John Bishop of the renowned Bishop's Restaurant in Vancouver takes greate delight in showing people how enjoyable it is to cook. Over the years, he has created a collection of recipes that showcase his enthusiasms: wonderful dishes that feature seasonal ingredients with the trademark Bishop's emphasis on flavour and texture but that are easy to prepare.

in addition to using fresh, local ingredients in season, chef John Bishop believes in making the preparation and presentation of food as simple and as elegant as possible. It's this philosophy that is the underpinning of Bishop's Restaurant and of the way he cooks. Simplicity in cooking is learning to let quality seasonal ingredients speak for themselves.

Here are more than 100 new, easy and tempting recipes to prepare throughout the changing seasons -- spring, summer, autumn and winter. For ease of use, the recipes are organized into sections of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, side dishes, and desserts.

With the recipes, there are many useful and friendly tips about sleecting produce and preparation techniques. John Bishop also supplies wine suggestions for entrees and a section on basic stocks. And he offers interesting and helpful ideas for people who enjoy cooking at home for family and friends: menu suggestions for special events, as well as tips on preparing for and giving dinner parties, setting up an attractive buffet and keeping a dinner party diary.