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"The book I've taken to most this season is by the Irish Nigella(except prettier, blonde and a better cook),Rachel Allen.Her BAKE is simply and engagingly written: one irresistible thing after another."Melanie McDonagh,Evening Standard
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287 of 290 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book, I now have three of Rachel's books and this is by far my favourite. In response to the previous review, this book does have some casseroles (lemon and garlic chicken), maybe not all in the traditional slow cooked meat and veg sense but there are other great baked meals such as sausage and bean bake, cottage pie, lasagne and mediterranean pasta bake. I think it was a bit unfair to give the book 1 star based on the fact that it has no casseroles, especially as quite obviously that is not what the book is solely about. For casseroles and stews I would recommend Sophie Conran's Soups and Stews
There are a wide variety of baked goodies in this book; tarts, pies, quiches, breads, cakes, biscuits and also jams. There is also a glossary and a bit at the back giving you a step by step guide (with pictures) to making different types of pastry, bread, a sponge and meringue. There are also several ideas for icing (cream cheese, butter, vanilla buttercream, american frosting & glace) and sauces (bechamel, toffee, coffee, raspberry, blueberry & apple) as well as how to make your own crystallised flowers, marzipan, chocolate curls and candied peel.
I have cooked many recipes from this book already (I've only had it a few weeks!), the carrot cake is by far the best I have ever tasted. The only fault that I can give for this book is that there are too many yummy recipes and I don't have enough time to make them all! I can't recommend this book enough!
There are a wide variety of baked goodies in this book; tarts, pies, quiches, breads, cakes, biscuits and also jams. There is also a glossary and a bit at the back giving you a step by step guide (with pictures) to making different types of pastry, bread, a sponge and meringue. There are also several ideas for icing (cream cheese, butter, vanilla buttercream, american frosting & glace) and sauces (bechamel, toffee, coffee, raspberry, blueberry & apple) as well as how to make your own crystallised flowers, marzipan, chocolate curls and candied peel.
I have cooked many recipes from this book already (I've only had it a few weeks!), the carrot cake is by far the best I have ever tasted. The only fault that I can give for this book is that there are too many yummy recipes and I don't have enough time to make them all! I can't recommend this book enough!
84 of 86 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you only buy one baking book this winter - buy this one!
The book includes cakes, bread and oven-cooked dinners - frankly, it has everything you need regarding baking, and is very useful whether you are a keen baker or a debutante.
It has lots of basic recipes and techniques, and tips on which equipment you will need to succeed on baking (and don't worry, RA doesn't try to impose gadgets on you that you don't need!), and helpfully tells you which baking-tin you need in each recipe - unfortunately something not all bakery-writers can be bothered to do, but is rather crucial.
RA writes with a natural authority and humour - she clearly knows what she is doing without being overly strict - tells you how and if you can alter the recipes to suit your needs, but also what you must be aware of.
One minor critisism - pretty as RA is, I would have liked a few more pictures of the dishes/cakes and a fewer of the author. Pictures are very helpful, especially for the less experienced baker, so please consider this in a second edition!
The book includes cakes, bread and oven-cooked dinners - frankly, it has everything you need regarding baking, and is very useful whether you are a keen baker or a debutante.
It has lots of basic recipes and techniques, and tips on which equipment you will need to succeed on baking (and don't worry, RA doesn't try to impose gadgets on you that you don't need!), and helpfully tells you which baking-tin you need in each recipe - unfortunately something not all bakery-writers can be bothered to do, but is rather crucial.
RA writes with a natural authority and humour - she clearly knows what she is doing without being overly strict - tells you how and if you can alter the recipes to suit your needs, but also what you must be aware of.
One minor critisism - pretty as RA is, I would have liked a few more pictures of the dishes/cakes and a fewer of the author. Pictures are very helpful, especially for the less experienced baker, so please consider this in a second edition!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I picked this up entirely randomly a couple of weeks ago, and I'm so glad I did. I've only tried a few of the recipes so far, but they've all tasted fabulous - the small pecan nut cookie "clouds", the iced orange cake, the lemon and garlic chicken, and the mediterranean pasta bake. The icing and sauces section at the back looks like it will be incredibly useful, and I also appreciate the inclusion of the tin/dish size for each recipe - take note of this, because I used too large a tin for the orange cake and while it still tasted great, it was a little on the flat side... Looking forward to trying plenty more cake recipes, and also making bread for the first time using this book. Highly recommended.
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A fabulous addition to any kitchen.....
This book has been such a pleasurable addition to my collection of cookery books. The layout and photography make it a pleasure to look at. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Cooksalot
dissapointed in book and recipes
The cover looks great but once inside there are not enough pictures, but in cookery books for me they are essential, as we eat with our eyes and I am very "visual", also some of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. Susan E. Kinghorn
A few minor faults but overall pretty great
I've now made several things from this book and can highly recommend the zucchini loaf, fairy cakes with vanilla buttercreamand the spinach, goats cheese and potate pie. Read more
Published 7 months ago by sarahmcintyre14
My 'go to' baking book
I have lots of cook books but if I want to be sure that something will turn out right first time, I turn to 'Bake' by Rachel Allen. Read more
Published 8 months ago by C. O'Sullivan
Love it but...
This is in no doubt a great book. I love Rachel Allen cookbooks as I think they are written in way that makes them so easy to follow. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sandy R
Perfect for the baking enthusiast in your life!
I wanted a Rachel Allen recipe book after seeing some of her programming on Saturday mornings. I am what might be termed a baking enthusiast: I can correct a runny mixture, and can... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Cheryl Pitt
Bake
I enjoy baking, but tend to stick to recipes I've known and trusted for years. It was good to find some new ideas and variations on old themes.
Published 9 months ago by F. M. Callaghan
I really love this book,it's lovely
There are many delicious recipes in this book,I recommend it to everyone who loves baking.
I hope her tv series "bake" comes out on dvd soon too. Read more
I hope her tv series "bake" comes out on dvd soon too. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sigrid
Bake (Hardcover) by Rachel Allen
I love this book, and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a down to earth cookery book. The recipes are easy to follow and always turn out good results. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Joyce
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Bake This is an excellent book with good illustrations. Rachel Allen's recipes are very clear and easy to follow. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Susieq
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