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With two young daughters and a toddler, food plays an integral part in our family life. My mother and grandmother were extremely good cooks and instilled in us a sense of passion for the food we ate—many of the recipes in this book are my childhood favourites. As children we always took an active role in the preparation of family meals and I’ve made sure this trend continues with my own children. After homework is done there is a mad dash to prepare the evening meal and everybody has their own special role. Sophie sets the table, Emily peels vegetables or stirs a pot while my wife, Catherine and I chop the meat and peel the vegetables!

The quality of ingredients is close to my heart and I always use the very best seasonal products I can find. Great Family Food features the recipes and the ingredients that Catherine and I use on a regular basis. You’ll find a mixture of healthy and indulgent meals so all occasions are covered. In our house desserts are only served after the main course has been finished—that’s our secret incentive for empty plates!

Being busy shouldn’t mean missing out on good food. If you’re leading a hectic life, juggling family, friends, work and play, it’s important that the food you eat is as nourishing as possible. And even more importantly, food should be shared with the people you love. Happy reading and family cooking!!

Kevin

PS. The recipes in this book include both Imperial and Metric quantities. It is better to stick to one system, not a mix of two. I’ve also included cup measurements for American cooks. If any of the ingredients sound unfamiliar, you will find a short glossary of UK/US terms on page 186.