Food We Love: Home-cooked, nourishing food at the heart of family life

Natalie Gerrelli's first cook book, "The Food We Love," is full of recipes for dishes she has enjoyed making in her kitchen for family and friends. It is a keepsake for when her girls fly the nest and a reminder of home and the food they all love. The recipes are influenced by trips to the Mediterranean and the Americas, as well as north African restaurants. Natalie's aim is to create food that is appealing, tasty, and nourishing for all of us.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: Meze Publishing

Food has always played a central role in Natalie Gerrelli's life, from her childhood memories of her mother's homemade bread and the joy of blackberry picking in the autumn to her career as a development technologist at herb and spice specialists Schwarz. Throughout it all, she has made the kitchen the heart of her home, nurturing a deep love for creating delicious dishes for her family and friends.

Now, in her debut cookbook, "The Food We Love," Natalie shares her culinary expertise and affection for cooking with the world. The book is a treasure trove of recipes that she has enjoyed making in her kitchen for years, serving as a cherished keepsake for when her girls eventually leave the nest and a reminder of the warmth and comfort of home.

Each chapter in "The Food We Love" offers a delightful array of dishes, from the hearty and satisfying Good Morning...Breakfast & Brunch to the delectable Baked...Biscuits, Cakes & Breads. From the wholesome It's a Soup Day to the vibrant Outside...Salads & Picnics, the book showcases a variety of flavors and culinary styles. Natalie's passion for travel shines through in her Perfect Pasta chapter, where she incorporates Mediterranean and American influences into her recipes. Additionally, her experience eating in north African restaurants has left a lasting impression on her cooking, evident in the mouthwatering Spiced...Flavours from Afar and the comforting Comfort...Food for Cold Days chapters.

Among the mouthwatering recipes featured in "The Food We Love," Natalie shares her take on classic British dishes like Chocolate Chip & Banana Drop Scones, Italian-style Plum Cake, Spaghetti with sardines, fennel, and lemon, and Poached chicken with green lentils, watercress, and mustard dressing. These dishes are not only delicious but also showcase Natalie's ability to adapt and tweak traditional recipes to create her own unique culinary creations.

With her passion for food, travel, and family, Natalie has created a cookbook that will inspire and delight home cooks of all levels. "The Food We Love" is a testament to the power of food to bring people together, create cherished memories, and nourish both the body and the soul. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this book is a must-have for anyone who loves to create delicious meals and share them with loved ones.

Weight: 744g
Dimension: 197 x 252 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910863725