Elizabeth David's Christmas - Jill Norman

Elizabeth David is the woman who changed the face of British cooking. She introduced post-war Britain to the sun-drenched delights of the Mediterranean and her recipes brought new flavours and aromas into the kitchens across Britain.

Beautifully written and illustrated, Elizabeth David's Christmas contains over 150 recipes, together with a selection of her wonderful articles, notes and introductions on honing kitchen skills and testing recipes. Designed to take the strain out of providing festive food - from making preparations and using leftovers to avoiding hectic last-minute cooking. All the classics are here: mince pies, stuffings, sauces and, of course, the turkey, as well as simple first courses, party dishes and a a range of desserts that make Elizabeth David's Christmas irresistible festive fair.