Chris Maillard has been a journalist for years and has worked on magazines including Maxim and Top Gear. He's also wildly keen on food and cooking, and thanks to launching Restaurant magazine he has eaten some of the world's finest food and met many top chefs. He lives in East London with a beautiful blonde photographer and slightly too many kitchen utensils.

Toolbox - all the kit you'll need in a kitchen, from knives and pans to cookers and food processors. Components - includes store cupboard staples, speed shopping, meal planning and food storage. Starting procedures - from chopping and slicing skills to preparing meat and fish. Firing it up - cooking styles and basic techniques through to BBQs and a bit of extreme cooking. The mains - all the favourites, from Sunday roasts to great curries. Snacks and sweets - from soups and sandwiches to crumbles and Christmas puddings. Fitness fuel - covers all essential info and recipes for the sportman's diet, along with slow-burn food and weight-loss ideas. Wash it all down - with some great info on beverages, including coffees, swift wine and beer guide and some great smoothies.