Sometimes we want to get back to the simple hearty fare of our childhood and the recipes of the past. "Traditional Recipes" lets you do just that, covering regional, time-honoured dishes such as cawl and Lancashire hotpot, classics such as battered cod & chunky chips and steak & kidney stew, traditional dishes from overseas like bouillabaisse and chilli con carne and even some staples livened up with a twist, such as orange roasted whole chicken. With easy-to-follow steps and illustrations, and some useful information on techniques for potatoes and baking, your belly will be sated in no time - especially after some Baked Apple Dumplings!