Jun Tanaka presented a TV series called 'Cooking It' in which he took on complete novices and taught them how to cook. This inspired him to write Simple to Spectacular to provide recipes for inexperienced cooks that will build their confidence and teach them basic skills. He shows how simple recipes can then be transformed into spectacular versions with a few simple steps. As Jun says "I want to show that cooking, even to a refined level, is something anyone can do. It's all about building confidence." So once a SIMPLE Butternut Squash Soup is mastered this can be turned into SENSATIONAL Butternut Squash Soup with Caramelised Scallops, Wild Mushrooms and Parmesan or SIMPLE Duck Breast with Caramelised Chicory and Lentils can become SENSATIONAL Home Smoked Duck Breast with Chicory and Lentil Salsa while SIMPLE Bread and Butter Pudding becomes SENSATIONAL Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding glazed with Apricot and served with Spiced Custard ...
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Mac
Format:Hardcover
Such a clever idea this: on one page a straightforward recipe to get you started and comfortable with the techniques needed, and then on the next page, the same recipe but used as a foundation to build a more elegant, and at times, exquisite take on the same dish.
highly recommended
highly recommended
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Have long been a fan of Jun Tanaka's cooking and having visited his restaurant I could not wait to get my hands on his first book...I was not disappointed.
As said in earlier reviews he takes simple recipes and then adds a variation of the same dish to take it to another level.
Have tried them out at a couple of dinner parties and people have been blown away. The Butternut Squash soup was divine and the Elegant Fish Pie was fantastic!
All in all a fantastic book that is well presented with recipes that are explained in a way that makes it seem easy. Top Notch!
As said in earlier reviews he takes simple recipes and then adds a variation of the same dish to take it to another level.
Have tried them out at a couple of dinner parties and people have been blown away. The Butternut Squash soup was divine and the Elegant Fish Pie was fantastic!
All in all a fantastic book that is well presented with recipes that are explained in a way that makes it seem easy. Top Notch!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By K. Rothey
Format:Hardcover
If you want to experience recipes and cooking at the upper end of cuisine without having to be a professional chef - this is a great place to start.
Smoking duck with tea leaves (impossible? No just use the right pan! great) cooking fish in balmy oil - 70 degrees??? - wow - after anxious moments and uncertainty the ultimate result, fish with perfect texture and genuine flavour.
Try something different and trust these recipes!
Smoking duck with tea leaves (impossible? No just use the right pan! great) cooking fish in balmy oil - 70 degrees??? - wow - after anxious moments and uncertainty the ultimate result, fish with perfect texture and genuine flavour.
Try something different and trust these recipes!
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The title says it all
Bought this a while ago for a friend's birthday; liked it so much when I got it home to wrap that I dashed out and got another for myself. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2011 by C Crawley
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Superb
Have bought this book as a present for several people as it is so lovely. Haven't tried the recipes myself though.
Published on 2 Dec 2010 by Mrs J Worpole
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Very Pleased
Lovely book that I have now bought more than once to give as present (I own it myself too). Great for thinking about dinner party presentation, and tarting up simple dishes. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2010 by Carolyn A. Brown
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Fantastic Gift
Fantastic book or gift for anyone who likes to have dinner parties. Really great idea and have had lots of positive feedback.
Published on 11 Jun 2010 by H. A. Hogg
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Fab!
We have too many cookery books to mention,but this one is special!
Novel idea that suits us as a family. Read more
Novel idea that suits us as a family. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2010 by Mrs. Gwendoline A. Evans
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Just the book
I bought this book with myself in mind as the cook, however my wife, who is a veggie and does little cooking normally, has found inspiration from the easy to follow receipes in... Read more
Published on 6 May 2010 by David Park
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My Favourite Cookbook.
Recommended for home cooks who want to impress by learning a few simple professional chefs techniques. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Mr. Alex Milton
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Really useful
v. useful and simple - most the ingredients I already have in the cupboard. Will be using it for Christmas! - especially the sauces
Published on 5 Nov 2009 by P. M. Briffett
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A taste of Tanaka
Simple to Sensational - Jun Tanaka
A superb book that is easy to read and very well presented. Read more
A superb book that is easy to read and very well presented. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by Old Bookworm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Simple to Sensational it is ........
Simple to Sensational
A cook book with a different twist. The simple recipes are as described, even something as simple as mint sauce can be made to taste better than ever. Read more
A cook book with a different twist. The simple recipes are as described, even something as simple as mint sauce can be made to taste better than ever. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2009 by Vikkix
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