With more than 150 recipes, Cakes & Cookies has simple step-by-step instructions and illustrations, with a wide variety of irresistible treats that will tempt every palate. Divided into categories such as cookies, brownies and tray bakes; small cakes and buns; everyday cakes; cream cakes and special occasions; and even cheesecakes and cake puddings, this plethora of recipes will leave your friends and family in awe of your culinary skills. Why not start with solid favourites such as Oatmeal Raisin Cookies or Lemon Drizzle Cake, and then really have mouths salivating with Pecan Caramel Millionaire's Shortbread or Supreme Chocolate Gateau!

Gina Steer is a cookery editor, writer and broadcaster of many years' experience. She has written and contributed to a wide range of cookbooks and publications for many different publishers, including the Simple Cookery, Let's Cook and Quick and Simple cookery series for Flame Tree.