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Cooking for People

Mike Davies author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:15th Aug '24

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The must-have 2024 cookbook filled with recipes for hosting and seasonal menu-planning

The only seasonal cookbook needed for cooking and entertaining.The only seasonal cookbook needed for cooking and entertaining.

“The scrumptious loveliness on every page with the winning charm of a cook in his element conjures a table groaning with dish after dish prepared from this charming book.” – Jeremy Lee

"Mike’s food instantly puts a smile on your face and the recipes in this book are no exception, they’re destined to make home cooks and their guests very happy. Simple, no fuss cooking. My heaven." – Richard Corrigan​

The Camberwell Arms is often hailed for serving the best roast dinners and owner Mike Davies is the ideal guide to help you recreate his renowned menus for entertaining at home. His fool proof recipes deliver way more than any Dishpatch box ever could and ensure your guests will leave wowed and well fed.

Containing beautiful seasonal menus for home cooks including Jerusalem artichoke, mushroom and cavolo nero pie with buttered barley; Whole baked turbot with creamed leeks; and Slow-roast pork shoulder with chestnut polenta – Cooking for People will break down early prep into achievable chunks and hold your hand through the execution on the day.

This cookbook is the perfect accompaniment for any household that loves to host and includes a menu for Vegan, Vegetarian, Fish or Meat for each season, so you can cater for everyone.

'Mike is one of those pioneer cooks that knows how to turn a few ingredients into truly unforgettable meals.” – Ravneet Gill

“Mike just gets refined comfort eating like no other chef and I don’t doubt for a second this debut will become a classic.” – Gizzi Erskine

“The scrumptious loveliness on every page with the winning charm of a cook in his element conjures a table groaning with dish after dish prepared from this charming book.” Jeremy Lee

"Mike’s food instantly puts a smile on your face and the recipes in this book are no exception, they’re destined to make home cooks and their guests very happy. Simple, no fuss cooking. My heaven." – Richard Corrigan ​

PRAISE FOR MIKE:

“If you believe the stories, [Frank’s] invented negronis, rooftops and Peckham itself.”– Evening Standard

“The reopening of Peckham rooftop bar Frank’s Cafe marks the start of summer for London. It's like a ritual. The bar announces its return date and the weather immediately brightens up.” –Time Out

ISBN: 9780008603793

Dimensions: 282mm x 196mm x 30mm

Weight: 2800g

256 pages