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Discover a world of flavour with our cook books collection at The Works. Whether you're whipping up quick weekday dinners, wanting air fryer recipes, baking sweet treats or exploring new cuisines, these titles offer practical inspiration for every home cook. With easy-to-follow recipes and ideas for all skill levels, you'll find books perfect for family meals, solo suppers and everything in between. From nutritious everyday meals to creative family cooking, these books below make it easy to enjoy time well spent in the kitchen. Browse below and find your next favourite recipe!
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An empowering and joyful new cookbook that shows how eating gluten-free has never been easier – or more delicious. In her new book, TV personality and Celebrity Masterchef finalist Megan McKenna is determined to re-define gluten free cooking, sharing 80 delicious recipes that spark joy for her and that are perfect for enjoying with loved ones, regardless of dietary requirements. Crowd-pleasing brunch recipes such as Baked Feta Bruschetta, Fluffy Pancakes with Bacon, Berries & Maple and Egg, Spinach and Feta muffins Romantic date night dishes such as Megan’s take on Marry-me Chicken, Pink Sauce spaghetti with Lardons & Walnuts and Mini Heart Pizzas Delicious home comforts such as Short Rib Ragu of Dreams, Three-Cheese Crispy Mac & Cheese and Steak Pie Fun and tasty sharing plates (perfect for a celebration) such as Buffalo Chicken Bites, Barbecue Pulled Pork with Pineapple & Mini Tacos and Cider Battered Fish Fakeaways such as Hoisin Duck Summer Rolls, Egg Fried Rice and McK Apple Pies Since her coeliac diagnosis as a child and with a total social media following of 4.5 million, Megan McKenna speaks for a generation who are keen to create tasty recipes that are accessible for everyone, so there is no need to make a separate portion of gluten-free food when friends and family gather together to enjoy a delicious homecooked meal. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780600638827 • Author: Megan McKenna • Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 208 • Dimensions: 24.38 x 20.07 x 2.03 cm
Must-have cookbook for air fryer savvy students looking for easy meals and snacks. From speedy suppers and nourishing lunches, to cheeky snacks for late night cravings, this is the essential cookbook for modern students. The perfect gift for students leaving home but also for beginner cooks looking for simple, cost-effective and tasty ways to start cooking for themselves. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780600639503 • Author: Denise Smart • Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 176
It's not always easy to prepare a healthy family dinner after a long day at work, when the temptation is to eat on the run - and yet it is always a pleasure to sit down and share food with loved ones at the end of a busy day. This book will explain how, with a single baking dish, you can create many easy-yet-delicious meals in a flash and leave the oven to do the rest. And there won't be much washing up to do either! One Pan Roasts features 80 incredibly simple recipes for meat, poultry, seafood and vegetarian meals, all cooked slowly in the oven and flavoured with herbs, spices and aromatics. There are also recipes for pilaf, quinoa, couscous and roasted vegetables to complete the meal, plus a chapter of delicious one-pan desserts, such as Cherry clafoutis, Peach tart and Pineapple roasted with vanilla, cinnamon and star anise. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781789297478 • Author: Molly Shuster • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Hardback • Pages: 160 • Dimensions: 25.4 x 20.3 x 4.7 cm
