Delia Smith's Winter Collection: 150 Recipes for Winter

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Summary: Good Food but a little bland and not that exciting
Review: Comfort Food in the title enticed me to try this, plus the raving about her popularity in Britain spreading to our parts as well.

Trying several of the recipes, I found them to be somewhat basic, bland (except for the Thai inclusions). I loved the Black Bean Chili with Avocado Salsa. But most of the time if I rummage through this one, I'm reminded of similar recipes juiced up by other cooks. Realize for some this approach might be ideal and this would become a solid favorite.

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Summary: Excellent
Review: This book is excellent for its cooking instruction alone! The Perfect Roast Potatoes recipe is great as is the Chocolate Bread & Butter Pudding. If you like this one, try the Summer Collection!

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Summary: Guaranteed to brighten bleak winter days
Review: This inspired collection features sophisticated home cooking that will satisfy the heartiest of cold-weather appetites. In addition to tried-and-true British classics updated for today's tastes, it offers many dishes that reflect the enticing and varied flavors of France, Italy, Spain, California, the Caribbean, India, and the Orient. Whether you are a kitchen novice or an experienced cook, you will find this solid, trustworthy volume a welcome addition to your bookshelf.

Also recommended: "Recipes and Remembrances from an Eastern Mediterranean Kitchen," by Sonia Uvezian. This definitive guide is a must for lovers of Mediterranean food! Not only does it contain fascinating text and highly original recipes, it is the first cookbook to document the important contributions American and British writers who lived and traveled in the Levant have made to enhance our understanding of the region's cuisine.