An adapted version of Louise Walker’s Traditional Aga Cookery Book for the Rayburn owner, resulting in a book full of sound advice, reassuring tips and an array of sumptuous recipes. Classics such as Kedgree, Beef in Stout and Cinnamon Butter Cookies to more exotic dishes like Mackerel with Gooseberry Sauce, Chicken in Red Wine with Raisins and Magic Lemon Pudding. An essential kitchen-shelf item for the Rayburn owner. Also available: The Classic Rayburn Book of Slow Cooking or buy both books together, available as The Classic Rayburn Boxed Set.

Kind Hearted Cooking is a collection of recipes to rescue weight-watchers and the health-conscious from the discontents of dieting and the boredom of boiled chicken and fish rosters. From the tongue-twisting succulence of Swiss Style Salmon Rosti to the mouth-watering spices of African Tagine, these recipes cover a broad spectrum of ingredients that will tempt, inspire and satisfy anyone who thought that eating could never again be the indulgence it once was. Desserts as an affordable luxury and dietary tips too, this book will bring relief and immense satisfaction to all who keep an eye on either heart or waistline and relish good and healthy eating.

Sonia Allison is one of Britain’s leading food writers and is also the author of several other Absolute Press titles: South African Cape Malay Cooking.