Generation after generation learned to cook by standing at Mum's side, assisting as she cooked hour after hour. Recipes were handed down and cooking was instinctive and creative. With our busy lifestyles I feel that this is becoming a lost art. Today, with a need to save money wherever we can and for children (and adults) to eat less processed food, there is a trend back to home cooking. This book has been designed to help simplify the cooking process with a collection of reliable recipes that contain familiar ingredients and hints to guide you. I hope you will get the feeling that Mum is by your side guiding you and that you enjoy trying these recipes.