Nothing could be further from the truth.

I don't know what this reader expected when she bought a book of Michel Roux's sauce recipes (perhaps she was expecting instruction on how to open a bottle of tomato ketchup or advice on the right amount of hot water to add to gravy granules) but in reality these sauces are simple, uncomplicated and very tasty.

In short, with the help of this book anyone with a modicum of culinary nouse will be able to produce fantastic sauces in less time than it takes our reader from faringdon to defrost a frozen pizza for her kids.


too complicated   December 26, 2003
 5 out of 33 found this review helpful

These sauces are far too complicated for everyday use. If you're a busy Mum you don't have the time (or inclination) to boil veal bones and make fresh vegetable stock for every meal. I was very disappointed with the book although I would enjoy eating the end product if someone else had prepared it.


Comprehensive, clear and "saucy"...   November 25, 2002
 23 out of 23 found this review helpful

A very comprehensive guide to traditional and non-traditional sauces, including dressings, gravies, stocks etc. A simple to understand, no-nonsense approach, well organised and also suggests what food should go with what sauce.
If you want to learn about sauces you needn't buy anything else after this book. Excellent.