HomeThis was my first celebrity cookbook, so I was skeptical. Contrary to my fears of finding expensive ingredients that can't be found, Ramsay's recipes struck me as simple... not only in prep time, but also in the number of steps. As a nod to busy moms, the dishes have been timed to come together with minor forethought.
Eye-pleasing colors and an easy-to-ready design enhance the book further; the pages are nearly the thickness of card-stock, resistant to tearing, folding or wrinkling - a handy thing when squinting at a page over a hot stove of bubbling pots. The efficiency theme continues with recipes arranged in meal sections, rather than grouped by ingredient.
The book claims healthy, flavorful recipes... and it delivers just that. We chose three dinner items and a dessert to attempt for our family of six: braised lambs steaks, a side of lentils with green beans, spinach goat cheese soufflé and vanilla pannacota with blueberry sauce. Having never cooked soufflé I was floored when the concoction actually came out golden and delicious; a bakery loaf of French bread rounded out the meal.
My husband enjoyed all the dishes; there was nary a tidbit left on the children's plates. One would hardly have guessed the food we'd consumed was healthy. The verdict: a filling, celebrity meal for six - made at home, with dessert, for under $40 in ingredients.
Another reviewed thought that this cookbook was awesome with lots of flare!,
One of his famous sayings... "what we are cooking the in the F Word kitchen you can make at home". Is absolutely the truth! "Fresh food simply prepared" is another of his mantras is also true with this book. I have never cooked to any level of this caliber ever! I am so stroked over this book I have purchased his other book "Fast Food".
This is an unbelievable change for me, from cooking the dish to plating it beautifully. My wife is nothing short of AMAZED!
One person who purchased the book as a gift reported the following - I purchased this book for my sister in law who absolutely LOVES Gordon Ramsay. After she looked through it a good hour, she told me it was wonderful, and had some fantastic recipes. So I can't say personally, but as a chef herself, my sis in law knows her food!
An obvious Ramsey fan said of this recipe book - Love Gordon Ramsay - Love his recipes. Easy to follow and delicious. They make me feel like I am a gourmet chef who cares about the quality of my food. I recommend this book to any level of cook/chef. Ramsay's simpleness is refreshing. A++.
One reviewer from texas wrote that Gordon Ramsay's Healthy Appetite is designed to be very approachable. For Someone that is trying to have a healthier lifestyle, may not have a lot of personal culinary experience, or as a first cookbook, this one is ideal. Chef Ramsay puts simple preparation of quality ingredients and flavors that meld well together at the heart of the culinary experience.
None of the recipes contain ingredients that are so exotic your local market should be without them, or at least a suitable substitute. Also, the ingredients are as such that no one should be afraid to try them. The book is quite stunning. Adorned with beautiful photography that may inspire the recipient to add that extra aesthetic touch!
One easy way to sum up most people's thoughts on the book is with one, final and simple review; I am so happy with this cookbook, it has many delightful, and easy recipies that will make your dinner guest think you hired a chef.
