We’ve rounded up the best cook books of 2013, from sweet indulgences to meaty man food.
Take One Pot by Georgina Fuggle
If you’re in need of some midweek inspiration Georgina Fuggle’s latest book offers maximum flavour, minimal fuss dishes. And the best bit? There’s only one pot to wash up after dinner.
Matt Tebbutt’s Guilty Pleasures
130 ways to eat your favourite sweet and savoury indulgences, from peanut butter to booze. Tebbutt dreams up some inspiring concoctions including vodka-marinated steak and Marmite potatoes. Trust us, you’ll love it rather than hate it.
Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi
Since we first stumbled across Ottolenghi’s way with salads and indulgent pastries in his Upper Street restaurant years ago, we’ve been huge fans. His latest book is co-written with Sami Tamimi, who like Ottolenghi is also from Jerusalem and born in the exact same year. Sami grew up on the Arabic eastern side of the city, whilst Yotam on the Jewish west. This book celebrates both and is an inspiring collection of the wonderfully, diverse dishes the world has to offer.
Save With Jamie by Jamie Oliver
The cheeky South London chappy is back, this time helping us eat well and save money. This book is all about smart shopping, waste prevention and pukka food.
The Great British Farmhouse Cookbook by Sarah Mayor
If you thought Yeo Valley was just about yoghurt, think again. It’s actually home to an idyllic West Country farm and the source of inspiration for this book. The family behind this very 21st Century farmhouse share their favourite soups, stews, roasts, pies, crumbles and chutneys. Very British and very family friendly.
Pitt Cue Co. The Cookbook by Tom Adams, Jamie Berger, Simon Anderson & Richard H. Turner
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. If that’s true, this book could be the holy grail of cookbooks. Pitt Cue’s page after page of glorious man food, from the best lamb ribs to the most succulent pulled pork, will leave your mouth watering and in desperate need of some BBQ grub.
The Ginger Pig Farmhouse Cook Book by Tim Wilson & Fran Warde
If you were a fan of London’s most iconic butcher’s first cookbook, The Ginger Pig Meat Book, this new release will follow up nicely. Taking a more holistic approach to meats, the Farmhouse Cook Book covers everything from meat curing to preserve making, foraging to proper puddings. Sure to bring a little touch of the Good Life to inner city living.
Rachel’s Everyday Kitchen by Rachel Allen
You can’t help but fall in love with Rachel Allen. The Irish cook, mum and TV chef shares with us her wholesome and nutritious, yet uncomplicated and child friendly approach to the kitchen. Learn handy tips from preparing ahead to using up leftovers – and ones that normal mums, not TV super-mums can actually achieve.
Mighty Spice Cookbook
The perfect gift for the man of the house. The Mighty Spice Cookbook was made for those who can handle a little heat in the kitchen.
The Clandestine Cake Club Cook Book by Lyn Hill
Enter the secret world of the Clandestine Cake Club with this sugar sweet book. Members of the club once used to meet up in secret locations to eat cake and swap tips. For the first time their secrets are out with a book bursting with cake. That’s proper, bonafide cake, no cupcakes, muffins or brownies allowed. A book sure to bring out your inner Bruce Bogtrotter.
Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food
Proving you don’t need to pop to the local for proper pub grub. One of Britain’s most exciting and Michelin starred chefs, Tom Kerridge shares his recipes for the nation’s favourite food. Best served with a chilled pint.
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