In this entirely revised and updated edition of a classic cookbook, Michele Curtis offers more than 700 recipes (plus variations), across 17 chapters, of family food for every conceivable occasion.

Chapters include: brunch; bite-sized; soup; bowl food (pasta, seafood, rice and noodles); 30-minute dinners (chicken, duck, quail, beef, lamb, pork, seafood and vegetarian); roasts; slow cooking; vegetables; salads; pastry; cakes; biscuits and slices; bread; preserves; and the pantry.

This new edition has been updated to include sugar-free and gluten-free recipes, as well as new recipes using contemporary ingredients such as quinoa and kale. There is also a chapter on basic cooking methods, making it an ideal starter guide for less confident cooks. This bumper book is a one-stop solution for any home cook who wants to extend their repertoire.