Recipes in 30, 20 or 10 minutes - perfect for modern living. It's no coincidence that Jamie's 30 Minute Meals is now the biggest selling cookbook of all time and this hugely relevant series is designed to suit our busy lives. A definitive guide to creating delicious and effortless dishes for the whole family to enjoy, without the stress of spending hours in the kitchen. Part of a brand new multi-title series, Hamlyn QuickCook: Cakes & Bakes is ideally positioned for in-store promotion. In a market saturated by celebrity chef 'lifestyle' cookery books, sales figures suggest that 'how-to' manuals are becoming increasingly popular again. Appealing to both novice and experienced cooks alike, this book provides something for everyone.

This versatile collection of 360 recipes is perfect for the busy cook. In this innovative book, you can dial the basic recipe up or down to suit the amount of time you have. Just choose the version that suits you. If you are pressed for time, then the 10-minute option gives you clever short cuts. A few more minutes to spare? Using the 20-minute version, your meal will be on the table in 20 minutes or fewer. Have the time to spend a little longer to add something special? The 30-minute variation is the one you need. Whether you are cooking for hungry kids or feeding a crowd for dinner, the Hamlyn QuickCook series puts you in the driving seat with a fantastically flexible approach that allows you to cook just what you want, in exactly the time you have available.