For those who know Robert Irvine has caused more than his fair share of controversy in the last little while. Because he padded his resume considerably to gain a job on the Food Network, as a result his employment was terminated. despite that I enjoyed the program he starred in Dinner Impossible. I have also found some of the recipes in this book to be excellent.
The book follows his life with a short few pages on various things he has done. Obviously some of those may not be entirely accurate. However the recipes are very good and cover a range of cuisines in the eclectic way that he always cooked on the tv show.
There is a sound basis in European (french) cooking skills but Asian and Pacific influences are evident as is a strong emphasis on fusion cooking. I loved The Roasted Duck with white bean ragout or the blackened tenderloin of beef. There is a range of food here that would suit most families. The recipes are not complex and are clearly explained. The results though are excellent. I really like this book and the controversy surrounding the man adds to its appeal.
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