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The Cornershop Cookbook: Delicious Recipes From Your Local Shop

For most people, an amble round a farmers` market is a luxury, something that belongs in the hallowed realm of the weekend. On most weeknights we`re more likely to dash to the local cornershop or convenience store to grab something that`ll pass for dinner. These delicious recipes show cornershop cooking needn`t mean compromise. From yam to Spam and greens to sardines, these delicious recipes reveal the wealth of culinary creativity to be unlocked from modest cornershop offerings. There are dead simple recipes for a quiet night in like Linguine with Tinned Crab; vibrant alternative takeaway offerings like Twice-Cooked Aubergine with Vietnamese Sauce; solutions for weeknight guests, from simple Smoked Salmon Baked Eggs to the larger-scale Fish Finger Taco party; there is comfort food,
from nourishing Thyme, Chorizo and Leek Broth to down-and-dirty Meatball Sub; and finally there are sweet things like Frostie Florentines. This book will inspire newfound love for weeknight cornershop shopping and cooking. You will discover overlooked ingredients and learn new ways with everyday staples. Whatever your shopping options, look no further for deliciously simple meals.

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For most people, an amble round a farmers` market is a luxury, something that belongs in the hallowed realm of the weekend. On most weeknights we`re more likely to dash to the local cornershop or convenience store to grab something that`ll pass for dinner. These delicious recipes show cornershop cooking needn`t mean compromise. From yam to Spam & greens to sardines, these delicious recipes reveal the wealth of culinary creativity to be unlocked from modest cornershop offerings. There are dead simple recipes for a quiet night in like Linguine with Tinned Crab; vibrant alternative takeaway offerings like Twice-Cooked Aubergine with Vietnamese Sauce; solutions for weeknight guests, from simple Smoked Salmon Baked Eggs to the larger-scale Fish Finger Taco party; there is comfort food, from nourishing Thyme, Chorizo & Leek Broth to down-&-dirty Meatball Sub; & finally there are sweet things like Frostie Florentines. This book will inspire newfound love for weeknight cornershop shopping & cooking. You will discover overlooked ingredients & learn new ways with everyday staples. Whatever your shopping options, look no further for deliciously simple meals.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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