"Everything one wants in a cookbook。 Beautiful， elegant simplicity。 Angela's gorgeous Weekend Cook is a vital addition to any cook's kitchen。" --Stanley Tucci

Internationally beloved chef Angela Hartnett's first cookbook released in the U。S。， featuring 100 recipes perfect for entertaining at home。

An invitation to dine at Angela Hartnett's house is a real treat。 Nestled in London's vibrant East End， her home is a place to experience delicious food， great company and a relaxed atmosphere that is as far removed from the high-octane stress of a professional kitchen as it is from the social anxiety that many of us face when hosting a dinner。 Angela knows the secrets to throwing the most relaxed and enjoyable dinners for friends and family--magical evenings that people talk about for months afterwards--and in The Weekend Cook she shares them。

Great flavors and simple， yet delicious foods abound in these pages， from satisfying one-pot dishes and comforting risottos to perfect party food and baked goods to feed a hungry crowd--each one a joy to cook and eat。 With 100 recipes as well as time-saving tips and cheats， The Weekend Cook takes the stress out of hosting， allowing you to enjoy your dinner parties without breaking a sweat。