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Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook

Bestselling author Rachel Khoo is on the go once again with her latest cookbook, Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook. 
 
Her latest cookbook is packed to the brim with 100 standout recipes, full-colour photography and Rachel's very own sketches of the food and places she encounters. 
 
Out and about, she finds the most delicious fare, recording it all in her kitchen notebook. From a Ham Hock Tiffin Box to Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Sloe Gin, and Rhubarb and Custard Millefeuille, Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook will inspire even the most jaded cook to try something new. 
 
After graduating from Central Saint Martin's College with a degree in Art and Design, British food writer Rachel was lured to Paris to study pâtisserie at Le Cordon Bleu. Rachel shot to fame when her TV series, The Little Paris Kitchen, was broadcast by the BBC. Her beautiful tie-in cookbook and the follow-up, My Little French Kitchen, have been published around the globe. Rachel now travels the world working on a variety of projects, including a weekly recipe column for the Evening Standard. 
 
'Rachel Khoo is the queen of creating culinary masterpieces' Glamour

After graduating from Central Saint Martin's College with a degree in Art and Design, British food writer Rachel was lured to Paris to study pâtisserie at Le Cordon Bleu. Rachel shot to fame when her TV series, The Little Paris Kitchen, was broadcast by BBC. Her beautiful tie-in cookbooks have been published around the globe. Rachel now travels the world working on a variety of projects, including a weekly recipe column for the Evening Standard.

Bestselling author Rachel Khoo is on the go once again with her latest cookbook, Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook. 
 
Her latest cookbook is packed to the brim with 100 standout recipes, full-colour photography and Rachel's very own sketches of the food and places she encounters. 
 
Out and about, she finds the most delicious fare, recording it all in her kitchen notebook. From a Ham Hock Tiffin Box to Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Sloe Gin, and Rhubarb and Custard Millefeuille, Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook will inspire even the most jaded cook to try something new.

Over 100 recipes from the mountains, market squares and shores of France

My Little French Kitchen

Rachel Khoo follows The Little Paris Kitchen with The Little French Kitchen, bringing her modern twists to classic recipes from around the country. 
 
Rachel Khoo became an overnight sensation when her first book The Little Paris Kitchen and BBC2 television series launched last year. Coveting her Parisian lifestyle, fashion sense and, more importantly, her accessible, delicious recipes cooked up in her tiny kitchen, the nation took her to their hearts and now they can receive second helpings. 
 
Taking her 'Little Paris Kitchen' on tour in her second official book, Rachel is leaving the capital city to travel to the four corners of France in search of the very best recipes in the country. From the snow-topped mountains and Christmas markets of Alsace to the winemaking region of the Bordeaux, the dreamy vistas of Provence and the well-stocked larders of Brittany and Normandy, Rachel seeks inspiration in some of the best-known foodie places as well as uncovering hidden insights, all ready to share with you. Recipes include: pork and clams with cider and butter beans, spicy aubergine sticks with couscous, baked figs with walnuts, beer-glazed ham hock, caramelized apple bake and spiced almond biscuits. 
 
Join Rachel Khoo on her tour de France in The Little French Kitchen. 
 
 
Rachel is a graduate of Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design in London. It was her passion for patisserie that lured her to Paris, where she obtained a pastry diploma. She then put her skills to use at the delightful Paris culinary bookstore and tea salon, La Cocotte, where she catered for book launches and hosted cookery classes. Working as a freelancer, she now travels the world working on a variety of projects, from workshops to catering for huge blue-chip client events to smaller, intimate pop-up restaurants. Her first book was The Little Paris Kitchen, accompanying her hit BBC2 television series. She writes a weekly recipe column for the Evening Standard.

The fabulous fairy godmother of French cuisine

The star of BBC2's The Little Paris Kitchen is back with her second book, this time based on giving classic French dishes from all over the country her trademark modern twists. 
 
 Rachel Khoo became an overnight sensation when her first book and television series launched last year. Coveting her Parisian lifestyle, fashion sense and, more importantly, her accessible, delicious recipes cooked up in her tiny kitchen, the nation took her to their hearts and now they can receive second helpings. 
 
 Taking her 'Little Paris Kitchen' on tour, Rachel is leaving the capital city to travel to the four corners of France in search of the very best recipes the country has to offer. From the snow-topped mountains and Christmas markets of Alsace to the winemaking region of the Dordogne, the dreamy vistas of Provence and the well-stocked larders of Brittany and Normandy, Rachel visits some of the best-known foodie places as well as uncovering some hidden gems to share with you. Recipes include: pork and clams with cider and butter beans, spicy aubergine sticks with couscous, baked figs with walnuts, beer-glazed ham hock, caramelized apple bake and spiced almond biscuits.

Classic French recipes with a fresh and fun approach

The Little Paris Kitchen

Rachel Khoo cooks up a storm from her tiny Parisian kitchen, bringing the magic of France into our homes. 
 
The 'little kitchen' concept might be a considerable hindrance to most chefs, but Khoo has made the most of it' New York Times 
 
'The fabulous fairy godmother of French cuisine' Easy Living 
 
Rachel Khoo was determined to get to grips with French cooking, so to learn more she moved to Paris, not speaking a word of French, and enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu, the world-famous cookery school. From a Croque Madame muffin and the classic Boeuf bourguignon, to a deliciously fragrant Provencal lavender and lemon roast chicken, Rachel celebrates the culinary landscape of France as it is today and shows how simple these dishes are. 
 
