"Makes cooking a doddle."-Sunday Times
"My friend Simon brought me this cookbook when I first moved to London, as he knew I was useless in the kitchen. It saved me."-Mail on Sunday
"One of the most heavily illustrated cookbooks of all time - Nothing's left to chance and everything is beautifully explained - It could just be the best book for novice cooks ever."-Westside
"Hornby's by-the-book approach to everyday eating is a terrific resource for those with a taste for tradition."-Publishers Weekly
Jane Hornby is an experienced food writer and cook, specializing in developing recipes for beginners. After training as a chef, she worked as cookery writer and food editor on the BBC's bestselling Good Food magazine for five years. The magazine is renowned for its clear, step-by-step style and for its foolproof recipes which are tested many times. She has also edited several of BBC Good Food's 101 recipe books.