recipe book recommendations please

kittyscarlett

thriftlady wrote: »

Yep, you're quite right Kitty. Luckily for me I have both editions:) although the original is falling apart -I picked it up in a charity bookshop for a couple of quid.

Reading through the thread I think a lot of us have that problem - the book is so useful that it becomes too " well loved " lol

countrymusicfan

Was at Nairn, Scotland library. Saw the Credit Crunch cookbook and picked it up. The recipes aren't that money saving, but there is nice advice on saving money on food in the home. I can't find an author but it is £6.99 and published by hamlyn. number is 38011 08n100371 0

But there are a couple of good budget cookbooks in the Highland book catalogue and I will mention them when I manage to get them.

Bitsy_Beans

I must admit I borrowed this from my library and wasn't that impressed.
Couldn't find Delias Frugal Food there which is what I really wanted to have a nose at. Don't want to buy it if I don't fancy many of the receipes.......I suppose I shall have to pop to Waterstones and have a quick flick through to decide

Bombchelle

Instead of buying books you can save the money and browse the internet for recipes instead. Just search for "food blog" and a tonne of recipes will be at your finger tips. Some food bloggers even specialise in frugality.

thriftlady_2

But you can't take your computer screen to bed;) I like books. Libraries are the answer if you don't want to buy.

I looked at the Credit Crunch Cookbook too and wasn't impressed. The best new frugal cookbook is The Thrifty Cookbook, website and sample recipes here.

witchwoopiggy

I am trying to get some good cook books that dont just work out expensive recipes that you end up not eating. Now I only cook for myself as hubby is peg fed however i do have a chest freezer so can freeze extra potions, however dont want a freezer full of just one recipe
So has anyone got a tried and tested cook book that they can recomend? with normal not fancy food

*zippy*

I'm still looking for the perfect cook book too, think the secret is probably to make your own from recipes on here so you know they are tried and tested. I have treated myself to few though..

The little BBC Good Food books are good, clear pics and they are only about £3.99 plus theres lots of different ones, cheap eats, meals for two etc so you could find one that suits.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=bbc+good+food

I bought the a Gill Holcombe one too, but haven't tried anything from it yet

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Family-Healthy-Balanced-Little-Kitchen/dp/1905862156/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1250434700&sr=8-1

nanokitten

Although I have some really nice recipy books I always go back to 'veggy grub on a grant' (the student cook book) lots of cheap, quick and one pot ideas, plus easy versions of most of the classics. It uses basic tools (no pasta machines or avacado spoons in sight). I think there is a non veggy version somewhere.
I also like Jamie oliver for no nonsense food.
Charity shops and jumble sales are also excellent for cook books, I think alot of people get them as unwanted gifts or chuck them out when they get a bit dated (which is silly really as most food is timeless).

clutterydrawer

I like the Good Housekeeping book which covers all the basics, plus some fancy stuff for special occasions...I also like to rummage amongst second hand books cos you can have a good flick through to see what the recipes are like....and if you make a mistake, theres not too much money wasted

What is "peg fed"??? He only eats pegs?!

hotcookie101

clutterydrawer wrote: »

What is "peg fed"??? He only eats pegs?!

think its a gastrotomy (percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy) tube-permanent into the stomach, so liquidised food only via a plastic tube through the skin straight into the stomach

I second the good food magazine books-most of the recipes I love. But nigel slater real fast food is simple quick and not full of expensive ingredients-my fav