Citrus: Recipes That Celebrate the Sour and the Sweet

Description

Citrus fruits are the most exciting family of ingredients with which to cook. They satisfy almost every part of the palate - sweet, sour, bitter and umami-enhancing, and how many other foods are as versatile and transformative? From the smallest squeeze of lemon, to the zing of lime zest, citrus fruits are almost magical. Citrus offers more than 170 recipes that celebrate everything from Seville oranges to yuzu to grapefruit, bergamot and pomelo. Through fresh salads, scented broths, the happy marriage of seafood and citrus, Asian and Mediterranean-inflected meat dishes, preserves and pickles, to the world of sweet pies, tarts, cakes and cocktails, Catherine Phipps explores the myriad uses of oranges and lemons and all things in between. Her recipes are straightforward, easy to follow and work perfectly every time. A fascinating cookbook for when you're stuck for new ideas (we've all had a surplus of lemons in the fridge) or simply if you want to freshen up your flavours, Citrus is a colourful source of delight and inspiration.

Catherine Phipps is a contributor to BBC Radio 4's The Food Programme. She is the author of The Pressure Cooker Cookbook (2012) and Chicken (2015). She lives in Ealing, West London, with her partner and two children.

"An exciting tribute to all things citrus in this sweet and tangy collection. Beautiful color photos of nearly every dish enhance this alluring new book, making it an essential addition to every cookbook collection." - Publisher's Weekly Starred review "Evoking the nostalgic scent and global flavor of citrus, Phipps presents a rich collection that includes preserves, starters, soups, meals, desserts, candies, and drinks that can be mixed and matched based on the season and variety of fruit available. The introduction offers a history of experimentation and travel-inspired flavor, while the chapters on citrus varieties serve as a primer for the adventurous cook. Helpful notes accompany each recipe, and measurement conversions make it easy for American cooks to follow. Recipes and instructions are easy to read, and substitutes are suggested in the event a particular fruit is unavailable. VERDICT With eye-catching photographs, a detailed index, and beautiful, cloth-bound cover, this book is an impressive addition to any home cook's collection. Perfect for beginning and experienced cooks alike." - Library Journal (starred review) "If you have been stuck in a citrus rut, forever making lemonade or lemon drizzle cake or only eating grapefruit at breakfast, then this book is for you. If you delight in the fancy of finger limes, adore yuzu and go crazy for kefir, then this book is also for you. It is a beautifully written and easy to understand cookbook that offers interesting insight for both novice and veteran citrus fans." - Daisy Nichols, The Daily Meal