by John Tovey · BBC Books · tapa dura · ISBN 9780563371502
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«Simply Splendid Suppers: for Family and Friends» is John Tovey's cookbook, published by BBC Books in hardcover (192 pages, in English).
Cookbook with 120 simple recipes for informal dinners, designed for sharing with family and friends. Includes an introduction on stocking the pantry and tips for organizing and planning a relaxed dinner. The recipes are divided into starters, main courses, vegetable side dishes and desserts.
The work was originally published on October 12, 1995.
Suitable for families and friends who enjoy home cooking and seek simple ideas for informal dinners.
Admiral of the Fleet John Cronyn Tovey, 1st Baron Tovey,, sometimes known as Jack Tovey, was a Royal Navy officer. During the First World War he commanded the destroyer HMS Onslow at the Battle of Jutland and then commanded the destroyer Ursa at the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight. During the Second World War he initially served as Second-in-Command of the Mediterranean Fleet in which role he commanded the Mediterranean Fleet's Light Forces. He then served as Commander-in-Chief of the Home Fleet and was responsible for orchestrating the pursuit and destruction of the Bismarck. After that he became Commander-in-Chief, The Nore with responsibility for controlling the east coast convoys and organising minesweeping operations.
