In association with The Works
When The Works asked me to come up with a wish list of cookery books I jumped at the chance. I’m a big fan of The Works as I never pay full price for anything if I can help it. Over the years I have missed out on new releases of cookery books from some of my favourite cooks so here I make up for lost time. There have also been some fabulous new cooks on the block so you’ll find these here too.
Everyday Super Food – Jamie Oliver £22.99 rrp £26
This was on my mum’s wishlist last Christmas so when I bought it I had a good flick through and there were many dishes which caught my eye which I wanted to make.
Delia’s Vegetarian Collection £14.99 rrp £17.50
Delia is one of all time food heroes and as I have a big soft spot for vegetarian food this book really appeals to me. It would also please my daughter who is very fussy when it comes to eating meat!
Recipes from a Normal Mum – Holly Bell £16.99 rrp £20
Finalist of The Great British Bake Off, I have had the pleasure of re-creating a couple of Holly’s recipes on my blog which were fab so I would love this book which is full of her simple, innovative and economical recipes. A woman after my own heart!
Nigel Slater – Real Food £16.99 rrp £20
One of my favourite home cooks and all round nice guy, Nigel like me started his love of food in his Home Economics class at school and quickly discovered that a life in catering was not for him! Having has a stint in catering in my twenties I don’t blame him. This classic has been reissued and as I missed out on it the first time around I’d love this book.
Simply Nigella – Feel Good Food £22.99 rrp £26
Nigella makes delicious food seem so effortless. When I first got married I cooked many dishes from her books and did think I was a bit of a “Domestic Goddess” at the time! I like the sound of the “quick and calm suppers” plus the “stress free catering for a crowd” in this book! I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve complimented the host of a party about their dish only to be told me it’s one of Nigella’s!
John Whaite Bakes – Recipes for Every Day and Every Mood £16.99 rrp £20
I met John (Great British Bake Off winner) at the Woking Food Festival last year and watched him cook up a storm in the demo kitchen. His passion for food and his humour were infectious so I’m sure this first book from him would be a real treat!
The Very Best Baking Book for Children – Abigail Wheatley £15.99 rrp £17.99
My daughter absolutely loves baking and finds it a great way to unwind. She’s quite capable of baking on her own now but I do love helping her so this book would be ideal for us to have some quality time in the kitchen together!
The Student Cookbook £7 rrp £10
With a son possibly about to venture off to university next year I would love to give this book to him and get him practising before he leaves. Currently he makes a mean cheese toastie and has become king of the BBQ but his repertoire needs adding to so The Student Cookbook sounds just the ticket
I do hope you’ve enjoyed reading my cookery book wish list. Which cookery books are on your wish list?
NB: This is a commissioned post for The Works.
William Gould
My wife loves her old Be-Ro booklets that were her Mum’s!
Camilla
I’ve heard of these but having a Danish mum have no first hand experience of them.
Mads
I’ve got the Nigel Slater book and it’s brill for midweek cooking.
Camilla
I’ll bet, I do love Nigel’s cooking:-)
jenna farmer
I love the works for cookery books- they even have gluten and dairy free ones which are great for me!
Camilla
Yes The Works have some brilliant books:-)
Louise Smith
I love Nigella and have loads of her cookbooks in my collection!
Louise x
Camilla
Nigella is a legend:-)
Kavey
I used to work near one of their shops many many many moons ago and it was such an enormous temptation. Had to STOP myself going in or my house would be even more overfull than it is now! Great selection, Camilla!
Camilla
Thanks Kavey:-)
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
Delia’s Vegetarian Collection sounds great, I’ve not heard of it before! Always love Delia 🙂
Camilla
Me neither Becca, Delia rocks:-)
Helen Dickinson
Wow – there are some great reads here. I think the Very Best Baking Book for Children would suit our household as my little boy loves getting on in the action in the kitchen.
Camilla
I do love kids’ cookery books:-)
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
Nigel Slater everytime for me Camilla, I love that it is more ideas than recipes per say. So inspirational.
Camilla
Yes I love his ethos that a recipe is just a starting place:-)
fashion-mommy
I think we only own one cookery book – a five minute meals one.
Camilla
Sounds like my kind of book:-)
Sus // roughmeasures.com
I am always popping into the Works! Some really good finds in there. I need my hands on that Delia book, it sounds lovely.
Camilla
Me too Sus, always good to check out all the latest books:-)
Sarah
We are on a pretty low budget, well I tend to shop cheaply anyway so I am actually a huge fan of student cookbooks!
They are so many cheap, but original and tasty recipe ideas! Proves you don’t always have to eat beans on toast!
Camilla
You’re so right!
Annie B
It has got to be the Nigella latest edition I need to get. I have been thinking about getting it myself. If you get it first.let me know if it’s as good as it sounds!
Camilla
Will do Annie:-)
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
I have bought a lot of my cook books from The Works, as they always have them reduced and a really good range too.
Camilla
Yes they have great bargains:-)
Janice
Great choices of cook books Camilla. Nothing caught my eye at the moment, but no doubt there will be something along soon. I do have a bit of a cook book addiction!
Camilla
Thanks Janice, yes there’s nothing nicer than looking at good food:-)
Ana De- Jesus
Nigella is a fab cook and TV personality so I approve of wanting her cookery book. Will check out the others too.
Camilla
Yes Nigella is a star:-)
Jess
I love Nigella, her books are always fab – simple yet delicious food! 🙂
Camilla
Yes Nigella just has a knack of producing outstanding recipes:-)
Sarah Ella (Mumx3x)
‘The Very Best Baking For Children’ book sounds epic! I think I’d quite like that and I know my children would love it! I also love Jamies super food book, I don’t own it myself but I have heard a lot of good things about it! Great wish list 🙂 xx
Camilla
Thanks Sarah, yes it’s great to encourage your kids to cook from a young age and Jamie’s book does look fab!
Eb Gargano
Ooh great list! I love the Jamie Oliver one…I reviewed it early on this year and had so much fun making a whole load of the recipes…His latest would definitely be on my wishlist…I think it’s called superfood family classics – it’s basically family friendly classics made healthier – so up my street, and being Jamie I know the recipes would be easy too! The simply Nigella one would be on my wishlist too for sure – that thing about being told ‘it’s one of Nigella’s happens to me all the time too!
Camilla
Thanks Eb, I did enjoy compiling this list, I could have gone on and on:-)
Maureen Barry
i never seem able to find the monthly lists of your credit crunch recipes .
Camilla
With so many balls to juggle I’m afraid they just don’t happen these day but if you want to find thrifty food inspiration I have just started a Money Saving Meals Facebook group where you will find thrifty meal ideas and tips from across the bloggosphere! https://www.facebook.com/groups/310388172632745/