Stew! : 100 Splendidly Simple Recipes

A look at mouthwatering one-pot cooking from around the world

 

Full of meals that are slow to cook but require the minimum of preparation, these delicious concoctions are all relatively inexpensive to make while staying intense and aromatic in flavor. Stew! visits all four corners of the world, from Lancashire Hotpot to the tasty tagines of Morocco, and from gorgeous Hungarian goulash to classic Indian curries. The fact that stews are so easy to prepare makes them ideal for midweek dinners or special occasions, and the sophistication of dishes such as Pork with Prunes, Cream and Marsala, or Venison and Chestnut Casserole belies their simplicity. From classic stews that have been enjoyed for generations and are likely to elicit sighs of nostalgia, to a feast of inspiring new ideas that are set to become firm favorites, this collection is packed with 100 irresistible recipes for every occasion.

Genevieve Taylor is a writer and food stylist with her own catering company. She is also a novice henkeeper, and writes the food blog An Egg a Day.