One of the pleasures of married life is enjoying time
together at home, cooking good food for yourselves and for loved ones, whether
it's friends or members of your recently extended family. If you are both new to
cooking, the idea of eating and entertaining together in your new life can be a
little daunting. Here is the ultimate helping hand in the form of a truly
comprehensive collection of essential recipes. Early Starts and Lazy Mornings
provides breakfast and brunch options, while Light Bites and Appetizers are
perfect for snacks or whetting appetites before a meal - try Mini Crab Cakes
with Chilli Lime Mayo. Just the Two of Us are meals to enjoy together, many of
which are speedy to make and so perfect for weekday suppers, such as Beef Chow
Mein. Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Deep-dish Meatball Pizza Pie are perfect for
feeding a hungry group when you spend fun Weekends with Friends, while for less
casual entertaining try recipes from Food to Impress such as Spiced Red Snapper
with Chermoula or Fillet of Beef en Croute. Family Gatherings features more
traditional dishes that will be enjoyed by all generations - from classic roasts
to bites the kids will love. Happy Endings suggests ideas for perfect desserts -
from New York Cheesecake to Rose Jelly with Vanilla Cream - while more delicious
sweet and savoury treats can be found in Baking Days. The perfect thirst
quenchers can be found in Delicious Drinks, while Recipe Basics provides a
reference section of essential recipes, such as simple sauces and pastry.
Whatever the occasion, this invaluable book will make cooking a pleasure time
and time again and its sumptuous production means it will adorn any coffee table
or kitchen countertop for years to come.