Leiths has just launched a fantastic new cookery book entirely for meat recipes.
Compiled by Max Clark and Susan Spaull, ‘Meat Bible’, which can only be described as “the ultimate meat cookbook”, is filled with more than 400 meat recipes, and really is a haven for carnivores. It covers simple suppers and leftovers as well as extravagant dishes for special occasions.
As with every book from Leiths, all recipes are easy to follow and have a focus on proper technique. With an emphasis on sustainable and lean meat, Meat Bible includes user-friendly recipes on traditional dishes like Shepherds pie, more exciting recipes like Yakitori chicken and even exotic dishes using antelope, zebra, kangaroo and alligator.
Yakitori chicken with ginger and lime dipping sauce
With a detailed section on ‘understanding meat’, followed by comprehensive notes on different cooking methods, troubleshooting guides, a glossary of cookery terms, and even a list of meat suppliers, the book really does contain everything a carnivore will ever need to know. Additional tips and wine recommendations also accompany each recipe.
Max Clark, co-author of Meat Bible comments; “Cooking can be an intense experience for some people and having a book that is broken down into clear, specific categories with component parts (i.e. a sauce/salad that is specific to a recipe) is an undoubted help to most cooks.”
What I have seen that is particularly useful is a section on ‘what has gone wrong’ for certain recipes which helps you work out what mistakes you made and how to avoid making them in the future.
When asked about the inspiration for the book, Max commented: “Greed! A lifetime love of food, food combinations, and seasonings, coupled with the satisfaction of teaching others and being able to explain skills and techniques in a straightforward and comprehensive way.”
Clearly if you are vegetarian this book is not for you, for everyone else it is an absolute must! As previously mentioned I tend not to use too many cookery books, but Meat Bible will be taking pole position on my bookshelf alongside my Cookery Bible and copy of Phaidon’s Coco.
Leiths Meat Bible has an RRP of £40, but is currently available from Amazon at £22.49.
