The arrival of cooler weather brings cravings for hot home-cooked meals, comfort food and warming spicy dishes. Alison Holst, the champion of New Zealand home cooking, presents over 100 recipes to get you through the chilliest autumn and coldest winter.From hearty soups and casseroles to comforting puddings, from warming breakfasts to winter preserves, this cookbook has everything you need to celebrate the cooler seasons. In Alison Holst's inimitable style, all recipes are prepared with the New Zealand home cook in mind - there are no 'un-heard of' ingredients or complicated methods. With flavours and spices from all over the world, these recipes are guaranteed to bring a little warmth into the kitchen.