Entertaining & Special Occasions

Winner, 2011 Galaxy National Book Awards Food and Drink Book of the Year

Simon Hopkinson loves food and he knows how to cook it. The Good Cook is the result of over 40 years’ experience and is based on Simon’s belief that a good cook loves eating as much as cooking.

How the ingredients you choose and the way you cook them will turn a good recipe into a great dish. That a cheap cut of meat cooked with care can taste as nice as a choice cut prepared by indifferent hands.

Structured around Simon’s passion for good ingredients (Anchovy and Aubergine, Cheese and Wine, Smoked and Salted Fish, Ham, Bacon and A Little Pig) and written with Simon’s trademark perfectionism and precision, this is a book that you will cherish for life.

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WINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON AWARDS BEST FOOD BOOK 2018

From the BBC1 presenter and bestselling author of Eat, The Kitchen Diaries and Toast comes a new book featuring everything you need for the winter solstice.

The Christmas Chronicles is the story of Nigel Slater’s love for winter, the scent of fir and spruce, ghost stories read with a glass of sloe gin, and beeswax candles with shadows dancing on the ceiling. With recipes, decorations, fables and quick fireside suppers, Nigel guides you through the essential preparations for Christmas and the New Year, with everything you need to enjoy the winter months.

Taking you from 1 November all the way to the end of January, The Christmas Chronicles covers everything from Bonfire Night, Christmas and New Year to Epiphany. Throughout the season, Nigel offers over 100 recipes to see you through the build-up, the celebrations and the aftermath. Here are much-loved classics such as goose and turkey (and making the most of the leftovers), mincemeat and the cake; recipes to make the cold months bearable, like ribsticker bread pudding with Comté and Taleggio, salt crust potatoes with blue cheese and goat’s curd, and hot-smoked salmon, potatoes and dill; as well as bright flavours to welcome the new year, including pink grapefruit marmalade, pear and pickled radish salad and rye, linseed and treacle bread.

Packed with feasts, folktales, myths and memoir and all told in Nigel’s warm and intimate signature style, The Christmas Chronicles is the only book you’ll ever need for winter.

Nigel Slater’s book ‘A Cook’s Book’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 20-12-2021.

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‘No one cooks fish like Nathan, one of the most talented chefs in the UK. This book brings all his talent to the home cook.’ Angela Hartnett

A BRAND NEW collection from the UK’s most celebrated fish chef that explains what fish to cook and how to cook it, and provides tasty and inspiring ways to cook seasonal and sustainable fish for dinner.

In Fish for Dinner, Michelin-starred seafood chef Nathan Outlaw gives his expert advice on what fish to cook and how to cook it, alongside more than 70 of his best seafood recipes. With illustrated preparation techniques, all of Nathan’s top tips and species substitutes for every recipe, it is easy to cook delicious fish at home. From hearty stews to delicate soups, moreish snacks to perfect pan-fried dinners and super seafood salads to smoky barbecue specials, there is a fish dish for every occasion.

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‘No one cooks fish like Nathan, one of the most talented chefs in the UK. This book brings all his talent to the home cook.’ Angela Hartnett

A BRAND NEW collection from the UK’s most celebrated fish chef that explains what fish to cook and how to cook it, and provides tasty and inspiring ways to cook seasonal and sustainable fish for dinner.

In Fish for Dinner, Michelin-starred seafood chef Nathan Outlaw gives his expert advice on what fish to cook and how to cook it, alongside more than 70 of his best seafood recipes. With illustrated preparation techniques, all of Nathan’s top tips and species substitutes for every recipe, it is easy to cook delicious fish at home. From hearty stews to delicate soups, moreish snacks to perfect pan-fried dinners and super seafood salads to smoky barbecue specials, there is a fish dish for every occasion.

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Make this year’s Christmas dinner your greatest and most relaxed ever with Hairy Bikers Si King and Dave Myers.

With their irrepressible enthusiasm for great food and all things festive, Si and Dave have put together the definitive Christmas cookbook. Combining fool-proof versions of the nation’s favourite Christmas dishes with new and inventive festive recipes they love to cook for their friends and families, the Hairy Bikers will ensure you serve up cracking meals with ease throughout the holiday season.

As well as covering what to cook on the big day itself, the Hairy Bikers also give you tasty dishes for Christmas Eve, delicious cocktails to tame your in-laws, ingenious recipes for all those leftovers and fancy snacks to nibble on in front of the telly. They even show you how to make your own Christmas crackers – and help keep the kids distracted. This is the perfect companion to your festive celebrations.