A must-have cookbook for anyone navigating life on a budget, with over 200 recipes. If you're heading off to university, starting your first job, or just trying to make ends meet - Easy, Tasty, Cheap is the must-have cookbook for anyone navigating life on a budget. This is the book that every student needs to have in their kitchen and every parent wants their child to take with them as they step into independent living. Whether you're a complete beginner or a budding chef, you'll find over 200 delicious, no-fuss recipes that fit your lifestyle and budget. From simple, satisfying meals for one like Tuna Arrabiata or Cheesy Garlic Bread, to impressive dishes for hosting friends like Minted Lamb Kebabs or Mushroom Stroganoff, Easy, Tasty, Cheap covers every occasion. This cookbook doesn't just teach you how to cook; it also offers practical tips on saving money, stocking your pantry, and making the most out of your weekly shop. With Easy, Tasty, Cheap, you'll gain the confidence to cook tasty, affordable meals that make life easier and more enjoyable. Turn your kitchen into the heart of your home with Easy, Tasty, Cheap - the ultimate guide to eating well while living smart. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780600639176 • Author: Thalia Rhodes • Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 224
Cooking for one doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality. Turn your oven off for good with this collection of fresh, healthy and delicious ideas for any day of the week. There really is no limit to what you can cook in your air fryer. Whether you’re a busy professional, a budget-conscious student or simply cooking for one, Frying Solo will show you how to create balanced, fresh and healthy meals every day of the week in a few simple steps. Get to know how to use this game-changing gadget with 65 satisfying single-serving dishes, from breakfast and brunch ideas to speedy suppers and fakeaways, as well as delicious treats and imaginative side-dishes and snacks. Frying Solo will show you how to take the fuss away from mealtimes, reduce your washing up and deliver on taste and flavour every time. Better still, you’ll have mouth-watering meals on your table in less than half the time than it takes to cook in a conventional oven. You don’t need experience to get started, or a vast store cupboard. These are recipes for air-fryer beginners or seasoned pros – low on ingredients and packed full of flavour and freshness. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781789297355 • Author: Denise Smart • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Paperback • Pages: 128 • Dimensions: 23 x 17 x 1.3 cm
Let the Sunday Times bestselling author show you how to save money, time and calories using the air fryer! The Slimming Foodie is back with 80 deliciously simple recipes for the nation''s favourite appliance. Using everyday ingredients that won''t the break the bank and clever swaps to cut down on the calories, these meals will keep the whole family eating healthily throughout the week. The Slimming Foodie is known for her simple approach to food. You don''t need to spend hours in the kitchen to cook good food, and healthy eating doesn''t have to be boring. Try tasty Char Siu Pork, or an irresistible easy roasted Ratatouille. Discover how to cook the Perfect Steak or the ultimate 5-Minute Chocolate Brownies. Or recreate your favourite takeaways like Tandoori Roast Chicken or Special Chow Mein for a fraction of the price. With full nutritional breakdowns for every recipe, this mouthwatering range of simple recipes under 600 calories proves healthy eating for the whole family has never been easier. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780600638988 • Author: Pip Payne • Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 192 • Dimensions: 25.4 x 19.69 x 2.29 cm
The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of So Good, Emily English (@Emthenutritionist), returns with a new collection of simple, nutritious recipes that you and your body will love. In Live to Eat, Emily simplifies healthy eating with over 80 brand-new recipes that are not only nutritionally balanced, but easy-to prep and, most importantly, incredibly delicious. Sharing her knowledge with her millions of followers, Emily makes healthy eating a joy rather than a chore with accessible and achievable recipes grounded in nutritional science. With recipes including breakfasts of Spiced Harissa Turkish Eggs and Olive Oil Honey Toasted Oats, lunches of Hot Smoked Salmon Potato Salad and Sticky Cashew Orange Slaw, dinners of Sea Bass with Crushed Piperade Potatoes and Simple Super Greens pasta, and sweet treats of Strawberry Shortcake loaf and Greek Yoghurt and Honey Panna Cotta, there’s a recipe here to fill any occasion. As well as incredible recipes, Emily outlines simple habits and routines to make living a healthy lifestyle second nature. This is your go-to guide for living a healthy life deliciously. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399620079 • Author: Emily English • Publisher: Orion Publishing • Format: Hardback • Pages: 240 • Dimensions: 25.27 x 19.56 x 2.29 cm
