Everyone who's cooked a Danielle Alvarez recipe knows that she offers that extra something: a sharper, deeper, taste; flavours that are both familiar and surprising; methods that work perfectly. Her level of skill is rare in this world of too-many-cooks, and she imparts to her reader confidence and excitement: who knew I could make food like this, and so easily?

Made Simple is Danielle at her most generous best - doing away with adornment and breaking cooking down into its simplest essentials. Here are over 80 of the best possible recipes for cooking at home, each one purpose-designed for ease and enjoyment. Danielle has decades of experience in restaurants and at home, distilling what belongs on a plate and what can be left out: real food, with a focus on what's achievable. The best recipes to enjoy at home, made simple.