Every cook wants to be able to produce good- looking, delicious dishes - without any hassle or hold-ups. Simply Antony proves that the way to culinary success is a return to the cookery basics. It's the perfect accompaniment to Antony Worrall Thompson's inspiring new television programme of the same title, broadcast on Carlton Food Network.

Aspiring chefs will be heartened to learn just how easy it is to create a perfect Potato Dauphinoise or a beautiful Beef Bourguignon. In his own inimitable style, Antony takes us through the basics of good cooking, food group by food group, providing helpful hints for making the most of each. It's a complete cookery course in its own right, covering the following categories:

*Dairy
*Seafood
*Meat
*Pasta, noodles and rice
*Fruit and vegetables
*Bread