Can anybody recommend a cookery book for my son?

thriftlady_2

moanymoany wrote: »

Gingham, do you use the 'More for Less' cookbook? Had a look and it looked good.

I use it a lot Moany I find it excellent for simple, everyday meals and an inspiring read. A large portion of the book is taken up with a look at how the west (US in particular) overconsumes at the expense of others. The book was written over 30 years ago now and unfortunately is still relevant.

If you do a search on this board for it you will find lots of info on it;)

youngandreckless

Thank you so much everyone, looks like Delia is the most popular choice so I'll start there. I'll be sure to tell you when my appearance on master chef is : ) xx

moanymoany

thriftlady wrote: »

I use it a lot Moany I find it excellent for simple, everyday meals and an inspiring read. A large portion of the book is taken up with a look at how the west (US in particular) overconsumes at the expense of others. The book was written over 30 years ago now and unfortunately is still relevant.

If you do a search on this board for it you will find lots of info on it;)

Thank you thriftlady. As I read your post I remembered you mentioning it before. I've ordered the Frugal Delia book this morning and I am going to order this one as well.

I've been watching the repeats of some of the 1940's house. It makes me think of your wonderful thread. I was impressed by the two boys who in the follow up programme said how they enjoyed the home made food. They also had preferred the life generally, even though they had far less stuff.

I laughed when the wife said though it was hubby who was a 1940's freak, she was an even greater convert. It was also very money saving, she said, her food bill had gone from £200+ a week to £100.

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I too have Delia's Frugal Food that I found at a boot sale for 10p,I also have Grub on a Grant by Cas Clarke another boot sale find.
I still have the first cook book I bought when I first got married back in 1962 t was called Budget food for Two and cost me half a crown (12 1/2p) I was a moneysaver in those days as well.I love scouring old second hand book shops for old cook books, or better still boot sales.look for the stall that has old cookery basins or pots and pans and often it's some house clearance from an old person's house and you will find some real gems .
I expect that is where mine will all end up one day;)
I bought almost all of my small dishes for freezing small portions from boot sales for coppers.I have a stack of the brown earthenware types, and also its a good place to buy Pyrex dishes at a fraction of the cost.

botchjob

The best introductory cook book by far is the terribly unhip "Good Housekeeping - New Step-by-step Cook Book". I learned to cook from this single book years ago and still find myself returning to it from time to time when I can't quite remember how to do specific things like how to dismantle a crab.

For anyone who wants to learn to cook, it's invaluable.

moanymoany

I've found a place to buy the 'More for Less' cookbook from the UK. I've ordered mine, cost £2 + postage.

http://www.alibris.co.uk/booksearch?title=more+with+less+cookbook

suzie_wong

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

Hi there I'd recommend Delia Smith's Complete Cookery Course. I use it all the time (though many of the recipes are available on line )

There's an older thread here - Recommend a cookery book for my son. I'll add this thread to that one later.

Penny. x

I'd agree with that. I have loads of cookery books but probably use this one more than any other. The good thing about Delia's recipes is that she always explains what to expect- eg if you are making muffins and the mixture should look lumpy, she will tell you, so you aren't too alarmed!

Jo_King

I'd second and third the recommendation for 'More With Less'. And their recipe for cinnamon rolls is the best I've found!

MCC have produced a follow up fairly recently called 'Simply in Season'. It's more attractively produced, has great recipes, a lot of info on cooking and eating seasonally, and the recipes are, as always, easy to follow and reliable. It's worth getting hold of.

jennet1

I love More with less! after seeing it recommended on here I bought a copy, although i needed to go out and buy a set of cup measures, as it is an american book and quantities are in cups

thriftlady_2

Jo_King wrote: »

I'd second and third the recommendation for 'More With Less'. And their recipe for cinnamon rolls is the best I've found!

MCC have produced a follow up fairly recently called 'Simply in Season'. It's more attractively produced, has great recipes, a lot of info on cooking and eating seasonally, and the recipes are, as always, easy to follow and reliable. It's worth getting hold of.

Do you mean the potato dough cinnamon rolls? I've been meaning to try that for ages.

I have Simply in Season too, but I prefer More With Less for its simplicity -I actually like its more homely appearance and feel. There is another one Extending The Table which is in the same vein as More With Less but focussing on recipes from around the world.