August Cookery Book Reviews
As the summer sun begins to fade, we’ve found some wonderful cookery books to keep you busy in the kitchen as autumn arrives. On the menu this month we have Bridgerton, cooking for two, culinary techniques and Tofoo!
Fruits and Nuts: Recipes and Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts
It’s time to learn from the best as world-renowned culinary school Ferandi Paris have released a cookery book for all our gastronomic needs.
With step-by-step guidance on how to make some delicious dishes, you’ll be cooking like a pro in no time!
As the title suggests, these recipes are filled with fruits, nuts and plenty of goodness, featuring both sweet and savoury delights. With pictures illustrating how your dish should look there’s little room for error.
The cookery book also includes sections on how to perfect your culinary techniques as well as general advice on how to make the most out of your ingredients.
Top Dish: Kumquat cake
Available at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/2080248529/ref=nosim?tag=dcthomson0e-21
The Unofficial Bridgerton Book of Afternoon Tea
Fans of Bridgerton rejoice as we’ve got the perfect cookery book for you. With over 75 recipes inspired by characters of the show, this is your handy guide to creating the perfect themed afternoon tea.
An Elegant Tea inspired by Daphne Bridgerton, An Eccentric Tea inspired by Queen Charlotte and A Lovesick Tea inspired by Penelope Featherington- pick your favourite character and try their menu. No matter which you chose, we guarantee it’ll be an afternoon tea to remember.
Raspberry meringues, lavender shortbread, espresso brownies and angel food cake are just some of the treats waiting to be devoured!
Top Dish: Key lime trifle
Available at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1788794311/ref=nosim?tag=dcthomson0e-21
Two’s Company, Orlando Murrin
As the name suggests, Two’s Company contains mouth-watering recipes great for two people. From scrummy starters to delectable desserts, your dinners will never tire of being exciting. Meat, veg, pasta, puddings- you name it there’s a recipe for it.
There are lots of hints and tips within the book on how to cook with ease, with info on the perfect utensils and advice on how to find the most delicious ingredients. Also dotted throughout are ’50 tricks of the trade’ which include author Orlando Murrin’s advice given to him over the years by food stylists and professional chefs.
Top Dish: Antipasti tart
Available at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1788793773/ref=nosim?tag=dcthomson0e-21
The Tofoo Cookbook
Who said tofu had to be boring? The Tofoo Cookbook has 100 tofu recipes for you to feast on. With breakfast, lunch and dinner meals, your whole day can be Tofoo-riffic!
Far from being bland and tasteless, these flavourful recipes include a mixture of hot and cold dishes with some handy tips on how to get the most out of your Tofoo. Whether its breakfast burritos, crispy ramen or paella just open the book to discover your new favourite dish.
Great for vegans, vegetarians or those just wanting to try something different it’s time to up your Tofoo game!
Top Dish: Chipotle Tofoo Tacos
Available at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1529148529/ref=nosim?tag=dcthomson0e-21
Hope Wilson
I love travelling and food- so it's a good job I'm the travel and cookery editor for My Weekly! I also get involved with the real life section of the magazine as helping people share their story is one of my passions.
