MasterChef Cookbook

Dorling Kindersley
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781405351706





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Hardback : 18 Feb 2010

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Introduction

If you are a MasterChef fan and have an appetite for cooking, you'll want to get your hands on some of the best recipes from the series. Find over 250 of them, covering mouth-watering starters, mains and fabulous desserts - all featured on the hit BBC show. Packed full of step-by-step techniques, bursting with wisdom from the MasterChef professionals and with Greg and John's customary wit and wisdom peppered throughout, it's what MasterChef fans have been waiting for.

Free recipe from The MasterChef Cookbook

White Chocolate Tower with Dark Chocolate Mousse

Preparation Time: 1 hour
Serves 4

Ingredients:
150g (5 ½oz) raspberries
1-2 tbsp kirsch
200g (7oz) white chocolate
4 sprigs of mint leaves, to decorate

For the dark chocolate mousse:
125g (4 ½oz) caster sugar
2 large egg whites
250g (9oz) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), broken into pieces
150ml (5fl oz) double cream
60ml (2fl oz) kirsch

Method:
1. To make an Italian meringue for the mousse, combine the caster sugar and 60ml (2fl oz) water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to the boil and then simmer gently for about 5 minutes or until the mixture in pale, thick and syrupy.

2. Whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff. Then, with the machine still running, gradually add the hot syrup in a thin stream and continue to whisk until the meringue is cold. Cover and place in the fridge.

3. Put the raspberries in a small bowl, sprinkle with the kirsch, and set aside.

4. To make the chocolate mousse, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl placed over a pan of simmering water. Meanwhile, lightly whip the cream in a large bowl until it forms soft peaks. Fold in the melted chocolate, kirsch, and the Italian meringue. Cover and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.

5. For the white chocolate tower, melt the white chocolate in a bowl placed over a pan of simmering water. Pour the melted chocolate over a slab of marble or some baking parchment, spread out to produce a thin sheet, and leave to set. Dip a 9cm (3 ½ in) round cutter in hot water and use it to cut out 12 disks of chocolate.

6. To assemble, fill a piping bag with the chocolate mousse mixture. Place a white chocolate disc on each serving plate and pipe a layer of chocolate mousse on top. Add a layer of the reserved raspberries and repeat in layers, adding a final disc, topped with raspberries and a sprig of mint leaves. Spoon a few more kirsch-soaked raspberries alongside the tower and serve.

Customer Reviews

Customer Review:

Review by: C George, 11 August 2010

'This is a beautiful book, with an amazing 250 recipes, all of which are achievable by a reasonably competent home cook - no dry ice required! I did wonder why some recipes seem to be exactly as cooked on the programme, while others are "inspired by" particular dishes - this suggests changes not made by the original cook, so it would be nice to see their version alongside it. There''s a great range of recipes, and, like the series, it''s a brilliant encouragement to use unfamiliar ingredients and techniques. The "Mastertips" are especially informative, and offer unpatronising advice on everything from making pasta to deep frying, to selecting fruit, giving you an extra level of confidence in your cooking. Although not especially text-heavy, this is the kind of book you pick up to find a recipe, to realise half an hour later you''ve spent ages just browsing through it. As others have said, it could do with a few more pictures, but those there are look lush and enticing. You don''t have to be a Masterchef fan to enjoy this book, but once you''ve tried a couple of the recipes, you''ll be thinking about applying for the next series!'

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Review by: Deborah Schubert, 13 June 2010

'This book is beautifully published. The print and instructions are clear and the photographs enticing. Unfortunately, not every recipe has an accompanying photograph. The master tips are very useful for the beginner as they have a step by step written and photo guide. Such topics covered are: making custard, skinning Dover sole, preparing prawns and blind baking. If this book was published without the television series, one may consider it for more advanced chefs as some of the recipes may appear fiddly and complicated: Chocolate and Paprika Sorbet with Marshmallows, Truffle, Pine Nut Sugar, and Passion Fruit Syrup (p 338) but the effort is worth it. The difference between this book and other cookbooks is that the recipes have been devised from a multitude of keen home chefs. The recipes have no doubt been constructed at home in a kitchen not dissimilar to our own, therefore, we know that the recipes are achievable yet of a high standard. '

Customer Review:

Review by: Sharon Shaw, 26 March 2010

'''I would like to submit my review, for the latest publication from "Master Chef". Firstly this book is avery good quality hard back edition. The book has first class cuisine on offer! I consider this book to be of interest to very superior cooks. With a very daring palet! However there are some more recipes a little more tame for your average cook. The presentation is professional and the photographs very tempting. There is also a great addition of extra tips, referred to as "master tips". I do consider these to be very useful in providing extra help in producing much better results in your cooking. Just one particular disadvantage with this cookbook was very few accompanying photographs of the recipes available to try. Overall though this cookbook is worth a read, and of course trying out some recipes!!!'''

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Review by: Catherine Joyce, 24 March 2010

'The MasterChef Cookbook is an amazing collection of different recipes from the MasterChef programme. I really enjoyed looking through the book and trying out some of the recipes. There are such a lot of recipes it was hard choosing what to make first as they all sounded delicious! The book is well laid out with an introduction from the MasterChef judges and there are handy "Master Tips" throughout the book. The recipes are easy to follow and my only criticism would be that there aren''t enough pictures of the food. I like to see what the dish is supposed to look like and I was disappointed with the lack of photographs. Overall a great book and I look forward to trying out the rest of the recipes.'

Customer Review:

Review by: Kirsty Hosty, 20 March 2010

'''This book is great for anyone who loves the programme, food and trying out new dishes. I found myself drooling page after page with all the yummy dishes you can create. My only disappointing comment about the book is there isn''t enough pictures to show you how your food should look.'''

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Product details

Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781405351706
Size: 195 x 235mm
Pages : 400
Publication date: 18 Feb 2010
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley

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