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"Absolutely brilliant . . . get this book." – Stanley Tucci

Lean into the food phenomenon and culture craze that's captured the world, with ramen, the healthy fast-food that is quick to cook and delicious to eat.

With slurpable noodles, umami broths and colourful customizable toppings, this unique comfort food can be endlessly adapted according to your individual tastes and creativity. Learn the basics of broths and noodles, plus a range of add-ons to adapt as you like. Take a journey from Japanese street stall favourites and Korean versions with kimchi and spicy gochugaru to home-cooked quick meals and Tiktok-style instant recipes. Whatever style you prefer – a light shoyu mushroom ramen, a meaty chashu pork ramen or the slow-cooking legendary tonkotsu ramen – here are recipes that make for enjoyable eating all times of the day or night.

Fascinatingly versatile and deliciously satisfying - mushrooms are an other-worldly ingredient taking centre stage in kitchens the world over. Embracing the hottest ingredient around, Shroom is packed with elevated meal ideas that showcase the versatility of this hero ingredient, so you can take flavoursome fungi ideas to the next level.

From fritters and farfalle to burgers and broth, unlock the umami-packed goodness of mushrooms in this collection of innovative and appetising vegetarian and meat-based recipes. Whether you're a forever veggie or discovering them for the first time, now it couldn't be easier to incorporate a little mushroom magic into delicious, flavoursome feasts.

Featuring:

Mushroom Swiss Burger
Creamy Tahini Umami Soup
Mushroom Biryani
Miso Soup with King Oyster Mushrooms, Quinoa & Seaweed
Fresh Champignon Broth with Curly Kale
Baked Garlicy Mushrooms
Mushroom Toad in the Hole
Crispy Mushroom Sharwama
Quick One Pan Rib Eye with Mushroom and garlic

Your favourite cakes, bakes and bars recipes made healthy and wholesome

With over 65 delicious yet nourishing recipes, this book shows you that baked goods don't need to be a guilty pleasure - even your favourite cookie can be good for you!

From Peanut Butter Strawberry Fro-Yo Bites to Cinnamon Plum Banana Streusel Bread, and High Protein Hot Chocolate to Whipped Tofu Mocha Mousse, every recipe is packed with natural ingredients and designed to help you meet your daily fibre, protein, and fruit and veg goals. Whether you need a post workout boost, an office pick-me-up, or an on-the-go breakfast, say goodbye to overly processed snacks and discover tasty homemade alternatives that fit seamlessly into your busy lifestyle.

With helpful macro breakdowns, star ingredient spotlights and tips on what your body actually needs to support a healthy, active lifestyle, this book is more than a collection of recipes - it's a guide to eating smarter and feeling good. Plus, stunning photography ensures every bake looks as good as it tastes!

Ditch the dull eggs and overpriced café menus-The Brunch Club is your guide to reimagining brunch at home. Packed with over 70 inventive recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world, this book turns your weekend meal into a mini celebration, whether you're hosting a crowd or indulging in a cosy Sunday treat.

The Brunch Club proves that brunch doesn't have to be boring. From Masala Beans on Toast to Gochujang Fried Chicken & Waffles, each dish delivers bold flavours and fresh twists on classics. Need hosting inspiration? You'll also find vibrant photography, drink pairings, meal plans, tablescaping ideas and expert tips to create a brunch experience that wows.

Whether you're after an effortless sharing spread or a showstopping centerpiece, this book has a dish for every occasion. It's the perfect gift for any social home cook!

Uncork the secrets of the bubbles with this captivating exploration of the world's most celebrated sparkling wine.

Written by drinks industry expert, Tom Bruce-Gardyne, and packed with stunning colour images and unique inustry memorabilia, this gorgeous book has all you need to know about champagne: how it's made, vintage years, special cuvées, major Houses and the lesser estates, co-operatives, growers and variations of sparkling wine, in addition to the social and cultural impact of this evocative drink.

Beautifully packaged and richly illustrated with photographs, vintage maps and advertising artworks, this is the perfect gift for the champagne connoisseur and newcomer alike.

Life is better with a little avocado on the side.

The perfect introduction to this versatile and nutritious fruit that continues to take the world by storm, The Little Book of the Avocado is packed with interesting facts, inspiring quotes and delicious recipes that will help you get the most out of this wonder food.

For many, the perfectly ripe avocado holds a god-like status. With its creamy texture and rich, nutty flavour, the avocado is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. But the benefits of the avocado go far beyond its taste – packed with healthy monounsaturated fats, fibre, potassium, and various vitamins and minerals, the avocado is considered a superfood, offering a range of health benefits that are essential for a healthy lifestyle.

