This is a cookbook for people who want a ready reference for really simple, basic recipes. It has recipes for curries and stews, and recipes for cooking the perfect roast. There are stir-fries and pasta dishes, as well as a chapter on how to boil, poach and scramble eggs. All the classic salads are here - salade nicoise, coleslaw, tabbouleh, potato and greek salads, and there are recipes for vegetables including how to cook perfect mashed potato. There are also recipes for classic salad dressings including french dressing, mayonnaise, tartare sauce and basic tomato pasta sauce. This is a book for new cooks of all ages.