There's a term that's been coined to describe cookbooks that don't deliver the results, and that's "cookery fiction". Sadly, some of the most beautiful books on my shelves fall into this category (unfortunately for those of us who bought them with high hopes, only to have our expectations dashed as soon as we tried to cook from them). There is nothing more irritating; it is a waste of good time and ingredients and there is no excuse for it. As a user and author of cookbooks, I know there is nothing more important than coming up with recipes that will work, regardless of the level of expertise of the person doing the cooking. For that reason, all my recipes have been tested many times over, always looking for the simplest way to achieve a result, without sacrificing authenticity. Here is a bibliography of the books I have written, each with a brief description of its contents. Those of you who only know me for my Asian recipes may be interested to know I enjoy cooking food from many countries, as attested by the recipes in the International Cookbook (previously titled 'Best of Belle'), Best-Loved Recipes, The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook and Love and a Wooden Spoon. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking me into your kitchens and wish you many years of happy cooking and healthy eating.
