This is a collection of quick and easy recipes for every occasion from after-work suppers to weekend dinner parties. The recipes require minimal preparation and cooking time and have been carefully created with the demands of a busy lifestyle in mind so you don't have to hunt down unusual ingredients and foods that require complex preparation and cooking skills. For house guests, there are recipes and tips on creating simple but delicious breakfasts, lunches and picnics as well as easy suppers so you can cook meals that suit your social plans. Finally, as well as ideas on using store cupboard ingredients, collections of recipes of lunches, starters and fast deserts, there is advice on planning a menu to balance flavours and richness.