Diva Cooking: Unashamedly Glamorous Party Food - Softcover

Blashford-Snell, Victoria; Joyce, Jennifer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1552853713 ISBN 13: 9781552853719

Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

Every cook aspires to be a culinary diva who knows that glamorous, delicious food is easy. All you need are some basic equipment and a few professional secrets and you'll be creating decadent dishes in no time. The authors of Diva Cooking divulge these culinary secrets through their diva-dos and diva-don'ts lists that are part of every recipe. They include information on how to adapt recipes to include the freshest seasonal ingredients, how to create beautiful garnishes and, most importantly, how to save time doing it. Whether you want to serve tapas-style dishes or a five-course meal, this book is essential for anyone who loves to entertain. Dinners of Seared Duck Breast with Balsamic Vinegar, Rosemary and Shallot Sauce followed by Sweet Goat's Cheese, Orange and Almond Tart await you.

About this title

About the Author

Victoria Blashford-Snell's great passion is cooking for parties large and small. With her dynamic personality and love of food, she runs a successful catering company and is a regular cooking teacher and demonstrator in Italy, Somerset, and at London's Books for Cooks. Known for bold tastes and pairing unusual flavours, nothing Victoria does is in a small way. A true diva, she knows the secret of throwing a great party is to cook, eat, and, most importantly, have fun.

Jennifer Joyce came to love cooking at an early age, while growing up in a food-obsessed Italian family of nine children. At the tender age of 10, she was making dinner for 11 people. Currently Jennifer works as a food writer, a teacher at Books for Cooks and other culinary schools, a television presenter and food consultant.

Jennifer is passionate about travel which constantly gives her new ideas and recipes. Born in Wisconsin, Jennifer now lives in Richmond-upon-Thames in the UK with her husband Pat, and their two young sons, Liam and Riley.

Review

"Diva Cooking has great tips and tantalising recipes for everything from easy canapes to glam feasts. You will be performing culinary treats in your ballgown and tiara in no time." Elle; "packed with top tips to help you create fabulous canapes, tarts, and meat and fish dishes. But best of all, these recipes don't take forever, leaving you all the time you need to pamper yourself" OK; "Victoria and Jennifer can cater for any party of mine any day, and with their help everyone will want to come to yours." Clarissa Dickson Wright"

Edition details

• Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1552853713
• ISBN 13: 9781552853719
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176