Wed, 9 December 2015
Every year, hundreds and even thousands of Christmas cookbooks flood the market. It can be a real struggle to figure out which ones to purchase between the classics, modern recipes and then the brand new ‘hot shots.’
But don’t worry! We’ve enlisted the help of Catherine Leyden, Ireland AM’s resident Baker. Catherine has chosen her top 5 cookery books. You can watch the full video at the bottom of the article or here
Eat Yourself Beautiful – Rosanna Davison
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In Eat Yourself Beautiful, international model and nutritional therapist Rosanna Davison shares her recipes to help you look and feel amazing. Simplifying the inner workings of the human body, she explains how we really are what we eat when it comes to making the most of our looks.
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The Nation’s Favourite Health Food – Neven Maguire
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In this fantastic new collection, Ireland’s most trusted chef shows you that healthy eating doesn’t need to be complicated. You will discover a fresh approach to food and cooking with 100 new, light and modern recipes each of them a healthy choice.
In addition to the familiar sections on beef, chicken, fish, desserts and snacks, you will find healthy alternatives to takeaways, inspirational ideas for carb-free lunches, omega 3 rich suppers and nutrient-packed vegetable juices. You will also find recipes for sugar-free, dairy-free and wheat-free dining that don’t compromise on flavour.
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Home Recipes from Ireland – Trish Deseine
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In Home: Recipes from Ireland, Trish Deseine re-visits classic recipes from her childhood which have shaped her tastes and her cookery, and invents many others, dismissing once and for all the clichés about Irish food. Accompanied by sumptuous photography reflecting the special atmosphere of the Emerald Isle, Home is an emotional culinary tour which takes a fresh look at traditional Irish ingredients like oats, kale, cream, apples, bacon and bread.
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Festa: A year Of Italian Celebrations – Eileen Dunne
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In Festa the renowned restaurateur shares the recipes and memories that defined her many happy years living la dolce vita. For every occasion there is a recipe, and for every recipe there is a story about the trials and triumphs of an Irish food lover’s life in Italy.
Here the table is the soul of the home a place to come together, share food and thoughts, and spend valuable time with loved ones. Eileen’s recipes are designed to create conviviality and make every occasion a cause for celebration, whether you’re planning an annual holiday feast, a catch-up with friends or a special homecoming. Fill your home with the aroma of wonderful food, the sound of clinking glasses and happy chatter, while you create memories that you will treasure forever.
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Cooking at The Ballymore Inn – Georgina Campbell
This is an absolute classic and contains a superb range of recipes. It covers all eventualities, from the best brunches to Sunday roasts and tars, treats and sweets. A great present for anyone interested in home baking and cooking! This is one of the best publications Catherine has seen in a long time and she cannot recommend it highly enough.”
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