Who Put the Beef Into Wellington?

James Winter

£12.99

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.

Author(s): Winter, James
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 12/03/2026
Pagination: 288 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Kyle Books
Published By: Kyle Books
Book Classification: TV / celebrity chef cookbooks|Cultural studies: food & society|Cookery / food & drink etc
Dimensions: 182 x 118 x 26
Weight: 260
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781804193709

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