Books published by Absolute Press

Fifty brilliant tips from an experienced chef and caterer that will help even the most ham-fisted amateur cook transform they way they create meals. How to chop onions with the minimum of fuss and maximum effect; how to cook the perfect roast chicken; why sauces thicken. The kitchen will never be the same again!

A collection of recipes for slow cooked meals.

Richard Maggs, the 'Aga Doctor' and author of the phenomenally successful series of Aga Tips books, has pooled all of his knowledge and experience of cooking and living with Agas into this helpful book. Everything that needs to be known about any aspect of the Aga will be found within these fact-filled pages. From everyday tips and techniques to quick and easy advice on how to convert recipes in conventional cookery books for the Aga. Straight-forward, commmon-sense advice on how to get the best out of your two-, three- and four-oven Aga sits alongside indispensable tips such as ensuring you achieve perfect roast potatoes every time. This is the 'missing manual' for Aga owners everywhere.