Classic

by Mary Berry

Overview

Britain’s most trusted cook has been showing the nation how to make delicious, foolproof food for decades. This brand-new collection brings together everything we love about Mary—wonderfully simple but utterly dependable recipes that are essential for every home. These are recipes everyone can enjoy cooking and eating, no matter their time, budget, or confidence. Featuring all the recipes from Mary’s new television series, each accompanied by Mary’s no-nonsense tips and techniques, this stunning step-by-step cookbook ensures perfect results every time. From ever-popular classics like Rack of Lamb with Orange and Thyme Sauce or Lemon Meringue Pie, to a perfect loin of pork with apple sauce, Mary cooks alongside you every step of the way. Includes metric measures and conversion charts. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785943249
Publisher:	Penguin Random House UK
Publication date:	06/01/2019
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	494,409
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.70(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Mary Berry is the much-loved former judge on the BBC's The Great British Bake Off and PBS's The Great British Baking Show, and the author of over 70 books.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Canapés & First Courses
Fish
Poultry & Game
Pork, Lamb & Beef
Vegetarian, Salads & Side Dishes
Puddings & Desserts
Teatime

Cook's Notes
Mary's Classic Recipe Finder
Conversions & Measurements
Index
Acknowledgements

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2019

Berry (Mary Berry Everyday), former judge of The Great British Baking Show, presents another indispensable cookbook, this time focusing on “essential dishes” that are staples of her repertoire. English cuisine is her focus—lamb shanks with winter vegetables and a Victoria sandwich (jam and whipped cream sandwiched between two sponge cakes) are among the fare—but she looks further afield with such non-British classics as lasagne, moules marinière, and Malayan chicken curry. Berry employs an encouraging, conversational tone (“Don’t be scared of cooking steak; it’s easy”) and provides countless suggestions (“Ginger freezes really well and can be grated straight from the freezer”) and make ahead tips (the guineafowl casserole can be prepared up to a day in advance) that will motivate even the most apprehensive home cooks. Other recipes include fun riffs on classic desserts: she adds ginger and pineapple to the traditional vanilla panna cotta and incorporates mascarpone cheese and sour cream to her baked lemon curd cheesecake. The book concludes with a recipe finder that will help readers select a dish based on any occasion: pork Sichuan noodles are categorized as a “speedy supper” that can be made in 30 minutes or less, while slow-roast duck with port and cherry sauce is ideal for “feeding a crowd.” This book is sure to foster a fondness for classic cooking in kitchen veterans and novices alike. (June)

Publishers Weekly

"Berry emboldens home cooks in this cookbook perfect for serving family, as well as entertaining." —Publishers Weekly on Make Berry Everyday


 "Mary Berry, cookery writing pioneer."  —Times on Mary Berry's Baking Bible


"[T]he book satisfies on a number of levels. The recipes themselves are clear and concise and the offerings wide ranging. . . . A solid guide, not just for fans of the show—but it's those fans (and their numbers are growing in the U.S.) who will be clamoring for copies." —Booklist on Baking with Mary Berry


“This book is sure to foster a fondness for classic cooking in kitchen veterans and novices alike.” —Publishers Weekly


"A delightful cookbook." — Sandra's Kitchen Nook

From the Publisher

07/01/2019

How do you make vegetable stir-fry sound like an elegant meal? Read it from food writer and television producer Berry's (The Great British Bake Off) latest collection. This beautiful text makes even the most simple and quickest weeknight meal sound like a delicacy. Some recipes such as apple tarte tatin are accompanied by pictorial guides. Others, including banoffee pie, have mouthwatering color photographs. Besides the delicious recipes, this book contains a recipe finder, menus for a variety of occasions, and notes on topics such as how big is a large egg and tips for turning all-purpose flour into self-rising. The dishes, as the title and introduction suggest, are classics Berry would rely on in her own home kitchen. The collection is not meant to be daunting; rather, this lovely grouping of British recipes is attainable for the home cook. VERDICT This book will appeal to anglophiles, lovers and dabblers of British cuisine, and home cooks looking for some added elegance in their stir-fry.—Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen, Oregon Inst. of Technology, Portland

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