This updated edition shows how to combine economy with elegance. With 170 recipes from soups to main courses and desserts, this book aims to show how to make the most of your cooking, and that budget buying and cooking can be fun.
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Delia Smith CBE is the UK's best-selling cookery author, having published over 21 million copies since her first book, How to Cheat at Cooking, was published in 1973. Her cookery books, including Delia's Frugal Food, Delia Smith's Cookery Course and Delia's Complete How to Cook have become instant classics and are firm favourites of cooks around the world, making Delia a household name. Awarded both an OBE and a CBE in recognition of her "contribution to television cooking and recipe writing," Delia's signature, no-nonsense approach to cooking has inspired millions of home cooks to master the culinary basics and prepare classic, delicious meals with minimum fuss.
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39 of 39 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.
99 of 101 people found the following review helpful
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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.
62 of 63 people found the following review helpful
By Peter Scott
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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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Bought this book to try and make the most of my newly acquired financial situation...but it might as well be a book of things to do with gruel and bread... Read more
Published 17 days ago by JenWiggun
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Well worth it
This cookery book is a godsend for times when money is short, and you want to cook something without too much fuss. The leek and carrot soup is delicious. Read more
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Easy recipes
Bought for my daughter for mother's day from her two young boys (father never thinks of these things and was away on business anyway!). Read more
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Frugal Foods
I thought I might leaarn a thing or two here. But I didn't.
This book would be good for beginners of cookery. Read more
This book would be good for beginners of cookery. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Wilkins
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Great recipe ideas
A lovely book with some good ideas and well set out. I haven't cooked from it yet but plan to do soon. The only I would have preferred is book with pictures.
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I liked this book but my husband liked it even more. He does likes cooking and found it quite helpful.
Published 4 months ago by A. Shearer
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one of the best books out in this economic climate,gives you good meal ideas at very little cost and all are easy to follow
Published 4 months ago by Liz Mullin
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I have had my paperback copy for many years and have had to buy this for my daughter and grandaughters. The recipes may be inexpensive but are never boring nor complicated to make. Read more
Published 4 months ago by crooked spire
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lovely book
Ideal for the cook who doesn't like wasting good food. Would recommend it to all my friends and family. great
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