This charming gift book contains 12 of Rick Stein's favourite recipes for main courses, hand-picked by Rick from his entire recipe collection.

From the chef famed for his championing of home-produced fresh ingredients, it is a selection of delicious and inspiring dishes.

The pocket-sized books are simply bursting with delectable ideas and, at such a reasonable price, will make an irresistible gift or even a souvenir of a memorable meal at one of Rick's Padstow restaurants.

Along with the other titles that complete the series, Starters and Puddings, all recipes are straightforward and accompanied by a full colour photograph so that everyone can enjoy the food of one of Britain's most respected and popular chefs.

Rick Stein's passion for using good-quality local produce and his talent for creating delicious flavour combinations in his books and restaurants have won him a host of awards, accolades and fans. As well as presenting a number of television series, he has published many best-selling cookery books, includingFrench Odyssey, Coast to Coast, Far Eastern Odyssey, Rick Stein's SpainandRick Steins India.

Rick has always believed in showcasing local seafood and farm produce in his four restaurants in Padstow, Cornwall, where he also has a seafood cookery school, food shops and a pub in the nearby village of St Merryn. In 2003 Rick was awarded an OBE for services to West Country tourism. He divides his time between Padstow and Australia, where he also has a seafood restaurant by the sea in Mollymook, NSW.