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Hi Folks,

As titled, I'm wanting to get into cooking, as it's mainly the missus that's in the kitchen cooking away, and with the birth of our little one due this week, I want to set a good example! :)

I know there are heaps of cooking books, and I really don't know where to start, so I was just hoping some of the Gordon Ramsays of the OCUK world would be able to suggest a decent book.

Cheers!
 
Hi Folks,

Sorry for the slow reply, just got home from work.

Thanks for the tips, I think I may look at investing in a Delia cookbook, but at least I've got a good spread of suggestions, as I might pick up more than one!

I don't really want to cook too fancy food, my favourite meat is chicken, and I just love chicken dishes.

As I don't cook lots, it's difficult to say what I would like to learn to cook, if that makes sense?
 
I guess as my confidence grows, I'll be able to branch out, and as a result my taste in cooking styles will probably change.

So I think I'll stick with Delia for the time being... just having a look around for the best price. She has released loads of books!

Just been thinking, I'll probably need to spend on some kitchenware, as I we don't really have cooking type equipment.

What basics will I need?
 
AcidHell2 said:
sharp small kitchen knife
steal
frying pan + saucepan look for hard anodised
electric whisk
food processor
cutting board
Electronic scales

All depends how much you can afford. Things like electric whisk, food processor, chopping board, scales asda smart price.

haven't tried them, but should be good starting knifes
http://www.pots-and-pans.co.uk/acatalog/James_Martin_-_Stellar_3_Piece_Santoku_Knife_Set.html
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Excellent, thanks for the suggestions. I'll add them to the shopping list!

Will have to see how the budget fairs over the next few weeks, but I see no reason why I can't pick up most of those things.
 
MissMcT said:
Hi there :)

I second the vote for the Good Food 101 series. They're only a fiver each and really good. We have 4 of them: one pot dishes, cheap eats, simple suppers and meals for two. They're easy to follow, and most of the recipes are really straightforward and quick to make. We both lived at home until last year so had our tea cooked for us! These books soon got us into the swing of cooking for ourselves and we are now culinary experts ;)

I'm sure your partner will appreciate the help with you having a little one on the way. Team work will be essential! Good luck :)
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I'll check them out as well, it would be good to get a selection of books, I'm looking at spending about £20.

So I might be able to get a Delia and a Good Food book.

Thanks for the well wishes! :)
 
AcidHell2 said:
Pans are the most expensive as I said it depends how much you have. But good pans make such a difference. Can probably get some sort of hard anodised 5 piece set for £60ish.
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Ouch lol. :)

We currently have a four piece pan set which cost us £8!

I think for the type of meals that I will be cooking initially, that I won't and don't need to spend too much. As long as I can measure and weigh ingredients, and can then cook them, then I will be fine for a good while.

Long term, after things settle after baby, probably will look at investing in some more decent kit.
 
Just been having a look online, and bloody hell, how many Good Food 101 books have been produced?!

Although there is one entirely dedicated to chicken, yum! :)
 
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