"An essential sourcebook for cooks of any level of experience; a virtual addition to every kitchen library. Six easy-to-use sections cover every occasion and part of the menu, with simple appetizers and soups; hearty main courses; delicious one-pot dishes; tasty summer salads and barbecue specialties; lots of old-fashioned pies and tarts; and some classic hot and spicy dishes. Includes an informative introduction covering essential cooking techniques from jointing to stuffing and roasting. Easy-to-follow recipe style, with useful cook's tips and hints throughout, and step-by-step photographs showing the key stages of every recipe. Each dish is beautifully pictured in its finished form, so that you can see what you are aiming to achieve." --provided by Goodreads.