The Pauper's Cookbook
Published on 6. February 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-7112-3561-8 (ISBN)
Description
Jocasta Innes shows that delicious and stylish cooking does not have to rely on expensive ingredients and that budget food does not mean simply opening a tin or a packet. Frugal and inventive tips on sensible shopping, using leftovers and creating home-made versions of store-bought favourites help to cut the costs at every stage.
This well loved kitchen classic was originally published in 1971, a pioneering book in its use of cheaper cuts of meat, offal, pulses and veg, supplemented by foraged ingredients. It has been totally revised and updated to take into account the ever-increasing range of low-cost ingredients now available in local supermarkets, and is reissued here with a new cover design. More than 250 recipes, including soups, puddings and vegetarian meals, ranging from quick snacks to impressive party dishes, will suit every occasion and guarantee the tastiest results at the cheapest cost.
This well loved kitchen classic was originally published in 1971, a pioneering book in its use of cheaper cuts of meat, offal, pulses and veg, supplemented by foraged ingredients. It has been totally revised and updated to take into account the ever-increasing range of low-cost ingredients now available in local supermarkets, and is reissued here with a new cover design. More than 250 recipes, including soups, puddings and vegetarian meals, ranging from quick snacks to impressive party dishes, will suit every occasion and guarantee the tastiest results at the cheapest cost.
Reviews / Votes
Before culinary queen Delia Smith and star homemaker Kirstie Allsopp there was Jocasta Innes, a domestic goddess pioneer who taught the world that a great deal of imagination can make a little budget go surprisingly far in the kitchen and all around the home '43 years after it was first published, The Pauper's Cookbook should still have a place in every modern kitchen' From kedgeree to koulibiac (a Russian fish pie, since you ask) there are recipes to suit all and even to inspire Before culinary queen Delia Smith and star homemaker Kirstie Allsopp there was Jocasta Innes, a domestic goddess pioneer who taught the world that a great deal of imagination can make a little budget go surprisingly far in the kitchen and all around the homeThere are tons of austerity cookbooks around, but if looking for one, my favourite is The Pauper's Cookbook by Jocasta Innes
From kedgeree to koulibiac (a Russian fish pie, since you ask) there are recipes to suit all and even to inspire
'43 years after it was first published, The Pauper's Cookbook should still have a place in every modern kitchen'
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7112-3561-8 (9780711235618)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Jocasta Innes
The Pauper's Cookbook
Book
10/2003
White Lion Publishing
€29.89
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Person
Jocasta Innes was born in China and by the age of 15 had visited nearly every continent in the world. With a background of travel, her approach to cooking and food is catholic and international. Today she is best known for her range of paints and chain interior decorating shops, Paint Magic. She is also the author of a string of books on housekeeping and home decorating.
Content
Introduction
Where the Money Goes
Rules of Thumb
STANDARDS
PADDING
FAST WORK
PASTA FASTER
VEGGIES
FANCY WORK
PRIVATE ENTERPRISE
Index
Where the Money Goes
Rules of Thumb
STANDARDS
PADDING
FAST WORK
PASTA FASTER
VEGGIES
FANCY WORK
PRIVATE ENTERPRISE
Index