Jane Lovett // The Get-Ahead Christmas Cook
This is the ultimate stress-busting guide for the festive period, with fail-safe recipes that can be prepared and often made ahead – and hints, tips and menus for the big day and beyond. There’s also original and delicious new recipes from canapés to hassle-free ideas for seasonal entertaining.
A Thousand Feasts // Nigel Slater
Nigel’s new and exquisitely written collection of notes, stories and small moments of joy brings together years of writing at his kitchen table, soaked in a fisherman’s hut in Reykjavik, sitting calmly in a moss garden in Japan, and sheltering from a blizzard in a Vienna konditorei. He shares stories of eating a mango in a monsoon, a dish of restorative macaroni cheese, the sound of water breathing in Japan, and many more.
The Crisp Sommelier // Neil Ridley
This is snack euphoria! Whether you want to upgrade your hosting abilities, impress friends with your flavour pairing knowledge, or wow your in-laws at a family picnic – drinks expert and Sunday Brunch presenter Neil has got you covered. Find out the perfect crisps to pair with your drinks, create seasonal pairings, design your own snacktravaganza, and learn about the secretive world of flavourings. Take a trip down memory lane to learn what crisp and drink pairings were all the rage in the decade you were born, and use the Disco-shaped flavour wheel.
Soups, Salads, Sandwiches // Matty Matheson
Chances are you’ve eaten a soup, salad or sandwich in the past day (or maybe all three). This trio makes up so many of our meals and Matty gives it the attention it deserves. Known for his bold, innovative flavours as well as starring in The Bear, he has created a cookbook that will revolutionise how you think of these kitchen basics. It is packed with character, personal stories, scrumptious recipes and vivid photographs. Dig in!
The Food for Life Cookbook // Tim Spector
This bestselling guide to the new science of eating well features 100 delicious and achievable recipes created in collaboration with ZOE, the nutrition science company that Tim co-founded, and shows just how simple and enjoyable a gut-friendly way of eating can be.
Cocktails at Larry’s // Tom Onions
From the regal Cecil Beaton to the experimental and colourful CMYK Fizz inspired by Yevonde, Tom explores the world of fabulous cocktails evoking bygone eras and the creative spirit of London’s West End. Experience iconic works from the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection alongside the cocktails of its underground speakeasy, Larry’s.
