The best recipes and kitchen tricks. For eight years, Björn Freitag has been on the road as "The Taster" for Westdeutscher Rundfunk, focusing on food and better daily meals. Finally, this comprehensive book based on the show summarizes the most important points: the best tips regarding ingredients, practical tricks that make cooking easier, and the most delicious taster recipes! The top chef has selected his favorite dishes from the shows over the past eight years and has revised some of them. From simple to sophisticated – there’s something for every situation. Björn Freitag has always been critical of ready-made meals, and therefore he shows how to easily make many dishes in the best quality by yourself: no one needs to buy ready-made pizza, fricassee, lasagna, and more anymore. The book is not about gourmet cuisine, but rather about the best everyday dishes.