Cookery books that make life easier

A Listmania! list by Mr. S. Farmer "steve74farmer" (Shropshire, uk)
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Ainsley Harriott: Meals In Minutes
1.  Ainsley Harriott: Meals In Minutes by Ainsley Harriott
The list author says:
  "What can I say, This man is fantastic. I don't go for the Percy pepper and Susie salt malarkey, but when it comes to fast, tasty, cheap and convenient meals, this book is a must. Essential."
£9.09   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Ainsley Harriott's Friends & Family Cookbook: Over 200 Reasons to Eat In
2.  Ainsley Harriott's Friends & Family Cookbook: Over 200 Reasons to Eat In by Ainsley Harriott
The list author says:
  "As above, but with more flair, variety and daring. Lovely reading with great tips and tricks."
£16.25   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Ken Hom's Quick Wok: The Fastest Food in the East
3.  Ken Hom's Quick Wok: The Fastest Food in the East by Ken Hom
The list author says:
  "Ken Hom is inspirational and yet modest offering recipes that take lees time to cook than collecting a takeaway. Fastest meal; 8 minutes!"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Happy Days with the Naked Chef
4.  Happy Days with the Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver
The list author says:
  "The original 'diamond geezer' makes more impact with his third book simply by not trying so hard to be said geezer. Instead he focusses on really sound recipes for some exciting dishes."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)

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Real Food
5.  Real Food by Nigel Slater
The list author says:
  "If it's a coronary you're after, this chap is for you. More cream, butter and fat than you can shake a stick at, but gorgeous food without the stress."
£13.00   Used & New from: £4.41
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

Good Food: 101 Simple Suppers(BBC Good Food)
6.  Good Food: 101 Simple Suppers(BBC Good Food) by Good Homes Magazine
The list author says:
  "Small, cheap, accesible, easy and the recipes are great. Need I say more?"
£3.74   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Great Fast Food
7.  Great Fast Food by Gary Rhodes
The list author says:
  "Before he cut his hair and got all serious, the Tate and Lyle man looks at fast food from the cheffy angle. surprisingly easy ingredients too, as opposed to his other books"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Delia's Complete Cookery Course - Classic Edition: Vol 1-3 in 1v
8.  Delia's Complete Cookery Course - Classic Edition: Vol 1-3 in 1v by Delia Smith
The list author says:
  ""We need a 12th man". Yes, ahem, Delia sticks to what she does best here with the book that every cook should have. Unfussy, unpatronising and under seven quid. Bargain!"
£9.75   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)

James Martin's Great British Dinners
9.  James Martin's Great British Dinners by James Martin
The list author says:
  "I had to put this one in just because Mr. Martin believes Indian, Italian Hungarian and greek food is British. You've got to love him."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Ainsley Harriott's Barbecue Bible
10.  Ainsley Harriott's Barbecue Bible by Ainsley Harriott
The list author says:
  "He's back, but this time he's outside! Astounding food and if you buy a griddle pan, you can enjoy summer food even in England! Try the marinades, they are truly incredible.."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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The Food Doctor Everyday Diet
11.  The Food Doctor Everyday Diet by Ian Marber
The list author says:
  "This book now dominates my life and I've lost over a stone and a half in eight weeks. All this and not a bloody mung bean in sight! An excellent buy."
£9.09   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Delia's Winter Collection
12.  Delia's Winter Collection by Delia Smith
The list author says:
  "Get Christmas out of the way without Cremating the turkey of murdering your family. I personally like the recipes but not so much the banter. As wooden as her TV presenting."
£9.09   Used & New from: £0.76
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Ken Hom's Top 100 Stir Fry Recipes (BBC Books' Quick & Easy Cookery)
13.  Ken Hom's Top 100 Stir Fry Recipes (BBC Books' Quick & Easy Cookery) by Ken Hom
The list author says:
  "This makes life easier because it means you don't have to buy all the other books! That could save you hundreds of pounds that you need to spend on all the base ingredients."
£9.09   Used & New from: £3.08
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books)
14.  The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) by Nigel Slater
The list author says:
  "Still masses of fat, but quicker. I'll get my coat."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

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Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express
15.  Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express by Ainsley Harriott
The list author says:
  "He's back for one last outing and this one's a doozy. The section on sauces alone make this book worthwhile. Forget the chippy, I've got Ainsley!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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