Cooking Outside the Box: Easy, Seasonal, Organic: The Abel and Cole Cookbook [Hardcover]

Keith Abel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2007

Providing mouthwatering excuses for eating glorious food exactly when it comes into its best, these inspiring yet unfussy dishes let simple ingredients speak for themselves. Brilliantly written and entertaining, these are recipes that even the most timid cook can approach with gusto. Who wouldn’t want to cook Keith’s way—throwing out measuring cups, getting rid of scales, and getting to know the food! Recipes include Pork-Loin Chops on a Bed of Sweet Orchard Apples, Husk-Wrapped and Roasted Garlic Corn, Venison Filet with Black Kale and Port, 45-Minute Pumpkin and Parmesan Bread, Char-grilled Asparagus and Halloumi with a Citrus Dressing, and Rhubarb Bread and Butter Pudding. Keith also suggests delicious smoothies and soups to help use up any leftover fruit and veggies at the end of the week. With beautiful finished food shots, inspiring atmospheric pictures, and charming visual references to Keith’s own quirky style, this cookbook also features Keith’s anecdotes on organic farms and small producers, stories about the friends and family who have inspired him, and hilarious suggestions about how to get the most out of every cooking experience.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Following a recent trend, this attractive, cleverly-photographed recipe collection is dedicated to seasonality, organic ingredients and simple home cooking. What distinguishes it is its author's British accent; the co-founder of an English catering company, Abel's takes on Heekerbeeker Kedgeree and The One and Only Traditional Cornish Pasty look and taste like a weekend in Brighton. Other recipes show off New British Cooking at its most cosmopolitan: Venison Saltimbocca is a novel twist on an Italian classic, while Lemon Sole with Wine, Toasted Almonds and Capers exposes the Brits' deep connection to France. India also proves influential, in treats like Bombayed Jersey Royals, a snappy potato dish, or Calcutta Lamb Burgers with Radish and Yogurt Salad, a loving tribute to two former British colonies. There aren't as many desserts as one might expect-after all, Brits are known for their "puddings"-but the few included, such as Mulled Wine, Pears and Clementines with Dark Chocolate Shavings, are all winners. Divided by seasons, the text is generally easy to follow but hasn't been Americanized; certain British food terms ("broad beans," "courgettes," vanilla "swede" puree) may cause confusion.
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Review

'A kitchen essential' - Country Living magazine 'Keith Abel writes passionately about eating seasonally but with an admirable lack of ponciness.' - The London Paper 'An exquisitely designed book.' - The Book Magazine 'Packed with inspirational recipes...filled with idyllic images of the coutryside, this makes you want to live the good life.' - She Magazine 'This inspiring, down-to-earth recipe book will entice you into the kitchen.' - Easy Living Magazine 'Crammed with tasty, mouth-watering recipes celebrating the joy of quality ingredients, enjoyed in season, at their best.' - Organic Life Magazine --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK (September 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007230702
• ISBN-13: 978-0007230709
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,924,816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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