Tuck into your all-time favourite flavours and a good sprinkling of Bake Off magic with our easy-to-follow recipes. A feast for both the eyes and the taste buds, these flavourful bakes will leave you inspired to mix and match different combinations, or to indulge yourself with some classic tastes and textures. Whether you're looking for a tart blackcurrant millefeuille, a fresh passion fruit trifle, a sticky ginger treacle tart or a rich chocolate and speculoos cake - Paul, Prue, the Bake Off team and the 2022 bakers are here to show you how to get the perfect result. From earthy to spicy, and from tangy to creamy, this book showcases how to bring out the very best flavours in whatever you create. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408726983 • Author: The Bake Off Team • Publisher: Sphere • Format: Hardback • Pages: 288 • Dimensions: 25.5 x 19.7 x 2.5 cm
Feast on delightful desi meals for all occasions Desified is a celebration of South Asian flavours and spices. Inspired by the core principles of Ramadan, this book has more than 90 recipes, including speedy breakfasts, show-stopping brunches, simple and satisfying dinners, and feasting dishes to share. Whether you’re looking for the best ways to break your fast or you simply want to eat well throughout the year, a desi twist is always delicious. CONTENTS INCLUDE: Desi Basics Basic naan; Perfect rice; Tandoori spice blend 5-Minute Breakfasts Mango lassi bowl; Desified Turkish eggs; Masala beans on toast 20-Minute Breakfasts Masala chai brioche & butter breakfast pudding; Tandoori breakfast potatoes; Onion bhaji hash browns First Bites Papri chaat; Chilli cheese garlic naan; Halloumi pakoras Family Feasts Karahi chicken; Lamb biriyani; Cheat’s ‘birria’ tacos Easy Meals Chilli paneer; One-pot salmon & rice; Butter chicken burger Sweet Treats Chai churros; Pistachio kulfi; Karak cookies Drinks Masala chai; Lychee mirch mocktail; Strawberry falooda bubble tea Product Information: • ISBN: 9780600637837 • Author: Zaynah Din • Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 224 • Dimensions: 25 x 19.6 x 2.2 cm
Tasty dishes that are simple to prepare, using only ONE pot, pan, tray, or dish! This incredible cookbook proves that you do not need to spend hours in the kitchen to deliver amazing results, nor do you have to completely change your eating habits to lose weight. With Pip's clever swaps and cooking techniques, you can slim down while still enjoying all your favourite foods - it's a modern weight-loss method that puts flavour first. Features seven chapters, each one focussing on dinnertime recipes from flash-in-the-pan dinners to slow-cooked comforts – you will find something for the whole family to enjoy without fuss and with minimal washing up! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781783254996 • Author: Pip Payne • Publisher: Aster • Format: Hardback • Pages: 240 • Dimensions: 19.69 x 2.16 x 24.26 cm
Try over 100 brand new tasty, slimming recipes, all under 500 calories! The follow-up to the smash hit Slimming Eats, plus 15 signature favourites from Siobhan's enormously popular blog. This beautiful array of family-friendly meals will save you time in the kitchen and leave you spoilt for choice - using only accessible and fuss-free ingredients - the book is brimming with options and ideas for everyone to enjoy. Recipes include Piri Piri Halloumi Traybake, Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja, Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake, One-pot Moroccan-style Lamb Pilaf, Sticky Sriracha Tofu Bowls, Balsamic-roasted Beetroot with Feta and Orange Salad and Raspberry Lemon Loaf. Satisfying, flavoursome and healthy - this is Slimming Eats, made simpler than ever before. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399708241 • Author: Siobhan Wightman • Publisher: Yellow Kite • Format: Hardback • Pages: 288 • Dimensions: 19.69 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
