Real Fast Food
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 | Product Details: Paperback 352 pages Release Date: 02 November 2006 Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0141029501 Rating:   Sales Rank: 4775 | | Look for similar books by subject: | | Customers who bought this item also bought:
| | Customer Reviews: The Cookbook Every Home Should Have (09 July 2008)Nigel Slater is an absolute genius with the ability to describe the joy of preparing good food and convey the passion he feels for food. He teaches us to think about getting something enjoyable to eat, rather than merely following a recipe. This passion and philosophy is evident in all of his books but it is this one, in particular, that everyone should own: no-one can claim to be too short of time to use the ideas in this book or claim to be too inexperienced to try. And for those that are a little inexperienced, there is plenty of informaiotn about recommended equipment, storecupboard ingredients and ways of approaching cooking that take the worry out of preparing food ("oh no! I don't have a grapefruit knife! How will I cope?) Some of the "recipes" in this book would hardly count as that in most people's minds, since he gives suggestions for sandwich fillings and arrangements of fresh fruit and the like. But that is the point: at the right time, very simply assembled food is perfect for the occasion. And he does have many, many "proper" recipes, all of which can, more or less, go from ingredients to table within half an hour. Like all of Nigel's books (and it has to be "Nigel", not "Mr Slater": his style of writing is so friendly, so warm, so enthusiastic and so personal that you feel you have known him for years), this is not about slavishly following recipes, weighing ingredients to the nearest microgram but about getting a feel for food and using recipes as guides to making the food you want to eat; food that nourishes body and soul. So many cookbooks come out as television tie-ins and are packed with glossy photos but, after one or two recipes are tried for novelty, are consigned to the kitchen bookshelf, never to be opened again. This book, on the other hand can bee used every day to produce quick but satisfying and delicious food. For that alone, in a world where to many people "home cooking" is putting a readymeal in the microwave, Nigel deserves a Knighthood. Excellent for fish recipes (19 April 2008)My husband & I got this book as a gift. Most of the recipes we've tried are hit & miss but thumbs up for the Beef Stroganoff. In addition, this little tome is excellent for fish dishes especially salmon and cod as well as smoked & tinned fish. Good recipes but no pictures (04 March 2008)I bought this book as a gift for my brother and family to hopefully encourage them to cook more (they always complain that they have no time). However, since there were no pictures at all I decided against it. I kept it for myself instead and agree with the good comments of the other reviewers. A real gem (02 February 2008)For the past few years I've found myself cooking the same sorts of dishes, spending a couple of hours in the kitchen, making something that would last a few nights. But they weren't particularly exciting; not the 10th time around, at least. The odd take-away or pre-packed meal got me through the end of the week when I was too tired to cook. A friend bought me Real Fast Food a month ago. What can I say? This is transforming my cooking. Truly inspirational. Without a doubt the best and most practical cook book I own. I can't recommend it enough. The book has a great "store cupboard list" of ingredients that will help ensure you are always able to make something that hits the spot - tasty, varied and and quick dishes that never fail to delight. People have called Nigel Slater a genius, and the more I use this book, the more I think they are right. I can understand why other reviewers say that their copies are dog-eared and greasy - it doesn't leave my kitchen bench, either. Add to basket. Fabulous! (28 October 2007)I am ordering my second copy of this book. The first has simply fallen to bits from years of use. It is quite simply the very best cookery book around. For me it is a constant source of inspiration, as well as a great read. Enjoy it! | |
