Family food is generous, unfussy and demonstrates love and care. No
matter what busyness the day brings, the act of setting the table and
enjoying a simple meal together is comforting and ever-reassuring.
Eating simply and seasonally is at the core of Julia Busuttil
Nishimura's recipes.Whether it's a cooling coffee granita to start a
summer's day or the comfort of a hearty baked maccheroni in darkest
winter, this is the kind of food you will want to share with your loved
ones throughout the year. The dishes in this book are brought to life by
great ingredients. There are plenty of quick recipes and some that
require more time to bubble away on the stove. Overall, they are linked
by taste and pleasure, and making the most of seasonal produce. This is
generous, delicious food that the whole family will love, all year
round. Recipes include: Summer- Crêpes with whipped ricotta-
Slow-roasted tomatoes with mint and mozzarella- Spaghetti with fennel
and prawns- Apricot and berry galetteAutumn- Granola with poached
plums- Spiced split lentil soup with fried eggplant- Miso roast chicken-
Blackberry and apple puddingWinter- Congee- Lentil and maple-roasted
carrot salad- Japanese braised pork- Dark chocolate, walnut and oat
cookiesSpring- Tokyo-style French toast- Silverbeet and ricotta
malfatti with brown butter sauce- Lamb and green bean stew- Simple
butter cake with raspberries
