- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Penguin / Michael Joseph (30 April 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0718154606
- ISBN-13: 978-0718154608
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 19.8 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (146 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 28,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Without doubt one of the best female food writers around - witty, fun and great recipes that work! (Jamie Oliver )
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For the past 5 years, Fay Ripley has been cooking for her growing family. Spurred on by the lack of inspiration out there, she has written this cookbook full of recipes for all the family. The vital ingredient is that you only need to cook one meal. She was fed up of having to cook separately for her 1-year-old, then having to knock up something for her 5-year-old and then, with the kids in bed, finally think about cooking something to enjoy with her husband. So she started working out meals that all of them could eat together - not separate ingredients, age dependent.
This book offers suggestions and inspiration to feed your family. It's there to get you in the swing so that you can find 15 minutes to knock up something that you're proud to see them eat. The idea is to cook food that you can remove your babies' and kids' portions from, before adding the more challenging ingredients for yourselves.
In Fay's words: 'I am living this. It's easy. I've kept it simple. Sometimes I get it wrong. Sometimes I have to throw pans away (multi-tasking can lead to burnt food). But the Italians do it. So why can't we?'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I really like this book. There are some lovely recipes, including the Sweet Carrot Soup, Butternut Squash Soup, Bay Bird (chicken), Lemon Drizzle cake, Steak and Chips, Orange and Ginger Chicken Casserole, Potatoes Dauphinoises, to name a few.
The recipes are well-presented and easy to follow. I appreciate Fay's sense of humour so enjoy a chuckle when reading the book. The photos are lovely and encourage you to give the recipes a go. I'd agree with other reviewers who say the recipes aren't cheap - this is definitely "Yummy Mummy", metropolitan cooking and I therefore wouldn't expect to be cooking one of them each day. I also haven't in practice found that many of the recipes work for the whole of our family (which includes a 4 year old and a 1 year old) but no matter, the recipes are still lovely.
A final comment on the cake recipes: these rely heavily on plain flour (no self-raising flour to be seen) and I have therefore found them tricky, other than the Lemon Drizzle cake, which contains a lot of (expensive) ground almonds.
In summary: great book but be aware that the recipes are not budget options.
The recipes are well-presented and easy to follow. I appreciate Fay's sense of humour so enjoy a chuckle when reading the book. The photos are lovely and encourage you to give the recipes a go. I'd agree with other reviewers who say the recipes aren't cheap - this is definitely "Yummy Mummy", metropolitan cooking and I therefore wouldn't expect to be cooking one of them each day. I also haven't in practice found that many of the recipes work for the whole of our family (which includes a 4 year old and a 1 year old) but no matter, the recipes are still lovely.
A final comment on the cake recipes: these rely heavily on plain flour (no self-raising flour to be seen) and I have therefore found them tricky, other than the Lemon Drizzle cake, which contains a lot of (expensive) ground almonds.
In summary: great book but be aware that the recipes are not budget options.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am so pleased I bought this cookbook! Its great if you need abit of inspiration as I did when you kind of get stuck serving the same meals day in day out. Her recipes are healthy, simple to follow, no unheard of ingredients and very scrummy! In having it for just a week I have made 3 delicious meals, I highly reccommend the salmon boursin penne and sweet carot & lentil soup. Also my 16mth old is enjoying what Im making for him and he can be fussy. I own many cookbooks and most of them never used (dust collectors now) but I know this will be used time and time again - there are so many other dishes Im eager to make. Buy it you'll be glad you did :)
40 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I never normally submit a review for books but I have been so impressed with this book! The simple philosophy of healthy ingredients adapted to meals to suit the whole family is fantastic. The recipes are simple and don't involve huge lists of ingredients or complex processes. The recipes are all appealing and Fay's light hearted and unpretentitious text refreshing and friendly. The dishes I've made from it are the best things I've made in ages- this book has definitely helped me get my cooking mojo back. Well done Fay!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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I really wanted to love this book. I tried a couple of recipes, which were only OK - high in carbs and not enough veggies for me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JT
Highly recommended
A fantastic book. I recommend you buy it... most cookery books have one recipe you keep returning too... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Scott Fitzgerald Lover
Not as great as I thought!
I think my expectations were way to high when I bought this! As a very busy (and desperate) mum of 4, I thought it would solve all my mealtime dilemmas! Read more
Published 1 month ago by mummyto4
down to earth edible food
This book is fantastic. Great illustrations, and food for all ages. I particularly like the tips for adapting the meals for babies/toddlers. Read more
Published 2 months ago by cookie
Disappointing
I bought this book on the strength of the Amazon reviews and also the endorsement from Mumsnet members. However I was really disappointed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. S. E. Wright
great book
the recipe for lemon drizzle cake in here is worth the money alone! However, I have to say, I have used this book a lot and probably more than anything else except the old Delia of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Charlie
The cookbook I've been waiting for!
Someone once told me that the sign of a successful cookery book is if you cook three of the recipes at least once... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Anne L
Brilliant!!!
This is by far the best cook book I own. The recipes are so straight forward and taste amazing. I use it all the time. Read more
Published 5 months ago by stripeycat2
Lovely, and useful for a large family
I have three children ranging in age from 3 to 10. This book has given me loads of new ideas that won't break the bank and are so tasty. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. Aimee Armitage
A must buy!
I didn't really know what to expect from this book, as it was written by an actress and not by a qualified chef. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ms. Nl Griffin
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