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From Tomato Tart with Basil and Goat's Cheese to Spiced Cherry Ice Cream?recipes for simple, delicious, unfussy foodThe food writer for the Sunday Times here offers his collection of recipes for home cooks to turn to again and again. He weaves together his recipes with personal memories, inspiration, gentle advice, and the odd joke. His warm, unhurried writing and layman's understanding of what needs explaining and what doesn't, plus his usage of ingredients that people can easily get hold of, ensure he will inspire everyone to make uncomplicated, tasty food, no matter how practiced they are in the kitchen. Recipes include Chicken Schnitzel with Lemon and Thyme; Spiced Rack of Lamb with Butterbean Mash; Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Salad; Veal Chops with Roquefort and Thyme Butter; Chilled Tomato and Cumin Soup; Honey and Thyme Ice Cream; Banana and Black Pepper Tarte Tatin; and Raspberry and Mint Caipirinha. Includes dual measures.