Amy Willcock

No one knows more about starting and running a bed and breakfast business than successful cook, author and hotel owner Amy Willcock. The hotel that she runs with her husband and their business partner, The George on the Isle of Wight, was described in the Daily Mail as being run 'in the way in which you imagine the hotel of your dreams to be run'.

More people than ever before are discovering the joys of the Aga. It's so much more than just a cooker - it's a style statement and a way of life. But Agas are notoriously tricky to master, and where do you turn to with those niggling questions like, what do you cook where, how do you control heat loss, and how do you bake the perfect cake? Now in Troubleshooting Tips for your Aga, renowned Aga cook and expert Amy Willcock brings you the answers to all these questions and many more. From advice on temperature and timings, to vital cooking equipment, to cleaninig and servicing, and even using your Aga for more than just cooking, this is the top tips book for every Aga owner.Amy also answers the most Frequently Asked Questions about Agas, with a general troubleshooting guide to cover every eventuality. You'll wonder how you managed without it!

The Aga is much more than an oven: it's an icon. It's a statement. It's a way of life. Aga cookers have never been more popular, and the queen of Aga cookery is undoubtably Amy Willcock. Here is her definitive Aga Bible, with 300 classic, timeless recipes and bags of advice and tips for Aga owners. Here are all the essential recipes that every Aga owner needs to know - from how to cook a full English breakfast on an Aga, making soups, cooking fish and roasting meats, through to baking pies, cakes and breads. The delicious family food includes Beef stroganoff, Steak, mushroom and horseradish pudding, and Bacon and egg pie, and there are stunning dinner-party recipes such as Rillettes of duck with toasted brioche, Chicken in Marsala with oranges and shallots and Parmigiano, thyme and rosemary risotto. Amy also tempts the tastebuds with a delectable range of desserts and cakes, including Raspberry souffles, Chocolate pecan tart and Lemon meringue cake. And there are 30 new and exclusive recipes, such as Moules marinieres, Crab and coconut soup and Apple and onion tart. All the recipes feature conventional cooking instructions, so even non-Aga owners can enjoy Amy's tasty dishes.

From 'the handholder to Aga owners everywhere' (Nigella Lawson) comes the problem-solving instruction book that no Aga owner should be without.