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Old wine, new bottle. Classic Great Dishes of the World is a most welcome re-issue of the book with which Robert Carrier established his reputation back in 1963. Some might regret the rather sober (put crudely, cheap) presentation, as this sparsely-illustrated paperback gives little idea of the splendours of the lavish original edition--which retailed "at the unbelievable price of four guineas (approximately £60 at today's prices)", as Robert Carrier proudly relates. Still, the recipes are the thing; and we should be grateful, for this was almost without doubt the book which ensured the familiarity of, say, Gazpacho, Paella, Guacamole, Moules Marinieres, Moussaka, Osso Buco, Boeuf Stroganoff, Fillet of Beef 'en Chemise' (better known as Beef Wellington), Gratin Dauphinois, Crepes Suzette, French Lemon Tart … all those wonderful Sixties dinner-party dishes that right-thinking cooks are re- introducing to their repertoires. Elizabeth David was of course there first in bringing Mediterranean flavours and a sense of style to grey post-war England: she whetted the appetite, but it was Robert Carrier who triumphantly brought detailed, practical recipes for these great dishes to Anglo-Saxon kitchens. The slightly old-fashioned air of luxury about many of the dishes (lobster, souffles, truffled pates) adds to the charm. This is an important book for all sorts of reasons. One could cook one's way through it indefinitely. It belongs in general circulation. --Robin Davidson

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Carrier's Great Dishes of the World heralded a new approach to cooking in the 1960s. Forty years on he has lost none of his zest. Now updated with metric measurements and a new introduction. (Kirkus UK)

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5.0 out of 5 stars At last they've published it again!, 17 Sep 2000

By	anniebrown@leavalleyesc.demon.co.uk (Ware, England) - See all my reviews

I have had 3 copies of this book over the last 20 years and each has fallen to pieces from over use! Carrier spins a magical web of tastes to delight.Creole crab meat gumbo and tropical banana cake transport you to Louisiana and the Caribbean. Carrier introduces you to techniques and anecdotes of some of the best cooking in the world. Fifine's aioli is one example. I would never have embarked on a love affair with cooking if I had not read this book. It has Jamie Oliver's panache and Delia Smith's attention to detail.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A landmark book, 25 Oct 2008

By	Bluebell (UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I first bought this book in 1975 and feel that through it Robert Carrier taught me to cook. There are some wonderful, classic recipes that stand the test of time and fashion. Elizabeth David is rightly famous for inspiring a renaissance in the appreciation of real food after the austerity of the Second World War, but her recipes are fairly discursive and lacking in detail for the novice cook, whereas Robert Carrier teaches one how to achieve good results and describes dishes with such relish and sensuality that one is inspired to have a go.

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