Product Description

Everyone thinks they know how to cook a steak. But do you know how to listen to your pan to find out whether it's too hot or too cold? How do you know when it's rare or well done? And what type of steak should you be cooking anyway? "The Nick Nairn Cook School Cookbook" cuts through this kitchen confusion by breaking down recipes into basic techniques, produce and equipment needed and includes tips from some of the country's top chefs. Split into three sections, the book is structured as a learning progression. From First Steps such as choosing and using produce, essential equipment and the philosophy of cooking to Essential Techniques, with easy-to-follow step-by-step photography and on to recipes including useful techniques and exercises to test your skills. You will progress from the simplest recipes to dishes for a dinner party for your friends or a satisfying supper for your family.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9055 in Books
• Published on: 2008-03-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

About the Author
One of Scotland's most exciting cookery talents and entirely self-taught, Nick Nairn became the youngest chef to win a Michelin star in Scotland. Creator of several restaurants and one of the world's leading cook schools, he is also a popular TV presenter and writer - he was one of the four finalists on Great British Menu and cooked for the Queen's 80th birthday celebrations. He has written a number of successful books (with sales totalling over half a million), including three books to accompany his BBC TV series Wild Harvest, Wild Harvest 2, and Island Harvest, the best-selling Top 100 Salmon Recipes and most recently Fish 'N' Tips.

Customer Reviews

Nick Nairn Cook School Book
This is The Best Book that Nick has produced in my opinion, it is full of great advice, and tips.

The recipies are easy to follow, as well as been a great selection, you will always find something that you want to try.

I have cooked a three course meal using Nick's recipies and time saving tips, and to be honest, they work perfectly.

The schools Steak is a must to try, follow the list indgridents and recipe and you will be surpised by the results, you just want more, and so will your dinner guests. ( buy the Forvm de Cabernet Soauvignon Vinegar from Nicks on line store) other sites are available, but not as price friendly...

The best cook book ever
My book arrived today and I have to tell you that I dropped everything
to spend a couple of hours reading it.

It is quite simply the best cook book I have ever seen, and I have quite
a few from Larousse through Gordon Ramsay to Elizabeth David. The
photos are beautifully composed and presented, and the writing is
clearly from the heart, but the way it actually shows the reader how to
achieve things is excellent.

My favourite book before this was Conran's cookbook because it devoted
a third of the book to choosing the right produce and demonstrating
preparation techniques, but this book is well ahead of that one.

It really captures the spirit and essence of the cook school and
I congratulate everyone involved in its production.

I'll be back at the school very soon and look forward to meeting
everyone again.

a really useful cook book
Who cares if the book has a typo? I'd rather know if the book was any good - which this one is.

I read this cover to cover and keep going back. It's not just a collection of recipes, but is full of little tips (snippets to full blown step by steps).

The main recipes have a "mise en place" list of how to prepare it in advance if you're cooking for a dinner party - really useful.

The quantity of basic recipes is great - excellent reference for stocks and pastry recipes etc

It's got lovely photography, but this isn't its main appeal. The sheer quantity of useful cooking info puts other books to shame!

Full marks.