Cookery dishes and courses: main courses

Miso is fast becoming a vital ingredient for the health-conscious foodie. The fermented soybean paste, which originates from Japan, is prized for its rich, complex umami flavour alongside its health-giving properties.

Savour the art of slow cooking the Italian way, where flavours deepen and texture is softened to create comforting, inexpensive meals with little fuss.

There is only one state in the US which lives up to the epithet 'the best BBQ in the world', and that is Texas.

Paul Ainsworth has spent a lifetime working in Michelin-starred kitchens – from Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London to his own restaurant No6 in Cornwall. Working with quality produce and alongside the UK’s best chefs, he’s learnt that seriously good food and comforting classics are key to a truly flavourful life.

Passed down through the generations of Karla Zazueta’s family, she explores cooking techniques and ingredients brought in from lesser explored regions. This is a true taste of north Mexico using fresh produce, bursting with flavour, colour and – crucially – history.

How to Butter Toast is the antidote to cookbook-overload. In this fun and entertaining recipe book without any recipes, Ottolenghi co-writer Tara Wigley equips you with rhymes and confidence to cook great food instinctively.

“An indulgent pleasure trip of sweet and savoury treats for all to enjoy.” – Michel Roux Jr

“Another beauty of a book.” – Ruby Bhogal

‘A beautiful book and the perfect Christmas present.’ – Jamie Oliver

‘More than just a compilation of gorgeous recipes: it’s a moving collection of precious food memories that testify to the enduring impact of what we eat.’ – Nigella Lawson

These Delicious Things is a collection of nostalgic food memories and recipes from more than 100 of the UK’s top chefs and food writers. Published to support children living in food poverty, it is proof that when people give a piece of themselves for the benefit of others, incredible things can happen.

Eclectic, playful and delicious. – Yotam Ottolenghi

2024 WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL COOKBOOK GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS AWARD

Shortlisted for Fortnum & Mason Cookery Book of the Year

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'This book is a delightful new addition to a most distinguished company of cooks and writers, bravo Alex.’ — Jeremy Lee

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

‘Our kids love their dad's cooking’ Stacey Solomon

‘Joe is an incredibly passionate and knowledgeable cook. He cares deeply about family and brings joy to the kitchen.’ Gregg Wallace

The debut family cookbook from actor, presenter, King of the Jungle and MasterChef 2021 finalist, Joe Swash.