Ghillie Basan

Scotland has some of the best seafood in the world, so why don't we eat more of it? Why don't we highlight the bounty of our seas and the people who fish, produce, sell, preserve, and cook it? Acclaimed cookbook writer Ghillie Basan embarks on a journey around Scotland's coastline and over to the islands to capture the essence of...

Experience the true taste of Morocco with these delicious aromatic vegetarian and vegan casseroles. Named after the earthenware pot in which they are traditionally prepared, tagines are fragrantly spiced and comforting, easy to make and sure to satisfy at every occasion. And prepared without meat (and often without dairy, too), they are not only economical, but also one of the...

Taste the many depths and flavours of Morocco, with 200 recipes for tagines, salads, snacks and much more. Featuring clear photographs and step-by-step instructions, Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Easy Tagines and More is a fantastic choice for cooks of all abilities.

The Modern Tagine Cookbook by Ghillie Basan invites you to explore hearty one-pot meals, flavoured with fragrant spices, cooked, and served from an elegant, specially designed cooking vessel, also called a tagine. In this collection of deliciously authentic recipes, you will discover some of the best-loved classics of the Moroccan kitchen. Relish the sumptuous Lamb Tagine with Dates, Almonds and...

Levantine is a collection of recipes inspired by the vibrant and diverse culture of the Levant, the region of the Middle East that stretches along the shores of the eastern Mediterranean. Small plates to relish (relish being the original meaning of the Persian word maza, from which the term mezze derives) include popular dips, salads, and small bites – hummus,...

Classic Vietnamese Cooking features over 60 step-by-step recipes with 250 photographs, allowing you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese cooking through 60 fresh and fragrant recipes. It contains deliciously authentic dishes from all over Vietnam, including Hanoi Fried Fish with Dill, Baked Stuffed Crab Shells, Garlic-roasted Quails with Honey, and Star Anise Ice Cream. Beautifully illustrated with over 280 photographs,...

This beautifully photographed book is full of recipes that evoke the glorious tastes and textures of traditional Moroccan cooking – its exciting use of ingredients, its sweet and spicy combinations, its careful use of petals and flower waters – and places them in a modern context. Discover tagines of chicken or lamb, enhanced by preserved lemons, prunes and olives. Enjoy...

Recipes from a Turkish Kitchen covers traditions, ingredients, tastes, and techniques. Discover a mouthwateringly classic cuisine with a collection of 75 authentic recipes. Explore a creative fusion of regional recipes from the shimmering coastlines of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas to the rural regions of Anatolia, together with the ever-evolving cooking of Istanbul. From simple meze to heavenly-scented Turkish Delight,...

The culmination of years of research, this evocative volume looks in detail at the history and geography, customs and festivities, as well as all the local ingredients, and presents a mouthwatering selection of classic recipes, beautifully photographed. Hospitality is of utmost importance in Morocco. Offering, sharing and receiving are intertwined and, even in the humblest of homes, a guest will...

Turkish Kitchen provides an exciting guide to Turkish cuisine, exploring a variety of dishes including Vegetable Dishes, Beans, Peas, Lentils and Pilaffs, Fish and Shellfish, Meat and Poultry, and Desserts. With more than 75 delicious step-by-step recipes, it features world-famous dishes such as Peppers Stuffed with Aromatic Rice, Lamb Sis Kebab, and Festive Semolina Helva with Pine Nuts, alongside more...

With a predominance of rice, noodles, wheat, beans, fresh vegetables and herbs, and minimal oil, Vietnamese food is undoubtedly one of the healthiest cuisines in the world. Varied textures and exotic ingredients provide a range of fragrant delights for the contemporary kitchen. An informative introduction offers a fascinating overview of the history of Vietnam and neighbouring Cambodia, concentrating on their...

Spirit & Spice is a portrait of family living and eating in the Scottish Highlands, inspired by Scotland's fabulous produce, wild food, and whisky. Ghillie Basan, the award-winning author of over 40 cookbooks, is a writer, journalist, and broadcaster who has travelled the world extensively to research different cooking traditions and has unparalleled expertise on the use of spices. Her...