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‘This is full of recipes which are fresh, fiery and fun. There is something so convivial and energetic about Mexican food, which Thomasina captures so well.’ YOTAM OTTOLENGHI

‘Meat-Free Mexican proves that you don’t need meat to make bold, tasty and exciting Mexican food, from the comfort of your own home. Thomasina never fails to inspire and this book is no exception. I can’t wait to try these dishes!’ GORDON RAMSAY

‘Recipes filled to the brim with bold, beautiful, colourful & exciting flavours. Tommi has a real knack for creating happy making food. I want to eat everything in this book.’ SKYE GYNGELL

‘Vegetable recipes to blow your mind and thrill your tastebuds.’ DIANA HENRY

‘Thomasina Miers captures the dazzling biodiversity of plant life that exists within Mexican cooking: herbs, zucchini blossoms, chillis, wild mushrooms, and so much more come alive in these vibrant recipes.’ ALICE WATERS

‘Every time I speak about food or life with Thomasina, she radiates a passion that immediately makes you feel welcome and happy, I honestly could not think of a better host than her. This book is a reflection of that personality, dedication, curiosity and her quest to share great Mexican cooking in a healthy way exploring what vegetables have to offer, I cannot wait to try it all!’ SANTIAGO LASTRA

Heap flavour onto your plates and fill your kitchen with Tommi’s Mexican-inspired vegetarian and vegan recipes.

Celebrating fresh, seasonal vegetables, earthy pulses and bold herbs, this is an enticing collection of recipes that are simple enough to cook every day and delicious enough to cook for feasts, with seasonal and dairy-free swap-ins to cater for every month and diet.

Starting with breakfasts to savour, Tommi then moves through mouth-watering tacos, spectacular salads, comforting enchiladas, dishes for speedy weeknight joy and a range of crowd-pleasers, all to be laden with smoky salsas, fiery chilli oils and earthy moles to layer texture and taste. With outrageously tempting cakes, tarts and puddings, plus a whole host of thirst-quenching drinks to see you from first light to sundown, there’s something for everyone here.

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From the award-winning Ginger Pig butchers, here are all the recipes you need for the most important meal of the year, plus all the other get-togethers of the festive season. In addition to delicious dishes there’s a wealth of helpful advice, from how to stuff a bird to the art of building a festive cheese board.

‘Much though we love it, Christmas day is not just about poultry, so although this book has recipes for turkey and goose, we’ve included plenty of alternatives, like stuffed porchetta, rib of beef or celeriac steaks. Because families and friends get together before and after the big day, we have included ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, canapés and puddings for the days between Christmas and the New Year, together with advice on alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. For New Year’s Eve itself, choose between our recipes for a formal dinner or a more relaxed get-together.’ Tim Wilson, Founder of Ginger Pig

Packed with recipes for every possible Christmas, whether you’re feeding a crowd or cooking for just a few, this is the ultimate culinary guide for a stress-free, luxurious Christmas.

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Capturing the magic and finest festive traditions of Fortnum & Mason, Christmas and Other Winter Feasts gathers together everything you need to enjoy a truly delicious winter.

A joyous celebration of Fortnum & Mason s love for extraordinary seasonal food, Christmas and Other Winter Feasts is filled with flavoursome recipes for Christmas and New Year s Eve, as well as Guy Fawkes and Burns Night.

From seasonable soups to hearty January eating, and featuring exclusive stories from the Fortnum & Mason archives, Christmas and Other Winter Feasts is the essential accompaniment to any party, gathering or feast.

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Can you taste Christmas yet? . . . Cook up the ultimate Christmas feast with Jamie’s Christmas Cookbook

Jamie’s got you covered with his ultimate festive guide – from mouth-watering classics to tasty veggie alternatives, this is the perfect gift for anyone hosting Christmas which they’ll come back to year after year

‘A 400-page-plus volume featuring recipes that will become your go-tos for the festive period and beyond’ INDEPENDENT
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With classic recipes for every part of Christmas dinner, veggie alternatives, clever ways to use up all of those leftovers, top tips for cooking meat perfectly, and even recipes for edible gifts and Christmas cocktails – he really has thought of everything!

Recipes include:

SMART STARTERS like BEEF CARPACCIO or ROASTED APPLE & SQUASH SOUP

MAIN DISHES such as ROAST TURKEY, JERK HAM, SALT CRUST SALMON, BAKED SQUASH or NUT ROAST

ALL THE ACCOMPANIMENTS from THE BEST ROAST POTATOES to CRANBERRY SAUCE

GENIUS WAYS TO USE UP LEFTOVERS including TURKEY RISOTTO, BUBBLE & SQUEAK or WINTER RAGU

DELICIOUS DESSERTS like BANOFFEE ALASKA, CHOCOLATE POTS or WINTER BOMBE

IDEAS FOR HOMEMADE GIFTS such as FUDGE, BISCOTTI, FLORENTINES or PEAR PICKLE

It’s a comprehensive guide to every stage of Christmas cooking!
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‘Excellent’ Evening Standard

DAILY MAIL BOOKS OF THE YEAR

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The dynamic Imbert’s passion began at an early age, and he maintains the humble, intimate connection with cooking that his beloved grandmother and parents instilled in him from childhood. Discover his very personal cooking style, always respectful of seasonal ingredients, and simultaneously simple but with a creative twist: macaroni with chanterelle mushrooms and apricots; cod confit with citrus, avocado, and banana; scallops with cauliflower and green apple; roasted chicken; stuffed clams; and his epic tarte tatin.

