Gordon Ramsay's Family Fare

Book excerpt: Superstar chef Gordon Ramsay's aim is to get us all cooking up a storm and sitting down at the table with friends and family to share brunch on Saturdays and Sundays and other leisure times. Drawing on different traditions he features home cooked dishes that range from traditional roasts to lighter summer fare, from easy 30-minute meals to Italian, Indian, and Moroccan-influenced family feasts. As always, Ramsay is there to help the home cook at every stage-buying the right ingredients, preparation and serving, and helping coordinate the cooking of several dishes to arrive on the table simultaneously. Featuring twenty-five menus derived from his The F-Word TV show, each features a starter, main course and a dessert, plus an invaluable timetable and all sorts of helpful culinary hints--such as carving and what do to do when things go wrong in the kitchen. For those who want to pick and choose, there are alternative recipe and menu suggestions, as well as expert advice and techniques from Britain's top chef, making this a must-have purchase for all Ramsay fans.