Overview
If this book becomes dog-eared and stained from good use, so much the better, says Ed. Be inspired to cook...Here are recipes for simple, light lunches; for more formal dining; for heady outdoor feasts; for brunch when all you feel like is a good bloody mary; for Sundays, when comfort food is called for; and for party food, when you are out to impress but unable to face the strain of entertaining. These are classic dishes with a modern twist, chosen to entertain friends and family with flair. Ed Baines should know how: on his popular TV series Ed Baines Entertains, he has to cook for the likes of Darcey Bussell, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson and Madonna... This sumptuously produced yet highly practical book is packed with tips, explanations of why things work in the culinary world, and ways to make entertaining enjoyable and memorable. Its stunning photography by Gus Filgate makes the pages come alive and shows how simple the processes of cooking really are. Published to tie in with a 12-part series of Ed Baines Entertains, this book will be an inspiration when you ask people over to give them a real treat.