Headline Publishing Group Simply Raymond : Recipes From Home - The Sunday Times seller (2021), Includes Recipes From The Itv Series

Featuring recipes from Raymond's ITV series - SIMPLY RAYMOND BLANC'Of the many cookery books that I have written, this one has the most extraordinary story,' says Raymond Blanc.His long-held plan to write a simple cookbook - inspired by his mother, Maman Blanc - began months before the Covid pandemic hit. Suddenly everything changed, and Raymond, like the rest of the world, struggled to find a way through lockdown.At home, and isolated from his family - as well as his army of chefs at the world-renowned two-star Michelin restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and his Brasserie Blanc restaurants - Raymond cooked and cooked.He opted for the simple dishes that evoked the happy memories, provided the connection to those he could not be with.He focused on recipes that were neither a challenge nor fussy.They required ingredients that were easily-available and needed only basic kitchen equipment.The result is Simply Raymond. It is a collection of his favourite home-cooked recipes - the dishes that mean the most to him; the ones that connect family and friends, and dishes that took him on stove-side travels to other parts of the world.Dish by dish, Simply Raymond presents an irresistible feast.This is cooking from the heart, and here you'll find must-make dishes to add to your weekly repertoire, as well as others for special occasions. There is also a profound poignancy to this book. Shortly before Raymond finished writing it, his mother sadly passed away.This book is a heartfelt tribute to her, created with passion and thoughtfulness.It is also a testament to the great pleasure derived from stepping into a kitchen, simply to cook simply for others.Something he has done all of his life. Recipes include:* Cod Cassoulet with Chorizo and Mixed Beans* A Quick Ratatouille* Cauliflower and Red Lentil Dhal* White Onion Soup* Beetroot Salad with Hot Smoked Salmon* Salade Nicoise* Tartiflette* Strawberry and Mascarpone Tart