Simply Raymond Kitchen Garden

Seasonal recipes from my place to yours.

Simply Raymond Kitchen Garden is a celebration of seasonal ingredients, grown and cooked by Raymond Blanc in the gardens of Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons. Within these pages, Raymond recounts a deeply inspiring story of the creation of his famous gardens at Le Manoir.

‘I am still in awe,’ says Raymond Blanc, ‘of the magic of the garden and the miracles of the kitchen, and the wondrous connection between them.’

The Michelin-starred hotel and restaurant in Oxfordshire is renowned as one of Britain’s finest retreats. Simply Raymond Kitchen Garden showcases its produce in charming fashion. Over ninety recipes take advantage of the ever-changing year’s ingredients and flavours of Raymond’s home-grown produce.

The book offers quick midweek suppers as well as dinner party-worthy dishes and recipes for every other meal. They range from Beetroot Tartare to Roast Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Salsa Verde to Baked Peach and Almond Crumble. Yes, I have favourite recipes, and they include simple Warm Leek and Potato Salad; Shallot, Leek and Blue Cheese Tart; Courgette Galette; and Passion Fruit Martini.

Simply Raymond Kitchen Garden: Seasonal recipes from my place to yours is a delightful gift-quality book which would be perfect for any keen vegetable gardener or home chef. The recipes are inspiring and not at all difficult, either.

Simply Raymond Kitchen Garden: Seasonal recipes from my place to yours
Author: Raymond Blanc
Published by: Headline Home
Price: £26
ISBN-13: 978-1472293824