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Elizabeth David's Christmas
Elizabeth David's Christmas
Sep 22, 2024 6:30 AM

Author:Elizabeth David,Jill Norman

Elizabeth David's Christmas

A beautiful and timeless new edition of the ultimate festive food book, from the most loved and respected British cookery writer of the 20th century

Elizabeth David's Christmas is a celebration of every traditional recipe and favourite indulgence that we savour during the festive season. Containing over 150 classic recipes, together with a selection of wonderful articles, notes and observations from the Elizabeth David archive, this timeless book will inspire an elegant and memorable Christmas while taking the strain out of cooking for a crowd.

All the classics are here: mince pies, stuffings, sauces and, of course, the perfect turkey, as well as simple first courses, party dishes and a range of desserts that make Elizabeth David's Christmas irresistible seasonal fare and a unique festive resource to treasure, hand down and return to year after year.

Reviews

Arguably the most influential British cookery writer of all time. It is a guide to every course, every possible Noël-suitable condiment, and is interspersed with ideas from, and memories of, David's own Christmasses.

—— i (The paper for today)

When you read Elizabeth David, you get perfect pitch. There is an understanding and evocation of flavours, colours, scents and places that lighten up the page.

—— Rowley Leigh , Guardian

All the classics are here, along with the trimmings, and plenty to help you get creative with leftovers.

—— Mail on Sunday

An irresistible collection of traditional festive recipes from one of Britain's most loved and respected cookery writers

—— Waitrose Food

A festive collection from Elizabeth David, whose 1950s recipe columns evoked the warmth of the Mediterranean in post-war Britain

—— Harper's Bazaar

Will delight David's many admirers ... combines good taste with erudition and practicality.

—— Mail on Sunday

David's beautiful, restrained prose is irresistible.

—— Independent

It would be utterly churlish not to consult her work at Christmas

—— Belfast Telegraph

Distilling what he has learned over decades of practice [...] in his book, Mr Jenkinson says a far better approach is to ditch the quick-fix solution in favour of an old-fashioned approach'

—— Mail on Sunday

Megan is my idol - so passionate and knowledgeable! She has so many great tips and the recipes are easy, delicious and healthy!

—— Davina McCall

Megan is helping tummies everywhere with her delicious food!

—— Dr Rupy Aujla

This book is full of Megan's tasty food that will take care of your body and mind

—— The Happy Pears

You present all this information in a really accessible way, which is why everyone loves you so much

—— Giovanna Fletcher, Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast
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