The Get-Ahead Cook - Jane Lovett

As well as being contemporary and beautifully presented, Jane's recipes - divided into six chapters: `Starters & Small Plates', `Brunching & Lunching', `Easy Suppers & Comforting Food', `Feasts for Friends', `Salads & Sides' and `Sweet Things' - are easy, uncomplicated and foolproof. Importantly for the home cook, they all have get-ahead elements to spread and lighten the load, making them invaluable for everyday cooking and especially for entertaining. Jane's tried-and-tested hints and tips throughout the book offer a confidence-boosting guiding hand to home cooks of all levels.