Delia's How to Cook: Book 1 - Delia Smith

I’ve got a confession to make. I can’t boil an egg. I don’t mean that I can’t cook, because I can. I mean that I can’t boil an egg. I was born just after the end of the Second World War when food was not particularly plentiful and some of it was still rationed. My father reached an agreement with someone who kept hens that there would be an exchange of surplus eggs for my father’s surplus home-grown vegetables. Unfortunately the only feed that the ...
...eggs tasted of fish. I was made to eat one of these every day as my breakfast. They were truly revolting and to this day I have never willingly eaten a boiled egg. If we have visitors who like a boiled egg for breakfast I always lead them to the kitchen with the explanation that boiled eggs are so individual that I feel it’s best that people prepare their own. The truth is that I wouldn’t have had the first idea where to start were it not for books ...

SueMagee 03.07.2002 · Read full review
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I tend to buy cook books (or receive them as gifts) then never use them, but this one is definitely different! It was given to me as a birthday present and I'm eternally grateful! Despite cooking for myself for about 6 years now there are some things in here that I've found invaluable. Delia shows the very basics such as boiling or scrambling eggs. I thought I knew how to scramble an egg until I bought this book - I used to do what a lot of people ...
...that is add milk when cooking scrambled egg - Delia told me never to do this and my scrambled egg is one hundred times better!! Her recipes and methods are to the point, easy to follow and never too fancy. Each chapter of the book focuses on a different foodstuff, e.g. eggs. I didn't think I'd ever bake bread myself but with this book it's made easy. And my partner absolutely loves her (my) toad-in-the-hole. Thanks to Delia my cooking is not just ...

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Every child that is learning to cook should use this book and even if you're not a child (I'm 33) there is so much to learn. Deliah got slated by other "chefs" when she did the How To Cook series and wrote this book but not everyone wants fancy food piled up on a plate, most people want good wholesome tasty food. My granny used to often say that some-one was hopeless if they couldn't boil an egg, well, Deliah shows you how. Step by step instructions ...

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I have a interest in cooking, mostly just as a hobbie. I give a thumbs up to Delia Smiths Cook Book 1 and would recommend it to anyone, especially someone who does not have much experience in cooking and wish to improve on the basics, throughout the book delia give good clear instructions which are easy to follow and in precise stages. This is not one of those cook books of which you have to read the same line 15 times to get the understanding of ...
...in the front where they state sizes, ml, oz, lb, and also give details of who to whisk how to fold in, that sort of thing. I like the cake section in this book especially the Victoria Sponge cake I have tried this with many different fillings and to this day there usually isn't a slice left on the plate. The price varies quite considerable from store to store, so do have a good look around. a big yes for me. ...

MISSTEAPOT 06.01.2001 · Read full review
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Now, I am utterly hopeless in the kitchen and try to avoid cooking at all costs. But, then I found Delia, well actually she found me. I was given her "How to Cook book one" as a present for Christmas and I would go as far to say it has turned my culinary world around. Delia explains everything in simple terms and I have found her style perfect for the novice. She starts at the beginning and explains in detail the staple ingredients of all cooking, ...
...variety of interesting recipes concerning each of the staple ingredients. The recipes also cater for the complete novice to someone who is a little more experienced in the kitchen. She teaches you all the basics from how to boil and egg to making the perfect souffle. All in all there are 120 recipes. Delia has split her book into ten different chapters dealing with each ingredient and various cooking styles in turn. I wholeheartedly recommend this ...

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Delia Smith 'How to cook' book one is the very special book on my cookery books shelf. It stands out because not only it contains great recipies, but also actually teaches you how to cook, starting from the simple things and also explaining complicated. It is really great to have an omelette, fried eggs and so on- 'boring , usual stuff'- the restaurant quality, and on your table within a few minutes! I rediscovered lots of simple dishes for myself. ...
...as well! Bread and pastry making is described so down to earth, you really understand it is easy to make, and is so much rewarding - if you follow the recipes, the quality will be so much better than anything you can find at your local bakers. Potatoes, rice and pasta are also revised, giving you some very useful tips on buying the best quality stuff and cooking the way to get the best flavour from it. Cakes, fruitloaves etc recipes are also great- ...

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