We've all spent a little more time at home recently and this has meant we've a new-found appreciation for what lunch represents to us: a break, excitement, something that isn't typing emails or Zoom meetings. Without the crutch of highstreet chains, we've had to start fending for ourselves and this means endlessly trying to come up with different, filling and nutritious meals for our family and ourselves. But there are only so many great ideas about what you can put between two slices of bread or do with an egg and a piece of toast. Lunch is the best way to brighten your day, but it involves a level of imagination we don't have the time for. This is where Let's Do Lunch steps in. You can decide how much time you want to dedicate to your lunch, then pick a straightforward, satisfying meal and get cracking. At the heart of this book is this lack of fuss. There will be no challenging techniques, hard-to-find ingredients or decadent cooking times. Just quick, accessible and clever recipes that will have you wondering how on earth you managed to make something so delicious in so little time. The book is filled with encouraging tips and tricks to help energise and transform your cooking experience from something you have to do into something you look forward to doing. All recipes are all light on meat and fish, with the emphasis on fresh vegetables, grains, cheese and nuts so you can feel energized right through to till dinner. Ditch the al desko and make a ritual out of lunch again.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TASTE OF HOME A thoroughly modern guide to becoming a smarter, faster, more creative cook from Molly Baz, featuring fun, flavourful recipes anyone can make. If you seek out, celebrate and obsess over good food but lack the skills and confidence necessary to make it at home, you've just won a ticket to a life filled with supreme deliciousness. Cook This Book is a new kind of foundational cookbook from Molly Baz, who's here to teach you absolutely everything she knows and equip you with the tools to become a better, less stressed, more efficient cook. Molly breaks the essentials of cooking down to clear and uncomplicated recipes that deliver big flavour with little effort and a side of education, including dishes like Pastrami Roast Chicken with Schmaltzy Onions and Dill, Chorizo and Chickpea Carbonara, and, of course, her signature Cae Sal. But this is not your average cookbook. More than a collection of recipes, Cook This Book teaches you the invaluable superpower of improvisation through visually compelling lessons on such topics as the importance of salt and how to balance flavour, giving you all the tools necessary to make food that tastes great every time. Throughout, you'll encounter dozens of QR codes, accessed through the camera app on your smartphone, that link to short, technique-driven videos hosted by Molly to help illuminate some of the trickier skills. As Molly says, 'Cooking is really fun, I swear. You simply need to set yourself up for success to truly enjoy it.' Cook This Book will help you do just that, inspiring a new generation to find joy in the kitchen and take pride in putting a home-cooked meal on the table, all with the unbridled fun and spirit that only Molly could inspire.

At a time when 31 million American adults live alone, Klancy Miller is here to show that cooking for one is something to embrace. While making single servings from other cookbooks means scaling down ingredients, adjusting cooking times, or being stuck with leftovers, Cooking Solo gives readers just what they need to make a delicious meal all for themselves. Among the few other "cooking for one" books, this is the first by a hip young woman, whose vibrance and enthusiasm for cooking for herself comes through in the 100 attractive recipes like Tahitian Noodle Sandwich, Smoked Duck Breast Salad, Spicy Pork Burger with Coconut, and Mackerel with Lemon and Capers. Klancy also includes a chapter on entertaining at home, because being single still means having fun with friends.

With Keto For One, get 100 delicious dishes for every meal of the day-perfectly proportioned and macro-balanced. Single-serve cooking is one of the biggest challenges when trying to adhere to an eating plan. Most recipes are portioned for 4-6 servings, which means you'll be eating the same thing for a week or trying to adjust recipes and struggling to figure out proper cooking times and fractions of measurements. With keto, you also have the additional challenge of balancing your macronutrients-a few too many carbs or not enough fat and your recipe is no longer in the ketogenic zone. No more fussing with recipes. No more eating leftovers. No more wasted food (or money!). No more cobbling together snacks and calling it a meal. No more temptation to give into carb-laden, nutrient-void, single-serving convenience foods. Just delicious recipes from "low-carb queen" and best-selling author Dana Carpender. Enjoy delicious keto burgers and smoothies, as well as quick skillet stir-fries and plenty of tasty meals that can be pulled together quickly or ahead of time.

Incredibly simple, delicious recipes that encourage healthy ageing and boost immunity, based on Manju Malhi's popular Open Age cookery classes. Whatever your age, it is beyond doubt that an active lifestyle and eating a balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health. It helps to reduces risk of disease, infection and other illnesses. But, above all, it can help you feel your best. As we get older, many of us find our appetite shrinks because our energy output lessens. However, our fundamental needs haven't changed. Even if you have a smaller appetite and require fewer calories, your body still needs the right vitamins, minerals and nutrients to sustain you. Manju Malhi wants to inspire people of all ages to enjoy the time they spend in the kitchen and view cooking as a joy instead of a chore, and she has been awarded the British Empire Medal for her work with Open Age. The Seasoned Foodie is a collection of dishes that are easy to follow and will satisfy both your dietary needs and your love of good food, however young you feel. Inside you will find simple, tasty recipes that pack maximum nutrition, such as: - Scandi-style Salmon with Pickled Potatoes - Herby Pumpkin Soup - Brazilian Black Beans - Jerk Jambalaya - Oat and Ginger Cookies This collection of delicious recipes that encourage healthy ageing and boost immunity make you fall in love with the kitchen again.

