14 September 2007

Feeding Frenzy

‘How to Feed Your Friends with Relish’, by Joanna Weinberg

Beans on toast: too easy.
Seared foie gras with pig brain: too complicated.
Chicken chow mein: you’ve got to be kidding.

When you need a little inspiration in the kitchen, consult a copy of How to Feed Your Friends with Relish, by acclaimed food writer Joanna Weinberg. The cookery book, which launches today, is crammed with recipes and menu plans for every kind of meal, all devised by Weinberg and several friends (including Thomasina Miers; Henry Dimbleby, owner of Leon; and husband Ed). There’s also advice on meal planning, entertaining and decorating for two, twenty or 200.

From white chocolate and cardamom custard to steak sandwiches, Persian rice to ‘half-bought, half-made Indian takeaway’ (yes: such sneakery is allowed), there are solutions for every occasion. Thumb through the book before you even get to the supermarket and you’ll be well on your way to impressing hungry guests in true culinary style.

As for all those dedicated microwavers out there?

You may never cook back.

Available online at amazon.co.uk or your local bookstore.