Think of a cosy country kitchen and at once your mind conjures up the reassuring aroma of fresh bread baking in the oven and the welcome sight of shelves laden with home-made preserves, pickles and jams. Fresh herbs and spices hang from hooks on the wall and the table is laden with treats for a nourishing and tasty supper. The essence of country cooking is in using healthy, tasty fresh produce when in season. This book is a delightful collection of over 50 irresistible recipes on a country theme. Treat your family to spring-roasted chicken with garlic, zesty lemon drizzle cake, fresh garden salad with edible flowers or hearty wild mushroom soup to keep out the winter cold. There are suggestions for edible gifts to make, from plums in brandy and spiced pickled pears to aromatic herb-flavoured olive-oil or vinegar. Some recipes can be prepared quickly, but even when more time is required, the results are truly rewarding. Throughout, all the delicious recipes are illustrated with step-by-step photographs, clearly showing each stage of preparation. Glorious photographs of the finished dishes provide all the inspiration you need to capture the essence of country living in your own kitchen.