I discovered this book's existance after reading and trying out a sample of it's recipes featured in The Times. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, i had always lacked the knowledge of including pulses in my cooking and this book taught me that and much more. It's the kind of book that many of it's recipes can be prepared from storecupboard ingredients and at relatively low cost. I have many cookery books on my shelf from which i maybe do two or three recipes, i have by far completed the most recipes ever from this book's collection; particular favourites are: Creamy curried parsnip & butter bean soup, so good in fact that it was included as a starter for our Christmas eve dinner party, all the guests commented on it's deliciousness; Smoky chorizo & haricot bean soup is another favourite, particularly with the kids, especially as it can be whipped up from the storecupboard and on the table in fifteen minutes. A more lengthy option is the Morrocan harira, made with a good quality lamb shoulder and with the genius but essential squeeze of lemon at service, provides a warming and sophisticated supper. I like the styling of the book, nice quality slim hardback, simple rustic style photographs, each recipe fully illustrated on thick matte paper, the content is divided simply into six sections, starters, soups, salads, sides, mains and baking. I will be buying more copies of this book to give as presents to people who have asked me for the recipes.