Leiths Meat Bible is the ultimate meat cookbook.
Packed with recipes from all over the world, it has
something for every occasion, from a simple after-work
supper to an elegant dinner. As with every book from the
Leiths series, all recipes are foolproof with an
emphasis on proper technique. The first part of the book
guides you through the basic techniques for choosing,
preparing, cooking and carving meat, including an
illustrated guide to the different cuts of meat (and how
to tell if a piece of meat is fresh and good-quality),
advice on how to handle and store raw meat, and
easy-to-follow instructions on every kind of cooking
method you will need. Following this are chapters on
each type of meat, including delicious recipes ranging
from the classics, such as Beef stew, Shepherd's pie,
Slow-roast pork belly and Toad-in-the hole, to more
adventurous dishes, such as Sticky chicken goujons with
caramelised lemons, Duck breasts with blackberry and
apple sauce and Thai basil pork. There are also tempting
and inventive ideas for cooking with cheaper cuts of
meat.This huge book includes full colour photographs,
illustrated techniques tips, wine recommendations for
every recipe, troubleshooting guides, a glossary of
cooking terms, and much more. Utterly comprehensive,
reliable and easy to use, this is an essential book for
every kitchen. |
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