mention and cook with here should be readily available in your local good shops or supermarkets.