The Bottom Line
If you were looking for one cook book that covers the must-cook dishes of our modern times, this is the one to get.
Pros
- A terrific selection of recipes.
- Gorgeous photos and layout.
- Simple to follow instructions
Cons
- No dessert recipes - need to wait for Book 2.
Description
- Written by award-winning food writer Donna Hay, this is a 192 page paperback cookbook.
- Includes 175 recipes for salads, vegetables, roasts, pasta, noodles, rice, and savory pies.
- Outstanding full color photographs of all the recipes, kitchen equipment, and more.
Guide Review - Modern Classic Book 1
Australian food writer Donna Hay has succeeded in writing a book that redefines the old classics while projecting the classic recipes of the future. With a unique combination of practicality and stylishness this book grabs the reader from the very first page. The breathtaking color photos entice us to pull out a spatula and measuring cup. And, surprisingly, these very modern recipes are as easy to cook as they are to look at. Hay has managed to simplify the instructions so that cooks of all levels will feel comfortable attempting them. Most dishes involve simple cooking techniques. But for the more complex recipes, there are simple, step-by-step, photo tutorials. You'll want to keep this book handy for both browsing and cooking purposes.
