

A dish of chicken poached with leeks and carrots definitely isn't fancy.

Real cooking, the sort that goes on in homes, does not have to be tricksy or difficult. 'I love Nigella Lawson's writing and I love her recipes' - Delia Smith 'There's an intelligence to the way she writes and she expects a certain intelligence of her readers as well' - Nigel Slater "I am unapologetic about being a home cook rather than a chef. All-Day Breakfast - recipes to start the day right, whatever time you get up! Comfort Food - from chocolate fudge cake to mashed potato TV Dinners - quick meals and simple snacks Party Girl - cupcakes, barbecue chicken and much more to help you celebrate in style Rainy Days - family meals to savour and share, and how to feel warm in the kitchen when it's cold outside Trashy - kitsch in the kitchen and fun food Legacy - recipes from Nigella's family Suppertime - dinner party ideas that let you relax Slow-Cook Weekend - the joys of slow roasting and languorous baking: roast pork, sticky toffee pudding and all the trimmings Templefood - recipes to refresh and restore, and make you feel serenely smug With luscious photography, evocative food writing and a beautiful hardback design, this is a book you will treasure for many years as well as a delicious gift for friends and family. Make your food welcoming rather than fussy and remember that it's not a test of your worth and acceptability: it's just dinner, and can be easily delicious.' Packed with fresh ideas and exciting new twists on old favourites, Nigella Lawson brings you mouthwatering but simple recipes to add flavour to your busy life - from quick family meals and easy suppers to dinner party menus and roast lunches.

'Cooking isn't performance art - or shouldn't be. Nigella Collection: a vibrant new look for Nigella's classic cookery books.