The Great British Bake Off: Kitchen Classics showcases 80 sumptuous bakes inspired by the show's most popular signature themes - Cake, Biscuits, Bread, Pastry, Patisserie, Dessert, Chocolate and Free-from - taking the best classic recipes and reinventing them to create the most gorgeous, flavourful and indulgent bakes. Throughout the book, Paul, Prue and the 2023 bakers themselves show you how to turn a signature into something truly special. Among the many transformations, Victoria sponge becomes a four-tier, zesty extravaganza; a brioche-style babka turns savoury with kale pesto and red peppers; and the cherry Bakewell is reimagined as an irresistible fondant fancy. Page after page, this book is packed with 'new' classics that will draw family and friends to your own kitchen table time and again. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408727003 • Author: The Bake Off Team • Publisher: Sphere • Format: Hardback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 19.2 x 2.2 x 25.2 cm
The companion cookbook to the Sunday Times bestselling Young Forever with more than 100 delicious recipes to help reverse the symptoms of ageing and support a long, youthful life. Dr Mark Hyman's revolutionary book Young Forever revealed how to reverse the biological hallmarks of ageing through easy and accessible dietary, lifestyle and longevity strategies. In this companion cookboook, Mark shares nutritious meals to help you eat your way to longer life. Rooted in the latest science, these recipes feature good fats, quality proteins, nutrient-dense vegetables, leafy greens and a variety of other ingredients proven to support longevity. You'll find a range of meals, snacks and drinks designed to fight inflammation, boost your immune system and promote healthy ageing, including: Roasted Red Pepper and Courgette Frittata; Thai Turkey Larb Lettuce Wraps; Braised Pomegranate Lamb Shanks; Roasted Rhubarb-Strawberry Coconut Crumble; Blackberry and Mint Refresher. With mouthwatering options for every lifestyle and diet, The Young Forever Cookbook is your guide to maintaining a healthy life - and creating a healthier future. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399725729 • Author: Mark Hyman • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton • Format: Paperback • Pages: 272 • Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.8 x 2.2 cm
Miguel Barclay, the original £1 chef, is here to transform your diet and help you lose weight. Slimming One Pound Meals is packed full of 86 quick and healthy, feel-good recipes, all on a £1 budget but without compromising on taste! Miguel has focused on low-carb, low-calorie, well-balanced food; every recipe is 500 calories or under. No matter whether you are already following a diet or are just at the start of your weight-loss journey, you will find plenty of delicious and affordable recipes that work for you. Small changes = big difference... and all for £1 per person Recipes include Crispy Chickpea Shakshuka, Aubergine 'Bacon' BLT, Chorizo-stuffed Peppers, Bombay Potato Fish Cakes, Charred Veg Paella, King Prawn & Chilli Orzo, One-pan Burritos & Sticky Black Pepper Noodles. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035403950 • Author: Miguel Barclay • Publisher: Headline Home • Format: Hardback • Pages: 208 • Dimensions: 19.2 x 2.2 x 25 cm
Looking after yourself begins with food. In Eat Yourself Healthy, Jamie’s 120 easy, mouthwatering recipes will energise, satisfy, nourish and revitalise. This is all about what you can have, not what you can’t. Jamie’s healthy eating is joyful, generous and so tasty you’ll keep coming back to it. For the first time, the book will open with a 2-week nutrition-packed meal plan to kickstart your health journey and 50 helpful health hacks ensure that healthy choices are always the easiest choices. This is good food to change your life. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241657836 • Author: Jamie Oliver • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 25 x 19.6 x 3 cm
National Treasure Joe Wicks is back with Protein in 15, packed with quick, delicious protein-packed and unprocessed recipes for the whole family. We all need protein to help us balance blood sugar, build muscle, and maintain energy and concentration. Whether you’re a dedicated gym goer, a woman experiencing perimenopausal symptoms or just want to boost protein in your family meals without relying on ultra-processed foods, Protein in 15 has you covered. Real food for real people, the recipes are simple and speedy but big on flavour and are made with easy-to-source, unprocessed ingredients. Whether you fancy a spicy chicken burger, banging steak burrito, meat-free bolognese or creamy chicken harissa pasta, this book is for you. Chapters include: – Easy-peasy dinners – Plant-powered meals – Lunchbox inspo – Home takeaways – Fast prep slow-cook bangers – Pasta and noodle winners Protein in 15 will show you that it’s possible to eat a protein-rich diet using fresh, whole foods. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781785128547 • Author: Joe Wicks • Publisher: Bonnier Books UK Limited • Format: Hardback • Pages: 224 • Dimensions: 24.6 x 18.9 x 3 cm
