Annabel Langbein

My most recommended cookbook would have to be without a doubt The Best of Annabel Langbein, Great food for busy people. Whenever I need an impressive meal to prepare in a hurry for guests I will always turn first to Mrs Langbein.

Pictured above is a dish I have cooked for friends a couple of times. It's elegant, it's quick and it's easy. Flash-roasted Salmon (you can use any fish), with a roasted red pepper sauce and steamed green beans and courgettes. Accompany fish with mashed potato, rice or noodles.

I went with my husband to our friends gorgeous little place for dinner last week. My friend, the hostess, cooked up an amazing classic French dish 'Coq au Vin'. It turns out this dish is also featured in Langbein's Best of cookbook. Absolutely divine!

For those of you who own this fantastic cookbook, the Fish recipe is featured on page 106 and the French dish is featured on page 214. And for those of you who don't have a copy, I highly recommend you buy it!