Jocasta Innes shows that delicious and stylish cooking does not have to rely on expensive ingredients and that budget food does not mean simply opening a tin or a packet. Frugal and inventive tips on sensible shopping, using leftovers and creating home-made versions of store-bought favourites help to cut the costs at every stage.

Jocasta Innes illustrates that delicious and stylish cooking does not have to rely on expensive ingredients and that budget food need not simply mean opening an tin or packet. More than 250 recipes are presented here and should cover every occasion, from quick snacks to impressive party dishes.

John Thorne's classic first collection is filled with straightforward eating, home cooking, vigorous opinions, and the gracefully intelligent writing that makes him a cult favorite of people who like to think about food. "Incisive, hilarious and occasionally nostalgic, this volume will delight many readers, reminding them why they enjoy the pleasures of food and cooking."--Publishers Weekly

This updated edition shows how to combine economy with elegance. With 170 recipes from soups to main courses and desserts, this book aims to show how to make the most of your cooking, and that budget buying and cooking can be fun.

Happily ever after is the only way to describe this crowd-pleasing story of a scholarship student who changes places with a princess for a day.

Witty and historically insightful essays on English cooking--first published in the Times in the early 1920s.