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We all know the feeling. What starts as an insignificant little niggle, gently hinting at a kind of food, grows into a demanding craving. The kind that drags you out of bed in the middle of the night on a search for cheese, or causes you to break away from your desk in a desperate hunt for chocolate.Crave is the second book from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off contestant, Martha Collison. Using brilliant food science and delicious flavour combinations, she provides go-to recipes incorporating 8 of those things we so often hanker citrus, fruit, nut, spice, chocolate, caramel, cheese – and alcohol! There are ‘Instant’ recipes such as Lemon Cheesecake Pots – your super quick treats to be rustled up in next to no time. There are ‘Soon’ recipes that are ready to snaffle in under an hour, like Chilli Chocolate Churros. And you’ll find ‘Worth the Wait’ recipes, too. Think Olive & Preserved Lemon Focaccia and Caramelised White Chocolate Cake – a collection of bakes where patience yields intense flavours and sumptuous textures.Creative, inspiring and imaginative, these are the recipes you just have to have.
This book investigates how to satisfy specific food cravings through culinary science and inspired flavor combinations. Martha Collison, a recognized culinary figure, draws upon her expertise to present recipes categorized by the immediacy of the craving, ranging from 'Instant' to 'Worth the Wait' creations. The book utilizes eight key flavor profiles—citrus, fruit, nut, spice, chocolate, caramel, cheese, and alcohol—to guide readers in creating satisfying dishes. Collison's approach aims to provide accessible yet imaginative recipes for a variety of hankerings.
This cookbook is presented as a practical guide for home cooks seeking to satisfy specific food cravings, leveraging culinary science and popular flavor profiles. Its structure, dividing recipes by preparation time, suggests an emphasis on accessibility and immediate gratification alongside more involved culinary projects. The inclusion of a well-known figure from the baking world implies a focus on approachable yet inspiring recipes designed for broad appeal.
Page Count:
358
Publication Date:
2017-10-12
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
ISBN-10:
0008238650
ISBN-13:
9780008238650
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