I borrowed it from the library on a whim and couldn't stop myself trying loads of recipes. While many cookbooks languish on the shelf undisturbed and untried, this is one you'll use over and over. It's so approachable and the photo's make you soooo hungry!
The focaccia bread was perfect, very exacting, not too sticky which turns me off bread making. The coq au vin was a snap, not at all complicated or fussy. Gratin dauphinois was perfect. Mediterranean lamb shanks were gorgeous and I've also served the leftovers with king prawns, which delighted my family and guests. I'll have to buy this book, there are many more I want to try.