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Are you looking for inspiration for your next meal? At Tales you find a wide selection of books about food and drink. In the selection you find recipes for the hottest new dishes and the beloved classics made like good old mom made them. If you are looking for a lifestyle change you can also dive into our healthy cookbooks and find a guide for the best way to lose weight and keep it for life. If you instead want to spoil your sweet tooth, we recommend you dive into our selection of bakery books with the most delicious recipes for cakes and bread. Are you ready to taste a whole new world of food and drink?
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  • by Bridget Jones
    £6.99

    Easy-to-follow and concise techniques are illustrated with clear photographs, and a classic collection of popular recipes.

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    by Michael Rantissi
    £15.49

    From Mediterranean-inspired salads to mezzes from across the Arabian Peninsula, welcome to this collection of over 90 classic recipes from Michael Rantissi that are readymade for feasting.From abundant brunches to weeknight dinners and long weekend lunches, Middle Eastern Feasts is a fully photographed, gorgeous hardback celebrating food for sharing with loved ones. Enjoy everything from the perfect Hummus to Lamb keftas, or a Cauliflower, tahini and zhoug salad, as well as grilled prawns, whole baked fish, and an 8-hour lamb shoulder along with banquet ideas and a range of breads, dips and desserts. This fully photographed hardback takes the very best from the renowned neighbourhood bistro Kepos St Kitchen and makes it ready for you to share at home.

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    by Grubby Limited
    £15.49

    Forget about sloppy ready meals and ordering another takeaway. It's time to roll up your sleeves and get Grubby.With more than 60 plant-based recipes, The Grubby Cookbook is packed with flavour, tips and tricks to inspire you to cook delicious and nutritious vegan meals from scratch. Tried and tested on Grubby's 100,000-strong fan base, these speedy recipes take up to 30 minutes to prepare and are packed with protein and plants!Whip up twists on comfort food staples such as Aubergine, lentil and courgette moussaka, Butternut squash risotto or Gochujang mac and 'cheese'. Enjoy a nourishing healthy meal such as Mexican black bean stew, Sticky tofu rice noodle salad or Thai quinoa rainbow salad. Or indulge at the end of the week with a fakeaway treat such as Sweet and sour tofu, Black bean enchiladas, Nduja and tenderstem pizza flatbreads or a Crispy Tofu burger.The only thing that'll taste like cardboard is the book.

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    by Jonny Murphy
    £18.99

    Thanks for stumbling across my wee book. I'm Jonny, aka The Hungry Hooker. I used to be a professional rugby player, but after an injury led to my retirement I jumped straight into my other passion, baking. It has totally changed my life and this book has all the recipes that have helped me find my way again. And they're seriously delicious. If you enjoy baking without all the fuss, I've made this book for you. Jonny xNo matter what your baking skill, for any at-home baker, you'll discover treats you can tackle in this cookbook. Including over 100 recipes, you'll find something perfect for:Sunday morning brunchCelebrating a birthday or anniversaryTreating your colleaguesMaking with kids for the school fairOr simply; enjoying by yourself, with a cuppa. From traybakes and breads to cakes and buns, this is a book for bakers to fall in love with - from Jonny and his nanny's kitchen to yours.

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    by Emi Kazuko
    £11.99

    A perfect introduction to traditional Japanese cooking, the history, ingredients, techniques and 140 step-by-step recipes, beautifully photographed throughout.

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    by Colleen Graham
    £10.99

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    by Emma Petersen
    £15.49

    Promising all the goodness with none of the fuss, HEALTHY-ISH fills the gap left between all of the high protein, plant-based, quick & easy and air-fryer titles - offering elements of all of them, combined into one hugely accessible cookbook.

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    by Dr Rupy Aujla
    £19.49

    As a GP working in the NHS, Dr Rupy Aujla knows that the simple act of eating well every day is one of the most powerful forms of medicine.Eating for health no longer has to mean a bland, calorie counting approach that strips emotion and joy from mealtimes. This isn't a complicated, restrictive diet; it is a straightforward and tasty way to...Maintain Protein for bone strength and longevitySupport Gut Health to help you think clearly and sleep betterLower Inflammation to eliminate stressChampioning meat, dairy and plant-based protein these are simple and delicious recipes for every meal of the day including Miso Beans on Toasted Rye, Gochujang Spicy Bake with Cod and Toasted Peanuts and Cinnamon and Cumin Curry with Crispy Chicken.Backed by the latest scientific research on how to balance protein, fibre and nutrient-rich vegetables, The Doctor's Kitchen: Healthy High Protein will help you build a meal plan that will suit your individual dietary needs and supercharge your metabolic, heart and brain health.

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    by Marcus Wareing
    £19.49

    Join Marcus Wareing on a culinary journey through France and bring French cooking to your home kitchen.

