Our Family Favourites // The Hairy Bikers
Inspired by their journey together, Si King has completed this book as a tribute to his best friend and cooking partner Dave Myers – celebrating the food they loved to cook for themselves and their families. Si delivers all that and more in this deeply personal tribute, bringing joy to the kitchen as he shares treasured dishes along with stories and reflections on their adventures.
The Philosophy of Christmas // Caroline Taggart
Take the Roman festival of Saturnalia, the gift-giving Norse god Odin and the Pagan habit of bringing evergreen plants into the house at Midwinter. Add a benevolent 4th Century bishop, some drunken medieval singing, and a 19th Century American poem. Sprinkle with the Christian tradition of Jesus being born on December 25 and stir well. Allow the mixture to absorb other influences over hundreds of years – and serve with a plum pudding that may or may not have plums in it – and you have a fascinating look at why we celebrate Christmas the way we do.
Midweek Recipes // Jess Elliott Dennison
Covering everything from crispy-edged kimchi and cheddar fritters to the easiest lemon-cream linguine, the fluffiest flatbreads and a comforting self-saucing chocolate pudding to flop onto the sofa with – Jess’ new book is probably the one I’ve cooked the most from this year, and it’s worth the price for the chocolate pud on its own!
What I Ate in One Year // Stanley Tucci
Food has always been an integral part of Stanley’s life – from stracciatella soup served in the shadow of the Pantheon to marinara sauce cooked between rehearsals and costume fittings, and homemade pizza eaten with his children before bedtime. His new book records 12 months of eating and how these meals give shape and richness to his days.
The Good Bite Lite // Niall Kirkland
Harness the power of protein with 80 simple and delicious recipes which are all under 500 calories. Discover vibrant, flavourful food that feels deliciously indulgent while supporting your fitness or weight loss journey. These recipes focus on big flavours, real ingredients, and meals that will leave you feeling happy and satisfied.
Vegan Pantry // Katy Beskow
Katy simplifies vegan cooking with a list of easy-to-source store cupboard essentials, useful equipment, and details on common vegan substitutions along with 100 new recipes. Divided into 10 ingredients, there’s year-round recipes that will satisfy and delight – from quick grapefruit and fennel salad to a date, chickpea and lemon tagine.
