Rick Stein has always encouraged us to think carefully about the food we eat, to seek out the best-quality ingredients and to cook them simply. In his new series he travels around Britain, searching out the best of all British produce, from bread to beer and lamb to cheese. He meets the suppliers who emerge as the champions of good food, putting the importance of quality and taste above profit. The book contains over 100 new recipes as well as a directory of the producers that Rick met and recommends. In addition to a host of brand new recipes (including Smoked Duck Breast Salad with New Potatoes and Fresh Raspberry Tart with Hazelnut and Coconut Pastry) Rick includes his own variations on more traditional dishes, such as The Definitive Welsh Rarebit. Guaranteed to open your eyes to the wealth of produce available on your doorstep, Rick Stein's Food Heroes is both an inspirational collection of recipes and a delightful celebration of British ingredients and those who create them