Don't be shy of seafood. With a little know-how, readily available in these four fabulous books, fish and shellfish are at the heart of some of the most delicious, nutritious, and quick to prepare dishes you can conjure.
What better way to thank the mother figure in your life than to whip up an edible indulgence to show her that you care. We've got recipe ideas for easy handmade confections: creamy fudge, snappy brittles, cute cupcakes, tempting blondies, crumbly shortbread and more.
Curated collections from ckbk's editors
We have a trio of books hot off the press and newly added to ckbk to freshen up your outdoor mealtimes. Barbecue chef Tony Ramirez draws influence from his Cajun and Filipino heritage, which is reflected in his book Backyard BBQ with Fire and Spice. Chinese-Malay BBQ chef and restaurateur Winnie Yee has released her debut cookbook, Chinese-American Barbecue. Finally, food writer, recipe developer and BBQ expert Brad Prose has combined two of his food obsessions to create Epic BBQ Sandwiches.
New season, new recipes! You were looking for fresh new ideas, and we have them in triplicate with these books added to ckbk hot off the press.
Nina Cherie Franklin is a wellness expert and founder of the blog and brand ‘That Salad Lady’. In her 2025 book ‘The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook’ she shares her expertise and the recipes that she uses to make food an effective part of wellbeing.
Our series, Cooking With Kids continues with this roundup of sauces and salsas to delight and inspire palates of all ages. Try pesto (with or without nuts), Green Goddess dip, or Nik Sharma’s onion rings served with a gently -spiced dipping sauce.
“The concept is Thai curry meets Texas barbecue, but at its core, Curry Boys is the beautiful amalgamation of three individuals, our unique perspectives, and ultimately, our expression of what we enjoy smoking, cooking, and eating! And honestly, that is what we want you to take away from this book: to unapologetically be yourself when it comes to smoking and barbecuing. As long as you respect the craft and the cultures, you’re free to make the food your own.” Sean Wen, co-founder and co-owner of Curry Boys BBQ
In our latest feature, Louisa Clutterbuck from wild venison supplier Lean & Wild offers an introduction to some of the best ways to make the most of this healthy, sustainable and delicious meat. ckbk users in the UK can save 15% when ordering venison from Lean & Wild.
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