This book presents over 100 recipes collated from a range of culinary traditions. Here are rich flavours, enticing spices, and tangy taste combinations for everyone to enjoy, whether it is the sweet coconut curries of Southern India, or the fiery bursts of taste supplied by hot Thai stir-fries.

The recipe section brings together an inspired eclectic collection of classic and contemporary dishes - everything from Cantonese fried noodles, Crab and Tofu Stir-fry, and Chicken and Lemongrass Curry to Spiced Halibut and Tomato Curry, Curried Pork with Pickled Garlic, Stir-fried Beef in Oyster Sauce and Fragrant Harbour-Fried Rice.

There are vegetarian dishes such as Thai Noodles with Chinese Chives and Stir-fried Crispy Tofu; quick supper dishes like Stir-fried Pork with Dried Shrimp that take just minutes to cook; family meals such as Spiced Coconut Chicken with Cardamom; or an exquisite entertaining triumph such as Nasi Goreng or Beef and Butternut Squash with Chilli.

Every recipe is tested and photographed in step-by-step sequence, with a picture of the finished dish, and a full nutritional breakdown. The ingredients lists and instructions are clear and simple to use and guarantee successful results every time even for the less experienced cook.

With over 300 photographs and a wealth of culinary inspiration this stunning book embraces all that is good about easy, relaxed eating, and is a must-have for every cook and kitchen.