This is a book of fun and feasts, celebrating food, friends and drinks, no matter how humble or grand the occasion.

This eclectic list of delightful dishes contains a highly personal selection of Keith Floyd's 400 favourite dishes which anyone, with a little patience and love, a few good friends, a little ambience and a bottle of something cheerful, can turn into a top-notch feast. Recipes range from sophisticated dishes from Floyd's favourite chefs to childhood delights prepared by his mother or Uncle Ken.

The recipes are enlivened by practical advice, and tips on what tipple to enjoy with which dish, as well as anecdotes of his exploits in the kitchen.