Everyone loves soup, it is the ultimate comfort food. Whether you yearn for a traditional creamy tomato, a spicy fish chowder or a deliciously umami-rich ramen, a mug of soup is the perfect supper on the sofa, quick lunch and between-meal savoury snack. But a great-tasting soup has to involve long cooking with big pans and bulk ingredients, right? Wrong! Every soup in this book has been specially created to suit the microwave and to be cooked in a single mug, ready to eat. Instead of opening up a can, you can have an even yummier home-cooked mushroom soup, or chicken, even minestrone - made fresh in just the same amount of time.

Cooking for one is harder than it seems and it can leave anyone wanting to make a healthy, tasty meal either throwing out extra helpings or watching expensive ingredients expire. But it's possible to prepare single-serving recipes that are full of flavour, easy to make, and economical if you have the right guide. The Ultimate Cooking for One Cookbook allows you to make a fresh, delicious, home-cooked meal for one without creating a week's worth of leftovers or leaving an abundance of unused fresh ingredients that quickly go to waste. Each of the 175 single-serving recipes is quick and simple to make and save you both time and money. And while the ingredients are common, the results are anything but. In addition to flavourful meals, this cookbook includes clever ideas of how to reduce food waste and source single servings of fresh ingredients.

Healthyish is recipe developer Lindsay Maitland Hunt's totally doable, delicious, and dead-simple cookbook, helping us to eat how we all want to eat-healthy, but with an occasional bit of decadence. Lindsay Maitland Hunt is an expert recipe developer who has created recipes for everyone from college students to busy families to seasoned home cooks. Now, she brings her trademark skillset to her debut cookbook, Healthyish. For anyone on the move, working long hours, and trying to eat a bit more healthfully, Healthyish offers 131 satisfying recipes with straightforward instructions, using as few pots and pans as possible, and ingredients that won't break the bank. Not to mention, you can find the ingredients at your everyday grocery store (no garam masala or acai berries here!). Emphasizing balanced eating rather than fad diet tricks, Hunt includes guilt-free recipes for every meal of the day, from breakfast to snacks to dinner, and yes, even Healthyish treats, such as: Banana-Avocado Chai Shake Peanut Butter Granola Salty Watermelon, Feta, Mint, and Avocado Salad Miso-Butter Toast with a Nine-Minute Egg Pozole with Pinto Beans and Queso Fresco Spiced Chicken and Chickpea Flatbreads with Cucumber-Dill Tzatziki Single-Serving Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookie Designed for novices and experienced cooks alike, Hunt's meticulously considered recipes offer crowd-pleasing flavor profiles and time-saving tips and tricks, and her vegetable-centric dishes, with an occasional dash of meat, dairy, and decadence, are showcased in vibrant, mouthwatering photographs. Destined to be an everyday kitchen essential, filled with splattered and dog-eared pages, Healthyish is a call for simple ingredients, food that makes us feel good, quick prep, and even quicker cleanup, so we all can enjoy what's most important at the end of a long day: getting back to the couch.

This is an inspiring collection of over 30 delicious single-portion recipes. Enjoy the pleasure of eating delicious dishes every time you cook, whatever the quantity. Every dish is tailored to suit the individual diner, from appetizers to main courses and desserts. It features ideas for quick suppers, such as Chicken with Tomatoes & Olives, as well as more elaborate ideas, such as Duck Breast with Pineapple & Ginger. Enjoy tastes from all around the world, from fresh salads and hearty pasta dishes to spicy stir-fries and curries. It contains useful information on cooking in small batches and making the most of pantry ingredients. Finding suitable recipes for one person is something faced by many people every day, but eating on your own does not have to mean missing out on varied, nutritious and tasty meals. The recipes in this book have all been devised for one person. There are ideas for all courses, ranging from substantial suppers to light lunches and snacks, as well as home-made soups, filling vegetarian mains and tempting desserts. The introduction offers advice on planning a healthy diet, shopping in small quantities, storing food and getting the most out of the microwave and freezer. With 30 recipes and plenty of tips, this is an ideal guide to cooking for one.

