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Peppered Steak with Whisky Sauce

Peppered Steak with Whisky Sauce

Peppered Steak with Whisky Sauce excerpted from Comfort in One: Simple, joyful one pot meals – The Sunday Times Bestseller by Hari Beavis. Photography by Dan Jones.

Comfort in One: Simple, joyful one pot meals - The Sunday Times Bestseller by Hari Beavis

‘Gen Z’s new favourite chef’
The Times

Dive into a world of easy comfort food with the latest cookbook from Sunday Times bestselling author Hari Beavis.

Renowned for her down-to-earth approach and irresistible flavours, Hari brings you a collection of heart-warming meals that require just one pan, pot, tray or tin.

Each dish comes with handy alternative ingredient suggestions, allowing you to adapt to what’s already in your store cupboard and tailor your meals to any craving or dietary preference. From speedy suppers to slow-cooked comfort classics, you’ll find inspiration for every mood and occasion. 

Recipes include:

  • Green Goddess Winter Pie – a nourishing, flaky-crusted delight 
  • Rosé Wine Prawn Pasta – effortless elegance in one pan 
  • Chorizo and Manchego Red Pepper Traybake – bold flavours with zero fuss 
  • Slow Cooker Birria Tacos – tender, melt-in-the-mouth goodness 
  • Garlic Butter, Lemon Chicken Orzo – creamy and comforting in a single pot 
  • Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon and Walnut Crunch – seasonal indulgence at its best 
  • Creamy Salmon Salad with Dill and Chive Dressing – a light yet satisfying bowl 
  • Mozzarella, Peach and Prosciutto Salad – sweet, salty perfection 
  • Lemon, Olive Oil and Thyme Cake – tangy and aromatic, all in one tin 

With 90 soul-soothing recipes that champion simplicity and flavour, this cookbook invites you to relax, dig in, and discover how easy it is to whip up truly comforting meals. Let Hari Beavis guide you to your new favourite dish – one pot at a time.  (more…)

Book Review: Southern Appetizers

Southerners adore their appetizers, and this collection of 60 recipes—served up with a healthy dose of Southern hospitality—shows why. Smoked pecans on the sideboard, cheese straws on the coffee table, an array of hot dips on the dining table, and pickled shrimp on the porch are just some of the myriad of dishes found in this volume that prove food is the life of the party. Tips on creating the ideal party flow, being a gracious host, arranging flowers, sending out invitations, and planning the perfect menu ensure any event will go off without a hitch. Both a lovely hostess gift and a party-planning idea book, Southern Appetizers is all anyone needs for a successful gathering with Southern style. (more…)