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Kitchen Essentials for June

Dive into our curated collection of must-have cookbooks that will transform your culinary experience. From mastering the elegant techniques of French cuisine to exploring flavorful fish-based dishes, our selection covers diverse tastes and needs. Discover the convenience of air frying with specialized guides for solo cooking and vibrant curry creations. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or kitchen novice, these essential books will inspire your next delicious masterpiece


Kitchen Essentials for May
Denise Smart

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.

Naomi Coleman

Shake, mix, and stir your way through fifty cocktails inspired by the land of the rising sun.

Inspired by the meticulous traditions and craftsmanship of Japanese mixology, Kanpai! features fifty Japanese cocktail recipes. From much-loved classics like the Whiskey highball and the Bamboo, to modern favourites like the Chu-Hai and the Vermouth sidecar, there is a cocktail for every occasion.

With a playful illustration to accompany each recipe, this colourful cocktail guide is the perfect gift for seasoned imbibers and budding bartenders alike.

乾杯 (cheers)!

Jeany Cronk

At Home in Provence is a stunning cookbook that explores a modern take on life in this sunny French region from co-owner of winemakers Maison Mirabeau, Jeany Cronk. Sharing recipes and table settings, and offering a nuanced look at the local culture and style, the book delves into food, entertaining ideas, and features short essays to give readers a taste of life in France.

The 60 recipes showcase the seasons, focusing on simple cooking with local produce bursting with freshness, made to be shared. From dishes to serve up at a casual lunch such as St Tropez Ceviche to mains with a Mirabeau twist like Coq au Vin Rosé, as well as delicious desserts, including Lemon Madeleines with White Chocolate Dip, there’s a vast array of recipes to bring a taste of Provence to your table.

Divided into four distinct sections: Les Vignes (what to cook in the harvest season, the culture of winemaking, how to taste and understand what to look for in a good Provençal rosé), Le Village (cooking with inspiring market produce, the slow rhythm of village life, food markets, fêtes), La Ville (exploring the chicer side of Provence’s culinary landscape, the bustle of city life in towns of the region, culture) and La Côte (delving into salty seaside recipes, the bright blue sea, picnics on sandy beaches, coastal spots), each chapter is bursting with stunning location photography, from the turquoise Mediterranean to the verdant vine-covered hillsides.

Ino Kuvacic

Dalmatia, by Ino Kuvacic, brings us over 100 authentic Croatian dishes.

With chapters covering vegetables and salads, meat dishes, fish and seafood and sweets, the book reveals authentic recipes and cherished food traditions of this little-known part of Europe – the spectacular Dalmatian coast. It is a region defined by the sea, and its cuisine has evolved from the a long and complex history that has brought many foreign influences both to its shores and its food. Fish, seafood, tomatoes and olives – and wine – are the heroes. Recipes include Splitska pašticada (braised beef with red wine, prunes and apples), Brujet (Dalmatian seafood stew), Kozice s pršutom (prawns wrapped in prosciutto with goat’s cheese) and Dubrovačka rožada (Croatian crème caramel).

Accompanied by stunning local photography of both this beautiful region and the culinary experiences and traditions it offers, Dalmatia will transport you to the sparkling coastline of Croatia from your own kitchen.

Emily Scott

Fish and shellfish are the perfect healthy fast supper, a treat we enjoy when eating out, but often something we shy away from when cooking for ourselves. With Home Shores at your side, you need never do so again.

By following Emily Scott’s tried-and-tested techniques, and the hints and tips that accompany the recipes throughout, you will soon be cooking perfect pan-fried fish dinners and super seafood suppers with confidence at home, including Lemony Orzo with Tuna, Avocado, Spring Onions and Mint, Hot Smoked Trout and Watercress Tarts, and Sea Bass with Malaysian Dressing.

Coupled with Emily’s expert advice on what to look for when choosing and buying fish and shellfish, how best to prepare them, a chapter on using just tinned fish and another on Emily’s favourite flavoured butters, sauces and sides, including Citrus Vodka Tomato Sauce, Green Olive Caponata, and Fig and Apple Pickles, plus an equally important section on the art of making a good fish stock, Home Shores is guaranteed to become your go-to kitchen companion whenever you fancy fish for dinner.

Jose Pizarro

Every chef has their staple ingredients, and in The Spanish Pantry, award-winning chef José Pizarro invites you into his home kitchen to share his.

With a few key Spanish ingredients, you too can create an authentic, fuss-free meal, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a feast for entertaining friends. José takes inspiration from the whole of Spain, featuring ‘greatest hits’-type recipes – paella, tortilla, croquetas, classic stews, desserts and more. From ingenious ways to use tomatoes, peppers, garlic and olive oil to the more typically Spanish ingredients, such as Manchego, chorizo and jamon, these recipes follow José’s signature style – short on ingredients yet punchy on taste.

Chapters are set out in 12 ingredient-based sections, as follows: Onions, Tomatoes, Peppers, Chorizo, Manchego, Almonds, Lemons, Rice, Chickpeas, Beans, Jamón and Saffron.

This stylish cookbook is filled with modern recipes and beautiful location photography from Spain and is an essential addition to your cookbook collection. Never before has Spanish food been so accessible or delicious.

Louise Hurst

This is a beautiful book that embraces the joy of baking.

There is something universally comforting about freshly baked buns. Soft and pillowy, with a gentle sweetness and enticing aroma, they are a treat enjoyed by cultures around the world and at the heart of this global love affair is the simple pleasure of taking basic ingredients and transforming them into something truly delicious.

Buns is a gorgeous collection of recipes, including classics passed down through generations, such as Cardamom Buns, Semlor and Tosca, to modern interpretations that celebrate flavour and form, such as Pistachio and Peach, Tahini and Chocolate, and Orange and Fennel. The recipes are a testament to the appeal of simple, sweet indulgence and whether you are a seasoned baker or a curious beginner, this book will inspire you to create your own delicious bakes and perhaps even discover new favourites along the way.

Dan Toombs

The first ever curryhouse air fryer cookbook! 50 brand new recipes from The Curry Guy.

We all love our air fryers – but did you know you could use one to make delicious curryhouse favourites without tons of oil? In Curry Guy Air Fryer Dan Toombs will show you how.

Dan is a master of curryhouse cuisine and he has applied his knowledge and foolproof methods to air fryer recipes – offering everything from Onion Bhajis to Chicken Tikka, Beef Madras to Butter Chicken, Saag Paneer to Goan Pork Vindaloo, with perfect air fryer Basmati rice and Naans to serve alongside. With sumptuous colour photos throughout, plus tips and tricks for getting your curries just right, treat your family to a fuss-free curry feast with Curry Guy Air Fryer.

Sugen Sopal

In this epic celebration of Malaysian cuisine, Roti King serves up the long-awaited recipes for some of their most popular menu dishes, alongside the food that has shaped their journey from a roadside café in Buntong, Ipoh, to a cult London restaurant.

Inspired by Malaysia’s vibrant street-food culture and the home-cooked classics of his childhood, Sugen Gopal shares recipes for Roti King favourites, such as delicious Dal, Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken, and of course, the flaky, legendary Roti Canai, as well as rice and noodle-heavy heroes.

Venture to the heart of Malaysia’s food scene, with photography from the country’s night markets and hawker stalls and recipes for everything from ridiculously good rendangs to showstopping sambals. Cook your way through these iconic dishes at home and discover the secrets, flavours and vibrancy of Malaysian food and its neighbouring influences. You’ll find yourself coming back to Roti King again and again.

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