'If you were to only have one Slater cookbook in your life, this is it' OFM, Books of the Year 'He is king among food writers' Nigella Lawson 'Slater's best book' Diana Henry, Sunday Telegraph A Cook's Book is the story of Nigel Slater's life in the kitchen. From the first jam tart Nigel made with his mum standing on a chair trying to reach the Aga, through to what he is cooking now, this is the ultimate Nigel Slater collection brimming with over 200 recipes. He writes about how his cooking has changed from discovering the best way to roast a chicken to the trick to smoky, smooth aubergine mash. He gives the tales behind the recipes and recalls the first time he ate a baguette in Paris, his love of jewel-bright Japanese pickled radishes and his initial slice of buttercream-topped chocolate cake. These are the favourite recipes Nigel Slater cooks at home every day; the heart and soul of his cooking. Chapters include: a slice of tart, a chicken in the pot, everyday greens, the solace of soup and the ritual of tea. This is the essential Nigel Slater.

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's debut cookbook, The Food Lab, revolutionised home cooking, selling more than half a million copies with its science-based approach to everyday foods. For fast, fresh cooking for his family, there's one pan Lopez-Alt reaches for more than any other: the wok. Whether stir-frying, deep frying, steaming, simmering or braising, the wok is the most versatile pan in the kitchen. Once you master the basics?the mechanics of a stir-fry and how to get smoky wok hei at home?you're ready to cook home-style and restaurant-style dishes from across Asia and the West, from Kung Pao Chicken to Pad Thai to San Francisco-Style Garlic Noodles. Lopez-Alt breaks down the science behind his beloved Beef Chow Fun, fried rice, dumplings, tempura vegetables and seafood and dashi-simmered dishes. Featuring more than 200 recipes?including simple no-cook side dishes?instructions on knife skills and pantry stocking alongside more than 1,000 colour photographs, The Wok provides endless ideas for brightening up dinner.

Batch cooking is a method of organizing the work that allows you to cook all the meals of the week in advance, in just one moment. You can cook all at once: the prepared food is kept in the fridge or freezer so you have it ready immediately when needed in the following days. Plan ahead and cook in advance on Sunday in less than three hours! One of the trendiest in matter of cookery books: a handy manual to become a quick chef in your own kitchen to save time, money and eat healthy. 56 easy and healthy recipes all perfectly organized to meet the needs in terms of quality and variety within the week.

Travel across Italy’s regions through food and discover the best of its produce and dishes.

For centuries, Italy has cultivated some of the world’s finest produce, from plump tomatoes to nutty parmesan and velvety bottles of wine. It’s a country that revolves around mealtimes, and no visit is complete without experiencing these culinary traditions.

Mangia guides us through Italy’s 20 regions, sharing the cuisine that defines each. Learn about their food histories and produce, discover what dishes to try (along with what drinks to pair them with), learn about culinary festivals and experiences, and cook your way through an iconic recipe from each region.

You don’t have to travel to the boot to try its food, though: Every chapter includes a recipe for readers to experience a bite of Italy in their own kitchens, written by chefs who run some of the world’s best kitchens. In Italy, it’s all about la dolce vita, and there’s nothing that captures that better than a table full of food.

How to Bake Anything Gluten Free is the first book that shows you how turn your kitchen into your own personal gluten-free bakery – but nothing tastes or looks "gluten-free"!

Becky has spent years developing delicious recipes and sharing them with her followers on Instagram. She is here to show you that a gluten-free life can be exciting and simple, without having to miss out on your favourite bakes ever again. Ever ordered dessert and ended up with fruit salad? Ever walked into a bakery and realised you can only eat the napkins? Or (worst of all) ever experienced the awkward moment of not being able to eat your own birthday cake?! Well this book is here to change all that – for good.

From rainbow cake to smores brownies, red velvet cupcakes to fried doughnuts, triple-chocolate cookies to strawberry cheesecake, black forest gateau to apple pie, bagels to cinnamon rolls, classic Cornish pasty to mini beef wellingtons, plus a whole chapter dedicated to the ultimate gluten-free Christmas (including dairy-free, veggie and low FODMAP options), Becky gives you all the recipes you'll ever need with tips and advice on how to bake absolutely anything gluten-free.