rudie
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Basic Cookery BooksI 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
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Jerseygirl
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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.
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rudie
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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
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MissMuppet
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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
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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.
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MissMuppet
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anncater said:
| Quote: | Hi Ruth
Nigel Slater's Real Fast Food recipies are fantastic. Really quick and easy to follow.
If you are going right back to basics then The Delia Smith How To Cook series is pretty useful too.
I also love the BBC Good Food 101 series, small paperbacks with colour photos, a great big series eg. 101 Speedy Suppers, 101 Pasta, 101 Cheap etc etc.
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berry said:
| Quote: | | Definately Nigel Slater, good simple food that tastes good. Last month i brough The Silver Spoon but its massive and a bit daunting so havent really tried anything from it yet! |
mummymelly said:
| Quote: | | Think I will have to keep an eye out for one of these. I have 5 Jamie Olivers but to be honest have only ever attempted one thing from them (and John still maintains that that's what sent me into labour 3 weeks early!). The only other cookbook I use is the Lorraine Kelly baby and toddler one...it does have some good family recipes in though Ruth! Will post some in the kids section when I get a chance. |
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dingsy
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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!
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Windy Wendy
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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.
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mummymelly
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| MissMuppet wrote: | | 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! :) |
Think I will have to keep an eye out for one of these. I have 5 Jamie Olivers but to be honest have only ever attempted one thing from them (and John still maintains that that's what sent me into labour 3 weeks early!). The only other cookbook I use is the Lorraine Kelly baby and toddler one...it does have some good family recipes in though Ruth! Will post some in the kids section when I get a chance.
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Misty
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I've heard the Delia ones are good, but never had one myself. Jamie Olivers one is good
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blueflower
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I like the BBC GOOD FOOD 101 Books. They cast about £5 and have quite easy recipes.
The ones I have are
101 Seasonal Salads
101 Cakes and Bakes
101 Simple Suppers - good one for quick evening food.
101 Low Fat Feasts
101 Tempting Desserts
101 Cheap Eats
101 One Pot Dishes.
BBC do a magazine called W Easy Cook £2.40 every three months I think which features quick easy recipes using basic foods.
PS I am not a sale rep for BBC publications! :D
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annecater
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| blueflower wrote: | I like the BBC GOOD FOOD 101 Books. They cast about £5 and have quite easy recipes.
The ones I have are
101 Seasonal Salads
101 Cakes and Bakes
101 Simple Suppers - good one for quick evening food.
101 Low Fat Feasts
101 Tempting Desserts
101 Cheap Eats
101 One Pot Dishes.
BBC do a magazine called W Easy Cook £2.40 every three months I think which features quick easy recipes using basic foods.
PS I am not a sale rep for BBC publications! :D |
These are my favourites too, they are fantastic and have ideas for every occasion.
I also love Nigella Lawson and Gordon Ramsey's books but I suppose they are not really basic.
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