Steve Drake's food is artisanal in many ways, with the chef himself admitting he likes to dazzle guests with certain techniques and impressive presentation.

While some of his recipes, such as the rich Duck with tamarind and cauliflower dish or vibrant Lamb sweetbreads, can be somewhat challenging to tackle at home this collections offers several recipes that are perfectly accessible to the home cook. His visually impressive Grey mullet recipe is simple to prepare, or try his Truffle ravioli recipe for a wonderfully decadent canapé.