Cook Now, Eat Later

by Mary Berry

This cookbook is for the keen busy cook who does not want to spend hours in the kitchen before having friends in for a kitchen supper - or a more formal meal. Mary Berry gives clear instructions on freezing and thawing where appropriate and how to add the final touches that make dishes look really appetizing - assembling a cold starter, perhaps adding a sauce to the main course and decorating a mouthwatering dessert. Based on the best ingredients and taking practical short cuts wherever possible, these easy-to-follow recipes and tips should give every home cook confidence for entertaining.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking, Nonfiction, Reference

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

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Mary Berry is an English food writer and television presenter. After being encouraged in domestic science classes at school, she went to college to study catering. She then moved to France at the age of 21 to study at Le Cordon Bleu school, before working in a number of cooking-related jobs.

She has published more than seventy cookery books (her first being The Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook in 1970) and hosted several television series for the BBC and Thames Television. Berry is an occasional contributor to Woman's Hour and Saturday Kitchen. She has been a judge on the BBC One (originally BBC Two) television programme The Great British Bake Off since its launch in 2010.

Reviews

[Sophie Narey (Bookreview- aholic) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Published: 03/07/2014
Author: Mary Berry
Recommended for: fans of cooking

I don't think Mary Berry has done a single book that I dont like. She is a brilliant cook and this book is packed full of tasty meals for the whole family, you don't have to be amazing in the kitchen to do these recipes, they are great step by step instructions that aren't too over complicated. A very good cookery book!

[Mrs Susan Farrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely recipies

Some lovely recipes here and all to the high standard of Mary's other books. Nothing too complicated can highly recommended.

[RosieJo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just Brilliant! Another winner from Mary and a must for people who like to get ahead with their cooking. Nice clear layout, lovely photos and step by step instructions including how to prepare ahead and chill or freeze. Also instructions for Aga cooking. Good variety of recipes, most with standard ingredients. Recommended

[Chrissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first cookbook I owned, a gift from my little sister. I still refer to it 10 years later, excellent.