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Cooking books to get you started
Appetite: So What Do You Want to Eat Today?Appetite: So What Do You Want to Eat Today? by Nigel Slater
Buy new: £12.99 / Used from: £7.48
The way that Nigel writes about his food makes you want to get into the kitchen and cook. He recipes are easy to follow and he never over-complicates things.
Simple French FoodSimple French Food by Richard Olney
Buy new: £9.74 / Used from: £7.50
A great handbook for any enthusiast and a great way to find out more about the french way of cooking.
The River Cottage Meat BookThe River Cottage Meat Book by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Buy new: £19.50 / Used from: £16.99
You may never farm a pig, skin a squirrel or gut a pheasant in your life.. but wouldn't you like this book on the shelf just to be on the safe side?
Elizabeth David Classics: "Mediterranean Food", "French Country Cooking" and "Summer Cooking"Elizabeth David Classics: "Mediterranean Food", "French Country Cooking" and "Summer Cooking" by Elizabeth David
Buy new: £11.04 / Used from: £8.49
Where it all started.
Wagamama Cookbook and DVDWagamama Cookbook and DVD by Hugo Arnold
Buy new: £9.74 / Used from: £8.38
I was initially dubious about this one, but proved wrong.The DVD really is an excellent accompaniment to the text (the hilarious product placement is not to be missed),an insightful kitchen companion.
Nigel Slater's Real FoodNigel Slater's Real Food by Nigel Slater
Buy new: £9.18 / Used from: £5.74
Could I really put Slater on the list twice? Okay, so it's similar to Appetite, but the descriptions and photography are top-drawer.