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You want to have a romantic dinner for two? You need to impress your mother-in-law or your boss? It's your turn to host the family Christmas dinner? You've asked friends around for a barbecue and it's going to rain? It's midweek; you've been working all day, but you've people coming to dinner? Relax and look no further, because Rachel Allen has now provided all the answers for the busy host who wants to provide something special, using the best food, easily prepared with accessible ingredients in the minimum of time. And as her many thousands of fans know from her television series and previous book, with Rachel, it's easy, it works and it's fun! Also by Rachel Allen is the book: "Rachel's Favourite Food".
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Rachel Allen is a professional cook and busy mother. A native of Dublin, she lives in Cork with her husband and two young children. She teaches at the Ballymaloe Cookery School and is the author of Rachel's Favourite Food which also accompanied a television series of the same name and which has been seen in Ireland, the UK, Australia, Italy, the Middle East and Africa.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I absolutely love this book for its simplicity and directness. All of the recipes which I have tried (so far) have turned out well, and that is quite an achievement. There can't be many chefs who write as plainly as Rachel Allen does - she gets the point across, without embellishment, and makes every dish seem both delicious and achievable for food enthusiasts of all skill levels. The Moroccan Chickpea Soup with Garlic Pitta Crisps are fabulously quick and tasty - firm favourites in my home - as are the Berry Compote, fruity Crumble, Provencale Chicken... I could go on, but I'm sure you can already appreciate how much I have enjoyed dipping in and out of this book of simple, varied and do-able dishes. There is truly something for everyone here - anyone who is familiar with Rachel's books will know that the recipes are grouped according to 'type' - from big Sunday lunches, to Romantic Dinners for Two. A good addition to any household's collection of cookbooks, although probably not for the self-professed gourmet! The recipes are unlikely to be 'advanced' enough for the semi-professional foodie. Wonderful for people who enjoy good food, cooked from scratch in the home, but who have busy lives.
91 of 95 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just the cookery book I needed. I can cook very well, but have absolutely no imagination when it comes to food (spaghetti 3 times a week).
Rachel Allen's recipes are all quite unusual but not peculiar and her style is a pleasure to read. The book is divided into various sections - Summer Lunch, Party Food, Barbecue - and this works really well.
I have tried a number of her dishes and they worked perfectly.
Highly recommended
Rachel Allen's recipes are all quite unusual but not peculiar and her style is a pleasure to read. The book is divided into various sections - Summer Lunch, Party Food, Barbecue - and this works really well.
I have tried a number of her dishes and they worked perfectly.
Highly recommended
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first book of Rachel Allen I bought and I liked it so much, I bought all the other books too. If you're looking for some great recipes to entertain, this is the book you need, you'll find something for practically every occasion: "Christmas Dinner", "Romantic Dinner for Two", "Party Food", "Summer Lunch", "Midweek Supper Party", "Formal Dinner Party", "Sunday Lunch", "Big Family Lunch", "Girl's Night In", "Chocolate", "Barbecue", "Curry Night" and "Afternoon Tea". The book doesn't contain a lot of glossy photographs, but I don't feel you really need them with this book, the recipes are clear enough. I tried the "Little Pots of Passion", which are basically just mango and passionfruit fools - but oh so delicious (I had to make them again). A book you'll use again and again!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Simple but great ideas that work
Really like Rachel's style and simplicity of recipes. I have cooked several from this book already and they work! Read more
Published 15 months ago by L. Beekar
Loads of delicious recipes to try!
This is a great Rachel Allen cookbook and is jam packed with recipes for every occasion. The only downside for me is that there are very few pictures, I like to see what I am... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Shaz_28
Delicious!
This is a great book - well laid out, delicious recipes, handy tips and a whole section dedicated to chocolate! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Tracey Kennedy
Something for everyone
Rachel Allen's recipes are explained clearly in the book. They are not too difficult to make and the results look very professional. Read more
Published on 1 April 2010 by Margaret D
Rechel's Favourite Food for Friends is my favourite food too
I really like the structure of the book into different categories and dinner party type menus. The dishes are all great and fairly easy to make. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by C. Eriksen
Mmmm curry!
I borrowed this book and only used the recipes from the curry night section. The curries were really good possibly a bit mild, although i did make the madras korma and the... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by H. Leahy
best cookbook i have had in a decade
this is the only cookbook i have ever made more than about 3 recipes from - the chick pea soup is easy quick and gained applause from a friend who has limited taste post a car... Read more
Published on 5 April 2006
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