Tana Ramsey's Books

ljsmum · #1 (**permalink**) 29-07-08, 09:06

I got a couple of Tana Ramsey's books. The recipes are real family style food, so I thought they'd be good as DS grows up. I've made quite a few recipes so far & I'm finding that the instructions aren't too good

Luckily I cook a lot, so I know what to do when it is just presumed. I've also had to slightly alter some - like the times, sizes, amounts etc. I do love the books, great pics etc but I don't think a lot of editing or testing of the recipes was done. Anyone else had any problems?

bevvsedge · #2 (**permalink**) 29-07-08, 10:21

No, I find her books really easy and the end results have always been delicous. I love Tana's books, better than Gordons!

Ellie H · #3 (**permalink**) 29-07-08, 13:58

I've made a few of her things and have been OK so far. I guess you've just gotta use your own interpretation with alot of recipes as they're not always 100% clear.

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LittleMissMe · #4 (**permalink**) 29-07-08, 21:52

totally agree with you, the recipes are nice but there is alot of information missing from the instructions which annoys me sometimes and I almost always have had to alter timings and amounts of ingredients. We've started putting post it notes on the recipe pages of the correct timings and amounts we've found work with the recipes.

sam10 · #5 (**permalink**) 30-07-08, 10:11

I made a lemon drizzle cake recipe from one of hers and it was great but I think I overdosed on the lemons - my OH kept pulling strange faces when eating it..

Claire76 · #6 (**permalink**) 30-07-08, 21:26

It's funny though isn't it because like on masterchef, when everyone's given the same recipe, you can guarantee you will get completely different outcomes from everyone, so maybe that's why things are not explained fully, maybe she's wanting you to have your own interpretation??? can't really comment on it exactly as have none of her books but have heard many a comment that she's actually beter than her hubby LOL!! WIll maybe get one when Finlay gets a bit older and give one of her recipes a go

Ellie H · #7 (**permalink**) 30-07-08, 21:27

We had her 'Honey & Mustard Sticky Chicken' for tea this evening and it was yummy!

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wickypop · #8 (**permalink**) 30-07-08, 23:58

i have one of her books and really like it! x x x need to use it more tho!!!! x x x

SephiesMum · #9 (**permalink**) 01-08-08, 00:43

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Originally Posted by Ellie H

We had her 'Honey & Mustard Sticky Chicken' for tea this evening and it was yummy!

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Hope so, It's down on my meal planner for sunday night, although I have already scaled it down somewhat.

rockingrobyn · #10 (**permalink**) 05-08-08, 01:36

she does one called bang bang chicken and its soooooooo yummy