Gordon Ramsay's Fast Food by Gordon Ramsay
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Book Reviews of Gordon Ramsay's Fast Food
Book Review: Not a bad addition to your kitchen.
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a HUGE Chef Ramsay fan. I purchased this cookbook because I wanted to have at least one of his cookbooks in my kitchen. This was the first one I purchased, and I have to say I am slightly disappointed. Most of the recipes that are listed are foods that I or my fiancee would probably never eat. As some others have said, some of the ingredient that are listed in the recipes you can not buy in the US. However, if you are a Chef Ramsay fan and like to collect Ramsay's items, then you should purchase this item. If you don't like cooking fancy upscale food (if you watch any of his shows you will know what I mean by this statement), then this book probably will not be for you either. I might even suggest that you check to see if you local library has the book so you can look through it and see if it is in fact something that you would want to pay $23.10 for before you purchase it. You might possibly find it at a book store where you can scan through it before purchasing it as well.Book Review: 30 Minutes or less doesn't belong only to Rachel Ray
Summary: 4 Stars
I know some reviewers have found this book a disappointment, but I love it. Everything I have made out of here is delicious and pretty easy to make. There have been some comments about fresh ingredients. All good chefs really make an effort to buy fresh ingredients because they make food taste better. But substituting works just fine if you can't find it. Creme fraiche can be made. It can also be found in high end stores in the dairy case. If the receipe can handle some sweetness, sometimes whipped creme can be used. I live in Arizona and believe me the stores here are pitiful, but I have found everything I need for every dish in the book. Gordon Ramsay delivers the goods and lots of his food is much better in 30 minutes than anything Rachel Ray has come up with (although I like her food, too).Book Review: Good book, great ideas.
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't find the ingredients in most of the recipes hard to find. But I am in Northern California and most things are abundant here. Fish selections vary because of water temps but a comparable fish can be found in the same family.
Some of the recipes are really good. This is a book for a more experienced cook. As with most cooking, precise measurements really don't exist. This is no exception.
But though I'm not fond of his trash mouth, I love his passion for good, tasty food. If you're into cooking, this is a good book to have.
Book Review: Good food fast
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't know what people who are familiar with Ramsay could have been expecting? I wouldn't call this gourmet cooking, but it is sophisticated... but accessible. The recipes are easy and delicious, My teen son (a Ramsay fan) and I have made several of the dishes and have enjoyed them. They are great for entertaining, as they are quick, yummy, gorgeous to look at and special enough for company. He prepares a few of the dishes on podcasts at itunes. Check them out if you aren't that familiar with Ramsay's idea of fast food.Book Review: If you buy one Gordon Ramsay cookbook...
Summary: 4 Stars
This is my favorite cookbook from Gordon Ramsay. It's very heavy on fish dishes and it for sure has a British feel to the food and some ingredients aren't typically American fare, but the dishes are simple to make and turn out well. The desserts are usually simple things that can be put together in 10 minutes but never fail to impress guests with how flashy they look and how great they taste. It's very much like the simple dishes he makes on the F Word.