It's time to get back to simple home cooking. Mealtimes have become far too complicated. Award-winning food writer Hattie Ellis thinks it's time to rekindle our love for the simple One Pot meal: good food, great flavour, no fuss. Whether you want quick, tasty suppers, or leisurely weekend feasts, The One Pot Cook has 150 mouthwatering recipes to suit all tastes. These include family favourites such as Cottage Pie and Hot Pot; treats from distant shores such as Beef Rendang and Gumbo; and puddings to make the meal complete such as Apple Charlotte and Toffee Banana Tarte Tatin. So grab a pot, sharpen your knives and get ready to become a One Pot Cook.

Ken Hom brings us 100 inspired recipes for stir fries which are easy-to-follow, delicious dishes designed to appeal to all palates. With 20 new recipes and 80 favourites from his collection, Ken not only covers oriental stir fries but includes non-Asian dishes as well, such as stir-fried fusilli alla carbonara. The book is divided into chapters on chicken, fish & seafood, beef, pork and vegetable dishes. There are also sections on techniques for chopping and frying, how to use a wok and recommendations for oils and sauces. Stir frying is regarded as a healthy and popular cooking method and all grocers sell ready-prepared stir-fry vegetables. As one of the world's greatest authorities on cooking with a wok, Ken shows us that the versatility and convenience of stir frying never compromises the flavour.

Whether you're a novice pasta maker or a competent cook wishing to learn more, Mastering the Basics: Pasta will equip you with the skills you need to make the ultimate pasta meal time and time again. With trusted recipes, step-by-step techniques and expert tips, you ll learn how to create a range of pasta dishes, from the simple through to the divine. With recipes including a luscious lasagna, classic bolognese, perfect carbonara and smoked salmon fettucine, Mastering the Basics: Pasta will have you incorporating fresh pasta into your menu everyday. Forthcoming Titles in the Series: Mastering the Basics: Breads Mastering the Basics: Desserts Mastering the Basics: Meat Mastering the Basics: Pies, Tarts & Pastries Mastering the Basics: Poultry Mastering the Basics: Rice & Grains Key points: Clear, concise, approachable recipes that will guide the reader from basics and beyond Extra helpful information, techniques and tips to ensure success Illustrated throughout in full colour Step-by-step photography Contemporary, easy-to-follow design A useful guide for both the inexperienced and skilled pasta maker with helpful step-by-step instructions and photography, fresh pasta will become a part of everyday life.