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.Wagamama Cookbook and DVD
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by: Hugo Arnold

September 22, 2005
This book changed my life!! OK, slight exaggeration but it did wonders for my cooking confidence, which means i cook a lot more now, and that can't be a bad thing. First of all the recipes are very varied & delicious. Also importantly (for me at least..!), all the 'work' is in the prep, which of course you can take all the time you like over (though it needn't take long). The actual cooking tends to be pretty quick and easy stir frying, so no panicking during cooking. The ingredients needed are pretty easy to come by (fresh vegetables; chillies, lemongrass; soy & fish sauce; soba noodles; dashi etc.). The final reason i love these recipes is that you feel really good for having had such a healthy meal, without it tasting 'too healthy'..!
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.New Covent Garden Book of Soups: New, Old and Odd Recipes (Covent Garden Soup Company)
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by: New Covent Garden Soup Company

January 03, 1998
I've had this book (the older edition) for almost 10 years now and I'm still using it. The recipes always work perfectly, the short little stories over each recipe are fun to read and I've never made any soup from this or the other two books without people asking for second, third and in one case even fourth helpings (and most of the time the soup was supposed to be the starter!). Normally, I make at least double the quantities because of that. Can you say more to show just how yummy the recipes are? This definitely is a book I couln't live without. Everybody should have it!
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.Wagamama: Ways With Noodles (Cookery)
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by: Hugo Arnold

May 18, 2006
Wow! What an amazing book! I had my first Wagamana experience on Saturday when I was in Birmigham as we don't have any in Cornwall. The restaurant has been on my "places I must eat in" list and after such wonderful food and service, I just had to buy the cookbook!

Well, it arrived yesterday and I made the Spicy Beef Noodles for Dinner and then made a noodle salad for my packed lunch for work! Roll on lunch time!

It is an amazing book with lots of information and pictures. The recipes are easy to follow and the food that you create is authentic! Some ingredients you do have to look for, but it is worth it! Especaially if you are a foodie and appreciate cooking!

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.The River Cafe Cook Book
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by: Rose Gray, Ruth Rogers

October 03, 1996
My first impression, having bought this book, was enthusiasm. All these great recipes, great ideas. But as I read through the recipes I found the lack of advice and explanation disapointing. I re-read the instructions for jointing a chicken about four times, and I still don't understand them. Why not illustrate the steps for something like this?

Anyway, I came away wondering if I should have got Jamie Oliver instead.
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.River Cafe Cookbook Green
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by: Rose Gray, Ruth Rogers

September 06, 2001
I love this cookbook! It is not a cookbook that you would whip out on a weekday - although it is a mix of really easy dishes and more time consuming and advanced ones. Because of the latter I would probably not recommend it to a beginner. Some of its recipes have definitely become regulars with us.

We love the 'seasonal' approach & the recipes are all a treat to those who like Flavour with a capital F. What I mean by that is that most recipes taste like the basic ingredients/vegetables, and not like a mix of tons of ingredients (if that makes sense). What I also mean by that is that it also provokes you to taste something you may not have come up with yourself (within the Italian kitchen realm), such as a lemon salad... which isn't ... Read More:
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.Tetsuya
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by: Tetsuya Wakuda

May 31, 2001
Testsuya Wakuda has put together a refreshingly modern collection of dishes that are at once simple and focused, while sure to be challenging enough for even the most sophisticated food enthusiasts. From the prominent influences of japanese cuisine to the direction and tradition of french cooking, the recipes show a keen and expert coming together of styles, well above the level of the usual fusion cuisine. All of this is interspersed with beautiful photography and extremely informative additional notes. It is an instant classic cookbook which is on par with others from greats such as Blanc, Trotter or Keller. Not to be missed!
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.Gordon Ramsay's Just Desserts
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by: Gordon Ramsay, Roz Denny

September 07, 2001
Just Desserts, is written by the accomplished and talented three Michelin star chef Gordon Ramsey. As the name suggests, it's a cook book filled with recipes for the best part of a meal - - desserts.

It is the first book written by Gordon Ramsay I've ever purchased, and if his other books are as impressive as this one, then I guess I'll be buying the whole lot. While it's not the single best cook book I've ever seen, it is definitely the best dessert book and puts all others to shame. Gordon Ramsay is very passionate about food in general, and while I don't really picture him being big on desserts, I found almost all his desserts to be... mouth-watering to say the least, even the desserts I don't like, sound and look great. I can't imagine ... Read More:
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.Nobu: The Cookbook
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by: Nobu Matsuhisa

October 12, 2001
I have to admit that I love this book purely for the beauty of the content. I know that I will rarely be able to make the recipes to the standard that the book sets. However, I don't care on this one, as I love to pick it up from the shelf, sit back with a glass of wine and dream.

Maybe one day I will be able to save up enough and then get a reservation, which can be very difficult at the London one on an evening.
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.The Momo Cookbook
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by: Momo Mazouz

April 03, 2000
How can I begin to describe the pleasure of this book? Not only is the design and layout breathtaking - the recipes, though challenging at times, are a delight to make and consume!

Although my partner doesn't usually enjoy North African dishes - a trick of leaving the beautifully illustrated book open on the kitchen counter usually results in a 'that looks good - when are we having that then?'!

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone with a passion for intense, seductive flavours and a love of cooking!
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.New British Classics
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by: Gary Rhodes

November 04, 1999
A true Master Chef - I own practically all Gary Rhodes cookery books and use them quite regularly. As with all his books, the recipes are accurate,and, as far as I am concerned, all translate from book to plate perfectly. Here is a true and committed cook, unafraid to pass on not only his wonderful recipes but many techniques that the reader is lucky enough to learn without putting in the years that this Michelin star hero has invested. The book makes wonderful food reading if the purchase is for that reason only.
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