15-minute air fryer meals for when you need them the most. This is your ultimate bible of flavour filled, ultra-fast air fryer meals that will be your perfect hearty mid-week dinners for the family, bountiful breakfasts, lunches to grab while you’re on the go and delicious desserts too. Packed full with savvy ways to utilise your air fryer space so you can cook more ingredients at the same time coupled with Clare’s fastest recipes yet, you’ll be amazed at what you can create in just 15 minutes. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241729038 • Author: Clare Andrews • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 208 • Dimensions: 25.1 x 19.5 x 2 cm
Save money and calories with healthy, home-cooked air fryer and slow cooker versions of your favourite takeaways. Number one bestselling author Nathan Anthony is back with 100 easy recipes to hack your weeknight cooking. Whether you’re craving a classic curry or a comforting pizza, you’ll find healthy, quick versions of family favourites to satisfy that fast-food craving and stop you ordering in. - every recipe is designed for your slow cooker or air fryer - calorie counts and macro breakdowns included - a third of the book is dump-bag friendly - more recipes than ever before - from picky teas to classic takeaways These simple, flavourful recipes mean you can indulge while keeping track of your health and budget. Mouth-watering recipes include Katsu Chicken Curry, Sweet & Sour Noodles, Smash Burgers and Garlic Mozzarella Doughballs. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529914535 • Author: Nathan Anthony • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 224 • Dimensions: 25.2 x 19.7 x 2.1 cm
Drawing on the Hairy Bikers' hugely popular series of cookbooks, this is a definitive collection of the best-loved recipes from the nation's favourite cooking duo. For over two decades, Si and Dave have shared their love of food with the nation, enthusing and entertaining millions with their books and TV shows. Now, The Best of the Hairy Bikers brings together over 120 of their most admired, talked about, and cooked recipes in one place. With dishes influenced by the Bikers' culinary travels to variations on British classics, this collection is full of easy-to-follow recipes to help you cook wholesome and flavourful meals at home. With chapters on snacks and soups, pasta and pies, as well as traybakes, curries, roasts, puddings and more, there is sure to be something for everyone. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399607346 • Author: Hairy Bikers • Publisher: Orion Publishing • Format: Hardback • Pages: 288 • Dimensions: 24.8 x 19.6 x 2.8 cm
Treat your loved ones with this brand-new collection of Hairy Bikers' recipes, perfect for families of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by their journey together, Si King has completed this book as a tribute to his best friend and cooking partner Dave Myers, and a celebration of the food they loved to cook for themselves and their families. The Hairy Bikers are known as the Kings of Comfort, adored for their hearty food, big flavours and simple recipes. With this book, Si King delivers all that and more - bringing joy to the kitchen as he looks back and shares this ultimate collection of their most treasured dishes along with heartfelt stories and reflections on their adventures together. With over 100 easy and rewarding recipes to choose from, dishes like Cowboy Breakfast, Curried Welsh Rarebit, Bacon, Sausage & Egg Pie, Coronation Chicken Pancakes, Ginger Beer-Glazed Ham and Rum Babas with Grilled Pineapple will soon be your family favourites too. Featuring the Hairy Bikers' trademark flavours and comfort, Our Family Favourites is a deeply personal tribute packed with food you'll want to cook and share with your own loved ones again and again. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399607322 • Author: Hairy Bikers • Publisher: Seven Dials • Format: Hardback • Pages: 288 • Dimensions: 24.2 x 2.6 x 19.4 cm