The Complete Nose to Tail: A Cult Masterpiece Cookbook Praised by Anthony Bourdain―Rustic British Recipes and Refined Cooking

The Complete Nose to Tail is an exhilarating compendium that brings together maverick chef Fergus Henderson€s two acclaimed cookbooks€"Whole Beast and Beyond Nose to Tail. 

Adventurous palates as well as some of the most famous names in the food world€"including Mario Batali, Anthony Bourdain, Jamie Oliver, and Daniel Boulud€"flock to Fergus Henderson€s London restaurant, St. John, to indulge in his culinary artistry. A conscientious and resourceful chef who lives by the motto €œNose to Tail,€ Henderson advocates using everything that is possibly edible of fowl, beast, and fish, creating dishes that fuse high sophistication with a strong tradition of rustic thriftiness.

The Complete Nose to Tail presents Henderson€s complete culinary oeuvre: recipes that offer a unique and delicious eating experience. Both refined and curious eaters can enjoy a taste of the wild side with such dishes as Pig€s Trotter Stuffed with Potato, Rabbit Wrapped in Fennel and Bacon, and Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad, as well as sumptuous familiar fare, including Deviled Crab; Smoked Haddock, Mustard, and Saffron; and Green Beans, Shallots, Garlic, and Anchovies. There are desserts, too: sublime puddings, such as the St. John Eccles Cakes, and the timeless favorite Chocolate Ice Cream.