Jason Atherton was the first British chef to complete a stage at the renowned El Bulli. At London restaurant Maze Jason Atherton talents have shone rewarding the restaurant with a Michelin star, along with many other awards and great reviews. His style of cooking is on quality ingredients, imaginative combinations and simplicity in presentation. At Maze he serves the food in small portions allowing diners to try a varied selection of dishes.

Maze the cookbook is far from just a simple selection of favourite dishes from the restaurant, it offers that much more. After each Maze recipe, Jason then offers two more dishes based on the main ingredients and/or flavour, which can easily prepared in the home For an example Maze recipe: Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Duck Ragout, is then followed by: 1. Jerusalem Artichoke Risotto with Smoked Haddock, and 2. Winter Duck Ragout. Each recipe is clearly laid out and given at least a page. Included are plenty of tips and information to give further insight into the dish or ingredients. The book is bright and colourful with lots of lovely photos to entice.

This is an exciting cookbook with plenty of fresh ideas. Be it to put together a dinner party Maze style, with a selection of small dishes, or simply to prepare delicious everyday meals. This book offers something for all types of cooks.