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Who Put the Beef Into Wellington?: The Fascinating Stories Behind 50 Classic Recipes - Hardcover

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by James Winter (Author)

Discover the incredible origins of some of your favorite culinary classics, find out how they got their name and use the easy-to-follow recipes to recreate them at home.

Ever wondered where Caesar Salad comes from? Who was Benedict and what's he got to do with combining poached eggs with ham and hollandaise sauce?

In this fascinating journey into culinary history James Winter provides the answers to these questions and explores the origins of classic dishes from around the world. Who came up with them? When and what inspired them to combine certain ingredients? And why have they endured to become classics that we turn to again and again?

Discover the story behind 50 classic recipes, from Battenberg Cake and Peach Melba to Sole Veronique, Chicken Kiev and Bloody Mary. Who Put The Beef into Wellington? includes the quintessential version of each recipe plus hints and tips from top chefs, this book will inform, inspire and tantalize your tastebuds in equal measure.

Content includes: Caesar Salad, Reuben Sandwich, Lamb Balti, Oysters Rockefeller, Opera Cake, Negroni and many more...

Author Biography

James Winter is the producer of BBC1's flagship cookery program Saturday Kitchen, where he has been instrumental in promoting the talents of many of Britain's finest chefs. His ability to spot emerging talent as well as his passionate support of established chefs has made him one of the most influential players on the British food scene. His first book Yes Chef! was published in 2009.

Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.99 x 7.17 x 4.68 IN
Publication Date: May 19, 2026
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