This treasure-house of country fare embraces the very best of fresh, natural ingredients - cheese and eggs from the dairy, fish and shellfish from the seas, grain from the fields, vegetables from the garden, and fruit from the orchard. The recipes make the most of the seasonal ingredients through the year, with dishes for every kind of meal and occasion. Here are hearty soups and stocks, tempting fish and seafood stews, traditional lamb, beef and turkey roasts and casseroles, and all manner of ways to cook fresh vegetables. Over 700 step-by-step photographs clearly illustrate all the recipes, ensuring perfect results whether you are attempting to cook game for the first time or brushing up on your bread-making and pastry skills.
