Summary

Following on from the success of the first Gourmet Express book, Ainsley is back with a new collection of simple and sensational dishes that are designed for those who love good food, but don't have time to follow long and complicated recipes.

Following on from the success of the first Gourmet Express book, Ainsley is back with a new collection of simple and sensational dishes that are designed for those who love good food, but don't have time to follow long and complicated recipes. Whether you need fresh ideas for family meals, or are having friends round for an informal supper, there are recipes here to suit every occasion. For a quick and delicious weekend brunch how about trying Ainsley's Pancetta Hash Browns? Or get the morning off to a healthy start with a Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie. Starters include Crispy Noodle-wrapped Shrimp with Rice-wine Dipping Sauce and the delicious Hot Bloody Mary Soup. For the main course Ainsley has a whole host of suggestions from Fresh Charred Tuna Steak with Salsa Verde, to the warming Clare's Winter-vegetable Cobbler. And for the perfect end to a fabulous menu, Ainsley's ideas include scrumptious desserts such as Six-minute Soft-centred Chocolate Puddings and Cranberry and Pomegranate Jellies. Complete with over 40 stunning full-colour photographs, Gourmet Express 2 is guaranteed to show that you too can produce fabulous food without spending hours in the kitchen. Book jacket.