The 120 recipes in the book range from easy, everyday dishes like Omelette Pipérade, to summer picnics by the Seine and afternoon 'goûter' (snacks), to meals with friends and delicious desserts including classics like Crème brulee and Tarte tatin. It's a book that celebrates the very best of French home-cooking in a modern and accessible way. 
 
In The Little Paris Kitchen, Rachel Khoo serves up a modern twist on classic French cooking. 
 
After graduating from Central Saint Martin's College with a degree in Art and Design, British food writer Rachel was lured to Paris to study pâtisserie at Le Cordon Bleu. Rachel shot to fame when her TV series, The Little Paris Kitchen, was broadcast by BBC. Her beautiful tie-in cookbook and the follow up, My Little French Kitchen, have been published around the globe. Rachel now travels the world working on a variety of projects, including a weekly recipe column for the Evening Standard.

The 'little kitchen' concept might be a considerable hindrance to most chefs, but Khoo has made the most of it.

Rachel is an inventive chef ... who runs [supperclubs] to show off her immense culinary skill

Rachel Khoo serves up a modern twist on classic French cooking 
 
Rachel Khoo was determined to get to grips with French cooking, so to learn more she moved to Paris, not speaking a word of French, and enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu, the world-famous cookery school. Six years later, she still lives and works in Paris, cooking up a selection of classic French dishes from all over the country and giving them a fresh makeover with her own modern twists. From a Croque Madame muffin and the classic Boeuf bourguignon, to a deliciously fragrant Provencal lavender and lemon roast chicken, Rachel celebrates the culinary landscape of France as it is today and shows how simple these dishes are. 
 
The 120 recipes in the book range from easy, everyday dishes like Omelette Pipérade, to summer picnics by the Seine and afternoon 'goûter' (snacks), to meals with friends and delicious desserts including classics like Crème brulee and Tarte tatin. It's a book that celebrates the very best of French home-cooking in a modern and accessible way. Real French food is no longer something only served in fancy restaurants; Rachel will show how you can add a little French culinary touch to your everyday life at home, no matter where you are in the world, or how big your kitchen is!

Rachel Khoo

Perfect for a cosy night in with family. Rachel Khoo takes you through a year of Swedish dishes, from spring picnics and summer BBQs, to autumnal suppers and wintery treats

Rachel Khoo made a life-change when she left Paris and moved to Sweden for love. Now, having made the country her home she shares recipes and lifestyle tips from her new little Scandi Kitchen

Rachel Khoo's sharing the joys of simple, satisfying Swedish food. Mushroom toast with bacon and thyme, almond and lingonberry buns . . . What's Swedish for 'nom'?

Delicious and seasonal Swedish recipes . . . celebrating traditional fare, embracing local ingredients, exploring what the Swedes eat at home and offering her own fresh and stylish takes.

Complete with stunning location and food photography, Rachel Khoo's new cookbook lets you in on the joys of Swedish cooking

Rachel Khoo's quest for balance has helped her to build a repertoire of recipes for life, as well as cooking

A Scandi summer . . . Rachel Khoo shares her favourite recipes to try at home

Rachel Khoo's Swedish summer recipes . . . Bestselling cookery writer shares her favourite dishes

More than 100 delicious recipes with inspiration from spring picnics on the archipelago and barbecues at the summer cabin to dark snowy winters filled with gingerbread and glögg

A lovely one for anyone interested in learning more about Scandinavian food. Khoo walks the reader through the seasons . . . The photos are stunning, the recipes achievable

Bestselling food writer Rachel Khoo bid farewell to her Parisian kitchen and moved to Sweden to put down roots. Having made the country her home, Rachel now shares over 100 delicious and seasonal Swedish recipes from her new little Scandi kitchen ­- celebrating traditional fare, embracing local ingredients, exploring what the locals eat at home and offering her own fresh and delicious takes on Swedish recipes. 
 
Woven through with stunning photographs of the location and food, and created with Rachel's inimitably stylish touch, this ravishing new cookbook takes readers on a culinary tour of this beautiful country and lets them experience the Swedish art of enjoying just the perfect amount of the best things in life for themselves. 
 
Recipes include: 
 
- Mushroom toast with bacon and thyme 
- Cod with asparagus, smashed eggs and parsley sauce 
- Yellow pea soup with smoked sausage dumplings 
- Roasted butternut squash waffles 
- Praline and parsnip cake 
- Almond and lingonberry buns

Rachel Khoo

Praise for The Little Swedish Kitchen

A joy to behold

Perfect for a cosy night in with family. Rachel Khoo takes you through a year of Swedish dishes, from spring picnics and summer BBQs, to autumnal suppers and wintery treats

Rachel Khoo made a life-change when she left Paris and moved to Sweden for love. Now, having made the country her home she shares recipes and lifestyle tips from her new little Scandi Kitchen

A joy to behold

Perfect for a cosy night in with family. Rachel Khoo takes you through a year of Swedish dishes, from spring picnics and summer BBQs, to autumnal suppers and wintery treats

Rachel Khoo made a life-change when she left Paris and moved to Sweden for love. Now, having made the country her home she shares recipes and lifestyle tips from her new little Scandi Kitchen

A joy to behold

Perfect for a cosy night in with family. Rachel Khoo takes you through a year of Swedish dishes, from spring picnics and summer BBQs, to autumnal suppers and wintery treats

Rachel Khoo made a life-change when she left Paris and moved to Sweden for love. Now, having made the country her home she shares recipes and lifestyle tips from her new little Scandi Kitchen

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