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August 14, 2018
This is a very nicely put-together cookbook, but the recipes themselves underwhelmed me (example: one of the desserts is s'mores). I think if you're an absolute beginner, this would be a great book; the recipes are very simple. I copied out eight to try out of the 160.
Will update after cooking, as always.
Will update after cooking, as always.
September 9, 2019
It was okay. I found that it didn’t have much creativity.
July 26, 2017
I would like to thank Murdoch Books for providing me with a free paper copy of this book in exchange for an open and honest review.
I have to start by saying ‘Cook Fast, East Well’ was a delightful surprise, especially because I received a copy without having requested it first. Yay!
Secondly, as much as I’ve never really been a fan of the 4/ 5 ingredient cook books, I really enjoyed this one! Why? Because the majority of ingredients are whole foods - which is what I like to see in a cook book. Most “only this many ingredients” cook books contain way too much processed, ready mix nasties for my liking. And, yes, there are things like marshmallows and crackers (see the smores recipe) in ‘Cook Fast, Eat Well’ but they are few and far between. Pretty much everything else is like fresh pasta, fresh spinach, double cream, etc… No, I don’t mean every other recipe is just made up of these particular ingredients - give me some credit people! - what I am saying is that the ingredients used in the recipes are good, whole foods and not a tin of this and a packet of that rubbish I find so abhorrent in cook books. It’s not cooking if all you’re doing is opening things and mixing them - that’s just making a meal… and not a very good one either. Just saying. ;-)
And - shock and horror - I actually TRIED a recipe and have the photographic evidence to prove it. My kids simply begged me to try the ‘smores - even though they already know how to make them. And, yes, Canadian cousins have pointed out these are not true ‘smores as some of the ingredients are wrong… but I don’t mind. They tasted good and that’s all that matters. Only problem I had was I used imported American marshmallows, rather than the Aussie ones I am used to… and those suckers cooked faster (and were more flammable) than I am used to. Super, super sweet too. Good thing they tasted okay “slightly caramelised” aka burnt. But the fault lies completely with me not paying attention to the griller and ‘Cook Fast, Eat Well’ cannot be blamed at all. It DID warn me to keep an eye on them!
Actually I found this a great little cook book for my eldest (soon to be 13) to add to her collection for when she eventually flies the nest. She has picked up my love of cooking (and cook books) and simply loves the quick and simply whole food recipes shown in ‘Cook Fast, Eat Well’. So definitely one for the beginner!
The layout and format were interesting. I personally found them a little weird as there is no real ingredient list like what I am used to. Instead there is a picture of the ingredients with notes attached to each item telling you what it is and how much is needed. The method too is different where it’s not in a step by step or bullet format, simply a couple of paragraphs explaining it all to you. I am not saying this is bad or makes it a terrible book… it’s just different. But my daughter doesn’t see a problem with it and finds the ingredients easy to read and the method easy to follow… so I guess new generation, new style cook book and I am just an old fuddy duddy set in my ways! :-D
Would I recommend this book to others?
Yes I would, but I would only be recommending it to those new to the kitchen and cooking their own foods from scratch. That is not me being derogatory about the person’s skills or this book - I simply feel ‘Cook Fast, Eat Well’ is an excellent book for beginners or for getting those not too confident with from scratch cooking to get in there and give it a try.
But even an old hand like me can learn a thing or two from ‘Cook Fast, Eat Well’ (like how to NOT burn marshmallows) so maybe it is suited to all levels of cooks? Though, personally, I think it is an excellent starter book for those new to the kitchen and that is how I will be recommending it.
Would I buy this book for myself?
Because I was gifted a paper copy, I don’t need to. Though I will openly and honestly say here and now I have regifted it to my daughter (or so I have been told when she politely snatched it from my hand crooning “my precious”). I, personally, don’t see a need to race out and buy a new copy… If I need to borrow it I will just nick it from her room when she is at school. ;-) But, yes, not a book I would/ do own… but a book much loved by my daughter and budding young cook so I feel it has gone to a good home.
In summary: an excellent simple ingredient whole food cook book best suited to encourage new and inexperienced chefs to get into the kitchen and have a go. Great book.
I have to start by saying ‘Cook Fast, East Well’ was a delightful surprise, especially because I received a copy without having requested it first. Yay!
