At Its Best: Cooking with Fresh Seasonal Produce by Margaret Brooker

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ISBN 10 1877298085
ISBN 13 9781877298080
Published Jun 01 2004
Format Paperback
Page Count 168
Language English
Countries New Zealand
Publisher Random House NZ
Imprint Tandem Press

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We all know that fresh is best but with the wide range of ingredients that are now available out of season it is easy for us to lose touch with when particular vegetables ard fruit are actually at their best. In this delectable collection, Margaret Brooker, author of New Zealand Food Lovers' guide, presents a guide to selecting, buying and eating seasonal produce at its prime, accompanied by achievable recipes, which highlight the special qualities of these central ingredients. At its best is a buyer's guide and recipe book combined. There are clear guidelines for buying at its best: what to look for, what to avoid and how best to store it. Then, having selected perfect produce, making the most of it through an inspiring collection of recipes. Some are classic dishes and others are Margaret Brooker's own creations. What they have in common is a celebration of the produce. They enhance the special qualities of the produce without overwhelming it. The 116 recipes include such delights as Fennel and Lemon Roast Chicken, Spinach and Pear Salad, Glazed Quince Slices, Chocolate and Cherry Roulade, Courgette Ribbons in Lemon Vinaigrette, Kumara and Salmon Cakes, Rhubarb and Ginger Cake.Complemented by full colour photography by Steven La Plante. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Margaret Brooker quit her legal career in 1990 to pursue her long-standing interest in food. She graduated from London's exclusive Leith School of Food and Wine and since then has been a freelance caterer, food stylist and food writer both here and internationally. She returned to New Zealand in 1995 after 10 years based in London and produced the first of her three New Zealand Food Lovers' Guides. She has twice been a judge for the Corban's Wine and Food Challenge. Margaret now lives in Wellington with her husband and two daughters.