Crave - Cookbook by Ed Smith

Ed Smith helps his readers home in on their cravings (whatever the reason for them) by organising his recipes within six cleverly conceived flavour profiles: fresh and fragrant chilli and heat tart and sour curried and spiced rich and savoury; and (best of all?) cheesy and creamy. There’s also a directory of alternative cravings at the back, providing additional ways in. All bases are covered, from snacks through sides, to main courses and puddings.

A deliciously inviting book, crammed with recipes that had me reaching for the post-it notes! – Nigella Lawson

The recipes will dazzle and delight. – Nigel Slater

Once again, Ed Smith has done something really smart. Cooking the flavours we are craving in any given moment, the resulting book feels so novel and fresh. Ed’s writing is thoughtful and conversational; his recipes confident and delicious. – Yotam Ottolenghi