This practical box set is perfect for the busy, modern cook who wants tasty, wholesome meals without the need for fussy or time-consuming cooking techniques. All of the recipes in these two cookbooks are designed with minimal preparation in mind, and require only one pot for washing up! Informative introductions cover all the basics, from advice on ingredients and preparation to essential techniques and cooking tips. For those new to slow and one-pot cooking there is a guide to the huge variety of special equipment available, and where you can use simple alternatives. With over 400 recipes in total, there is something for every occasion and time of day: sensational soups and appetizers, tantalizing side dishes, hearty meat, poultry and fish dishes, flavoursome vegetarian meals, delectable desserts and much more. All the favourites are featured, along with innovative variations: Spicy Chicken Jambalaya will go down well with a hungry family, Wild Mushroom Soup provides an easy but richly flavoured lunch, or you could impress your friends with Rabbit Casserole with Juniper and indulgent Plum Charlottes with Foamy Kirsch Sauce. Over 1700 fantastic step-by-step photographs make every recipe easy to follow. These accessible and inspiring cookbooks are for everyone who enjoys making good food without the fuss.