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    by Dr Ricco Swinbourne
    £11.49

    How to get your child to eat naturally as smart nutrition for children meets the jungle book

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    by Erin Alderson
    £19.99

    Erin Alderson’s third cookbook is a vegetarian guide to grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Ingredient breakdowns with new cooking techniques and stunning recipes make The Yearlong Pantry both a timeless reference and a fun refresh for anyone looking to add new flourishes to pantry staples.     Learn which grains to fry, pop, or leave to the rice cooker, how to turn different nuts into butters, creams, or salad crunchies, and which beans stand up well in hearty sauces or pureed dips. Chapters, organized by ingredient, start with basic background, buying, storage, and cooking lessons with charts, then dive into recipes to showcase the yearlong pantry with seasonal vegetable swaps. Think Grilled Peaches with Hot-Honey Hazelnut Vinaigrette, Carrot Soup with Chile-Fried Spelt, and Charred Chimichurri Ayocote Beans over Whipped Ricotta.    Whether it’s your first time cooking beans and you’re not sure whether to soak or when to add salt, or you’re a dry goods aficionado and know exactly which heirloom varieties of rice are your favorite, The Yearlong Pantry will guide you from pantry to plate with delicious results.

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    by Darra Goldstein
    £11.99

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    £14.49

    The UK's definitive guidebook to good pubs that serve real ale across the UK. Refreshed and updated for its 51st edition it is fully revised and features recommended pubs across the United Kingdom that serve the best real ale as well as a comprehensive listing of UK breweries.

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    by Kate Calder
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    by James Halliday
    £18.99

    The annual bible for lovers of Australian wine, detailing the best wineries and vintages of the key regions, as well as a series of awards.

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    by Donna Hay
    £16.99

    Donna Hay, Australia's most trusted and bestselling cookbook author, returns with Too Easy: the cookbook you've been waiting for, with all the simple shortcuts you need, for all the delicious food you want. Donna Hay wants to make cooking easy, simple, quick and fun. In her new cookbook, Too Easy, you'll find everything you need to make everything you want - from Ten Minute Snacks, to Tossed Together Dinners, to One Pot Pastas and much, much more.

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    by Home Economics Institute of Australia (NSW Division)
    £14.99

    The definitive kitchen bible The Commonsense Cookery Book has been teaching kitchen basics to generations of Australians for more than 100 years. First published in 1914, this is the perfect book for anyone who cooks - from beginners who are just starting out, to those who are more experienced and want a delicious tried-and-true, no-fuss recipe that works every time. Featuring invaluable tips on precision cuts, measurements, cookery terms, dietary requirements and more than 250 classic recipes that will take you from beginner to proficient in no time, this beautiful new gift edition is an essential for every household and will have you falling in love with flavours from your childhood all over again.

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    by Ong Jin Teong
    £11.99

    The Tastes of Home giveseasy-to-follow recipes of tasty, everyday dishes from Singapore and Malaysia which were not commonly recorded inwriting till now.

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    by Kate Simon
    £16.49

    Combine your thirst for great British travel and good quality beer with this refreshing guide to 30 of Britain's best beer scenes. The British have always championed ale, and now a new generation are enthusiastically embracing beer, too. Like many of their fellow older beer fans, this new generation of aficionados loves to travel and rediscover home shores. Modern brewers are becoming increasingly creative in their offerings and a growing number of craft beer bars, brewery tap rooms, festivals and micropubs have sprung up in towns and cities across the country, embracing local produce and sustainability. Beer Breaks in Britain joins the dots between beer and travel, exploring the British beer scene and also suggesting what to do in between pints (halves and thirds). The book focusses on 30 destinations across the country, steering visitors to expert selections including breweries, tap rooms, pubs and bars, beer festivals and circuits, highlighting local brews and live tastings with knowledgeable locals. The book equips readers with everything they need to know to make the most of their visit to the destination - delving into each area's history and culture, and natural and built attractions, as well as giving ideas about where to eat and stay; everything you'll need for a truly unforgettable trip.

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    by Avril Beaven
    £20.99

    Great British Menu has become a British institution, showcasing the nation's top chefs as they put their hearts on a plate and compete for a spot in a glorious British banquet. To celebrate the show's 20th anniversary, Great British Menu brings together showstopping recipes from the show's entire run - starters, fish courses, mains and desserts from chefs at the top of their game, representing every region of the British Isles.From a 'Firefly' vegan golden beetroot tart to a truffled croque monsieur; Cornish seafood hotpot to turbot with strawberries and cream; Tom Kerridge's slow cooked duck with duck fat chips and gravy to Desperate Dan's Cow Pie; a white chocolate mushroom filled with cherry and sesame to Marcus Wareing's custard tart with garibaldi biscuits - this is British cooking like you've never seen it before.

