"Good cooking depends on two things: common sense and good taste."In England, no food writer's star shines brighter than Simon Hopkinson's, whose breakthrough Roast Chicken and Other Stories was voted the most useful cookbook ever by a panel of chefs, food writers, and consumers. At last, American cooks can enjoy endearing stories from the highly acclaimed food writer and his simple yet elegant recipes.In this richly satisfying culinary narrative, Hopkinson shares his unique philosophy on the limitless possibilities of cooking. With its friendly tone backed by the author's impeccable expertise, this cookbook can help anyone -- from the novice cook to the experienced chef -- prepare down-right delicious cuisine . . . and enjoy every minute of it!Irresistible recipes in this book include:Eggs FlorentineChocolate TartPoached Salmon with Beurre BlancAnd, of course, the book's namesake recipe, Roast ChickenWinner of both the 1994 Andr Simon and 1995 Glenfiddich awards (the gastronomic world's equivalent to an Oscar), this acclaimed book will inspire anyone who enjoys sharing the ideas of a truly creative cook and delights in getting the best out of good ingredients.

Roast Chicken and Other Stories

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Simon Hopkinson

LINDSEY BAREHAM

Cooking by Ingredient

Ebury Press

(Second Helpings of Roast Chicken) By Simon Hopkinson (Author) Paperback on (Apr , 2008)

The Independent cookery writer brings together a collection of recipes which include soups, including his warm and sloppy green summer vegetable soup, fish and shellfish dishes, including his father's recipe for twiddled prawns, and classic meat dishes like braised beef with pickled walnuts and of course gammon and spinach.

Gammon and Spinach and Other Recipes

MACMILLAN/LONDON

In Roast Chicken, Hopkinson returns to that winning formula of chapters based round key ingredients and gives recipes for utterly delicious dishes using them. Roast Chicken is quintessential Simon Hopkinson; practical recipes for food you want to eat, whether it's a quick everyday supper dish or something for a more leisurely weekend meal.

Roast Chicken and Other Stories : Second Helpings

Pan/Macmillan

Adventures with BANANAS IN PAJAMAS The adventures never end for B1, B2, the Teddies, and the Rat-in-a-Hat when they spend their days playing on Cuddles Avenue. This quality, hardcover storybook includes six fun-filled stories and full-color illustrations featuring the entire Bananas in Pajamas bunch. Two photo-storybooks are available too! Wishes and Dreams With full-color photos from the hit TV show AND only one or two lines of text per page, this Bananas in Pajamas storybook will delight early and newly independent readers. Includes two simple, entertaining Bananas in Pajamas stories with a "wishes and dreams" theme: "Dancing Shoes" (Lulu and Amy wish for some very special footwear) and "Circus Time" (the Bananas bunch decide to have their own three-ring circus). Magic Mystery Includes two simple, entertaining Bananas in Pajamas stories with a "magic mystery" theme: "King Rat" (just who is King Rat?) and "Wishing Pool" (a magic wishing pool makes all of B1 and B2's wishes come true).

Adventures with Bananas in Pajamas

Richard Tulloch

Children's Books

Random House Books for Young Readers

Bananas in Pyjamas Storybook

ABC,Australia

Vegetarian Option

Quadrille Publishing Ltd.

Week in Week Out: 52 Seasonal Stories

Week in Week Out

Quadrille Publishing

The Vegetarian Option

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