family-friendly meals

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…)

Vietnamese-style Pork

Spinning Plates: Easy Dinners with Simple Substitutions for Busy Families by Anna Stanford Anna Stanford’s recipes take the mystery out of everyday cooking and make life easier for busy families. Everything works, everything is approachable for any level of cook, and everything tastes wonderful. There is no trend chasing here, only honest and balanced food that feels good to make and even better to eat.

Each recipe comes with smart ideas for swapping ingredients, which means you can cook one meal that suits everyone at the table. A curry can shift from chicken to tofu to fish without missing a beat. Quick quiches come with five flavour ideas. Stir fries welcome whatever vegetables you have waiting in the fridge. With simple substitutions built right into the recipes, feeding a family becomes far more flexible.

Here is what you will find inside

Light Bites and Lunchtime Saviours
Spiced chickpea flatbreads, peanut noodles and simple midday favourites

Weekday Wonders
Chili two ways, Thai style fishcakes and dinners that fit into real life

Speedy Pasta
Creamy smoked salmon and asparagus spaghetti, mushroom parpadelle and quick comfort bowls (more…)

Jerk-Style Smoked Chicken Thighs

Jerk-Style Smoked Chicken Thighs excerpted from Dinner in One Take: Weeknight-Friendly Meals That are Big on Flavor, Not Time by Bo Corley. Photography by Kelsey Foster.

Dinner in One Take: Weeknight-Friendly Meals That are Big on Flavor, Not Time by Bo Corley

Making an impressive dinner doesn’t have to take an impressive amount of time. Grill, roast, air fry, and sear your way to a perfect family dinner with recipes that mix creativity with simplicity.

Get ready to grill, roast, air fry, and sear your way to a perfect dinner with recipes that mix creativity with simplicity. From a crowd-pleasing Taco Tuesday to brined chicken and epic Brussels, this is your playbook to delicious meals no matter the night. Bo Corley (aka @bothegoattv), known for his recipe videos on TikTok and Instagram, invents dishes that work smarter, not harder, to build showstopping flavour and texture. These recipes are designed with busy weeknights in mind, using easy-to-find ingredients that won’t stretch your budget. (Okay, the brisket recipe is not inexpensive, but there had to be a few treats too!)

Yes, you can enjoy delicious dinners in minutes rather than hours. Whether you’re after a sit-down meal or need dinner on the go, there’s something for everyone. Chapters and recipes include:

Meat at My House: Super Sous Vide Burger, Backyard Burger Buns, Reverse Ribeyes, Smash Burgers, Steak for a Crowd, Family Night (or Game Day) Quesadillas, Pan-Fried Steak with Better Veggies, A5 and Egg, Boiled Burger, Propper Pulled Pork with Vinegar Slaw, Texas Brisket with a Twist, Dino Ribs, Three for One Spare Ribs
Healthy-Ish Dinners: Secret Brine Skillet Chicken, Go-to Grilled Chicken, The Weeknight Stir Fry (includes SB, Wet Stiry Fry), The Weekend Stir Fry, Jumbo Shrimp and Veggies, Herb Crusted Salmon, Jerk-Style Smoked Chicken Thighs, House Air Fryer Wings, Lemony Salmon Belly with Saffron, Oven “Fried” Catfish, Smoked Drumsticks with Crispy Potatoes, Bo Wellington
Breakfast for Dinner: Pep ’n Eggs Scramble, Come to the Table Potato Skillet, French Toast Breakfast Nachos, Fancy French Toast, One Take Breakfast Tacos, Egg White Bites, Cloud eggs, Pain Purdu Muffins, The Un-Frittata, Loaded Puff Pastry Boats, Avocado Toast, Cured Egg
Handheld Dinners: Elevated Grilled Cheese, Seafood Platter Grilled Cheese, Shrimp Un-Tacos, Endless Pizza, Top Tier Toasted Sando, Turkey Double Cheeseburgers, Bougie Tuna Salad, Veggie Sandwiches, PB and My Favorite Homemade Strawberry Jam, Cod Sando, Salmon Fingers
Perfect Bites: Poblano Rings with Citrus Dijon Sauce, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Garlic-Lovers Tomato Soup, Gold-Roasted Potatoes, Better Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato Skin Salad with Candied Bacon, Mustard Pasta, Roasted Broccoli with Garlic Chips, Corn Slaw(lsa), Lemon Lime Funnel Cakes, Blueberry Donut Peaches, Loaded Rice Crispy
The Beverage Lab: Oleo Saccharum, Cheong, Understanding Oleo: Three Recipes, Cocktail Cherries, Dried Candied Orange Slices, Juice without a juicer, Bold Fashioned, Strawberry Old Fashioned Two Ways, The Shirley Spritz, Cherry Snow Angel, Orange and Cherry