1st Edition

The Gentle Art Of Cookery

By Hilda Leyel, Olga Hartley Copyright 2004
    470 Pages
    by Routledge

    470 Pages
    by Routledge

    First published in 2005. This compendium of cookery, though it concentrates on staple western food that is always available, contains a wealth of recipes sure to pique the interest of cooks and connoisseurs of fine food. Unique chapters cover flower cookery, Chinese scented teas, an 'Arabian Nights' dinner and special children's cookery. It is the author's strong belief that good cooking is one of the attainable amenities of everyday life.

    Introduction I. Sauces II. Vegetables III. Chestnuts IV. Mushrooms v. Fish VI. Eggs VII. Meat VIII. Cold Supper Dishes IX. Dishes from the Arabian Nights 2x. Rice and other Cereals XI. Poultry and Game XII. Fruit XIII. Almonds XIV. Creams, Custards, and Jellies xv. Sandwiches and Savouries XVI. Home-made Wines and Cups XVII. Cooking for Children XVIII. Flower Recipes XIX. Cakes xx. The Alchemist's Cupboard

    Biography

    Hilda Leyel, Olga Hartley