COOKING FOR BLOKES

Hungry? Can't find the menu from the takeaway up the road? Can't face beans on toast again? COOKING FOR BLOKES tells you all you need to know - from which pots you need in your cupboard to what to put in the spice rack. From the simplest of '11.30 on a Friday night, drunk, starving' snacks (cheese on toast) to dishes that might even impress Mum (trout and almonds), the simple, short recipes take you through the process step-by-step.

FLASH COOKING FOR BLOKES

You know your basil from your rosemary, your tender curried chicken has impressed the ladies and you don't need to be told how to do toast - what next for the laughing gastronome? FLASH COOKING FOR BLOKES takes the budding chef a step further where devilish desserts, vibrant vegetables and posh pasta remain within the bounds of the enthusiastic amateur.