With the support of his friend Jamie Oliver, who wrote the foreword, Jean Imbert shares his lifelong passion for serving up these recipes from the heart.

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Delicious, modern, versatile Asian-influenced recipes from an international rising star of cookery

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Asian food has it all – contrasts of flavour and texture, straightforward dishes you can eat straight from the wok in socks and pyjamas, as well as celebratory meals your friends will talk about for months after.

A Splash of Soy is full of everyday family recipes you’ll love to eat. It is the simplicity and usefulness of soy that this book is named after, an ingredient so impressive it can transform a meal with just a splash.

In this book, Lara gives us 80 game-changing recipes that close the gap between classic Asian dishes and easy, quick-to-table meals. Here you’ll find inventive brunch ideas like a Tom Yum Bloody Mary, spicy sides like Sambal Patatas Bravas, easy noodles like Cheesy Kimchi Linguine with Gochujang Butter and many more punchy curries, stir-fries and rice recipes from glazed meat to fragrant veg. She also includes pantry swaps and vegan swaps so these fuss-free recipes can adapt to your own busy home kitchen.

Lara Lee is a rising star of the international food scene. This book builds on her breakout debut Indonesian cookbook, Coconut and Sambal, to explore the incredible contrast of sweet, salty, umami, sour and spicy flavours across Asia.

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‘Simple, beautiful food to electrify the tastebuds’ Meera Sodha

‘Makes me want to head straight into the kitchen’ Anna Jones

‘Every recipe a thrilling adventure for the tastebuds and the imagination’ Ixta Belfrage

‘Eclectic, imaginative and fun – a must-have for every kitchen shelf’ Ken Hom

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Featuring recipes from Raymond’s ITV series – SIMPLY RAYMOND BLANC

‘Of the many cookery books that I have written, this one has the most extraordinary story,’ says Raymond Blanc. His long-held plan to write a simple cookbook – inspired by his mother, Maman Blanc – began months before the Covid pandemic hit.

Suddenly everything changed, and Raymond, like the rest of the world, struggled to find a way through lockdown. At home, and isolated from his family – as well as his army of chefs at the world-renowned two-star Michelin restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and his Brasserie Blanc restaurants – Raymond cooked and cooked. He opted for the simple dishes that evoked the happy memories, provided the connection to those he could not be with. He focused on recipes that were neither a challenge nor fussy. They required ingredients that were easily-available and needed only basic kitchen equipment. The result is Simply Raymond. It is a collection of his favourite home-cooked recipes – the dishes that mean the most to him; the ones that connect family and friends, and dishes that took him on stove-side travels to other parts of the world.

Dish by dish, Simply Raymond presents an irresistible feast. This is cooking from the heart, and here you’ll find must-make dishes to add to your weekly repertoire, as well as others for special occasions.

There is also a profound poignancy to this book. Shortly before Raymond finished writing it, his mother sadly passed away. This book is a heartfelt tribute to her, created with passion and thoughtfulness. It is also a testament to the great pleasure derived from stepping into a kitchen, simply to cook simply for others. Something he has done all of his life.

Recipes include:

* Cod Cassoulet with Chorizo and Mixed Beans
* A Quick Ratatouille
* Cauliflower and Red Lentil Dhal
* White Onion Soup
* Beetroot Salad with Hot Smoked Salmon
* Salade Nicoise
* Tartiflette
* Strawberry and Mascarpone Tart

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Make their Comfort dreams come true this Christmas with Comfy, the essential cookbook for simple, indulgent and joyful dinners to make your heart sing.

Creator of the renowned food blog Don’t Go Bacon My Heart, Chris Collins has curated a collection of feel-good dinners that put flavour first, combining accessible ingredients, straightforward methods and failproof cooking advice for unforgettable meals every time.

– Burrata Caprese Pasta
– Cottage Pie Baked Potatoes
– Easy Bloomer Bread Pizza
– Brown Butter Gnocchi with Sage and Butternut Squash
– Soul Soothing Chicken Orzo Soup
– Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
– Harissa Halloumi Skewers
– Katsu Curry

Everything from plates piled high with pasta, takeaway classics reinvented for the home kitchen, set-and-forget slow-cooker favourites and dinner-worthy soups and salads. This is year-round food that you’ll never want to stop cooking.

The only book you need to create cosy and delicious evenings for you, your family and your friends.

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