So.........What cook books did everyone get this Christmas?

[Bubba82]

Originally Posted by jewel

Interestingly someone at work also mentioned that 30 minute meals do not take 30 minutes!

Hmmm... I had a Rachel Allen book last Xmas - I must dust it off!

Xx

My step-mil has it too & said the same

[matilda s mum]

Originally Posted by iwantone

Will let you know if I try any of the 30 minute meals recipes too.

MM I have too many faves from Ministry of Food book! Let me kow if you want any recipes. x

Thanks honey - would love a new recipe or two. No idea what's in it as have not seen a copy. Pick one of your faves, maybe chicken? just looking for something new to try. If you have time that is - bet that little one is going to be taking up all your time! xxx

[éinínsmom]

MM - This is my fave recipe from Ministry of Food

(i've just copied and pasted of the net 'cause I'm too lazy to type it all up )

We have this one regularly in our house, it's scrummy

Crunchy Garlic Chicken
1 clove garlic
1 lemon
6 cream or plain crackers , such as Jacob's
2 Tbsp. butter
4 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 heaping Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 large egg , preferably free-range or organic
2 skinless chicken breast fillets , preferably free-range or organic
Olive oil
Directions
To prepare your chicken: Peel the garlic and zest the lemon. Put your crackers into a food processor with the butter, garlic, parsley sprigs, lemon zest and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whiz until the mixture is very fine, then pour these crumbs on to a plate. Sprinkle the flour on to a second plate. Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat with a fork. Lightly score the underside of the chicken breasts. Put a square of plastic wrap over each one and bash a few times with the bottom of a pan until the breasts flatten out a bit. Dip the chicken into the flour until both sides are completely coated, then dip into the egg and finally into the flavored crumbs. Push the crumbs on to the chicken breasts so they stick—you want the meat to be totally coated.


To cook your chicken: You can either bake or fry the chicken. If baking, preheat your oven to its highest temperature (475°), place your chicken on a sheet pan and cook for 15 minutes. If frying, put a frying pan on a medium heat, add a few good lugs of olive oil and cook the chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through, golden and crisp.

[matilda s mum]

sounds yummy - will try it - thanks xxx

[mummydotty]

I got Hairy Bikers 12 days of Christmas but haven't even had a look through it yet as it's still packed in a box somewhere, I got a few different cupcake & party cake books too but they are in the same box, will give my opinion when I find it.
Was hoping for Jamies 30 minute meals but looking at your comments I'm glad I didn't.
Think I'll have to invest in Minestry of food as it sounds like a good one.