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I write my books myself - my books are not ghost written. I also cook all the food for the photos in my books at home where it's much more relaxing than in a studio. I cook on my domestic oven and hobs so you know that cooking times will work. The first book I ever worked on was Keith Floyd's The Best of Floyd, for Michael Joseph in 1995. I'm credited as home economist - which basically means I cooked all the recipes we photographed and gave advice on things that seemed a little strange with the recipes. It was an interesting experience and it made me keen to write my own book one day. Which was exactly what happened next.

Fusion A Culinary Journey by Peter Gordon bookcover A Culinary Journey by Peter Gordon bookcover Vegetables - the new food heroes by Peter Gordon bookcover Salads - the new main course by Peter Gordon bookcover A World in my Kitchen by Peter Gordon bookcover

Salads - the new main course

This was my first book published by Quadrille in the UK 2005. It was serialised in The Sunday Times Style magazine. I took as my premise the fact that at The Providores we are often asked to serve our delicious starter salads as a main course, especially at lunch time. Men and women want lighter food, food which appeals in taste and texture, and salads always look great. There are salads with meat, fish and grains, salads served warm and cold, and even some tasty dessert salads. This was translated into 5 languages with an American edition as well.