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"The Men's Cooking Manual" will appeal to all blokes who want to cook for themselves, or their friends and family. Full of sensible advice and focussed on techniques rather than just recipes, it's about teaching people how to cook absolutely anything, rather than just a set of pre-determined dishes. It shows the short-cuts and straightforward skills that will make cooking a simple, enjoyable activity instead of a terrifying mystery. The recipes and ideas inside are explained in a foolproof, clear way, to give even the most fumble-fingered man a chance of producing tasty, healthy food.
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Chris Maillard has been a journalist for years and has worked on magazines including Maxim and Top Gear. He's also wildly keen on food and cooking, and thanks to launching Restaurant magazine he has eaten some of the world's finest food and met many top chefs.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this for my son who is off to university this autumn and currently doesn't seem able to open a can of baked beans.
I'm impressed by its no-nonsense approach to the mechanics of cooking and I'm actually going to get hold of another copy for myself as there's some really useful information here - cooking times, techniques etc - that's laid out in a really sensible way. Admittedly it's not for the puffed-up-know-it-all-gourmand but for me, a keen but technically flawed male cook that can follow a basic recipe and likes to cook for my wife when I get a chance, it's a very useful volume.
As for my son I've explained to him that he's very welcome to survive the next three years at college on a diet of tinned tuna, cheese and pasta but any women that's he's going to try to pull is going to be a lot more impressed by a man that can actually cook a real meal - this book has everything to show him how.
I'm impressed by its no-nonsense approach to the mechanics of cooking and I'm actually going to get hold of another copy for myself as there's some really useful information here - cooking times, techniques etc - that's laid out in a really sensible way. Admittedly it's not for the puffed-up-know-it-all-gourmand but for me, a keen but technically flawed male cook that can follow a basic recipe and likes to cook for my wife when I get a chance, it's a very useful volume.
As for my son I've explained to him that he's very welcome to survive the next three years at college on a diet of tinned tuna, cheese and pasta but any women that's he's going to try to pull is going to be a lot more impressed by a man that can actually cook a real meal - this book has everything to show him how.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What an excellent book! If you, like me, don't really cook but would like to learn how to, this book is for you. It starts with the tools and kit you need and offers great advise for getting kitted out, conquering supermarkets, explaining what's available in different seasons, then takes you into how to prepare and cook stuff. It focuses on teaching you how to prepare and cook things, not just make certain recipes, so you become seriously versatile.
To get an idea of the writing style... "Even if a man has never so much as reheated some Ready Brek, they've somehow supposed to be able to barbecue. It's in our genes, apparently. This is cobblers. Barbecuing is better if you think about it a bit" and the chapter goes on to offer excellent snippets of advise on how to barbecue different things and get the most out of that rusty old device.
About 60% of the book is recipes, all easy and straight forward, many involve beer (2 pints - one to test and one to pour in). Once I read it, without having to refer to it at all, I was able to produce a highly credible Spag Bol, without burning myself, cutting a finger or ruining my expensive watch.
This is the Yorkie Bar of Cook Books, just get it!
To get an idea of the writing style... "Even if a man has never so much as reheated some Ready Brek, they've somehow supposed to be able to barbecue. It's in our genes, apparently. This is cobblers. Barbecuing is better if you think about it a bit" and the chapter goes on to offer excellent snippets of advise on how to barbecue different things and get the most out of that rusty old device.
About 60% of the book is recipes, all easy and straight forward, many involve beer (2 pints - one to test and one to pour in). Once I read it, without having to refer to it at all, I was able to produce a highly credible Spag Bol, without burning myself, cutting a finger or ruining my expensive watch.
This is the Yorkie Bar of Cook Books, just get it!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book - clear, straightforward, really good recipes that turn out looking impressive but not overly complicated. What is really refreshing it doesn't have too many of those poncy chef words (jus, drizzle and the like), no pretentions and no big hang-ups about harder-to-get ingredients. The illustrations and photos are helpful. My two sons - just off to college will get one apiece! And I'll know they're not going hungry, Wonderful!
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A textbook of easy eating
Bought Chris Maillard's book as a semi-joke for my dad: a lifelong car-tinkerer and more recent food-tinkerer. Read more
Published 3 months ago by SwordOfDamacles
Top Book!
Received this book as a xmas present (and a hint) from my girlfriend. Have tried a few recipes now and found out that I'm actually capable of cooking!!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Craig F
What a good idea!
I bought 2 of these, one for my boyfriend who already has an interest in cooking but just needs a helping hand. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lisa B
Men's Cooking manual
This book delivers on all counts and provides all the help needed to ensure that a positive cooking experience is assured while in the kitchen.
Published 6 months ago by Paul
Cooking for men. Simple.
What a great book! This is similar to an 'Idiots Guide to....' except it doesn't call the person you are buying it for an idiot. Always a bonus in my eyes... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. D. M. Edwards
Great present for blokes
I bought this book for Christmas for my nephew who is not long out of college and put politely, is a bit short on culinary knowledge. Read more
Published 16 months ago by C. Sharp
Ok book
It's an OK book, though there are better out there for cheaper. Also it feels a bit dated in the style. It was probably intentional, but it just makes it look bad.
Published 22 months ago by R. Gordon
brilliant!
At last, a cookery book that speaks to the man who won't use a cookery book! I will be presenting this to the sons of friends heading off for independent living in the hope that... Read more
Published 23 months ago by T. Bibby
Men!!
Saw this on Amazon months ago and pre ordered for Father's day. A pressie from the children.
Perfect for a man who won't cook but can and won't read a receipe unless he has... Read more
Perfect for a man who won't cook but can and won't read a receipe unless he has... Read more
Published 23 months ago by H. Coppen
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