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Delia's Complete Cookery Course (Vol 1-3)

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Cooking is something I have always wanted to know how to do better, but could never find an appropriate resource to show me the way. I bought this massive book in a London bookshop, and have been using it frequently ever since. While some of the terminology uses "British" english as opposed to "American", which may have some of us running to the grocer to find out just exactly what that strange vegetable she is referring to is, the book is overwhelmingly useful and informative. Like the title says, it is a complete cookery course, and you learn more about the uses and methods of the various utensils and cookware than in any other cookbook I have seen. Granted, if you buy all of it, you need a bigger kitchen than I have just to store the pots and pans. Regardless, it's a fun as well as informative read, with practically everything you can imagine ever wanting to cook between its pages.

Well researched, easy to use, perfect for the the seasoned cook or novice alike. She even advices you on what to buy in the way of cookware, a big boon to many a wedding list!
It is a touch evangelical, Delia is always prone to giving you advice like a stern School Marm (so it feels like something you have to do rather than might do!) and this is reflected in her slighty dry, bossy and occasionalyy dreary writing, think cooking with a St Trinian's Head mistress if you have never seen Delia on TV. But I have to hand it to her, if you follow her recipes to the letter YOU WILL NOT GO WRONG!
Just curtail the cookware shopping list or do as she says and get a MUCH bigger Kitchen!

This is an excellent guide for any newly wed ,or person just beginning in the kitchen.All the info is exact and precise with foolproof tried and tested recipes.A great first basic book.It gives you confidence to carry on.
Lots of old favouties and traditional flavors with new stuff too.
Most helpful!!

This is our 2nd copy of the book as the old one was getting worn and tired through overuse!

If you're new to cooking we thoroughly recommend this book. Delia guides you through each and every step so, if you pay attention and follow, you will be rewarded with a good and tasty recipe.

If you're an old hand at cooking you'll love it too. It's a 'must' for every cook!

I went to England and everyone I met said that Delia Smith was the Martha Stewart of England. I could not agree more!

A wonderful book that is very simple for the non-cook to use as well as the advanced cook.

GOOD OLD FASHIONED WHOLESOME GRUB, ITS IN THE SAME VEIN AS THE INTERNATIONALY RENOUNED SCOUSE CHEF IAN EDWARDS, WHO HAS WROTE SOME OF THE BEST MENU SELECTIONS SOUTH OF THE WIRRAL. IF YOU CANT GRILL IT, FRY IT, YOU CANT EAT IT THE BIG DIFFERANCE BETWEEN DELIA'S BOOK AND IAN'S MENUS, IS THAT SHE IS A NORWICH CITY SUPPORTER AND IAN SUPPORTS LIVERPOOL, WHICH IS WHY HE HAS MORE TO OFFER THAN TURKEY AND RABBIT DISHES, ALTHOUGH DELIA,S CHEESE ON TOAST IS NOT TO BE MISSED, A REAL WELSH RARE BIT...