Gordon Ramsay

GORDON RAMSAY Cooking for Friends will be published by HarperNonFiction on 15th September (priced £25). The book bridges the gap between Gordon Ramsay’s working kitchen and his table at home with wife Tana and their four young children. The book reveals the celebrated chef’s guide to cooking seasonal, simple and modern British recipes, which are perfect for entertaining friends and family.

Gordon lives life in the fast lane, travelling the world to oversee his global restaurant business.   Nevertheless, despite the pressures of such a busy work life, Gordon has always believed in the importance of families and friends taking the time to sit and eat together as often as possible, and in this book Gordon shares and in this book, Gordon shares the dishes which he loves to cook (and eat) when he is off duty such as Chorizo, broad bean and mint couscous; Scallop brochettes with coriander and chilli butter; Smoked salmon and horseradish cream tarts and Toffee and chocolate steamed pudding.

Cooking for Friends features over 100 inspiring recipes which both novice and more experienced cooks alike will be able to enjoy cooking for their friends and family. With chapter covering Hot and Cold Soups; Pasta and Grains; Fish and Shellfish; Meat and Poultry; Pies and Tarts; Vegetables and Salads; Puddings and Ices and Coffee and Chocolate, each recipe features an introduction to the dish and tips on how to re-create it perfectly. With emphasis on simplicity for stunning results, the majority of the recipes are concise and easy to cook.
 
With photography by Ditte Isager, the book is beautifully illustrated with images of the finished dishes and many of Gordon and his family.