With a history that makes it older than the invention of the wheel, the avocado has been a symbol of many things: an aphrodisiac, a superfood, a symbol of wealth and medical term to name but a few. So, whether you're looking to lower your cholesterol, boost your heart health, or simply get more nutrients into your diet, this little book has got you covered.

"If you're trying to eat healthily, avocados are one of the best foods you can add to your diet."
Dr. Axe, American chiropractor and nutritionist

"The avocado is a food of the gods, and when you eat it, you feel like one too."
Jason Wrobel, American vegan chef and author

James Bond's favourite weapon of choice, vodka, is the soon-to-be crowned king of the alcohol market, following its premium gentrification. What once used to be the crude and rude Russian cousin of gin, is now the toast of upmarket towns and swanky city bars, arriving for the first time ever in all manner of flavours and celebrity sponsors.

The Little Book of Vodka is a large swig and glug of stats, facts, quotes, notes, icons, origins of all things vodka-based, from its eastern European origins to its latest reincarnation as every taste-makers' go-to mixer and chaser. This tiny tome is a complete compendium, your ideal companion as you wait in line at the trendy new bar you've always wanted to go. Vodka is back, baby, and it's worth a shot!

'I no longer know If I wish to drown myself in love, vodka or the sea.'
Franz Kafka

'There's no absolutes in life – only vodka.'
Mick Jagger

'Vodka is kind of a hobby.'
Betty White

For anyone who loves vegetables, Repertoire will undoubtedly become a heavily thumbed and sauce-spattered book, sitting in the kitchen to be consulted often or flicked through for inspiration.

Alice Hart shares over 90 or her gutsiest, most flavourful vegetarian recipes to celebrate vegetables and make them the star of every dish. From brunches that are just as good for supper to characterful sides that can double as mains and an entire chapter of sauces to add true oomph to your kitchen, this is a real mix and match affair that will have you cooking with confidence.

Try the Roast Cauliflower, Onion & Chickpea Soup on a cold day, the Crisp Tomato Fritters with Feta & Olives for a summery, light bite and An Excellent Ratatouille when only comfort food will do. The sheer variety of recipes make a sociable collection; a repertoire suitable for both feasting and every day cooking. The indulgent pudding chapter is an essential for rounding off special occasions properly... you can't go wrong with Salted Honeycomb Chocolate Brownies or an Apple, Marzipan and Amaretti Crumble.

Repertoire is a compilation of greatest hits, designed to be the ultimate vegetarian cookbook for your kitchen: a complete collection of modern classics, future classics and 'signature' dishes for every occasion.

In his new cocktail collection, expert mixer Dan Jones proves that rough-around-the-edges dive bars provide the perfect inspiration for your homemade drinks. After all, if the bartender in a low-lit, sticky-carpeted, no-frills establishment can churn out a faultless Manhattan or the Dirty Martini of your dreams, that means you can do it too!

Dan starts by detailing the basic cocktail kit, but never fear: an empty pickle jar for shaking and a spoon for swizzling will do the trick. With over 50 recipes, featuring chic classics and modern concoctions, single serves and jugs of joy, you won't know where to begin. To set the mood, Dan explores the greatest dive bars across the globe and offers up the best karaoke song or dirty snack to accompany your tipple.

So whether it's a cocktail party or an unplanned drinkathon, let Dive Bar inject some magic into your next soiree.

All the showmanship of proper cocktail mixology brought to a no-alcohol drinks book, The Dry Bar includes high-end counterparts to well-loved favourites, from the Passionfruit 'mojito' to the Espresso 'martini'.

There are none of the overly sweet juice-oriented mocktails here: these are drinks for a sophisticated palate and show-off entertaining – finely curated and expertly crafted. This is the a go-to book for anyone wanting to enjoy the feeling of having a 'proper' drink without any of the downsides of alcohol.

For those who like serious cocktails and fine dining but are cutting back on alcohol, are sober curious, or on dry January, the recipes deliver the flavour profiles of traditional spirits.

"Why limit happy to an hour?"

It's cocktail o'clock!

Cocktails are more popular now than ever before in the history of drinking. It's boom time for cocktails, whether it's a wild night in with friends or charming a bartender with witty cocktail jokes. From Aperol Spritz to Zombie Punch and everything in-between, this drinking companion will never judge your cocktail order and is filled to the rim with enough cool trivia to make even your Martini shake in excitement.

Intoxicated with loud-out-loud quips, classic recipes and delightful wit, The Little Book of Cocktails is a cosy compendium to up your cocktailing game and shake like a mixologist - behind the bar or on the dancefloor - and a perfect little pick-me-up for your evening unwinding. Just like a cocktail. Please read responsibly.

