Im wondering if anyone has any Dinner Lady books by Jeanette Orrey?

[nailpolish]

what are they like?

which one do you have?

thanks

[nailpolish]

oops have to go out

please feel free to post while im away

[WitchICouldGiveUpWork]

Think it's the first one I have and I love it!
DD is only 17mts but have used most of the recipes already.
Oh and always handy that she shows quantities for 70 if you hapen to need them

[VeniVidiVickiQV]

I have the first one, and it is BRILLIANT

The recipes are remarkably simple, and largely contain ingredients that you would generally have within your cupboards/fridge/weekly shop.

Well worth investing in.

NO, you cant have mine

[Calista]

I have the first one, and would definitely recommend it.

The only downsides of it are that one or two of the recipes (lemon and pea risotto and vegetarian beanburgers come to mind) are very bland, and as there is quite a bit of prep because all the ingredients are fresh, it's rather annoying when something doesn't turn out right!

There are quite a few absolute gems in there, the chicken curry and the relish to go with the homemade chicken nuggets are fab!

[nailpolish]

oh goody

i have bid for the first one on ebay, so fingers crossed

what attracts me the most is what you said VVVV - simple recipes without outrageous ingredients

i have a small kitchen therefore few store cupboard ingredients

thanks eveyrone

[VeniVidiVickiQV]

YAY! Hope you get it.

have made quite a few things from there. Its good because its not "fancy" - its like proper homecooking recipes.