From a full-colour picture index which features every dish in the book to detailed step-by-step photographs for the recipes, this book makes cooking a souffle or creating an imaginative meal for 12 people as easy as boiling an egg. With over 750 recipes there is something for every occasion, including both traditional favourites and imaginative dishes from a variety of international cuisines, from chilli prawns to honeyed lamb noisettes, with extensive chapters on vegetarian cooking and pasta. Preparation and cooking times, freezing instructions and calorie counts are given and every recipe has been double-tested according to the rigorous standards of the Good Housekeeping Institute.