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by James Martin (Author) "I'm probably best known for cooking British food, which isn't all that surprising, as it's been a major part of my life since I was..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Mitchell Beazley (15 Jan 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1845333500
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845333508
  • Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 20.4 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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'In his typical laid-back, no-nonsense style, James extols the virtues of cheese on toast, delicious soups, classic roasts, risotto, fish cakes and, of course, truly delectable desserts. With beautifully photographed food, and rather good shots of the boy himself, this book is a must.'


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'Swoon-inducing cover aside, the contents of this book really do deliver. It's perfect for anyone who has just discovered they love to cook and wants an arsenal of classic, knock 'em dead, super-tasty dishes that don't require a science degree to make.'
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41 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A cooking good book, 22 Jan 2008
Another excellent book from James martin, with nice little notes above each recipe about why he has included them. You'll find roast beef and yorkshire puds, lamb curry and a multitude of tasty deserts from jam roly poly to treacle sponge. The recipes are easy to follow and the pictures are nice. My one gripe (and it cost you a star James!) is that some recipes only take up half a page, and then you have a blank half page - could have put an images of the dish in there because not every dish has a picture. Also, to take up half a page with 'bacon sarnie' ingredients bacon, fresh bread and tomato ketchup seems a bit cheeky - I would have expected a bit of a variation on it for it to be included in a cook book. If you like Nigella Express you'll like this.
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23 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars I feel insulted and slightly robbed!, 31 Oct 2008
By Mr. M. Turner (Surrey) - See all my reviews
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I concede that there are a few good recipes in this book but certainly nothing that is particuarly new or exciting but on the other hand I never got passed page 22. There are quite literally thousands of cook books out there covering every aspect of cooking from the basics to the A La Carte, so I urge you for the sake of the Queens sovereign 'DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK'.
I really was insulted to find on page 22 a recipe for a 'Sausage sarnie with tomato ketchup', even to call it a recipe was a cheek! He doesn't tell you how to make your sausage or which type of the 100's of varieties and flavours you should buy or even whether to use pork or not, he doesn't tell you how to make the bread for the 'Sarnie' or again what type. He doesn't even tell you how to make a simple ketchup! The recipe simply says (and I'm not joking this is almost word for word) 'Grill OR fry your sausages until cooked (no advice on times, temperature, oil, skin piercing, etc) place on a slice of bread (No butter James?) add ketchup, then top with another slice of bread' Really James, isn't that the definition of a sandwich!!! That is it, that's the great recipe from one of this countrys leading chefs! If I was stupid enough not to know how to make a sausage sandwich then the chances are I would not have the intelligence to read the book in the first place and would certainly not be safe around an oven! Oh! and thats not it no, no, no, this recipe of no more than 6 lines takes up 3/4 of a page, not even a picture of this culinery creation, just a white page of air!
I would rather swallow the £20 worth of coppers I spent on this book than continue to read it! Suffice to say that it went into the bin but not before a good soaking so my poor dustmnan didn't claim it for his own and fall for the same editorial joke!
My partner was less exciteable than me though more annoyed that I had just thrown away the birthday present I had given to her not an hour prior. 1 very generous star for you Mr Martin, now take your mountains of cash and hang your head in shame!
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4.0 out of 5 stars The collection by James Martin, 13 Oct 2008
By S. J. Cooke (Essex, England.) - See all my reviews
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A simple but informed cookery book, with good traditional British recipes and favorites of the British public (quick chicken tikka masala!). Easy to follow, and helpful for a first time cook, the essential roast dinner made easy!! I followed the recipe for Yorkshire puddings to the letter and had success first time! A very varied range of catagories, a great book for students, a modern alternative to Delia! A good buy, and well worth having on your bookshelf.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A foodie trip of Britain with James Martin
Received this as a pressie and was impressed by how the recipes work- his tips on Yorkshire Pudding made all the difference on my second attempt at making Toad in the Hole. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Takes me back home
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4.0 out of 5 stars Some people really miss the point
This is a great cook book for the uninitiated in the kitchen. James' recipes for bacon and sausage sarnies are totally tongue in cheek for all of you who slagged him off.. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars one star for the synopsis
the synopsis says it all and so does the other review....simplifies recipes....fry bacon put it in bread!!!!fry (or grill! Read more
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