It's taken me a long life to know for sure that life is for living, and that hard graft has to be worth it.
So, if you are whacked, short of time or just don't like cooking, cheating is fine. I cheat all the time, and I LOVE cooking.
--PRUE LEITH

There's nothing quite so charming as a true grande dame of cuisine tackling a contemporary technique--and nailing it...'Hip, hip hooray!' --BOOKLIST

Practical and inventive...sure to inspire --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Chef and TV legend Dame Prue Leith brings us the cookbook you've always wanted - 80 delicious recipes, with accompanying kitchen shortcuts and hacks, for a lifetime of easy cooking.

Every recipe in this book comes with a handy tip, plus you'll find over 25 videos accessed by a QR code to help you learn a skill or get ahead.

Coined by Shirley Conran in her '70s bestseller Superwoman, 'Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom' is a phrase that every time-poor cook can relate to. In this clever cookbook, you'll find really good recipes without the fuss: recipes where a neat trick can save you time, recipes where the cheat versions taste just as good as the home-made, and recipes to help you avoid waste and save you money. How do you cook the perfect steak? What's the best way to dice an avocado? And what about when it just all goes terribly wrong?

With recipes including Celeriac Rémoulade with Prosciutto, Rocket and Pine Nuts, Crispy Pork Belly, Buttermilk Chicken, Sushi for Scaredy-cats, Chocolate Almond Torte and Cherry Clafoutis, Prue's handy hacks show you how a little bit of insight goes a long way.

Perfect for every home cook, the absolute beginner, or someone who has been doing it so long that cooking has somehow lost its attraction - Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom contains years of culinary know-how and inspirational meals, squashed into an accessible cookbook.

Recipes include:

• Chicory, Pear, Hazelnut and Goat's Cheese Salad
• Gunpowder Steak with Coriander Chutney
• Tomato, Chilli and Fennel Sugo with Spaghetti
• Herbed Salmon Parcels
• Brown Sugar Meringue, Roasted Pear and Salted Caramel Sauce
• Passionfruit Yoghurt Cakes
• Baked Camembert and Olive Wheel

15-Minute Indian teaches you the game-changing way to eat fresh and flavoursome Indian food. Each recipe takes under 15 minutes to make and is 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
• Tangy Green Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Fennel
• Sweet and Tart Aubergines
• 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.

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.

Bring entertainment to the kitchen to please every crowd. Sian's Kitchen is a collection of comforting dishes with Caribbean flair.

BBC Radio 1Xtra broadcaster, DJ, Channel 5/BET presenter and restaurateur Sian Anderson is an exciting new voice in the culinary scene. After founding her immensely popular restaurant Octaves, Sian is now celebrating her Black British identity with Jamaican and St Lucian heritage in a modern Caribbean cookbook.

Among the 80 fresh and flavoursome recipes are interviews with Big Zuu, Julie Adenuga and Big Narstie, as Sian invites them to dinner to discuss their favourite food, plus there is a playlist for every chapter to help you set the mood.

This is an invitation to enjoy a taste of what makes Caribbean culture in the UK so special - gathering around the table to share comforting, vibrant dishes. With chapters including 20-Minute Fixes, Comfort Classics and From the Islands, you'll find plenty of inspiration with recipes such as: Caribbean Plantain & Black Bean Bowl Ackee Fried Rice, Jamaican Curry Snapper Fish, Oxtail Stew, Curry Chicken and Jerk Lamb with all the extras. And keep the conversation flowing with: Jam Tarts, Sprinkle Cake and Rum Punch.

Sian's Kitchen is a crowd-pleasing, love letter of a cookbook containing everything Sian holds close to her heart: cooking, culture and entertainment.

Easy, healthy dishes that just so happen to be plant-based. Each of the recipes in this book come with up to four health 'boosts' to meet your dietary needs:

• ENERGY
• GUT HEALTH
• PROTEIN-PACKED
• SHAPE-UP

Eating healthy means missing out on the food you love, right? Wrong. If you're looking for a no-nonsense way to eat well, then Proper Healthy has you covered. Calum Harris has done all the hard work for you, working with a registered dietician to create easy, plant-based dishes that come packed with up to four health benefits to boost your meals.

Whether it's helping your gut health, upping your protein-intake, restoring energy levels or eating lower-calorie meals, these unapologetically tasty, hassle-free recipes are guaranteed to deliver.

From brunches and quick eats, puds and pick-me-ups, this is a book for anyone who cares about what goes into their bodies and what food can do to their mood and energy. It's for anyone looking to stick to a plant-based diet, or for plant-based eaters looking for healthy inspiration.

Recipes include:

Pretend-like-you're-in-LA smoothie bowl
Gingery basil rainbow noodle jars
Gnocchi shepherd's pie
Cacio e pepe leek rigatoni
Tempeh taco bowl with chipotle crema
Shredded BBQ jerk tofu bowl
Upside-down pistachio and orange semolina cake
Raspberry miso blondies

Arabica celebrates the vibrant flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean - whisking you on a culinary journey through the fertile valleys, mountain villages, coastal towns, and vibrant cities of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Turkey.

