The first part of this illustrated companion volume to the BBC television series Masterchef explains how to make a wide variety of classic dishes, such as Roast Chicken, or Pavlova, as well as a selection of starters, mains and desserts designed by noted contestants including Dhruv Baker and Jane Devonshire. The second section offers step-by-step tutorials on essential kitchen skills, such as how to make fresh pasta, and offers advice on buying kitchen utensils, stocking a store cupboard and flavour combinations.