Darina Allen's Ballymaloe Cooking School Cookbook

As Seen on ABC TV's Good Morning America and the Food Network's Cooking Live Nominee, James Beard Foundation Award, International Cookbook Category, 2002

Since its founding in 1981, students at Ireland's respected Ballymaloe Cookery School have benefited from Darina Allen's enthusiastic instruction and keen understanding of what makes food taste good. Now, readers everywhere can learn her techniques, tips, and shortcuts for creating delicious meals at home.

Darina Allen begins with the basics by explaining what to look for while out shopping (organic, local, and in-season
produce are favorites) and how to stock a pantry with quality ingredients andequipment. She demonstrates over 200 cooking techniques, from making mayonnaise to butterflying a leg of lamb, with clear instructions and step-by-step
photographs. Both novice and experienced cooks will find plenty of new ideas and inspiration. By arming her readers with the fundamentals, Darina Allen prepares and encourages them to experiment and tackle new culinary challenges.

Darina Allen's Ballymaloe Cooking School Cookbook is packed with mouth-watering recipes. Of course, there are traditional Irish favorites, like Watercress Soup and West Cork Rabbit Casserole, and classic gourmet dishes, like Boeuf Bourguignon and Ratatouille Nicoise, but Darina Allen does not forget busy modern families. There are several variations of pizza, barbecue, and cookie recipes, as well as instructions for freezing and reheating leftovers. Darina Allen has truly
thought of everything, and she has included it all in this cookbook.

Author: Darina Allen
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
Published: 05/31/2002
Pages: 640
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 4.95lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.70w x 1.70d
ISBN: 9781589800366


Award: James Beard Foundation Book Awards - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/01/2002 pg. 134
Library Journal 08/12/2002

About the Author
Allen, Darina: - Darina Allen owns the famous Ballymaloe Cookery School at Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland, which attracts students worldwide and is revolutionizing the culinary image of Ireland. Ms. Allen is a member of the International Association of Cooking Professionals, Euro-Toques, and the Irish Food Writer's Guild. She lives up to her culinary reputation daily, but she outdid herself when she prepared a St. Patrick's Day breakfast for the president of the United States and 150 guests.