Do you want to cook to impress without spending a lot of time in the kitchen? If you do, Bachelor's Banquet is the cookbook for you.
Although it is titled Bachelor's Banquet, it is actually a practical cookbook irrespective of your gender.
Asian bouillabaisse, instant foie gras ramen (yes, foie gras has been paired up with ramen), lemon chicken with corn relish, tuna nigiri bowl and hazelnut tiramisu are a few of the recipes.
The book is also perfect for beginners, as they will appreciate the detailed instructions and accompanying pictures that demonstrate how to prepare, cut whole poultry and fillet fish. Max and Nick also insist on buying fish with bright eyes and red gills, a useful tip for the novice home cook.
Other extra tips are also available, from information on a good set of basic kitchen tools all kitchens should have to notes on stocking basic ingredients - like Dijon mustard and extra-virgin olive oil - that enable you to be ready to cook to impress.
"I bought the book since the recipes are simple and straightforward. I also like the fact the dishes do not involve too many ingredients, and their presentation looks good," says Felix Yuwono at the book-signing event.
It would seem women are also interested in buying Bachelor's Banquet. Paulina Mesach, a 41-year-old working mother who attended Max' cooking class several times, was one of them.
"I bought this cookbook because I think Max' recipes are easy to follow and I especially like how he uses the edible flowers to enhance the food presentation," says Paulina.
- Susanna Tjokro
| 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|