The ScandiKitchen Cookbook


Book Description

An entertaining introduction to Scandinavian food containing over 80 recipes developed by Bronte Aurell, owner of the popular ScandiKitchen Cafe in London's West End. This book features recipes for all occasions, ranging from morning buns, lunchtime savouries, hearty dinners and indulgent desserts, to bakes and other foods for special celebrations. Enjoy fresh and simple open sandwiches, healthy Nordic salads, delicious traditional hot dishes and indulgent cakes. Discover new flavours and textures from mustard pickled herring and gravlax to sticky Kladdkaka cake. There's so much more to Nordic food than pickled herring and meatballs. Stretching from the midnight sun of northern Norway to the flat, fertile fields of Denmark, Scandinavian food culture is a lot more varied than you might think. Dishes and ingredients link all the regions together, bringing a uniquely Nordic food experience to life that was created by thousands of years of heritage and shared culture. Scandinavian food is simple. Natives call it 'husmanskost' (farmer's fare). It's natural and honest. When you work with the very best produce, there's no need to overcomplicate it. Its appeal lies in the fact that it is healthy, wholesome, flavoursome, simple to make and beautiful to look at.




The Thrifty Cookbook


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A collection of over 60 quick and delicious recipes to feed households on a budget. A busy family household is often short on time and money. The weekly food shop can be a stressful time when you are wondering how you can feed your family good, honest food without exceeding the weekly budget. Living on a budget, or trying to reduce your outgoings, doesn't have to mean foregoing cooking and eating good food though. Thrifty tips will guide you through how to make the most of your ingredients and create wonderful family food for all mealtimes. Enjoy some budget breakfasts such as Baked Eggs or Corned Beef Hash before moving on to some purse-friendly soups and salads for lunch. The main meal of the day no longer needs to empty the bank, so instead delve in to some quick and easy dishes such as Thai Salmon Fish Cakes or Quick Vegetable Curry. Treats don't have to be ignored in favour of saving pennies either – whip up some quick treats such as Iced Summer Berries with Hot White Chocolate Sauce or Banana Fritters. The Thrifty Cookbook has all the inspiration you need to produce fantastic food, in super quick time, for the whole family even when you've had to tighten the household purse strings.




Pikes Cocktail Book


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Recreate the most popular drinks to have been shaken, stirred and swallowed at one of the world's most unique venues. 'Among Ibiza's growing raft of luxury hotels, Pikes remains a characterful standout. The venue has carved a niche as a hedonistic creative hub, providing the setting for Freddie Mercury's 41st birthday party, Wham's Club Tropicana video and cutting-edge art and music pop-ups' – The FT: How to Spend It The Pikes Cocktail Book tells the story of this incredible place, with cocktails inspired by mischief and misbehaviour at this epicentre of Balearic excess. The 65 drinks recipes are divided into chapters such as Poolside Sunset, After Midnight and The Morning After where you can sample Captain of the Night, Sunny's Gay G&T, Golden Bird and many more. George Michael, Freddie Mercury, Grace Jones, Fatboy Slim, Boy George, Kate Moss, Kylie and countless other celebrities and rock royalty, have all sipped the cocktails served at the legendary Pikes Ibiza while sitting around its iconic pool and dancing in the in-house nightclub that used to be Freddie Mercury's suite.




Cypriana


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Over 80 modern recipes inspired by the traditional cooking of Greece and Cyprus from popular chef and TV personality Theo Michaels. Fresh ingredients sing from the plate, from juicy watermelon and glossy kalamata olives, to fragrant oregano-roasted lamb and delicate fish wrapped in vine leaves. Presenting a feast for the eyes as well as the tastebuds, fresh and delicious recipes are organized into chapters entitled Meze, Sea, Land, Sun, Fire and Sundowners, evoking the Greek way of life. Meze features mouth-watering small plates for sharing from creamy whipped dips to meatballs. The sea is woven into Greek culture and seafood is a staple; enjoy the freshest fish and shellfish cooked simply and served with a squeeze of lemon juice. Meat is a huge part of the Greek diet and cooking over charcoal is part of daily life. Traditions of 'horta' means there are plenty of vegetable dishes to enjoy. Finally, Greek desserts are often just a sweet note to savour with a bitter black coffee or come sundown you may prefer a Greek-inspired cocktail such as an Ouzo Sour. This is an updated and expanded new edition of Orexi! featuring 8 new recipes.




Salt


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A delicious collection of over 50 recipes using salt to enhance your home-cooked dishes. This beautiful book introduces you to all kinds of salts, from French fleur de sel to smoked salt and the myriad of dishes they can create. The book opens with an overview of the different types and flavours of salt available and what they are best used for. Appetizers include Spicy Popcorn with Chipotle Salt and Gazpacho with Smoked Salted Croutons. In Main Courses, you'll find the classic salt-crust method with new twists, such as Indian-spiced Lamb in a Salt Crust, or how about Salt-crusted Citrus Shrimp with Spicy Dipping Sauce? In Sides and Breads you'll discover tempting flatbreads and pretzel bites, while Drinks and Sweets include Bloody Mary with Celery Salt and Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt? Be amazed as the flavours mingle in your mouth. Finally, a chapter of Rubs, Butters and Brines offers you dozens of versatile ways to jazz up grilled meat or fish, vegetable crudités or crisps. Once you've tried this collection of stunning recipes you will never look at salt in the same way again.




