This delightful cook book is a fantastic addition to any kitchen. Whether as a party snack or a light meal, meatballs and skewers are always a welcome supplement to any meal. However, this book is not only dedicated to the meat lovers among us, as it offers many simple and innovative vegetarian dishes, seafood recipes and sweet treats. With over 50 mouthwatering recipes, there is something for every taste waiting to be discovered.

This richly illustrated book starts out with 12 easy to make sauces and marinades. Each with a concise desciption on how to prepare the ideal sidekick for your meatballs and skewers. The 50+ recipes that follow are separated into a meatball and a skewer section. Each of the recipes is presented with uncomplicated step-by-step instructions and serving suggestions, and has been gorgeously photographed by food-stylist Pierre-Louis Viel. From chicken meatballs with goat's cheese, pistachios and figs, to Thai marinated shrimp skewers with fried rice and ginger, your appetite is whet before you have even started to cook. From sweet and sour to savoury, this book has it all.

French chef Valéry Drouet is a regular contributor to the food pages of women's magazines.