Secondly, as much as I’ve never really been a fan of the 4/ 5 ingredient cook books, I really enjoyed this one! Why? Because the majority of ingredients are whole foods - which is what I like to see in a cook book. Most “only this many ingredients” cook books contain way too much processed, ready mix nasties for my liking. And, yes, there are things like marshmallows and crackers (see the smores recipe) in ‘Cook Fast, Eat Well’ but they are few and far between. Pretty much everything else is like fresh pasta, fresh spinach, double cream, etc… No, I don’t mean every other recipe is just made up of these particular ingredients - give me some credit people! - what I am saying is that the ingredients used in the recipes are good, whole foods and not a tin of this and a packet of that rubbish I find so abhorrent in cook books. It’s not cooking if all you’re doing is opening things and mixing them - that’s just making a meal… and not a very good one either. Just saying. ;-)
And - shock and horror - I actually TRIED a recipe and have the photographic evidence to prove it. My kids simply begged me to try the ‘smores - even though they already know how to make them. And, yes, Canadian cousins have pointed out these are not true ‘smores as some of the ingredients are wrong… but I don’t mind. They tasted good and that’s all that matters. Only problem I had was I used imported American marshmallows, rather than the Aussie ones I am used to… and those suckers cooked faster (and were more flammable) than I am used to. Super, super sweet too. Good thing they tasted okay “slightly caramelised” aka burnt. But the fault lies completely with me not paying attention to the griller and ‘Cook Fast, Eat Well’ cannot be blamed at all. It DID warn me to keep an eye on them!
Actually I found this a great little cook book for my eldest (soon to be 13) to add to her collection for when she eventually flies the nest. She has picked up my love of cooking (and cook books) and simply loves the quick and simply whole food recipes shown in ‘Cook Fast, Eat Well’. So definitely one for the beginner!
The layout and format were interesting. I personally found them a little weird as there is no real ingredient list like what I am used to. Instead there is a picture of the ingredients with notes attached to each item telling you what it is and how much is needed. The method too is different where it’s not in a step by step or bullet format, simply a couple of paragraphs explaining it all to you. I am not saying this is bad or makes it a terrible book… it’s just different. But my daughter doesn’t see a problem with it and finds the ingredients easy to read and the method easy to follow… so I guess new generation, new style cook book and I am just an old fuddy duddy set in my ways! :-D
Would I recommend this book to others?
Yes I would, but I would only be recommending it to those new to the kitchen and cooking their own foods from scratch. That is not me being derogatory about the person’s skills or this book - I simply feel ‘Cook Fast, Eat Well’ is an excellent book for beginners or for getting those not too confident with from scratch cooking to get in there and give it a try.
But even an old hand like me can learn a thing or two from ‘Cook Fast, Eat Well’ (like how to NOT burn marshmallows) so maybe it is suited to all levels of cooks? Though, personally, I think it is an excellent starter book for those new to the kitchen and that is how I will be recommending it.
Would I buy this book for myself?
Because I was gifted a paper copy, I don’t need to. Though I will openly and honestly say here and now I have regifted it to my daughter (or so I have been told when she politely snatched it from my hand crooning “my precious”). I, personally, don’t see a need to race out and buy a new copy… If I need to borrow it I will just nick it from her room when she is at school. ;-) But, yes, not a book I would/ do own… but a book much loved by my daughter and budding young cook so I feel it has gone to a good home.
In summary: an excellent simple ingredient whole food cook book best suited to encourage new and inexperienced chefs to get into the kitchen and have a go. Great book.
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April 27, 2026Surprisingly good cookbook! I saw the non-glossy pages and the note on the front that there were 160 recipes inside and thought it'd be picture-free. WRONG! Every single two-page spread has pics of both the ingredients and the final product. Full color, no less. Also, the recipes run the gamut from basic (Guacamole) to fancy (Beef Carpaccio with Truffled Mayonnaise).
Detractors: hardly any main dish recipes. Most of them involve seafood, which my household doesn't eat. Out of 160 recipes, I only saw that 4 that my household or myself might like to try. Also, not lay-flat in the binding.
Detractors: hardly any main dish recipes. Most of them involve seafood, which my household doesn't eat. Out of 160 recipes, I only saw that 4 that my household or myself might like to try. Also, not lay-flat in the binding.
February 12, 2019
This is a really useful and well written cookbook. While most of the recipes are fast and simple, they're pretty flavorful and taste more complicated than you'd think. I like that there is a picture for everything; also, she offers variations on several of the recipes. The pasta section is kind of big - my favorites were apps and meat. And she also offers a few good fish recipes.
The ingredients here are fresh, and this is a great weeknight cookbook. Most of the recipes are for two people, but you could easily double. If this had nutritional information, it would be perfect.
The ingredients here are fresh, and this is a great weeknight cookbook. Most of the recipes are for two people, but you could easily double. If this had nutritional information, it would be perfect.
August 18, 2024
Just a warning, the recipes are written differently than most. They don't start with a list of ingredients but with a picture that has the ingredients captioned on it and then the recipe is in a couple paragraphs or so. It's an interesting mix of recipes I never would have thought of writing down (historians will say that's a pain so they'll like this) and of recipes where you need to live in an area that gets all different foods (rural US is not one of those places). I would get this book for someone who hasn't cooked much and lives in a large city.
September 9, 2020
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A well-designed and easy-to-use cookbook that is great when you need to whip something up quickly (which is most of us, all of the time). With so many recipes, you will never be bored.
Elisa- The Book Grocer
A well-designed and easy-to-use cookbook that is great when you need to whip something up quickly (which is most of us, all of the time). With so many recipes, you will never be bored.
Elisa- The Book Grocer
July 6, 2018
Great concept. Simple, fresh, easy. Wish it had more vegan options.
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