With Food, photographer Mary McCartney brings us easy, family-friendly meat-free dishes that will appeal to everyoneincluding carnivores. And they're all presented in gorgeous pictures taken by Mary herself, along with personal stories and photos old and new.Inspired by her mother's recipes, McCartney has whipped up creative, comforting, uncomplicated, and delicious meals that will encourage home cooks to think vegetarian. They range from savory Asparagus Summer Tart and a no-meat Shepherd's Pie to family favorites, including Lemon Drizzle Cake and Arty's Chocolate Chip Cookies. This is good, wholesome fare, cooked well and with ease, meant for family and friends to share. And Mary's unique bold and beautifully illuminated images are as irresistible as her food.
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4.5
At first I was a bit critical about this book. But upon further perusal through the pages I was convinced that I liked it and liked it a lot. There is a simple recipe for Pan-Fried Cheese, Tomato and Onion Sandwich... I was like.... really?? But then I saw a recipe for Yorkshire Pudding. Something I had heard here and there, but never seen nor tasted. As an American I was surprised to find that this "pudding" was actually a fry bread similar to funnel cake. Wow, who knew. And such a simple recipe. It was then I conjured that perhaps the simple sandwich recipe was for those who were as unfamiliar with grilled cheese as I was of Yorkshire Pudding. It is a good book for initial ideas that you can build upon. I already have several ideas of how I want to make the Yorkshire Pudding next time I make it. I have read through several recipes, they look, and sound tasty and are straight forward, easy to follow and the ingredients easy to find, if they are not already in your kitchen. I LOVE this cookbook and I plan on preparing everything in it! It has renewed my love for preparing healthy homemade meals because I don't have to spend all day making them. They are simple, quick, and easy. Kudos Mary for a job very well done. The photos are beautiful as well. :)Note: I have read another review that knocks down the book for using canned jalapenos in a recipe instead of fresh ones.... really??? This reviewer does not have enough common sense to use fresh jalapenos if they are available?? I believe that Mary is offering the simplest most AVAILABLE items... certainly, anyone who wants to can replace these with fresh... but remember they will have to be properly prepared before adding to a recipe. Canned jalapenos are roasted seeded and soaked in water or simply seeded and pickled in vinegar. Fresh jalapenos would need to be seeded and grilled or roasted to replace canned ones. You could even boil them if you wanted. She also calls for free range eggs. Really, you don't HAVE to use free range, it is just a suggestion....etc.
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