●Onions, leeks, garlic, shallots, spring onions and chives - all members of the onion or allium family - are some of the most versatile and essential cooking ingredients. The onion family is also reknowned for its health-giving properties, particularly in bolstering immunity to common colds.
●The book opens with a useful introduction to the varieties, then shows you how to prepare and cook with onions and other alliums. Whether you prefer the meltingly sweet taste of slow-cooked onions or the piquant flavour of raw garlic, this beautiful book provides the perfect inspiration.
●There are over 70 delicious and easy-to-follow recipes written by an award-winning food writer, including all-time favourites as well as contemporary classics from around the world, such as Tomato, Mozzarella and Red Onion Salad with Basil and Caper Dressing, Deep-Fried Onion Rings, Leek Roulade with Cheese, and Walnut and Sweet Pepper Filling.
Each recipe is beautifully photographed in full-colour, with step-by-step instructions to ensure the perfect result everytime. This wonderful book of recipes is ideal for anyone who loves the extraordinary versatility, robust flavours, subtle variations and unique culinary history and flexibity of the onion family.

·         A superb collection of over 70 recipes using onions, garlic, spring onions, leeks and chives to inspire every cook, all written by a top London food writer

·         Illustrated throughout with over 280 beautiful full-colour and easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs

·         Recipes are divided into 5 fantastic chapters: Soups and Appetizers, Salads and Side Dishes, Main Meals, Vegetarian Main Meals, and Sauces, Pickles and Pastes

·         Includes favourites such as Simple Cream of Onion Soup and Coq au Vin, as well as contemporary ideas, such as Red Onion and Rosemary Focaccia and Onions Stuffed with Goat's Cheese and Sun-dried Tomatoes

·         With useful information on the different varieties of onions, and how to prepare and cook with them