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This fabulous book offers an amazingly innovative approach to food that is perfect for the modern cook. Every recipe tastes sensational but requires just three ingredients or less, which means that you can save time on all the planning, shopping and preparation that is so often required to create truly memorable meals. The book opens with an introduction to the minimalist kitchen, explaining the basics of making fabulous, fuss-free food with the fewest possible ingredients.

This chapter offers a practical guide to building up the perfect storecupboard, choosing and preparing ingredients, and achieving maximum flavor with minimum fuss. The recipes are divided into eleven easy-to-use chapters, with recipes for every occasion, from breakfast bites and teatime cookies to al fresco meals, speedy suppers and elegant dishes for entertaining. Try your hand at making any one of these delicious dishes -- enjoy the warming comfort of oven-baked porcini risotto, or whip up stir-fried chicken with Thai basil in minutes. F.