Award-winning chef & restaurateur Neven Maguire shows everyday cooks how to achieve kitchen success with his indispensible new culinary guide & cookbook. Determined to raise the standards of home cooking Neven Maguire transfers his expertise from the restaurant to the kitchen offering expert advice to the novice & experienced cook alike. In his straightforward & friendly way Neven coaches the reader through essential kitchen skills reinforcing the fundamentals such as basic equipment & cooking terminology before moving on to demystify more advanced techniques like mastering knife skills & preparing meat & fish. Accompanying Nevens in-depth knowledge are 130 impeccable recipes derived from his own highly-regarded & award-winning menu all adapted for the home cook. With recipes ranging from easy to advanced there are ideas here for every course including extras such as breads canapes condiments & cocktails. Step-by-step instructions & Nevens insightful hints & tips show you how to use your newly-acquired skills & techniques to achieve faultless results. With its clean user-friendly design stunning food photography & Nevens endless encouragement this book will give every cook a little bit of know-how & plenty of new-found confidence in their own ability. RECIPES INCLUDE: * Red Onion Olive & Rosemary Focaccia * Carrot Ginger & Honey Soup * Chicken Liver Pate with Fig Jam * Gratin of Hake Prawns & Basil on a bed of Spinach * Toulouse Sausages with Creamy Apple & Potato Mash & Red Onion Gravy * Wild Mushroom Strudel * Amaretti Baked Peaches with Mascarpone Cream * White Chocolate Tiramisu * Apple & Mint Vodka * Classic Madeira Sauce