Dishhe of t h t n o M PAN-SHARE BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE
BY AMY SHEPPARD When Amy Sheppard’s oven broke down, she had to think outside the box and prepare meals using only her hob. As the author of the hugely successful Savvy Shopper's Cookbook (2017), Gorran Haven-based Amy knew this happy accident contained the germ of an idea for the sequel. Hob: A Simpler Way to Cook was published in June, containing 80 simple pocketfriendly recipes for the time-poor. Whether you’re entertaining friends or looking for a perfect mid-week meal, a busy parent or a budget-conscious student, this is a collection for anyone who wants to dial down the effort and turn up the flavour. n 68 |
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The concept is simple: as suggested by the title, all recipes are cooked on the hob, mostly in one pan, and guaranteed to make the table in under 30 minutes. No 15-minute wait to pre-heat the oven, and no endless cooking with uninspiring results; HOB delivers on flavour while cutting out all the fuss, because life is complicated enough. “I started writing HOB just after Christmas,” Amy recalls. “When the oven broke, I had to go back to basics – but all my recipes centre around simple, budget-friendly food, so it made me realise how well the hob fitted with that style of cooking.
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“I think most people have a desire to cook and to try new recipes, but we often just don't have the time. HOB is full of easy, family-friendly dinners that are quick to prepare and don't use lots of ingredients. It's the kind of food I like to cook - and eat! “And it's very much an autumn comfort cookbook. I think people will find plenty of new family favourites to see them through the winter! Recipes include crowd-pleasers such as chorizo marinara and vegetable katsu curry, budget wonders like spicy bean burgers and red pesto koftas, and treats such as pan-
