Potato

by Barker, Alex; Mansfield, Sally

• ISBN13: 9780754813996
• ISBN10: 0754813991
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-10-01
• Publisher: Lorenz Books

Summary

This expertly researched guide covers every aspect of choosing and cooking this universally loved vegetable, from selecting the right potato to enjoying the perfect dish, and provides over 150 step-by-step recipes to display its fantastic versatility. There are endless different shapes and forms in which you can serve potatoes, from wedges and balls to fans and hasselbacks. Cooking methods are equally varied, from boiling and frying to baking and claypot cooking. At the heart of the book is a directory of the potatoes from around the world, illustrated in full color. In-depth coverage provides helpful and authoritative descriptions, including shape, flavor and texture plus suggestions for suitable cooking techniques. Explore over 150 recipes that demonstrate how to add vibrant flavor to his simple vegetable. Potatoes make an excellent base for soups, such as Leek and Potato or Cream of Cauliflower, and they can be used to create wonderful main dishes from Spinach and Potato Stuffed Chicken to Potato and Sausage Casserole and the best home-made Fish and Chips ever. For a vegetarian alternative, present stacks of colorful Chili Cheese Tortillas or Spicy Potato Strudel. Discover a wealth of sweet-baked alternatives with mouthwatering raisin-filled Potato Muffins or Sweet Potato Bread with Cinnamon and Walnuts. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Alex Barker qualified as a home economist before working in the test kitchens and marketing departments of some of the world's leading food companies. She then moved into magazines, including Woman's Own, where she became Cookery Editor. Later, at Prima, she worked in a similar role, before launching and editing Let's Cook. Her wide ranging experience of food publications makes her a leading authority and she now works freelance as a food writer. Sally Mansfield trained as a chef and then home economist before embarking on a career within magazines, including Prima, Me and Family Circle. After five years as a Food Editor she moved into the freelance world and has written a variety of cookbooks.

Table of Contents

The Potato--Its History	p. 6
Growing Your Own Potatoes	p. 11
Preparation Techniques	p. 12
Cooking Techniques	p. 17
Buying and Storing	p. 26
Equipment	p. 28
Potatoes of the World	p. 34
The Recipes	p. 72
Soups	p. 74
Starters and Snacks	p. 92
Salads	p. 110
Side Dishes	p. 128
Meat and Poultry Dishes	p. 158
Fish Dishes	p. 184
Vegetarian Dishes	p. 206
Breads and Scones	p. 230
Index	p. 252
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