For the Love of Food: Recipes for lifes delicious moments

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Paul Ainsworth has spent a lifetime working in Michelin-starred kitchens from Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London to his own Restaurant No6 in Cornwall. Working with quality produce and alongside the UKs best chefs, hes learnt that seriously good food and comforting classics are key to a truly flavourful life.
At the heart of the Ainsworth Collection, is an ethos of good food and good people, and this generous approach is extended to the recipes that are collected in this debut cookbook thats been 18 years in the making. This is food that will leave you full, nourished and feeling content theyre crowd-pleasers to share with those you love cooking for time and time again.

In For the Love of Food, Paul invites you into a world of warm, welcoming, and joyfully crafted dishes that redefine everyday enjoyment. This cookbook is a treasure trove for those seeking an elevated dining experience at home. Timeless table favourites are packed with gourmet flavour; effortlessly bridging the gap between traditional home cooking and restaurant quality-food. Think hearty mains with steaming, rich gravy and nostalgic desserts to be laden with custard achievable for both seasoned chefs and aspiring home cooks alike.

This refreshing cookbook is a curated collection of Pauls entire life work, each segment exploring a different chapter of his journey and the restaurants that have helped him grow. Serve up beloved Italian dishes like those at Caff Rojano (BBQ Mackerel Bruchetta with Pesto Mayonnaise), savour herby pastas influenced by Pauls time at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay (Brown Butter Pumpkin Tortelli with Parmesan, Sage and Biscottii), relish unbeatable seafood dishes inspired by Paul Ainsworth at No6 (Whole Baked Lemon Sole with Camel Valley Sauce) and cosy up to comforting classics reminiscent of fireside moments at The Mariners (Toad-in-the-hole Ainsworth-style).

Paul makes it simple, really you cant go wrong when youve got a solid recipe, beautiful ingredients, and are cooking with love.

Reviews

'Paul is that rarest of chefs. He works with breathtaking skill, focus and passion and yet never forgets to squeeze every ounce of joy from life! His food is a direct expression of that way of living, beautiful joyful and completely stunningly delicious' Andi Oliver

In addition to the predictably great recipes, Pauls writing is completely heartfelt Rick Stein

What a magical, amazing, and brilliant long-awaited book. Paul has that rare ability to be able to create beautiful, quality dishes, with outstanding chef technique but make them completely accessible and homely. Dish after dish that you want to cook again and again. A must have cook for every home cook Tom Kerridge

'A fabulous debut book that makes you hungry. Paul has grown from a cheeky young chef to a wonderful, passionate restaurateur Angela Hartnett

It is no surprise to me that Pauls first book is packed with so many super dishes for people to cook at home, showcased on every page of this wonderful collection of inspired recipes. Will become a firm favourite within peoples cookery book collections Nathan Outlaw

Dive into this beautiful collection of evocative recipes & stories full of love and inspiration. Simply joyful Emily Scott

Author Bio

Award-winning chef Paul Ainsworth began his career helping at his parents Southampton guesthouse. Pauls first big break was working at the Michelin-starred Rhodes in the Square in London, before moving to Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. Since then, Paul has built The Ainsworth Collection in Padstow, Cornwall, including their Michelin-starred restaurant Paul Ainsworth at No6, Caffe Rojano, The Mariners public house and their 6-suite boutique hotel, Padstow Townhouse. Paul appeared on BBC2s Great British Menu in 2011 and now makes regular appearances on Saturday Kitchen, Sunday Brunch and MasterChef. Paul was a Judge/Mentor on ITVs prime time show Next Level Chef in 2023, with Gordon Ramsay and Nyesha Arrington.