Amy Willcock's Aga Seasons

'Amy Willcock has brought confident modern cooking to the Aga' - Rick Stein

Amy Willcock has brought confident modern cooking to the Aga

full of satisfying seasonal recipes...the 170 mouthwatering recipes show freshly cultivated produce at its best

Amy Willcock is the new writer for the contemporary Aga cook. Amy runs Aga workshops and courses throughout the UK and also writes for Agalinks, Aga Magazine and The Shooting Gazette. She lives on the Isle of Wight with her family.

The demand for eating food at its best has sparked a huge resurgence of interest in seasonal foods. Amy Willcock's Aga Seasons will show you how to cook and enjoy produce at its best, when it should be eaten, in harmony with farming calendars. In spring, Amy brings you perfect menus such as Milk-fed lamb with lavender, Balsamic roasted carrots and Panna cotta with rhubarb compote. The summer recipes are all perfect for long hot days and balmy evenings, making the most of seafood (Pan-fried scallops with chilli and lemon), vegetables (Baked baby beetroot) and even preserving a little bit of summer for the rest of the year in the ultimate Raspberry jam. Autumn brings Hallowe'en parties and delicious Squash soup with ginger, and enables you to make the most of a glut of apples with fantastic Caramelised apples. Ward off the chill in winter by taking advantage of all the (often forgotten) produce that this season has to offer: Tagliatelle with cavolo nero and garlic cream sauce, Cod and saffron kedgeree and Queen of Puddings. Accompanying the 180 recipes will be a comprehensive calendar for produce and a section on preserving so that you can enjoy the best of the harvest throughout the year. Written in Amy's simple, informative style, featuring conventional cooking instructions and with stunning colour photographs throughout, this is the culinary calendar no Aga owner should be without.

150 recipes for every occasion from the queen of Aga cookery

At Home With Amy Willcock

'the hot new name on the simmering plate' -- Independent

The irrepressible Amy Willcock, full of good tips, good food and good 
spirits

Amy Willcock has brought confident, modern cooking to the Aga

a must-have bible for any would be entertainer

Amy Willcock is the author of five highly successful books: Aga Cooking, Amy Willcock's Aga Baking, Amy Willcock's Aga Know-How, Aga Seasons and B&amp;B Know-How. She runs Aga workshops and courses throughout the UK, and has recently launched a new cookware brand, called Rangeware, with Mermaid. Amy writes the food and lifestyle column for The Shooting Gazette and runs the George Hotel on the Isle of Wight in partnership with her husband.

Most of us love entertaining, but it's often difficult to find imaginative and original dishes for your guests. In this stunning new collection, Amy Willcock brings you 150 easy and delicious recipes for every occasion. 
 
There's a dish for every time of year and to suit a wide variety of venues, with chapters on al fresco entertaining, weekend house parties, high days and holidays, formal and informal gatherings. For an original twist on outdoor eating, try an autumn picnic using the finest foods of the season (Figs wrapped in parma ham with gorgonzola, Mushroom and Herb Frittata). Amy also offers a selection of dinner party menus, including the likes of Soup au pistou with Parmesan and salami bread and Roast pork with Calvados gravy and black pudding and apple stuffing. For festive occasions, there are suggestions for drinks parties, with canapes including Goujons of pheasant with aioli and mustard mayonnaise, as well as the traditional Easter and Christmas Day meals (plus choices for vegetarians such as Savoury ricotta strudel). There's advice on cooking for more formal events, such as a buffet before a summer ball (Cold roast beef with creme fraiche, Hot new potatoes with caviar), as well as relaxed teas and suppers at home (Walnut and coffee sponge cake). 
 
With simple-to-follow instructions for both Aga and conventional cooking, and beautiful full-colour illustrations throughout, you will never be short of inspiration, whatever the occasion.

150 recipes to treat yourself

Cooking for One

150 tempting, easy recipes that prove cooking for one can be fun!

This book marks a new direction for Amy Willcock, who has previously written six Aga cookery books and been described by Nigella Lawson as the 'hand-holder to Aga owners everywhere'. Here she focuses her considerable expertise on the particular demands of cooking just for one. She holds regular entertaining and cookery and workshops around the UK, has two young children, plus a husband and various animals. She also writes a monthly column for The Shooting Gazette and regularly for magazines such as Homes and Gardens.

Living on one's own is just as likely to be a matter of choice as not and the numbers adopting this lifestyle are increasing all the time. Yet the joys of cooking for one - it takes less time, washing up is minimal, and you can indulge yourself with cuts such as fillet steak which for larger numbers would be prohibitively expensive - are frequently overlooked. The 150 specially devised recipes included here, such as Chicken Milanese, Salt and Pepper Prawns, Baby Pumpkin Gratin and Baked Eggs with Spinach, focus on what the single person really wants to eat  - quick and easy last-minute suppers and mid-week treats to lazy weekend meals - not cut-down recipes for four.  So whether you are a career girl, a student, an empty-nester or merely a man left to his own devices for a few days, this book will prove invaluable.

Troubleshooting Tips for Your Aga

Top tips on common Aga problems, from celebrated Aga expert Amy Willcock

Amy Willcock writes monthly columns for The Shooting Gazette, holds regular entertaining, cookery and Aga workshops around the UK, has two young children, a husband, various animals and is the author of five Aga cookery books, plus a book on how to run a B&amp;B. Living on the Isle of Wight also means endless weekend entertaining, washing up and lots of lovely cooking!

More people than ever before are discovering the joys of the Aga. It's so much more than just a cooker - it's a style statement and a way of life. But Agas are notoriously tricky to master, and where do you turn to with those niggling questions like, what do you cook where, how do you control heat loss, and how do you bake the perfect cake? 
 
