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At a time when money worries are front-page news, Britain’s most trusted cook, Delia Smith, is once again on hand with a wide range of tasty recipes that are cheap and easy to prepare.
Being frugal can be fun once you’ve learned a few simple tricks, among them:
• buying fresh produce when it’s in season
• replacing more expensive ingredients with humbler alternatives
• experimenting with different cuts of meat
• being creative with leftovers.
Thirty years on, the message of Delia’s Frugal Food has never seemed more relevant. With some 170 recipes, from luxury soups to paupers’ puddings, this new illustrated edition shows you how to eat well without having to spend a fortune.
Chapters include:
• The Cheap Charter
• Luxury Soups
• Eggs and Us
• Frugal Fish
• Chicken's Lib
• Forequarter Front
• Offal - But I Like You
• Bangers Are Beautiful
• Cook for Victory
• Go with the Grain
• Who Needs Meat?
• Quickening Pulses
• Back to Baking
• Pauper's Puddings
About the Author
Delia Smith is Britain's bestselling cookery author, selling over twenty million books over four decades as the nation's favourite chef. First published by Hodder and Stoughton in the 1970s - bestsellers such as FRUGAL FOOD, ONE IS FUN and DELIA SMITH'S BOOK OF CAKES - with her new edition updated of FRUGAL FOOD Delia is as popular and ground-breaking as ever.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
this book looks great - it reminds me of another favourite of mine, sophie grigson's "country kitchen" in both artwork and recipes.
most of the recipes are plain, good old fashioned fare, but easy to cook and delicious to eat. i have tried kipper quiche (it was fantastic), bangers braised in cider (mouthwatering) and curried eggs with cauliflower (believe it or not, surprisingly gorgeous). and reading through the recipes there is none that seems would be particularly difficult or time-consuming to make.
most of the ingredients are easy enough to source. in fact, that should be ALL of the ingredients. there is nothing that you cannot buy down at your local monopolising supermarket or independent butcher. the most exotic item i could find was powdered mace, and even my rubbishy local asda had that.
and what's more, ms smith's royalties will go to CAFOD (the catholic fund for overseas development), a highly deserving charity.
a prized addition to my collection, i can recommend this book highly.
most of the recipes are plain, good old fashioned fare, but easy to cook and delicious to eat. i have tried kipper quiche (it was fantastic), bangers braised in cider (mouthwatering) and curried eggs with cauliflower (believe it or not, surprisingly gorgeous). and reading through the recipes there is none that seems would be particularly difficult or time-consuming to make.
most of the ingredients are easy enough to source. in fact, that should be ALL of the ingredients. there is nothing that you cannot buy down at your local monopolising supermarket or independent butcher. the most exotic item i could find was powdered mace, and even my rubbishy local asda had that.
and what's more, ms smith's royalties will go to CAFOD (the catholic fund for overseas development), a highly deserving charity.
a prized addition to my collection, i can recommend this book highly.
97 of 99 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"Frugal Food" was the first cookbook that I bought. That was 25 years ago. Since then, my (much-used) paperback copy has fallen apart and gone to the great recycling plant in the sky.
It's good, then, to find, not only a new edition, but one that's been updated to take account of changes in what we eat and how we cook. Lard and dripping have been replaced by ground nut oil and you don't even have to make your own pastry - frozen is fine. Good, too, that this has been issued as a hardback: paperback cookery books were never a good idea.
The recipes are basically the same as before - good food made from ingredients that won't break the bank - simple enough for students, ordinary enough for the family and good enough to serve to friends.
Although the emphasis is on economy, there's more than a hint of comfort food here that will not go amiss as the recession deepens and the thermometer falls. Beef in cider - yum - I can hardly wait.
It's good, then, to find, not only a new edition, but one that's been updated to take account of changes in what we eat and how we cook. Lard and dripping have been replaced by ground nut oil and you don't even have to make your own pastry - frozen is fine. Good, too, that this has been issued as a hardback: paperback cookery books were never a good idea.
The recipes are basically the same as before - good food made from ingredients that won't break the bank - simple enough for students, ordinary enough for the family and good enough to serve to friends.
Although the emphasis is on economy, there's more than a hint of comfort food here that will not go amiss as the recession deepens and the thermometer falls. Beef in cider - yum - I can hardly wait.
58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
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This is a book for real cooks. It is also a book for people trying to feed a family well on a limited budget, as the title suggests. I brought my children up on it and at times things were very frugal. Nevertheless they ate well in all senses of the word - flavour, quality and balance. There is a wide range of recipes, and all of the ones that I have tried really do work. Don't be misled by the word 'Frugal' in the title. This is a set of superb recipes by any standard. Even my 25 year old son, who is now a chef, remembers the book.
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Very plain book
There are no pictures in this book to show me the end results for a recipe. I am motivated by recipe photos and there is nothing in this book that urge me to start cooking! Read more
Published 11 months ago by nicholaaz
A treasured book book
Delighted to find this. Though written year's ago, Delia at her best and most practical.Delia's Complete Cookery Course - Classic Edition: Vol 1-3 in 1v
Published 13 months ago by Elizabeth S. Wells
Great family cookbook
The recipes all work well and are economical. Lots of ideas for simple, tasty and inexpensive food. Also good if you haven't had time to shop as there are good egg recipes. Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by A. Woods
timeless classic for great family food
This was one of the first cookery books I ever bought, and I was still using it despite it being in pieces and half the index missing. Read more
Published on 14 April 2010 by Cathy
Delia's Frugal Food
I bought this book for my mum on Mother's Day and she loves it. She had cooked two recipes before the day was out, on recipe of this book.
Published on 5 April 2010 by Mrs. V. A. Leslie
EXCELLENT
In the present climate of the "crisis " this book is excellent - cheap food - who could ask for more
Published on 3 Nov 2009 by Susan Margharita
Not for the food conscious
I really wanted to like this book. It has everything that should appeal to me - it's a little bit of history, and it still has a message to teach about frugality and minimising... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2009 by A Biochemist
Delia's Frugal Food
This book was delivered in excellent condition. The recipes within it are practical and tasty. Most of the ingredients are ones which are kept in store cupboard and instructions... Read more
Published on 21 July 2009 by F. Monteith
frugal food
Excellent little book. Genuine savings on the food bill, plus Delia Smith's usual successful and tasty results. Lots of locally produced ingredients. Good vegetarian selection.
Published on 6 July 2009 by Mrs. E. A. Hewitt
Delia's Frugal Food
I have a copy of the original of this book which I have used for many years. This one comes up to scratch things having moved on considerably since 1976. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2009 by Mr. G. F. Geikie
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