Café Cecilia Cookbook
100 Recipes from a Beloved East London Restaurant
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd
Published:17th Sep '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This cookbook offers a glimpse into the culinary world of Café Cecilia, featuring 100 recipes that celebrate seasonal and honest cooking.
The Café Cecilia Cookbook marks the debut of Irish chef Max Rocha, showcasing the culinary delights of his acclaimed East London restaurant, Café Cecilia. This charming establishment has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike, known for its honest and flavorful dishes inspired by Irish and European cuisine. With a focus on seasonal ingredients and heartfelt cooking, Rocha invites readers into his world, sharing the essence of what makes Café Cecilia a true gem in the London dining scene.
The cookbook features 100 recipes that span from breakfast to dinner, highlighting signature offerings such as Guinness Bread and Sage & Anchovy Fritti. Each dish reflects Rocha's commitment to simplicity and flavor, drawing from his mother's cooking and his Irish heritage. The Café Cecilia Cookbook is not just a collection of recipes; it is a narrative that connects food with family and community, celebrating the bonds formed around the dining table.
Accompanied by a foreword from celebrated food writer Diana Henry, the book is beautifully illustrated with photographs that capture the essence of Café Cecilia, its vibrant dishes, and the dedicated team behind them. This cookbook is a heartfelt tribute to the joy of cooking and the shared experiences that food brings, making it a must-have for anyone who appreciates honest, delicious cuisine.
‘Ideal balance of simplicity and comfort … Use this book for everyday cooking or to host a pitch-perfect dinner party.’ – LA Times, Best Cookbooks of 2024
‘A brilliant cookbook.’ – Observer Food Monthly
‘One of the most talked-about cookbooks of the year is … an elegant tome full of hearty comfort meals like pork chops and roast chicken.’ – GQ
‘At Café Cecilia you will find some of the absolute best cooking in London, and I'm greedily grateful for this little gem of a book.’ – Nigella Lawson
‘Producing "honest" food is something I think about a lot. It's food that doesn't follow trends or fashions, that doesn't show off, that comes from the core of the cook. The food, the dining room and the way things are run at Café Cecilia is honest. They are from the soul of Max Rocha.’ – Diana Henry
‘After going to Café Cecilia it was obvious why it was an instant hit. The food was the kind that people want to eat and not a chef preening his ego, the cafe is an extension of Max's cooking for his family and it comes across in the food. Delicious, simple.’ – Stephen Harris, chef-proprietor of The Sportsman
ISBN: 9781838668600
Dimensions: 270mm x 205mm x 28mm
Weight: unknown
256 pages