Lyn Hall's Cookery Course

'Lyn Hall's Cookery Course' presents well-tested recipes in a manner that shows exactly how to cook fish, meat, vegetables and pasta with delicious results.

The book contains all the basic knowledge that makes it possible to leap from producing adequate food to truly impressive cooking, no matter how simple or intricate the dish. Subjects covered include choosing equipment, menu planning and recipes as well as how to choose ingredients and what to avoid. It also has advice on how to synchronise a meal so that each dish arrives on the table on time.

There is an invaluable guide to cooking times and how to add flair to simple dishes using marinades, sauces, herbs, crusts and stuffing, plus low-calorie and no-cook options. Importantly, there is also a panic button guide to what might go wrong and how to prevent and save the situation.

Lyn Hall has the expertise to help the most unconfident beginner produce a delicious meal with the minimum of fuss and maximum enjoyment.