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    by Diana Chan
    £19.49

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    by Brian Baxter
    £27.99

    Due to high demand for the deluxe edition, we're thrilled to announce the trade edition of In the Catbird Seat, featuring the same recipes and content in a more functional size.Since its opening in 2011, The Catbird Seat has captivated foodies and critics alike with its spectacular food and open kitchen layout. Now, take a special inside look at the menus and workings of this renowned restaurant through the eyes of former Executive Chef, Brian Baxter. Part luxury cookbook, part memoir, In the Catbird Seat: A Nashville Chefs Journey at the Convergence of Art and Cuisine brings readers alongside Chef Baxters time as the fifth Executive Chef of The Catbird Seat. From navigating the post-Covid restaurant scene, to planning the menus, to looking ahead to his time away from The Catbird Seat, the book provides just as intimate an experience as youd get sitting in one of the exclusive restaurants twenty-two seats.In the Catbird Seat contains a Prologue by Pedro Iglesias, Introduction by The Catbird Seats co-founder Josh Habiger, beautiful full-page food photography by Andy Lee, and breathtaking watercolors by Todd Saal and Brian Baxter, offering a stunning depiction of one of the most elite restaurants in the United States. The carefully curated recipes will elevate your cooking and stir your creative culinary imagination. Budding and veteran chefs alike will discover the inspiration behind some of Catbirds most iconic dishes, including Redneck Sushi, Hay-Smoked Mussels with Sauce Poulette, and Burnt Banana Bread.

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    by Poppy O'Toole
    £16.99

    Fried. Baked. Mashed. Roasted. From TikTok's High Priestess of the Potato comes the ultimate potato book!You asked, and we heard - this is Poppy Cooks' all-potato cookbook. The spud, the humblest of ingredients, can be made into more than just mash (but if it is mash, make it the best mash), and in this book Poppy O'Toole celebrates the range and variety from just this one mighty ingredient. In these pages are the tools you need for the perfect potatoes every time (whether they be roast, fondant, gnocchi, wedges or chips), with a signature classic recipe, before Poppy then adds tips and tricks for cooking with different methods and flavour options, as well as mouth-watering international classics (think latkes, dauphinoise and tartiflette) and old-school freezer favourites (hello potato smilies, tater tots and curly fries!). With 101 recipes, from crispy cubes to chips and patatas bravas to Poppy's ultimate 15-hour potatoes, this is THE book you need to raise your spud game and cook like the Potato Queen herself.

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    by Keith Corbin
    £11.99

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    by Martha Swales
    £14.99

    Martha grew up getting her hands dirty in her mum's bountiful garden and when she moved to a flat in London with no outdoor space she quickly signed up for an allotment so that she could tend to her own slice of nature. She started sharing her gardening projects on social media and quickly gained over 200k followers who loved watching her love for nature, the wildlife that flocked to her allotment, and the imperfect art of growing things.Now, inspired by her adventures, Martha shares simple projects for readers to get outside, feel inspired, and give it a grow themselves. This isn't about sculpting the perfect garden, it's about letting go of perfection, getting your hands dirty and feeling more connected to the natural world right outside your back door.

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    by DK
    £21.99

    You Can Cook Everything is an all-new collection of classic recipes essential for every household. This comprehensive guide to basic cooking includes over 250 recipes and techniques for every possible occasion, all with easy to follow instructions and step-by-step imagery. You Can Cook Everything breaks down essential cookery subject by subject - through 300 contemporary recipes which cover every aspect of food preparation and cooking, from classics with a modern twist, to international cuisines. As clear and comprehensive as ever, the recipes are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced cooks. With all recipes photographed, You Can Cook Everything provides all you need, and more, for a lifetime of cooking and entertaining at home.

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    by Charlotte Stirling-Reed
    £16.99

    100 simple, nutrition-packed recipes to help you put good food first in the early years Make your little one's meals varied, balanced and super-tasty with these 100 new recipes from the UK's go-to child nutritionist, Charlotte Stirling-Reed.No longer will you need to wonder what to make or fall back on the same old processed foods. With this book at hand, cooking for your baby and toddler alongside the whole family will be easy, with recipes designed for little hands to get stuck in and the bigger family members to enjoy too.This is the essential accompaniment to the weaning and early years, with purées, mashes and finger foods for baby's first tastes, 'bridge meals' for introducing new textures and flavours and comforting breakfasts, lunches, dinners and celebration treats the whole family can get excited about, including On-the-Go Brekkie Bars, Rainbow Mac & Cheese, Veggie Muffins, Easy Chicken Satay, All-in-One-Pan Pasta and Sugar-Free Chocolate Mousse.Make family mealtimes easy and give your little foodie the best start in life.

