Cookbooks

Cookbook Corner

VEGAN MUG CAKES

Lottie Covell £10, Kyle Books

Perfect for when you need an instant indulgent treat, these fool proof 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. This is accessible, easy baking for everyone. With tips on plant-based ingredients and the dos and don’ts of microwave baking, Vegan Mug Cakes provides all the knowhow you need to whip up delicious treats in a matter of minutes, with no waste and little washing up.

THE FEMALE CHEF

Clare Finney and Liz Seabrook, foreword by Sheila Dillon £28, Hoxton Mini Press

A glance at any Best Restaurant List will tell you the food scene’s infamous gender imbalance is far from solved. Women, though traditionally encouraged to cook at home, have long been much less championed in professional kitchens. And yet, within this challenging environment, many women are pioneering change — from nurturing all-female teams to shaking up the narrative of what it means to be a woman and a chef. This book celebrates those at the forefront of modern food, and the experiences that got them there, bringing together insightful interviews, original portraits and personal recipes.

HOW TO COOK: THE 100 ESSENTIAL RECIPES EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW

Darina Allen £22, Kyle Books

We all know cooking from scratch is healthier for our waistlines and our wallets, but pressed for time and inspiration, most of us turn to the same meals again and again. In this book, Darina Allen, of Ireland’s worldrenowned Ballymaloe Cookery School, shows how simple it is to rustle up delicious and nutritious meals using 25 of the most popular staple ingredients, from eggs and potatoes, to tomatoes, rice and pasta. With advice on shopping well, wasting less and the essential equipment every kitchen needs, Darina shares her lifetime of experience to show you how to cook good food time and time again.