L-Plates

It''s also a book for those who maybe struggle to detach themselves from their technology based lives. Helen encourages the reader to set aside time to cook, to enjoy the rewards of being creative and discover the therapeutic (as well as physical) side of making something good to eat. L Plates is laid out in five chapters starting with `Everyday'', a selection of mainstays from morning till night. Next is `At home'' with dishes that take longer to prepare and ones to master. `Late night'' follows with a collection of light eats, from pre-club bites to mid-night snacks. Then `informal'' with some ideas for gatherings that don''t rock the bank and finally `Entertaining'', with inspiration for tapas starters and some classic dishes to impress. The recipes in the book can all be prepared without special gadgetry using basic equipment. There''s a handy pictorial guide to some of the essential tools that a novice would need and each recipe is referenced with icons which are not only useful such as noting difficulty, budget and time but also reminders of when to be particularly careful such as handling raw meat and using a thermometer for cooked meats. There''s also a very informative `good practice guide'' on working with food and keeping a healthy kitchen. See more