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    by Ashleigh Shanti
    £21.99

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    by Anjula Devi
    £16.99

    15-Minute Indian is the game-changing way to eat fresh and flavoursome Indian food every day of the week. Each recipe takes under 15 minutes to make and can be cooked in one pan using minimal steps and ingredients. With over 90 fuss-free recipes you'll be amazed at what you can achieve in the time. Cook healthymidweek meals from scratch such as Salmon with Fenugreek and Ginger, Fiery-Green Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Fennel, Sweet and Tart Aubergnes, or Garlic and Chilli Paneer. There are chapters for legumes, veggies, fish, potatoes and breads, so you can also combine dishes to create a sumptuous feast without spending a day in the kitchen. Armed with a treasure-trove of recipes evolved over the last six decades, Anjula Devi passionately believes Indian food should be accessible to everyone and very easy to replicate at home. You'll find short ingredients lists, straightforward methods and genuinely quick recipes without sneaky hours of prep or the need to be a professional chef. What's more, the clever short-sharp-cooking method releases the spices in a way that adds a whole new level of fresh flavours and textures - a completely different, achievable way to enjoy Indian food. Lighter, fresher and full of goodness, 15-Minute Indian contains no-sweat recipes you'll turn to again and again - a must-have for the modern cook.

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    by Kate Humble
    £19.49

    The newest cookbook from one of TV's best-loved presenters

Food and drink trends
We have seen a lot of cooking trends in recent years, especially when it comes to sustainability. At Tales you find many cookbooks concerning precisely that. It is actually quite easy to cook sustainably, if you remember these three pieces of advice. 1. always remember to buy locally produced fruit and vegetables so that you reduce transportation that normally leaves a huge climate footprint. 2. use the ingredients that match the season. By doing that you reduce the use of greenhouse farming that also uses a lot of energy. 3. and maybe most importantly; try to lessen your food waste by finding new ways of combining your left-overs. By reducing food waste you also save a lot of money in addition to saving the environment for a lot of wasted energy and unnecessary consumption. If you need creative ideas and new recipes to help you fight food waste, we would recommend you to dive into the cookbook Solo Cooking for a Sustainable Planet
Another trend is food that is easy and fast to cook. In our busy everyday many haven’t got the time to cook, and that makes many choose the easy way by ordering something from the local fastfood restaurant. A choice with little variation and typically not all that healthy. Something Jamie Oliver tries to root out. Jamie Oliver is one of the most popular chiefs in modern time. He has found a way of getting the most tasty meals out of a few good ingredients. Try to dive into his cookery book 5 ingredients - quick & fastfood for easy and cheap recipes for the everyday. Oliver gives his take on healthy dishes that are as fast to make as ordering from your local fastfood restaurant. Jamie Oliver’s collection of easy recipes is also a good cookbook for beginners. 
Fermentation has also gone extremely popular in recent years. The cooking technique might just be the direct opposite of Jamie Oliver’s easy and fast recipes, but many people have started to ferment onions, beetroots, pumpkins and cucumbers at home. You can ferment almost everything, the only limit is your imagination. To ferment is also very sustainable, because it increases the durability of the products you choose to ferment. Read the cookery book The Art of Fermentation to get a guide on how to get started on fermentation. 

Vegan cookery book
Another way of making your cooking more sustainable is also by going vegan - maybe just a day or two every week saves the environment for a lot of CO2. That is why Tales’ collection of food and drink also contains many vegan cookery books. A good vegan cookery book contains delicious and innovative recipes without meat, and it also contains inspiring stories about the vegan life and the challenges it comes with. 
At Tales you find the vegan cookery book Vegan 100 by Gaz Oakley. Oakley gives you a guide with all you need to know, when you go vegan. A book he missed, when he himself went vegan. The vegan cookery book contains no less than 100 green and tasty recipes that makes you forget all about meat. If you want inspiration for your next vegan cookery book take a look at our category Vegetarian cookery that both contains vegan and vegetarian recipes. 

Cookbook for kids
If you want to teach your kids how to cook. You can also find your next cookbook for kids in Tales’ selection. A good cookbook for kids is essential in raising your child, so they can be curious on food and experiment with different recipes. Kids that have cooked in their childhood grow up to be quality-conscious amateur and even professional cooks.  
You can for example let your child discover recipes inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter. In the cookery book Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook - from Mugglers to Magic Gina M. Meyers gives her guide to enchanting meals from the fascinating Harry Potter Universe. Let your child take on a magical journey while making their first meal. The enchanting narrative in the cookbook for kids makes your child more curious about cooking and tasting new ingredients. Cooking becomes a form of play. 

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