Kitchening

From award-winning and acclaimed chef Jeremy Lee, a new seasonal cookbook on the day-to-day kitchening of good food.

In this follow-up to the multi-award-winning Cooking, Jeremy shows you how to make the most of local produce while finding joy in the simple act of being in the kitchen.

With wit and expertise, he spotlights the finest offerings from each month of the year. There are spring classics like leeks vinaigrette and baked asparagus with parmesan; summer delights such as pickled mackerel with gooseberries or quail with artichokes and broad beans; autumn feasts like spiced chickpeas with a pot of polenta; and practical tips like how to joint and preserve a goose for a variety of winter dishes.

Each season includes indispensable guidance on which cheeses to buy and essential pudding recipes, including peach and redcurrant trifle; pear and ginger tart; and lemon, ricotta and olive cake. There is plenty of clever advice on how to use a glut of produce, including compotes and preserves, and suggestions for swapping ingredients to make recipes work throughout the year.

Kitchening is a beautifully packaged collection of timeless recipes, charming anecdotes and culinary wisdom. It is sure to be another classic for years to come.

Reviews

Praise for COOKING:

‘A beautifully written instant classic that is every bit as exuberant and delicious as the man himself’ Nigella Lawson

'Jeremy Lee is an absolutely brilliant British chef … This cookbook is extraordinary, don't hesitate to buy it' Stanley Tucci

‘One of the most beautiful cookery books I have ever seen. It should be prescribed’ Rachel Roddy

‘Jeremy shares his joy for all things culinary; this is already a classic’ Fergus Henderson

‘Jeremy Lee is not only an exceptional chef, but an exceptional writer … One of the most beautiful cookery books I have ever seen. It should be prescribed’ Rachel Roddy

‘I love this book. The joy that is Jeremy leaps off every page. An inspiring collection of recipes and musings that have me wanting to cook every recipe and hang off every word! Just gorgeous’ Skye Gyngell

‘Not only is Cooking the most beautiful cookery book in living memory (with illustrations by the great John Broadley), but it is also that very rare thing: a book, both magisterial and friendly, that immediately feels like it has always been a part of your life, even though it’s brand-new. Glorious recipes, glorious writing – you will want to cook from it from the day you buy it and you will pass it on to your children’ India Knight

‘I worship Jeremy Lee. He’s not just the best cook, he’s also the jolliest, most joyous host, in person and on the page. He has a true gift for living, and for writing about it too’ Olivia Laing

‘Jeremy Lee masters the alchemy of food writing: insightful, witty, encouraging, patient, wise' Charlie Porter

‘A tremendous book that also enchants with beautiful illustrations and stunning photographs. Another dish served at perfect temperature. Bravo, Jeremy’ Jasper Conran