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rudie · Pot Washer Joined: 30 Apr 2007 Posts: 36 Location: NI

I have some but to be honest I have always just looked at the pictures and drooled and never attempted to cook anything from them.

I need suggestions which books would be best to start me on simple dishes for family meals bearing in mind I have 3 picky teenagers and a 9 year old who are a bit hesitant about trying more 'exotic dishes'.

They all like pasta, potatoes, meat and a couple of them will eat fish

Jerseygirl · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:30 am Post subject:

Ruth I still find good old Delia one of the best basic cookbooks
Also what about Jamie Olivers basic books? Jodi has used these ever since she left home ans is now a good little cook.

rudie · Pot Washer Joined: 30 Apr 2007 Posts: 36 Location: NI

Thanks Angie, had Delia suggested before Jo changed the forum but cant remember the name of the other chef's they told me to try

MissMuppet · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:34 am Post subject:

I agree with Angie, the Delia ones are good, that's how I learnt the basics like boiling an egg to perfection and cooking rice! :)
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frangipani · Commis Chef Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 186

I had a ready steady cook one which was quite useful, not sure where it is right now but it was good as it only had a few items per recipe and were quite easy, quick and simple meals to prepare and cook.

MissMuppet · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:27 am Post subject:

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dingsy · Moderator Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 931 Location: Devon

No matter how many cookery books I have, I always return to Delia when in doubt. She seems to have an answer for evrtything-and she explains it all so well, which is vital with cooking. I find some cookbooks are quite hard to follow, as the instructions aren't too clear-not something you could ever say about our Del!

Windy Wendy · Trainee Chef Joined: 30 Apr 2007 Posts: 71

Delia's books are great because even if you have been cooking for years there's always something she can teach you. Also her recipes have been tested so you know they will work - apparently not all "celebrity" chefs books are so reliable.

I also have a Good Housekeeping recipe book (can't remember what it is called but will look tonight and update) which is very informative on ingredients and has good, tested, recipes of all sorts of things from old favourites to dishes from all around the world.

mummymelly · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 3:49 pm Post subject:

Misty · Pot Washer Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 47 Location: London

I've heard the Delia ones are good, but never had one myself. Jamie Olivers one is good