500 Seasonal Recipes

More and more people are now rediscovering the delight of eating seasonal food. Food that is grown and harvested when nature intended has more taste, and if it hasn't flown thousands of miles across the globe, it will be stored for less time and be all the more nutritious. In addition, it will be cheaper! Enjoy the first peas, asparagus or new potatoes of the season, tomato and mozzarella salad and strawberry shortcake in summer, or mushrooms, root vegetables and apples in autumn. The recipes include soups, appetizers, salsas, dips, snacks, salads, meat and poultry main courses, fish and shellfish, vegetable dishes, desserts and drinks. There are meal ideas suitable for all occasions, from breakfasts and light lunches to easy suppers and dinner parties.With more than 480 beautiful pictures and tried-and-tested recipes presented in a simple-to-follow format, this is the essential book for all cooks wanting an inspirational resource of recipe ideas throughout the year, from season to season.