Starting from a modest trestle table in London's Borough Market to a growing network of restaurants and speciality products, the Arabica brand has steadfastly championed naturally healthy food and responsibly sourced ingredients.

Founder and author James Walters draws inspiration from his extensive travels across the Eastern Mediterranean to create a cookbook brimming with colourful meze and small plates from of one of the world's most exciting food cultures. He shares simple cooking techniques and ingredient tips that elevate dishes from ordinary to authentic, from satisfying to sublime.

So, gather your friends and family to enjoy favourites like Grilled halloumi with black honey, Spinach & feta gül böreği, Chicken & pistachio shish, Baked chermoula cod with sweet potato, Lebanese meatballs, Lamb with pea tahini and Tomatoes, Peaches, Basil & Za'atar. Treat yourself to Turkish-style künefe, Chocolate halva mousse with sesame brittle, and cool off with cocktails and sodas, such as the Pomegranate margarita and Batroun lemonade.

The debut cookbook from TikTok and Instagram sensation Hari Beavis. Wholesome, hearty, delicious meals that feel like a hug without the hassle.

Country Comfort contains 90 recipes for quick and easy comfort food, inspired by country living. Each chapter is organised by time - Comfort in 10, 20, 30 or 40 minutes - with a baking chapter at the end for that special treat.

You'll finddelicious quickbites such as Honey-Kissed Camembert and One-Pan Salmon Orzo, and recipes which take a little bit more time, but are totally worth it such as Mushroom and Prosecco Risotto and Butter Chicken Pie. There are plenty of easy wins including Leftover Roast Dinner Hotpot and 'Wellies Off; Traybake In', plus a host of moreish bakes from Almond Bundt Cake to Traditional Tiffin.

Every recipe comes with a list of swaps and additional options, so you'll be able to create a tasty fix for every occasion.

Country Comfort shows you how to create wholesome meals that have been perfected through generations of love and warmth - the ultimate crowd-pleasing cookbook.

'Eddie's passion for good food and great flavours is evident in every dish and doesn't disappoint'
-- Gordon Ramsay, OBE

FROM UK MASTERCHEF CHAMPION EDDIE SCOTT comes MISARANA - a collection of everyday European meals brought to life with a blend of Indian spices

Best known for his maximum impact, minimal effort meals, Eddie Scott won the competition and adoration of the public with his heartfelt approach to food. In MISARANA, which translates as fusion in Punjabi, he draws upon his unique memories and heritage (cooking amazing homemade meals with his grandparents, eating in bustling French bistros on family holidays, visiting the vibrant street food stalls in India and travelling the world as a Marine Pilot) to create a collection of inspirational, yet relatable dishes.

From mid-week meals to slow Sundays, MISARANA is full of recipes for all kinds of budgets and schedules, brought to life with vibrancy, panache and spice (we're talking Delhi street-style bread omelette, Keralan mussels, Burnt aubergine cakes with lime pickle and Chicken Pista Walla pie).

You'll learn to view Indian flavors as a vital foundation of home cooking, stimulating your senses and expanding your repertoire with endless variations of exciting, everyday food.

Recipes include:

• Tandoori butter trout with ginger and lime greens
• Goan vindaloo pulled pork buns with apple fennel slaw
• Punjabi spinach and goats cheese tart
• Puducherry bouillabaisse
• Kolkata tacos
• Lamb rogan chops
• New Delhi baked cheesecake
• Spiced chai chocolate mousse with poached prunes

No time, but love to bake? Go part-time with these quick and easy recipes. Florence Stanton (@Tasting.Thyme) proves that you can find time to bake and enjoy delicious treats no matter what life throws at you.

Forget hours spent in the kitchen following complex instructions!

In Part-Time Baker, each recipe is clearly labelled with 'Hands-on time' and 'Total time' - to make it crystal clear how much effort you'll need to put in.

Many of the bakes can be prepped in just 10 minutes and there are plenty of cheats and tips for impressive results. There's no need for loads of obscure baking equipment and all the recipes can be scaled up for sharing or down for enjoying solo.

Delicious, speedy baking recipes for every occasion - morning, noon, and late-night snack, including:

• Cheat's Almond Croissants
• 3-Ingredient Chocolate Twists
• Speedy Sesame Bagels
• Spiced Ginger Traybake
• Vegan No-Bake Chocolate and Pistachio Bars
• Spring Green, Pesto and Courgette Flower Tart
• Mini Pina Colada Loaf Cakes
• Sugar Cinnamon Popovers with Warm Honey
• Espresso Martini Cake
• Molten Caramel Brownie Skillet

Part-time Baker is all about reducing the hours you spend in the kitchen, giving you more time to enjoy the tasty results. Whether you're new to baking or managing a busy schedule, you'll find realistic recipes that look and taste fantastic.