Roald Dahls Even More Revolting Recipes [Hardcover]

Every child loves Roald Dahl, whether sampling his Revolting Rhymes or getting stuck in to The BFG, The Witches, The BFG, The Twits or any one of his fantastically fiendish storybooks. So, what better way to keep your young Dahl fan amused than by letting them loose in the kitchen with a copy of Even More Revolting Recipes.

Perfect fodder for would-be chefs, this hilarious book turns favourite foods from a host of his bestselling books turns into real recipes: perfect for keeping children (and maybe even a few of the adults) out of trouble for a while.

From Plushnuggets and Nishnobblers to Bean's Cider Devil's Drenches and beyond, these recipes will prove irresistible for children, are perfect for parties and, despite the nasty names, are temptingly delicious. (Ages 6 and over.) --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Sure to stir the stomach, Roald Dahl's Even More Revolting Recipes, with excerpts from Roald Dahl's oeuvre, an introduction by Felicity Dahl and recipes by Lori-Ann Newman, features foods from the author's best-loved books. Derived from James and the Giant Peach, "Pickled Spines of Porcupine" is made of meringue; "Toad-in-the-Hole" a meat stuffed potato comes from Danny the Champion of the World. Quentin Blake's humorous illustrations transform full-color photographs by Jan Baldwin.

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Gr 3-5-Some time after Dahl's death, Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes (Viking, 1994) appeared. It was deliciously revolting, as are many of his fantasies that inspired it. Even More is OK, but it cannot evoke the shocking and yucky glee of the first book. The format is the same, with color photographs of the featured foods incorporated into Blake's zany ink-and-watercolor illustrations. Nineteen of the 31 recipes come from James and the Giant Peach or The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me. New to this book is a passage from the appropriate fantasy to introduce each recipe. This is mainly a good feature, but sometimes the quote inspires several dishes, and is repeated with several recipes. If you have Revolting, you have no need for Even More; but if you have insatiable Dahl lovers who are still ravenous, you'd better get it.

Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME

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Gr. 4-6. A somewhat problematic companion volume to Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes (1994), this cookbook presents 31 recipes for foods and drinks mentioned in Dahl's books. Each selection begins with a quote and a list of equipment and supplies, followed by detailed instructions for making the treat. Adult assistance is suggested for deep-frying and sometimes for activities involving food processors and boiling syrup, but not for baking, frying, or using electric mixers. Safety issues aside, children young enough to enjoy Dahl's books will need help with most of the recipes here. As in the previous cookbook, the illustrations begin with photos of the finished food, to which Blake adds his amusing ink drawings, washed with gentle colors. Dishes featured include "Hornets Stewed in Tar" (seed brittle), "Devil's Drencher" (frozen fruit dessert/drink), and "Lizards' Tails" (raw shrimp chopped and blended with garlic, mint, and scallions, broiled, and served with a chili/mint dipping sauce). Although lively, this offering for "all ages" seems to lose sight of the skills of its likeliest audience. For larger collections. Carolyn Phelan
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Lively. ("Booklist") --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

This disgusterously delicious collection of recipes from the books of Roald Dahl features such dainty delights as Boiled Slobbages, Glumptious Globgobblers, Nishnobblers, Plushnuggets and many, many more. With wonderful witty illustrations from Quentin Blake, mouth-watering photographs from Jan Baldwin and an introduction from Felicity Dahl, it is a marvellous treat for Dahl fans and discerning chefs everywhere. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Praise for Revolting Recipes:

“The funniest cookbook I know.” –Financial Times --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Roald Dahl (1916-1990) wrote many popular books for children including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

. Quentin Blake is a well-known artist who has illustrated most of Roald Dahl's children's books.