Simplest ever cookbook please?

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Squirrel81 · 08/07/2025 10:53

Hi there, trying to get my sister into cooking but she managed to burn spaghetti the other week. I want to get her a recipe book for her birthday, she’s not got a lot of money so I need one that doesn’t have weird or pricey ingredients. Any suggestions?

Would prefer to stay away from one with ‘student’ in the title…

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JudithOnHolidayAgain · 08/07/2025 13:21

Delias complete cookery course.
It's written for total beginners and doesn't assume you understand cooking terminology!
Includes how to boil an egg.

Jamie's Ministry of food is good but Delia is still my go to book.

StrawberrySquash · 08/07/2025 13:34

All the chefs are toasting their pasta these days!

Squishymallows · 08/07/2025 13:35

The Quick Roasting Tin

(all one pot meals you put in the oven)

JSMill · 08/07/2025 13:37

ThisReplyHasBeenDeleted · 08/07/2025 11:02

Delia's Complete How to Cook : Both a Guide for Beginners and a Tried and Tested Recipe Collection for Life

Delia is one of my favourite cooks - easy to follow and no faffing. I have over thirty recipe books from different cooks and hers are always the ones I turn to when I'm in need of inspiration: solid, classic recipes with very clear instructions and a nice 'tone' to her words.

Google the title - there are second hand copies available very cheaply. (I LOVE a second hand cookbook!)

I second this. I got these when I was a fairly competent cook but it still taught me a lot.

beetr00 · 08/07/2025 13:55

StrawberrySquash · 08/07/2025 13:34

All the chefs are toasting their pasta these days!

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