Good Housekeeping: Cookery Book - Tapa dura

First published in 1948, the 'Good Housekeeping Cookery Book' is firmly established as the cook's bible, and has sold millions of copies in its various editions. Completely updated to reflect the tastes of 2004, it is a superb collection of more than 850 foolproof, step-by-step recipes collated and triple-tested by the renowned Good Housekeeping Institute. Whatever occasion you are cooking for, you will find the perfect recipe within these pages. Classic family favourites are represented, along with unusual or more exotic dishes for special celebrations. The recipes range from meat, poultry and healthy fish dishes to vegetarian fare and mouth-watering cakes and puddings. There are also recipes for jams, pickles and chutneys, soups and sauces. Every recipe includes preparation and cooking times, freezing notes and a calorie count. There is also up-to-date information on everything from how to store fresh herbs to identifying the new and unusual ingredients available today. Full-colour photographs are featured throughout and the more difficult cooking techniques are illustrated with step-by-step colour artworks. 'The Good Housekeeping Cookery Book' is a truly comprehensive and indispensable compendium for today's cook.

The Good Housekeeping Institute was created in 1924 to provide readers of Good Housekeeping magazine with expert consumer advice and delicious easy-to-follow recipes. These ideals still hold true today. The Institute team are all experienced cooks, home economists and consumer researchers. They test the latest products in purpose-built, modern kitchens, where every recipe published in the magazine and its range of bestselling cookery books is rigorously tested so that you can cook any Good Housekeeping dish with confidence.