A Date with Plantain: 51 Ideas & Easy to Cook Fusion Recipes - Hardcover

Sloley, Patti Gyapomaa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1908685085 ISBN 13: 9781908685087

Publisher: Emmalily Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

If you don't
know how easy it is to cook delicious dishes with plantain you may be in
for a pleasant surprise. It's easy to find, quick to cook, nutritious
and delicious. These 51 ways with plantain have something for everyone -
smoothies, snacks, starters, salads, mains, desserts and tapas-style
entertaining tips.

About Patti: Patti is a resident chef and Front of
House at the Jean-Christophe Novelli Academy in Hertfordshire. She also
offers a pop-up dining experience in Harpenden and is the author of: "A
Plate in the Sun: Modern Fusion Recipes from Ghana, Food from the
African Soul" and "Ghana's Adinkra: Symbols from our African
Heritage".

"Patti has once again out-done herself in her new book and
provided the readers with such a fabulous explanation of how to
incorporate readily available products in Europe into her wonderful
style of flavour filled cooking." - Jean-Christophe Novelli, Michelin
and 5AA Rosette, award winning French chef

"True to her Ghanaian
origins, Patti cooks from the heart but she is not afraid to break the
traditions of family dishes and make them hers by adding new ingredients
here and there. In A Date with Plantain Patti takes a basic staple
ingredient and creates an array of interesting, fun dishes packed full
of exploding flavours." - Felice Tocchini, chef and owner of Fusion
Brasserie and Fusion Too

"Patti is one of those bubbly chefs that bring
out the best in everyone. Her knowledge is amazing especially when
combining the best of Ghanaian, African and British dishes." - Trish
Davies, food stylist, home economist and writer

"The enthusiasm, zest
and vigour of Patti never ceases to amaze me…. Her passion for plantain
shines through every part of the book….. there's no doubt that you'll be
spoilt for choice in picking dishes to cook time and time again whatever
the occasion." - Manju Malhi, chef, food consultant and writer

"Patti
maintains an extraordinary balance between creativity and conformity and
her ability to step out of the norm defines her. She always brings
something different and her natural artistry comes across in her vibrant
dishes. Hers is food from and for the soul." - David Ampofo, Patti's
brother, talk-show host, Managing Director, Channel Two Communications

About this title

Product Description

If you don't know how easy it is to cook delicious dishes with plantain you may be in for a pleasant surprise. It's easy to find, quick to cook, nutritious and delicious. These 51 ways with plantain have something for everyone - smoothies, snacks, starters, salads, mains, desserts and tapas-style entertaining tips. Why focus on plantain I hear you ask. I had so many positive comments about the plantain recipes in A Plate in the Sun that I planned a plantain chapter for my next book. Once I started talking through ideas with friends I quickly realised that this chapter was my next book. There's nothing complicated about cooking with plantain and I'm sure you will find it enjoyable. Is it the perfect ingredient? One of the many exciting things about plantain is its versatility and ability to combine with other tastes and textures. Its distinct and subtle flavours across all stages of ripeness, from green to yellow to black, can bring variation and another layer to favourite recipes. I sometimes break with tradition and explore classic recipes to create fusions from around the world. From burgers to brownies, to chutneys to dim sums. From a simple grilled snack like "Kofi-Brokeman," to a Sunday special of plantain stuffed lamb, there's a lot to discover and enjoy - little wonder plantain is so popular across more than half the planet including Africa, the Caribbean, Asia and the Americas. Foreword by Jean-Christophe Novelli: Patti has once again out-done herself in her new book and provided the readers with such a fabulous explanation of how to incorporate readily available products in Europe into her wonderful style of flavour filled cooking. Having known Patti for several years and valued her huge contribution to my Novelli Academy in Hertfordshire not only for corporate and individual events but also as a resident Chef in the Academy offering her own unique expression and passion for food, I know that you, your family and friends will enjoy using this inspiring reci

Edition details

• Publisher: Emmalily Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908685085
• ISBN 13: 9781908685087
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136