Whether you're throwing a dinner party and are looking for the perfect starter, craving a hearty, warming soup or just looking for a tasty snack, this is the book for you. With more than 170 delicious recipes, Soups and Starters is full of great ideas whether you're entertaining or just feeding the family. Using basic, easy to find ingredients, Soups and Starters is fully cross-referenced with ideas for alternatives and children-friendly recipes. Everyone is catered for, with comprehensive sections covering all sorts of soups and everything from fish, shellfish, meat and poultry to vegetables and salads. AUTHOR: A cookery editor, writer and broadcaster of many years' experience, Gina Steer has written and contributed to hundreds of books and publications for many different publishers, including the Simple Cookery, Let's Cook and Quick and Simple Cookery series for Flame Tree. Colour throughout