Let's get dipping


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Dive into this deliciously tempting collection of tantalizing dips from familiar classics to new and enticing creations. With such a variety of dips now available to buy, it's no wonder that the 'chip and dip' is the go-to snack for any occasion. Whether you're spreading them on bread or crackers, dunking in vegetable crudités, breadsticks or hot chips, the vast array of choice in the world of dips is truly outstanding. Featuring more than 50 recipes for easy homemade dips these recipes are designed to cater for all tastes. Choose from cream cheese and mayo-based varieties, fresh and zingy salsas or fiery sriracha and sweet chilli options. Whether you want sociable and relaxed party food for sharing, crave indulgent and comforting TV night grazing snacks, or simply prefer a healthy alternative to high-fat salty snacks, check out this enticing collection and you'll find it here.




Scandikitchen Christmas


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"A festival of beautiful bakes and stunning photos." Review of ScandiKitchen: Fika & Hygge, Good Housekeeping Magazine. Let Brontë Aurell of The ScandiKitchen Café show you how to celebrate your Christmas Scandi-style by sharing her delicious recipes and family traditions with you. Anyone who has ever been in Scandinavian in December will know that Scandinavians really love Christmas. From huddling up in candlelit snowed-in cottages to consuming glögg at every opportunity, Christmas is peak-hygge season all over Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Everything reverts back to tradition once Advent Sunday has come along. From saffron scented bakes to 'gingerbread spice in everything!', Christmas is the time to break the never-ending darkness with edible treats and joyful feelings. Scandinavians visit friends and families taking along something home baked to share. They have Jul-Smörgåsbord parties where old and young celebrate with a spread of traditional dishes and delicacies. Everything they do for Jul is centred around food, tradition and home comforts. Join Bronte and feel the warmth, even when it's cold outside!




Cocina de Andalucia


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Discover the cuisine from this fascinating region in Southern Spain through 75 authentic recipes Celebrating popular food and ingredients from the area, such as Iberico hams from Huelva, olive oils from Cordoba or Jaen, olives from Seville or sherry vinegar, sea salt and tiger prawns in Cadiz. This selection of truly authentic recipes have been developed by Maria Jose Sevilla during time spent in her house in Aracena near Seville. Prepare mouthwatering tapas such as Chorocitos in Oloroso Sherry, Fried Aubergines with Molasses and Gambas al Ajillo. Continue with Gazpacho Andaluz, Artichoke Flowers with Iberico Ham and Monkfish and Shellfish Salad, and Pinchitos Morunos, Oxtail or Pork Churrasco. Finish with Soft Nougat Ice Cream, Classic Torrijas and Alfajores for those with a sweet tooth. Each recipe is accompanied by short histories relating to the character of a chosen locality, a particular dish or equally important, the people that grow and prepare the food. Andalucia is the largest region of Spain and has a food tradition that is rich in shades from the past, but now a fascinating revival is taking place, supported by the array of amazing ingredients from land and sea, by memories and aromas from the past and by current innovation by Spanish chefs. La Cocina Andalucia has become even more attractive, improved without losing any of its character and taste.




Bronte at Home: Baking from the Scandikitchen


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Brontë Aurell shares her love of home baking and welcomes you to experience the warmth of her kitchen with this comforting collection of bakes and treats from Scandinavia. From a batch of buns to a show-stopping Othello layer cake, Brontë's recipes inspire the feelings of pure delight that baking at home can bring. Try Brontë's Daim Cookies – wonderfully gooey and filled with pieces of chocolate-coated almond toffee. The Trays and Rolls chapter includes super-soft Rye Flat Rolls and Lemon and Blueberry cake. Try one of the Everyday Cakes such as Mamma Lena's Apple Pie or Tosca cake, a love story between almonds and buttery caramel. Brontë introduces Fancy Fika and Celebration Cakes including a truly delicious Rye Layer Cake with Cherries or the indulgent Mini Liquorice Pavlovas, Cremelinser and Éclair with Marzipan. There are recipes for buns, breads and crispbreads, as well as a host of treats sure to fill you with all the joy of home baking. Bronte at Home is a compilation of previously published favourites plus a host of new recipes.




A Cookbook for Winter


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Get cosy with this comforting collection of seasonally inspired recipes – the ideal cook's companion for the winter months. A study of 2,000 adults found they anticipate spending 72 hours rustling up meals during the winter months, compared to just 55 hours during warmer months! And what better way is there to spend a frosty day than preparing delicious food to enjoy with family and friends? When it's chilly outside, make the most of being holed up indoors and get creative in the kitchen with these comforting and nourishing recipes. And if you do have to venture outside, why not pack some sustaining snacks for winter walks and perhaps a flask of something hot to drink to keep your fingertips toasty and your spirits high. Featuring more than 100 recipes for winter eating and entertaining, from soups and stews to melted cheese, pasta, pies and puddings plus warming hot drinks, this book provides all the inspiration you will need.