Kathy Kordalis - Böcker

A sleek and chic guide to party food and drinks, this book is filled with smart ways to make entertaining effortless.Divided into two sections, food and drink, the book will run the gamut of accessibility. You’ll find everything from make-ahead alcohol infusions for a ‘just add soda water’ situation to big-batch versions of cocktail classics – think negroni-style punches and a serves-10 piña colada.In the Food chapter, there will truly be something for everyone, with date, parmesan and pancetta bites to flavour-packed, free-from options such as bang bang noodle lettuce cups and quick snack ideas that are almost as fast as opening a packet.What’s more, you’ll find a list of simple menu planners, the dos and don’ts of party hosting that will make your life simple and tips and symbols throughout that will indicate what can be made ahead, batch cooked and frozen, as well as prep and cook times and allergen information.

Eating well at home doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen. Put together a selection of these stylish dishes full of flavour and relax.This is food you can whip up at the end of a working day or during a busy weekend. Kathy Kordalis offers inspired ideas for creating dishes to share at home, whether you are serving brunch, lunch, dinner, nibbles with drinks or a family feast. Within each sharing menu there are lists of things to buy in, dishes that require simple preparation, plus recipes to cook from scratch. In Autumn, reflect the bounty of the harvest with dishes that include seasonal treats like squash, chard, beets and purple artichokes. Winter is a time for comfort food at its finest. It's dark, it's cold, it's probably raining. The only antidote is a cosy home and a dining table groaning with delicious things to eat. Serve comforting spiced tomato soup with cheese scones, a good old-fashioned beef stroganoff and chilli chocolate mousse. Come Spring it’s time to lighten up. Young vegetables with tangy dips, small bowls of pea and mint risotto, artichokes with the perfect vinaigrette and herb-garnished gin and tonics. Let it shine in Summer. Head outdoors and have fun with the barbecue, cooking seafood and setting up dazzling dessert stations for al fresco fun. Finally, embrace the art of feasting, whether cooking a special dinner for Valentine’s Day or celebrating a big event. Serve a stunning centrepiece rib of beef or a classic whole salmon served with sumptuous sides. Ultimately, it’s all about spending quality time at home and enjoying yourself.

Enjoy rice and other grains everyday with more than 70 deliciously innovative recipes that showcase and celebrate these versatile and nourishing foods.A huge variety of cereal crops are grown throughout the world. Grains are the seeds of these plants. The entire grain or ‘wholegrain’ is made up of three elements, a fibre-rich outer layer, the bran; a nutrient-packed inner part, the germ; and a central starchy part, the endosperm. The most familiar grain is perhaps rice, and types of rice include long-grain, short-grain, easy cook (par-boiled) and brown (wholegrain), but why not discover all the speciality varieties out there too? Basmati, Jasmine, Japonica, Bomba, Originario, Arborio and Carnaroli (to name just a few!) all have a unique texture and flavour and can be used in a myriad of interesting ways. Other grains used in these exciting recipes include Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat, Bulghur, Corn, Farro, Kamut, Millet, Oats, Quinoa, Rye and Spelt. Kathy’s recipes take their inspiration from a wide range of global cooking styles and influences. Choose from a selection of small plates, bowl food, larger plates, sharing platters, bakes and even extras for your pantry, such as home-made milks, grainy crispbreads, healthy condiments and dressings.

Over 75 vibrant and nutritious salads for every occasion, from sides to substantial main plates. There's so much more to salad than just a few salad leaves, tomato and cucumber on a plate. They are so easy to elevate and take to the next level by experimenting with different flavours and additional ingredients. Taking inspiration from around the world from Mediterranean olive rich recipes to Asian-inspired noodle salads, this collection of wholesome recipes will encourage even the most prolific salad avoider. Salads can be light and fresh, such as the classic Tuna Niçoise or hearty and filling such as Grilled Chicken Topped Tabbouleh. Filling out salads with grains and pulses will ensure your nutrition levels are topped up and you avoid the afternoon stomach rumbles. They are also the ultimate lunch-on-the-go being easy to pack into containers for a portable lunch or picnic.With more people aspiring to eat healthier diets, and with such a large variety of fresh and interesting ingredients now readily available, there has never been a better time to experiment and discover new salad favourites.

Discover 60 diverse and exciting ways with the mighty but humble cauliflower, from fresh and rustic to elegant and richly spiced, is there anything this wonder-vegetable can’t do?It’s the unassuming ingredient that has become a force to be reckoned with. Whether roasted, smashed, whipped, pickled or braised, each cooking method gives it a new dimension of flavour, and these 60 vegan and vegetarian recipes show off the myriad ways cauliflower can be enjoyed. A master of disguise, it can be a great undetected base and substitute for less nutritious carbs, or it can take on other flavours and quite easily star as the main event itself.As well as being utterly delicious, cauliflower is also a super-healthy ingredient – a good source of fibre, omega-3s, B vitamins and minerals. Try Crispy Cauliflower Katsu Curry, Whole Roasted Lemon and Oregano Cauli with Pittas and Yogurt Dressing, Umami Cauli Steaks, Quick Cauli Saffron Pilaf, Freeform Cauliflower Tart, Smokey Cauli Arancini or even Deepest Darkest Caramel Brownies! First published in 2019, this a new edition.