Cooking a three-course meal in 30 minutes may be possible but for everyday meals, serving up a good main course in under half an hour, perhaps with a simple starter or dessert, is easy, affordable and just what you want. The Reader's Digest 30-minute cookbook delivers more than 365 recipes which can be prepared from scratch in 30 minutes or less. A few recipes require some slow cooking after preparation, giving you a chance to do something else or just relax with a glass of wine, but most will take you from fridge to plate in under half-an-hour.

• Quick, simple recipes using widely available, inexpensive ingredients
• Meals for every day and every occasion, from unexpected guests to kids for tea, or a special dinner party
• Clear, step-by-step instructions for every dish
• Suggestions for accompaniments and menus to help you plan a whole meal
• Tips on stocking your fridge, freezer and store cupboard so you’ll always have the means at hand to put together a superb supper!