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Alfresco

125 Recipes for Eating & Enjoying Outdoors (Entertaining cookbook, Williams Sonoma cookbook, grilling recipes)
By Weldon Owen
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Alfresco by Weldon Owen explores the vibrant world of outdoor dining, offering a delightful array of recipes and ideas for enjoying meals in the open air. This beautifully curated book emphasizes fresh ingredients, simple preparations, and creative inspirations to make outdoor gatherings memorable. From picnics to barbecues, it provides practical advice and tantalising dishes perfect for any al fresco occasion.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for outdoor dining and love exploring a variety of recipes suited for alfresco gatherings. The book offers creative culinary ideas and tips for enhancing your open-air culinary experiences and entertaining with style. Perfect for those who relish cooking in different outdoor settings, whether it's a picnic, barbecue, or garden party.

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An inspiring guide to outdoor dining with 125 recipes for alfresco meals, from grilling favorites to make-ahead dishes and batch cocktails.

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An inspiring guide to outdoor dining with 125 recipes for alfresco meals, from grilling favourites to make-ahead dishes and batch cocktails.

Featuring more than 125 classic and contemporary recipes with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, Alfresco provides everything you need to know about cooking and serving outdoor-oriented meals. The recipes span easy-to-eat and shareable appetisers (from skewers and flatbreads, to delicious favourites like paella); backyard favourites (such as grilled pizzas, whole grilled fish, and burgers); and fun desserts (like boozy ice cream floats and chai-smoked pineapple).

Home cooks will find ways to take advantage of the garden-fresh produce of spring, summer, and autumn when menu planning, along with tips for making the most of outdoor settings. Entertaining advice, including suggestions for serving food safely and making batch drinks and snacks, will ensure cooks entertain and serve with confidence.

Vibrant food photography and tablescapes interspersed throughout the pages provide inspiration for making every meal outdoors a special occasion.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781681887906

Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1007g

Pages: 184

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Non-Fiction Weldon Owen

About the Author

Weldon Owen is an imprint of Insight Editions, a publisher of illustrated books on food & drink, photography, music, and popular culture. Elegant and informative, their books showcase the best of art, photography, and design in exquisite presentations of the bookmaker's craft. They are located in San Rafael, CA.
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