This book contains 400 fuss-free and fast recipes - breakfasts, appetizers, lunches, suppers and desserts using only four ingredients or less. This is a practical introduction to minimalist cooking, with advice on choosing ingredients and tips on how to achieve maximum flavor. This book simplifies shopping, cuts preparation time, and is perfect for the busy modern cook who loves good food but has less time to spend making it. Stunning photography of every finished dish, with easy-to-follow illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure perfect results every time. Stress-free food does not mean plain and flavor-free - discover scores of indulgent recipes like figs with prosciutto and Roquefort, sea bass in a salt crust, and lamb steaks with a redcurrant glaze. A complete nutritional breakdown of every recipe details calories, carbs, fat and salt so you can plan meals for any kind of diet. This comprehensive book offers an innovative approach to food that is perfect for the busy cook. Every recipe tastes sensational but requires just three or four ingredients, which saves time on the planning, shopping and preparation that you would expect to spend on creating such memorable meals. It opens with an introduction to the minimalist kitchen, explaining the basics of making fuss-free food with the fewest but freshest ingredients. Then, in the main section, recipes are divided into 20 easy-to-use chapters. Including recipes for every type of dining, from brunches, midday meals and simple suppers, to midweek family meals, buffets, relaxed al fresco dining and elegant entertaining, and beautifully photographed throughout, this is the one and only cookbook for anyone who demands superb results, but wants to spend less money in the market and less time in the kitchen.