Weekend on a Plate

Weekend meals are for taking time out from a hectic lifestyle and indulging in beautiful food and wine. From laid-back brunches and Saturday night dinner parties to fabulous barbecues and Sunday family lunches, Gabriel Gaté has provided recipes for weekend luxury. Here are 150 recipes for celebration and sustenance that make use of the freshest produce available and help bring the pleasure of the shared table back into weekends, holidays, and other seasonal celebrations. Wake up to French eggs en cocotte. Treat friends to a lunch of Mediterranean Barbecued Quail or Wild Mushroom Risotto. Over afternoon tea or evening coffee, have a second slice of Flourless Chocolate, Orange, and Hazelnut Cake. Fortify the body for the week ahead with a steaming bowl of Bouillabaisse or Chicken Cooked in Pinot Noir. Advice is also given on how to become a wine connoisseur to match the perfect wines with special meals.

Gabriel Gaté was born in the Loire Valley, France, and has established himself as one of Australia’s leading communicators on food and cookery. He is the author of 14 cookbooks and the coauthor of the children’s book The Chocolate Lovers. He is a food writer for lifestyle magazines, has a regular radio program, and has presented many cooking shows on television. He is the author of The Chocolate Lovers.