Living on your own doesn't mean losing out on interesting and healthy food. Nor does it haveto involve the often unreliable business of quartering recipes! Here is a collection of simple,delicious meals - specially designed for one - that will ensure you enjoy your everyday eating.You'll find useful tips for shopping and stocking your food cupboard and delicious recipes foreverything from snacks to main courses with fish, meat and vegetables. Quick, easy andeconomical, the recipes are designed to make everyday cooking exciting, and to keep your diethealthy and balanced.Some recipes just don't work in small quantities, and that could include some of yourfavourites. A unique feature of this book is the inclusion of really tasty recipes - such ascasseroles, roasts and cakes - that show you how to create four differentmeals from one singlecooking session.So you can try:Braised Tender Lamb, then reinvent it as Lamb with Mediterranean Couscous, Lamb withCrisp Courgettes and Parsnip-topped Lamb Or treat yourself to: Roast Lemon-infused Chicken, then enjoy Chicken Filo Parcels, Sweet and Sour Chickenand Chicken with Pancetta Or simply enjoy just-for-one treats such as:Caramelised Onion and Goats' Cheese PuffsSalmon Steak with Summer Vegetable Parcels Spinach and Avocado Salad with PancettaHoney-drenched Tunisian Almond CakeAuthor Wendy Hobsonhas spent a career working in and around cooking. She has written several books - including Classic 1000 Cake & Bake Recipes, Classic 1000 Recipesand The Kitchen Companion - and edited manymore. She loves being able to cook in small quantities to please herself as well as in larger amounts to share with family and friends Contents: KEY POINTS - Includes a healthy, balanced range of dishes; economical, quick and easy. - Good range of recipes from snacks to desserts. - Also includes ideas pages: quick suggestions for ways to cook when you don't need a complete recipe. - A special feature is the bulk-cook option: cook a normal quantity, divide into four, freeze what you don't need, then make the remaining portions into completely different meals. - Because of the way they are designed, the recipes are easy to double-up - or more - if you are cooking for friends.

'Julie's passion comes from the heart, turning humble pastry into a masterpiece' Richard Bertinet Julie Jones, Instagram influencer and author of Soulful Baker and The Pastry School conducts online workshops for pastry decorating and this is the book that her followers have been crying out for. Art in Pastry begins with basic recipes for sweet and shortcut pastry, which can then be used in the recipes for pies and tarts that follow, featuring a wide range of delicious sweet and savoury fillings. Chapters on Fruit, Dairy, Meat & Fish and Vegetables include 40 recipes that can all be adapted to variety of decorative approaches. The recipes can be used for a large square or round pie, or six smaller pies, according to your needs. In total there are more than a hundred decorative pies and tarts to feast your eyes on. Recipes include a Broderie Anglaise lemon tart, a basket-weave feta pie, floral white chocolate tarts and a cod & chorizo pie inspired by antique tiles. Every chapter includes exquisite photography by Andrew Montgomery of both the food and the inspiration behind it.

Perfect for when you need an instant indulgent treat, these foolproof vegan mug cakes require just a mug, a microwave and a few simple ingredients. From classics such as Coffee and Walnut Cake to irresistible flavour combinations such as Blackberry and Lime Upside-Down Cake, these are quick, easy bakes for every mood and occasion. With tips on plant-based ingredients and the dos and don'ts of microwave baking, Vegan Mug Cakes provides all the know-how you need to whip up delicious treats in a matter of minutes, with no waste and little washing up.

EATING BETTER ON A BUDGET The One Pound Chef is back and wants to help make our lives a little bit 'greener'. Whether you eat meat or follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, we all now recognise the importance of doing our bit to help the planet. In Green One Pound Meals, Miguel brings his no-nonsense approach and shows you how to eat more consciously, with delicious, planet-friendly, healthy food on a budget. The book is packed with plenty of veggie and vegan recipes, along with some meat and fish dishes for those days when you might want something different. Miguel wants us all to be more aware of the food we eat: where it comes from, whether it is in season and is it good for you. He includes lots of tips and ideas for shopping smart and how to avoid food waste, as well as time-saving hacks. Why not switch things around and try 'Meat Mondays' and enjoy plant-based, nourishing meals during the rest of the week? Miguel will show you that you that these quick, easy and nutritious meals don't have to cost you the earth and can help you do your bit towards helping the planet. Minimum fuss, maximum flavour and all for GBP1 per person.

Jan Arkless's bestselling recipe book has given confidence to a whole generation of new cooks. This new edition has been fully updated to include such new recipes as Hoisin Chicken Stir Fry, Tabbouleh and Winter Pork Casserole. Leaving home for university or to start a new job?

Suddenly faced with cooking for yourself for the first time and don't want to exist on a diet of takeaways or squander your money on expensive ready-made meals? Don't worry! All the recipes you need are here, starting right at the beginning with how to boil an egg - and then how to poach, scramble and fry it as well!

The essential guide for those new to cooking. Includes:

• useful table of quantities when cooking for one
• simple instructions on how to prepare vegetables
• easy, tasty and economical meals

Most of the recipes serve one - but some feed two or more for when you're entertaining friends. How to Boil an Egg explains all the things that other cookery books assume you know.

Fed up wasting food? Tired of trying to work out ingredient quantities for one serving or just looking for easy recipes for batch cooking? Good Food: Meals for One is packed full of tasty treats that make sure you will never waste a delicious morsel. With simple, yet delicious recipes and full-colour photos for each recipe, Meals for One is the perfect companion for a stress-free yet mouthwatering meal. With dishes for every occasion whether lunches for packed lunches, dinners that won't break the bank or simply a luxury meal to wind down the day, and triple-tested by the experts at Good Food, Meals for One is your one-stop collection of recipes for one.