Best cookbooks of 2015 for Christmas
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If you’re looking to whet the appetite of a foodie friend in your life this Christmas, you might want to start by surprising them with one of this year’s best cookbook releases.
From clean eating bibles to fuss free cookery guides, we’ve rounded up a collection of recipe books that even the most discerning of chefs will want to delve into this Christmas. Bon apetit.
The Nordic cookbook by Magnus Nilssen:
£20.37, amazon.co.uk
Included in this beautiful book are more than 700 authentic recipes chef Magnus Nilsson collected while travelling extensively throughout the Nordic countries – Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – enhanced by breathtaking photographs of its landscapes and people.
Nopi by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ramael Scully
£12.99, amazon.co.uk
Yotam Ottolenghi dishes the secret to cooking some of is his innovative Soho-based restaurant’s most popular dishes in Nopi’s first cookbook. Written with long-time collaborator and Nopi head chef Ramael Scully, all recipes have been adapted and made possible for the home cook to recreate at home - from beef brisket croquettes to Persian love rice.
A Bird In The Hand by Diana Henry
£15, waterstones.com
Proving that there is no shortage of brilliant ways to cook chicken, Diana Henry’s love letter to poultry will have you covered for all eating and entertaining occasions - whether you need a quick supper on the table after work, something for a lazy summer barbecue or a feast to nourish family and friends.
Deliciously Ella by Ella Woodward
£9, amazon.co.uk
It’s unlikely you’ll find anyone in London who doesn't already own this bestseller, but Ella Woodward’s veggie-friendly cookbook is a great investment for those not yet on the clean eating trend - with over 100 recipes to inspire your chef. Ella's philosophy is all about embracing the natural foods that your body loves and creating fresh, simple dishes which are easy to make and taste great.
River Cottage: Love Your Leftovers by Hugh Fearnly-Whittingstall
£7.99, amazon.co.uk
For thrifty cooks, Hugh’s latest books explores the endless dining possibilities we throw away after each new meal. Offering nifty and creative ideas to transform leftovers into irresistible meals, learn how to turn your wasted meat into Chilli beef noodles and hearty stews, surplus root vegetables into Roast root hummus and spare eggs into Hazelnut roulade and easy Macarons.
A Modern Way To Cook by Anna Jones
£18.75, waterstones.com
Anna Jones returns with her second cookbook, offering clean, nourishing, vegetable-centred food realistic on any night of the week - whether you have 15, 20 or 40 minutes to spare. A truly practical and inspiring collection for anyone who wants to put dinner on the table quickly, without fuss, trips to specialist shops or too much washing up.
The Cornershop Cookbook by Caroline Craig and Sophie Missing
£6.94, amazon.co.uk
A delicious collection of recipes that will make you think twice about the quality fare that can be rustled up from your local shop. From yam to Spam and greens to sardines, these delicious recipes reveal the wealth of culinary creativity to be unlocked from modest Tesco Metro offerings.
The Modern Preserver by Kylee Newton
£13.60, amazon.co.uk
There’s nothing better than receiving a tub of fresh homemade jam from a friend or relative. Drop the hint by leaving this cookbook on their gift pile - a step-by-step manual that takes you through every aspect of preserving: from classic chutneys and jams, through pickles and fermentation, to cordials and compotes.
Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine & Beyond by Olia Hercules
£12, amazon.co.uk
Mamushka is a celebration of the food and flavours of Eastern Europe - from the Black Sea to Baku and Armenia to Azerbaijan, with over 100 recipes for fresh, flavourful and unexpected dishes from across the region.
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