As those who cook religiously from Lucinda Scala Quinn's witty, strategy-laden books know, she is a master at producing meals that make people happy. Her recipes are the real deal - no speciality ingredients, expensive cuts or fussy techniques. And with over 130 recipes, there's something here for everyone: light fish dishes and inventive salads for mum, roasts and ribs for dad, can't go wrong pasta options for picky eaters and make it in a flash veggies, sandwiches and desserts for always starving teenagers. This essential guide to cooking for families is full of survival strategies for nothing in the fridge crises, feeding unexpected guests, getting Celebration dinner on the table before your family revolts and more. Essays throughout offer informative lessons for cooks at all experience levels and Scale Quinn's upbeat "you can do this" enthusiasm assures readers that they have a true friend in the kitchen.

In this universally acclaimed book Elizabeth David deals with all aspects of flour milling, yeast, bread ovens and the different types of bread and flour available. The recipes cover yeast cookery of all kinds, and the many lovely, old-fashioned spiced breads, buns, pancakes and muffins, among others, are all described with her typical elegance and unrivalled knowledge.

The Ultimate Ice Cream Book contains enough recipes to fill your summer days with delicious frozen desserts -- but after acquainting yourself with this book's hundreds of tempting concoctions, you'll want to use it every day of the year. With over 500 recipes, author Bruce Weinstein has put together the most comprehensive cookbook of its kind, covering just about every conceivable flavor of ice cream, sorbet, and granita; dozens of different recipes for shakes, malts, and other cold drinks; how to make your own ice cream cones; and toppings galore.

If you ever worried that you might not get full use out of your ice-cream maker, cast your doubts aside. Ice cream recipes feature such unusual flavors as lavender, chestnut, rhubarb, and Earl Grey tea. Even Weinstein's vanilla ice cream is anything but plain, with variations like Vanilla Crunch, Vanilla Rose, and Vanilla Cracker Jack. There is also a plethora of light, refreshing recipes for sorbets and granitas, with flavors like Apple Chardonnay, Coconut, and Kiwi. Top everything off with the author's recipes forhomemade sauces. Whether it's a special event or a midnight snack, The Ultimate Ice Cream Book has what you need to make any occasion a little sweeter.