Delia Smith's Winter Collection: 150 Recipes for Winter [Hardcover]

Delia Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1995

Delia Smith's Winter Collection is a joyful celebration of the season rich with autumn fruits and winter vegetables, fish and game, soups and roasts, casseroles and comfort food. Delia seeks to investigate new ways to bring out the fullest flavor of ingredients, whether it is by oven-roasting or grilling to concentrate the essence of a dish, or by her individual blending of flavors to transform even the simplest of recipes. Delia shares her ideas for creamy risottos made in the oven, vegetable combinations to cook alongside main courses, and preserves that eliminate fuss.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Smith has been called "England's Julia Child," and this lively, opinionated book introduces her to American readers (as will her first PBS series, of the same title, airing this fall). Her recipes are written in a conversational style and her comments are indeed often reminiscent of Julia herself ("It will look rather stodgy and unpromising at this stage but not to worry"), though she certainly has her own charming, authoritative voice. Her comfort food includes both homey dishes like A Bit of the Irish Stew and more rarefied ones like Poached Pheasant with Celery. The only caveat is that a number of British terms have been left in the text (perhaps to avoid tampering with Smith's tone?). That aside, this is recommended for any library where there is an interest in food trends/personalities, as well as for other larger collections.
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Review

In a damn-the-torpedoes introduction, Smith pleads for a return to the rich, traditional roasts and sticky desserts that have make the English table a powerful symbol of well-being and contentment.... In tune with current British cooking, Smith's book cleverly updates old classics and absorbs accents and influences from hither and yon--from California, the Caribbean or India. -- The New York Times Book Review, William Grimes --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: BBC Books (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0563364777
• ISBN-13: 978-0563364771
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,198,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This and all Delia Smith books are wonderful, January 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Delia Smith's Winter Collection: Comfort Food (Hardcover)

I own most of Delia Smith's cookbooks, gathered on several trips to the UK over the years. They are fantastic. This one in particular deals with winter comfort/warming food - a personal favorite - covering the whole range of recipes, vegetarian and non vegetarian. In addition to starters and main courses, steamed puddings are covered in this book. In the USA they are neglected, but I think that nothing is more wonderful on a cold winter day than a hot pudding to finish a meal - one that has been steaming for hours on the back of the stove. If only more US cookbooks could take as much care presenting complete, consise, and dependable recipes...I find that most US cookbooks just aren't well written and aren't worth the money. All Delia Smith books are well worth owning

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 4, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Delia Smith's Winter Collection: 150 Recipes for Winter (Hardcover)

This book is excellent for its cooking instruction alone! The Perfect Roast Potatoes recipe is great as is the Chocolate Bread & Butter Pudding. If you like this one, try the Summer Collection!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm surprised no one else has reviewed this book, December 16, 2006

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This review is from: Delia's Winter Collection: 150 Recipes for Winter (Paperback)

especially in light of the overshelming popularity of other British "cookery" writers like Nigella, Jamie, Nigel - all of whom only need to be identified by their first names. Anyone who likes them should immediately become familiar with Delia Smith. She might not be as glamerous or as much "fun" to read, but she is definitely as much fun to cook with, and her food is delicious, her writing is clear, her recipes are well-written and very easy to follow guaranteeing excellent results. This book is a good place to start getting to know Delia!