Flavours of England: Roasts

Gilli Davies is the author of 20 books, including Graffeg's Flavours of Wales series and Celtic Cuisine,and has made numerous appearances in the media, on regional and national radio and TV, and in newspapers. Along with running restaurants in Oxford, Berlin and an organic cafe in Cardiff, Gilli has 40 years of experience giving cookery demonstrations. Huw Jones is a food photography specialist. His specifically designed studio is among the best equipped in the UK, with all dishes prepared and photographed on site using the high-est standard industry equipment. His stunning images complement Gilli s recipes in Graffeg's Flavours of Wales series, and the range of seasonal cookbooks from Angela Gray's Cookery School.

Travelling around England, the various breeds of livestock bring diverse flavours such as the famous Norfolk Bronze turkeys much favoured for Christmas, or roast leg of Herdwick Lamb, an upland breed that has its own specific flavour. As for pork, this varies with breed and cut. Try roast belly pork from Somerset cooked in local cider with caramelised apples, or melting Tamworth pork with brandy and cream.This collection of recipes showcases the finest ingredients and techniques to help you create a sensational and diverse range of traditional roasts.Recipes included: Roast Rib of English Beef with Yorkshire Puddings; Rack of Romney Salt Marsh Lamb with Herb Crust; Roast Goose with Wild Berries from the New Forest; Roast Belly Pork with Sage, Somerset Cider and Caramelized Apples; Roast Norfolk Bronze Christmas Turkey with all the Trimmings; Tamworth Pork with Brandy and Cream; Spiced Aylesbury Duck; York Ham with Pease Pudding; Roast Leg of Herdwick Lamb with Mint Sauce; Slow Roast Northumbrian Beef with Wild Mushroom Sauce; Roast Pheasant from the Peak District.