Review: Worth a read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2013
I received this book as a birthday present. I'm still not a talented cook, but it is pretty comprehensive and working through it has increased my confidence in the kitchen.The author claims that she can teach the reader how to reliably cook a whole meal, including main course, side and dessert, simultaneously within about half an hour. In addition, these quick meals are meant to be nutritious and appetising. Overall I think the book delivers on its promise.I particularly enjoyed the first chapter, wherein the author sets out the most fundamental cookery knowledge: useful pantry ingredients, low-tech gear that should be in the cupboard, etc. This is great for novice cooks like me, although it might be tedious for more experienced readers. There's also a long chapter that provides suitable recipes, with pictures, and again these are pretty accessible to people who haven't done much cooking before.