Book excerpt: By explaining and demonstrating core cooking techniques, Kevin opens up a vast repertoire of dishes to every cook. From poaching eggs and making perfect pastry to pan-frying steak and creating the ultimate chocolate mousse, Kevin shows that, once you understand the basic technique, you can master any dish. In ultra-clear step-by-step sequences, that are just like having Kevin beside you in the kitchen, he takes you through his tried-and-tested methods and provides lots of hints, tips and insider secrets along the way. Technique by technique the book builds into a comprehensive kitchen bible, with over 100 delicious recipes for everything from Eggs Benedict and Navarin of Lamb to Chicken Noodle Soup, Raspberry Souffle and Chocolate Fondant.