'Hear no evil, speak no evil, and you won't be invited to cocktail parties.'
Oscar Wilde

'One martini is alright, two is too many, three is not enough.'
James Thurber

'It's 4:58 on Friday afternoon. Do you know where your margarita is?'
Amy Neftzger

The Official Spirit of America.


1789 is one of the most significant dates in history. It is the year, obviously, the French Revolution kicked off with the nation's peasants demanding 'Liberté! Egalité! Fraternité! and led to the rolling of the heads of the French ruling class. Rather wonderfully, it's also the year that America emancipated the name Bourbon from the French and began distilling the whiskey that would soon become the official spirit of the United States. History's funny like that.

Precisely 235 years later, bourbon is having a big boom all around the world, its popularity never more in full swing. From high-profile celebrity brands to bestselling bottles, famous drinkers to high volume sales, bourbon is the next renaissance in spirits, following hot on the heels of the premium gentrification of rum, vodka, tequila and gin.

The Little Book of Bourbon is America's official spirit distilled into more than 175 shots of booze-infused facts, stats, trivia, history, tips, recipes, advice and much more. An absolute must-own companion for bourbon connoisseurs. Please read responsibly.

'All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon.'
Fred Minnick

'Wonderfully Straightforward' - The Independent

Master the art of mixology with these easy to make and beautifully illustrated infographic cocktail recipes.

Each beautifully designed infographic in Lessons in Mixology shows precise measurements in easy-to-see glass proportions and gives instructions on which garnish and type of glass to be used for each drink.

From coolers and coladas to slings, sours and screws, this book includes over 200 recipes for both old favourites and modern inventions alongside an informative introduction that gives details on equipment needed, glassware, bar stocking and the basic techniques to get you started.

From viral TikTok star @thebakeking, with over 11.4 million likes on his hyper-realistic cake creations!

With Cake or Fake?, you can make unbelievable illusion cakes that will fool your family and confuse your friends.

Featuring 20 hyper-realistic, incredible cakes, go behind the scenes with The Bake King, Ben Cullen, as he reveals the secrets behind his showstopping creations.

From trainers to teddy bears and football to fries, Cake or Fake? is packed with:
· Astonishing and achievable designs
· Clear step-by-step tutorials
· Exclusive tips and techniques

The Extreme Cake Makers star will have you creating impressive illusion cakes with confidence and skill. Master the art of hyper-realistic cakes with one of the world's most creative and celebrated cake decorators!

Your favourite coffee shop in the comfort of your own home - a beautiful and approachable guide to making your own barista-style drinks.


You're spending a fortune at coffee shops every week, but can you recreate the perfect flat white at home? The answer is yes, and with a little guidance and TLC from The Home Barista, now you can take your coffee to the next level without breaking either the bank or a sweat.

From chalkboards to coffee bar styling, caffeine breaks are getting an upgrade! Coffee is big business around the world and with #cafecore (turning your home into a personalised coffee haven) exploding in 2024 and coffee books flying off the shelves, it's time for us to get in on the action.

Coffee made accessible: Debunks the complicated work of DIY barista-style coffee.
Inspiring images: Stunning bespoke photography and design make a delicious package.
Serving tips: Includes recipes and tips on how to make your coffee look and taste great.
Expert author: Learn how to do it from the best in the business!
Invest your coffee budget: Use what you save to take your coffee addiction to the next level.
Set the tone: Set up your home with the ultimate DIY coffee station.

'Makiko's food is some of the best I have ever had. Delicious. Flavour filled. Inventive.' Stanley Tucci

Affordable, versatile, delicious and satisfying, rice is a staple in Asian cuisine, a favourite ingredient that forms the backbone of tasty recipes enjoyed the world over. Building on the success of her first book Ramen, this second collaboration with author Makiko Sano follows her winning formula, celebrating Japan's deep connection with rice with of 80 delicious Asian recipes.

Featuring gorgeous colour recipe and step by step photographs, chapters include Kake Gohan, Donburi, Rice Noodles, Onigiri, Rice Cooker Dishes, Rice Flour, Savoury Rice and Rice Paper, with gluten-free meal ideas in each section. Along with expert advice on how to cook the perfect rice, how to make a meal in a rice cooker and how to overcome the many challenges faced when cooking rice, this is the go-to rice cookbook.

Elevating simple toasted bread - the world's favourite comfort food - into delicious, mouth-watering meals.

Featuring a range of international influences and celebrating fresh ingredients and exciting flavour combinations, Toast is packed with 80 amazing toast-topper recipes for every occasion. From simple tuna melt and Welsh rarebit to sumptuous Scandi salmon on rye and more, these tasty recipes merge super-satisfying comfort food with refined tastes and textures that transform a humble toast-based meal into showstopper staples.