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Editorial Review:
Another TV series, another book. The energetic Ainsley Harriott rides back into our kitchens on board the Gourmet Express, fizzing as always with ideas and enthusiasm. His mission this time is to persuade us away from the freezer, the microwave and the telephone at the end of a long day, when we're tired, stressed and hungry. He wants to show us how we can eat well and imaginatively, with little more effort and at considerably less expense, by cooking for ourselves instead of reaching for a ready-made meal or phoning for a take-away. As he points out, "food has never been more exciting or inspiring than it is today". Given intelligent shopping in supermarkets and food shops, and a judiciously maintained store cupboard, we really only have ourselves to blame if our diet becomes a bore. It certainly won't do that with Ainsley around. He has the most amazing knack of coming up with interesting, tasty, fresh-sounding food, time after time, sourced it seems from all round the world. True to his theme, the current book concentrates on fast food, with lots of snacks and street-food type recipes: Celtic Samosas (the insides are green and white), Paper Potato Pizza, Café Chilli Beef Tacos are a few of these. There are a number that require a bit more time and attention (a cracking Shepherd's Pie, for instance), but most dishes come in at well under the hour for both preparation and cooking. Fans of Ainsley Harriott will know what to expect, and they won't be disappointed. As ever, the book is beautifully produced and clearly laid out, a pleasure to use. There is the usual quota of pictures of Ainsley, some striking a more pensive note than hitherto (connoisseurs will be interested to note), and the punning recipe titles have the requisite love-them-or-loathe-them pizzazz. -- Robin Davidson
With the hectic pace of modern living, any of us find it hard enough to find it hard enough to find time to eat, let alone cook for ourselves. But what happens when you’re fed up with the same old take-away or ready-made meal? In Gourmet Express Ainsley has come up with a mouth-watering medley of dishes to tantalise the taste buds, rekindle your appetite and, more importantly, get you back into the kitchen.
Complete with over 50 full-colour photographs, this book will inspire you to unearth your apron, rediscover your cooker and start preparing great-tasting food that’s perfect for life in the fast lane.
Following on from the success of the first Gourmet Express book,Ainsley is back with a new collection of simple and sensational dishes that are designed for those who love good food, but don't have time to follow long and complicated recipes. Whether you need fresh ideas for family meals, or are having friends round for an informal supper, there are recipes here to suit every occasion. For a quick and delicious weekend brunch how about trying Ainsley's Pancetta Hash Browns? Or get the morning off to a healthy start with a Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie. Starters include Crispy Noodle-wrapped Prawns with Rice-wine Dipping Sauce and the delicious Hot Bloody Mary Soup.
Voted Good Food Magazine "Favourite Television Personality" in both 1997 and 1998, Ainsley Harriott is one of the nation’s most popular TV chefs. First appearing on our screens as the flamboyant resident chef of BBC1’s Good Morning with Anne and Nick, Ainsley now makes regular appearances on cookery programmes such as Can’t Cook Won’t Cook, Ready Steady Cook and Meals in Minutes. His recent series and accompanying BBC books, Ainsley Harriott’s Barbecue Bible and Ainsley’s Big Cook Out, have captured the nation’s imagination with sizzling ideas for summer cooking.
Food has never been more exciting or inspiring than it is today, and we can now get fresh produce from all over the world in our local shops and supermarkets. Hooray! In Gourmet Express I’ve combined lots of those fresh ingredients with store-cupboard essentials, an approach that fits in with the busy modern lifestyle. You’ll be amazed at what you can knock up with a few potatoes, some bacon and a can of crabmeat. Just a handful of tomatoes opens up all sorts of exciting culinary prospects, and with a packet of pasta, some chorizo sausage and a few Italian cheeses, Mediterranean food can come into your kitchen with little effort and loads of taste. So remember to stock up on those store-cupboard goodies and you’ll never be short of ideas at meal times – especially with Gourmet Express by your side.
Happy smelly cooking!
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Good old Ainsley He's done it again - a great book full of quick, exciting receipes. definately one worth looking at!
The Gourmet Express I'm not one for cook books and I've never been interested in TV chefs - but Ainsley Harriott has changed all that for me. Inspired by Ainsley's personality I rushed out and got myself a copy of The Gourmet Express and I live by it. The recipes are easy to do and everything is explained simply, so it's fun too. The variety is fantastic and I look forward to trying the dishes out. I am eagerly awaiting further cook books from the genious himself! 5 stars all the way
Great, tasty recipies from the wacky chef I got this book for my birthday and tried a few of the snack recipies for my party - most of them were yummy (although the lack of pictures on certain pages caused some interesting results!). Overall, a great, easy read and easy to follow and make recipies which will really "tickle those taste buds"!!
As usual Ainsley had given us good tasty interesting food This book with not surprise anyone who have Ainsley's other books as they all are very good, they read well,this book contains interesting recipes that you want to get into the kitchen and start cooking. The television series that went with the book was great and i feel a few visits to London coming on to go to some of the shops and try the food that they were showing, the only problem i have is can i say i thought of these recipes when friends try them? they may also have the book!
