Catherine Atkinson

+ An essential sourcebook for cooks of any level of experience and expertise; a vital addition to every kitchen library + Six easy-to-use sections cover every occasion and part of the menu, with simple starters and soups; hearty main courses; delicious one-pot dishes; tasty summer salads and barbecue specialities; lots of old-fashioned pies and pastries; 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 acheive