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Ainsley’s Friends and Family Cookbook is the latest entry from one of television’s most popular and ebullient chefs. And if Ainsley Harrriott’s in-your-face TV persona is a little overwhelming for some, no such problems arise with his exemplary cookery writing, as this latest large format book conclusively demonstrates. In fact, the measured, perfectly judged recipes on offer here (laid out in highly accessible, crystal clear formats) demonstrate that there’s more to Harriott than the hyperactive individual we see on screen: the ‘22 Reasons to Eat In’ that the jacket promises us are totally appropriate to modern tastes in both food and cooking methods: the lucid instructions, low-fat recipes (something no chef can ignore these days – even Delia Smith has had to take less fattening food on board) and time-planned menus are well within the range of the intermediate cook; there’s an avoidance (probably wise) of more eccentric and exotic recipes, with the bulk of the menus being based on everyday favourites, usually spruced up in an adventurous or novel fashion. The ‘lunch on the go’ section is particularly useful, demonstrating that even the humble sandwich can be made more intriguing: the Roquefort, grape, radicchio and walnut example here is a sure-fire taste bud tempter, while the ‘after eight dinners’ section (including a mouth-watering recipe for monkfish on crispy potato cakes) is equally inspiring. And inspiring is what Ainsley Harriott really does best – after reading Ainsley’s Friends and Family Cookbook, most of us will want to tackle almost everything detailed in these pages. --Barry Forshaw
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Ainsley Harriott is a best-selling BBC author and has sold over a million copies of his books to date.
As fans of his Meals in Minutes titles already know, Ainsley is the chef who really understands the sort of food most of us want to make at home. Now he's back with his Friends and Family Cookbook, the ultimate reference book to reflect the way we cook and eat today.
The book covers everything from planning what to eat for the week ahead and shopping, to timing a Sunday lunch and organising a supper party.
Ainsley's Friends and Family Cookbook also contains step-by-step sequences to make particular techniques even more straightforward, lots of alternatives for everyday recipes like pizza and pasta and plenty of low-fat dishes if you are watching what you eat.
The book contains over 230 brand new delicious recipes all using readily available ingredients, and with each one illustrated to encourage you to have a go, it is an essential addition to any kitchen shelf.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It says on the cover "over 200 reasons to eat in" but I think they missed the word great, or fantastic out of that sentence somewhere. :)
Once again nutritional information is provided for those people that require it... I personally like to enjoy my food without knowing this or it might become a guilty pleasure.
There is tons of useful information in the first sections of this book alone. Ainsley guides you through the essential tools for your kitchen, explains what some of the more unusual ingredients are, and my favourite - a shopping checklist of "must-have" food items for your larder. Also provided is some useful information on freezing food, healthy cooking, and healthy eating.
The book is intuitively divided into relevant sections such as breakfasts and brunches, home alone, family favourites, to name but a few. Interspersed into the book are some simple event plans where Ainsley recommends what to make for what type of occasion, when to pre-prepare what, and even when to turn the oven on!
I've only had this book for a short time and I have already dipped into it often for recipes and for inspiration. Don't be afraid to experiment with the recipes if you don't have all the right ingredients. For me it is a sign of a good recipe as to how forgiving and flexible they are. One of my personal favourite so far is the "Thai-style Ginger Fish". Give it a try.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am a huge fan of Ainsley's and have a few of his books. He is the only chef whose books I can use with ease, and the results actually work. Believe me, I am no cook, and make good use of convenience foods, but I am always so impressed that I produce lovely meals for my family following basic, and simple instructions. I can adapt his recipes easily, even the barbecue ones, just using my oven or a frying pan. I don't care that some recipes are duplicated from previous cookbooks. I hate convoluted recipes. I hate lengthy recipes. I received this book for Christmas, and not only is it a really goodlooking book, but every weekend I make something. My kids are enamoured of the fact that I have succeeded in every meal I have tried. And I love that he has included Caribbean recipes, (having Caribbean blood myself!) This is one of those cookbooks that you can actually use....simplicity always works!!!!!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My family love good, tasty home cooked meals and as a working mum I have turned to Ainsley again and again. We are working our way through this book at the moment and after every new dish I ask 'Would you have it again?' Nine times out of ten the answer has been 'yes please!' Ainsley's list of comprehensive store cupboard ingredients is superb as there is always something I can cook, even when the cupboard is virtually bare! The recipes are straightforward, mostly quick, and delicious. So what if it isn't haute cuisine. When you have three hungry boys who need to eat a balanced healthy meal at the end of the day, Ainsley will do for me! He's even inspired my twelve year old to take up cooking......
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ainsley's friends and family cookbook
If I had to choose just one cookbook then this would be it! Ainsley's style of cooking means simple ingredients, minimal fuss when cooking and excellent results everytime. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Joe
Great Cook Book.
This is a lovely cook book all the receipes are easy to make . My family eat every bite. i am not realy a great cook so this book is great for me it explained every thing in layman... Read more
Published 6 months ago by jean1956
Love this book, regardless of the author!
I really get annoyed by Ainsley on TV, but this book had a couple of recipes that enticed me. I have to say.... one of the books I go to most for recipes!! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Littlemonkeybix
Brilliant, easy, lovely Cookbook!
I bought this cookbook several years ago, it's fantastic. Easy to follow recipes with ingredients that are 'in the cupboard' or available at most supermarkets. Read more
Published 17 months ago by SCaines
Colourful
Just like Ainsley, this book is colourful with amazing pictures which illustrate the dishes. This was the latest book written by Ainsley HarriotI have bought. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Marie J. Gould
Ainsley Harriott's Friends and Family Cookbook: Over 200 Reasons to...
My daughter has a copy of this book and I was looking through it when I was at her home. There were so many recipes which I thought were so good that I decided to buy the book. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2009 by Chocolate fanatic
I great Birthday Present
Me and my husband grew to love Ainsley's BBC programs through German satellite TV. What best birthday present for my husband (who loves cooking) but one of Ainsley's books. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by Givetsi Maria
A must have cookery book!
This was the first book I bought by Ainsley Harriott and up to now all of the recipes I have tried have been fantastic. You seriously can't go wrong with his recipes! Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2008 by E. L. Nicholls
AINSLEY IS BETTER THEN GORDON AN NIGELLA
I BOUGHT IT FOR MY SISTER AND SHE LOVES BECAUSE SOME OF THE FOODS IN THE BOOK ARE EASY AND QUICK TO MAKE AS WELL AS TASTY TO EAT. AINSLEY IS UNDERATED IN
Published on 18 Jan 2008 by JOE THOMAS
The first, and one of the best , cookbooks on my shelf
When it comes to cooking, almost everyone turns straight to Delia's book when they start out. I turned to Ainsley's Friends and Family for a variety of reasons. Read more
Published on 5 July 2007 by Me123
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