Now in Troubleshooting Tips for your Aga, renowned Aga cook and expert Amy Willcock brings you the answers to all these questions and many more. From advice on temperature and timings, to vital cooking equipment, to cleaninig and servicing, and even using your Aga for more than just cooking, this is the top tips book for every Aga owner. 
 
Amy also answers the most Frequently Asked Questions about Agas, with a general troubleshooting guide to cover every eventuality. You'll wonder how you managed without it!

Aga Bible

From the queen of Aga cookery, the definitive Aga cookbook with 300 classic and new Aga recipes

Aga-ites will go gaga   for this collection of classic recipes.

A homestyle   compendium of classic recipes, it's also perfect for first-timers eager to   master their new toy.

Definitive, timeless... bags of advice. 4/5

Amy Willcock writes monthly columns for Homes and Gardens and The Shooting Gazette, holds regular entertaining, cookery and Aga workshops around the UK, has two young children, a husband, various animals and is the author of five Aga cookery books, plus a book on how to run a B&amp;B. Living on the Isle of Wight also means endless weekend entertaining, washing up and lots of lovely cooking!

The Aga is much more than an oven: it's an icon. It's a statement. It's a way of life. Aga cookers have never been more popular, and the queen of Aga cookery is undoubtably Amy Willcock. Here is her definitive Aga Bible, with 300 classic, timeless recipes and bags of advice and tips for Aga owners. 
 
Here are all the essential recipes that every Aga owner needs to know - from how to cook a full English breakfast on an Aga, making soups, cooking fish and roasting meats, through to baking pies, cakes and breads. The delicious family food includes Beef stroganoff, Steak, mushroom and horseradish pudding, and Bacon and egg pie, and there are stunning dinner-party recipes such as Rillettes of duck with toasted brioche, Chicken in Marsala with oranges and shallots and Parmigiano, thyme and rosemary risotto. Amy also tempts the tastebuds with a delectable range of desserts and cakes, including Raspberry souffles, Chocolate pecan tart and Lemon meringue cake. And there are 30 new and exclusive recipes, such as Moules marinieres, Crab and coconut soup and Apple and onion tart. All the recipes feature conventional cooking instructions, so even non-Aga owners can enjoy Amy's tasty dishes.

How to make money from your spare room

B & B Know-How

A pocket-sized guide for anyone who has ever thought of renting out their spare rooms for a little extra cash

"With the general rush from city to country idyll, more and more people are thinking about setting up B&amp;Bs.&nbsp; But having a big house with a couple of spare rooms is not a guarantee of success.&nbsp; This rather good book could change that...In an easy to read Q&amp;A format, she deals with various thorny issues such as star ratings and tipping, and goes into incredible detail on everything from how to make&nbsp;a bed to how to fry and egg on an Aga...Her book is well worth reading before you make the leap."

In 1980, Amy Willcock moved from the USA to the UK with her parents to enter the world of the B&B. The project that started as a retirement amusement for her parents grew into a thriving business of three B&Bs and a hotel. When Amy married Jeremy Willcock she stayed in the business and they now own the Michelin-starred George on the Isle of Wight, a pub and two other hotels. Amy runs lifestyle and Aga workshops, and writes for Aga Links and The Shooting Gazette. She is the author of three bestselling books: Aga Cooking, Amy Willcock'sAga Baking and Amy Willcock's Aga Know-How.

No one knows more about starting and running a bed and breakfast business than successful cook, author and hotel owner Amy Willcock. The hotel that she runs with her husband and their business partner, The George on the Isle of Wight, was described in the Daily Mail as being run 'in the way in which you imagine the hotel of your dreams to be run'.      In this attractively packaged paperback, Amy reveals the secrets you need to know to make running your B&B fun and profitable. Her lively narrative takes you through all stages of the process: preparing your home, advertising, creating welcoming bedrooms and luxury bathrooms on a budget, laundering the sheets, preparing the ultimate breakfast (for even the most demanding guest) and managing bookings - all this, while keeping your profit margin healthy. Also featured are the best stockists for any products that you will need and the definitive answers to frequently asked questions. This book is the perfect guide for all aspiring B&B landlords and ladies.

Amy Willcock

Amy Willcock, hand holder to Aga owners everywhere

an excellently inventive book...the book's great

a modern bible for anyone who owns, or dreams of owning, one of Aga's classic cookers

Amy Willcock brings her effervescent personality and a real enthusiasm to Aga cooking. Her recipes are delicious and her book a joy to read.

Simon Page, Sales & Marketing Manager, Aga.

The Aga is both a timeless design classic and a sleek new style object, increasingly attractive to an affluent new audience who are looking for more contemporary recipe ideas.  Aga Cooking will be the new bible for both existing Aga owners and new fans.  The author Amy Willcock draws on her experience of running Aga cookery courses to share all the essential secrets for getting the best out of your machine, as well as trouble-shooting tips and hints.  Fantastic recipes range from asparagus and mint frittata to Thai chicken curry and chicken baked in focaccia.  With the Aga seal of approval, this is the book no Aga should be without.

Amy Willcock

Praise for Aga Cooking

this book is enough to make you Aga gaga

Amy Willcock, hand holder to Aga owners everywhere

an excellently inventive book...the book's great

this book is enough to make you Aga gaga

Amy Willcock, hand holder to Aga owners everywhere

an excellently inventive book...the book's great

this book is enough to make you Aga gaga

Amy Willcock, hand holder to Aga owners everywhere

an excellently inventive book...the book's great

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