Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to Warm the Soul is a culinary treasure from the celebrated writer Diana Henry, now revisited and refreshed nearly two decades after its initial release. This hardback edition features a brand-new foreword by the esteemed Nigel Slater, offering readers insight into the enduring legacy of this comfort-food classic. With its atmospheric recipes drawn from cold-weather regions, it invites you to explore warming dishes from snowy mountains, ice-glazed lakes, and cosy firesides around the globe. Among the pages, you will discover a wealth of comforting flavours, many inspired by the author’s travels through the Alpine villages of Italy and the elegant coffee houses of Vienna and Budapest. There’s also a nod to the rustic cooking of rural New England, ensuring that any fan of hearty winter fare finds plenty to love.

In this new edition, Henry introduces seven fresh recipes, alongside reimagined favourites that have graced the book’s previous iterations. Dishes such as Georgian Cheese Pies, Pumpkin Tarts with Spinach and Gorgonzola, and Vermont Baked Beans reflect the diversity and creativity at the heart of her cooking. She also offers sumptuous meaty mains, like Melting Leg of Lamb with Juniper and Roast Pork with Black Pudding, Apple and Mustard Sauce. For those seeking simpler pleasures, there is Dublin Coddle – a nourishing one-pot wonder – while sweet cravings can be satisfied by Snow Biscuits, Skier’s Chocolate with Bugnes, and of course, the eponymous Roast Figs and Plums in Vodka with Cardamom Cream.

Henry’s writing style is both lyrical and practical, guiding home cooks with ease and encouraging experimentation. She gently urges you to savour the aromas of juniper, cloves, and roasted fruits, reminding you that hearty meals can be equally satisfying to prepare as they are to eat. In this volume, winter ingredients and culinary traditions intertwine to produce a truly enchanting cookbook that will inspire you to embrace the colder months with open arms. If you wish to delight in an anthology of sumptuous cold-weather dishes, this newly invigorated edition is an essential addition to any kitchen bookshelf. It captures imaginations of culinary enthusiasts everywhere.

Product Details

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group (2023)

Language: English

Hardback: 208 pages

ISBN: 9781783255702

Dimensions: 24.8 x 19.6 x 2.6 cm