Cookbooks of the Year (So Far!)

by Theo Kirwan

€19.49

'Ottolenghi-style food... as good as it gets. Very tasty food that just happens to be healthy.' Irish Times 'Love, love, love the freshness and creativity on these pages. Thrilled to learn that the idea for Sprout and Co. and consequently this inspiring book, was born during a eureka moment when Jack first tasted a freshly picked, super-ripe tomato from the gardens at Ballymaloe Cookery School.' Darina Allen, Ballymaloe Cookery School Jack and Theo Kirwan, co-founders of acclaimed Dublin-based restaurants, Sprout, are devoted to showing just how full flavoured a salad can be. Their first cookbook, Saladology , includes more than 100 exciting recipes, ranging from simple side salads, attention-grabbing vegetables, satisfying noodles, pasta, fish and meat dishes. It's a collection of ideas inspired by their favourite food experiences, reimagining what a salad can be - and always with an emphasis on delicious. Recipes include: - Ratatouille con tomate - Gochujang bowl - Roast chicken winter panzanella - Harissa sweet potato & herb-split yogurt - Olive oil-braised fennel with chorizo & halloumi honey - Scallops with salsa roja & burnt corn

by Laura De Barra

€17.99

Laura de Barra, queen of the home hack, is here to help you shop for, care for and repair your clothes. New or vintage, online or high street - Laura has the tips that will ensure you buy right to begin with and maintain well for longevity.   Delving into delights such as fabric composition and manufacturing techniques, as well as how to assess if garments are right for your wants and needs this practical book will teach you all you need to ensure your shopping, storage and laundry habits are enhancing and not hampering the life of your clothing.   In a world of fast fashion and dwindling quality, this book will help you contribute positively to an industry impacted by overconsumption.

by Paul Merriman

€18.56

Financial well-being is the peace of mind and security we get from being in control of our money' PAUL MERRIMAN In Money Made Easy, Paul Merriman, founder of financial advisory service askpaul, presents practical advice that will transform your relationship with money. With easy-to-follow insights and tips on: how to change your mindset when it comes to your finances prioritising your money goals budgeting, reducing debt and saving how to protect, grow and replace your income investing your money and key steps to take before you do how to identify the best pension plan for you navigating the Irish mortgage sector, government schemes and tax Money Made Easy unravels the complexities of personal finance, enabling you to enjoy your life now while also taking care of your financial future. Discover true financial well-being - today.

by Nathan Anthony

€24.00

FROM THE INSTANT NO.1 BESTSELLING SENSATION, BORED OF LUNCH 80 'even easier' slow cooker recipes to enjoy delicious, healthy and budget-friendly food every day. From Nathan Anthony, the home cook with over 3 million followers, comes another book of recipes to transform your weeknight cooking. Filled with all your favourite fakeaways, pastas, pies, soups and curries, as well as a whole chapter on meal prep recipes, you will be amazed what you can make in a slow cooker. Here are recipes with hardly any prep, fewer ingredients and clever time-saving tips, making it a must-have for any busy home-cook. Every recipe is 500 calories or under, providing a hassle free way to enjoy lighter versions of your family favourites.  As a lower-energy alternative to a conventional oven, slow cookers are a costefficient way to save on your household bill. And with a focus on everyday, easyto-find ingredients, this is food you can cook without breaking the bank. With a photo for every recipe, dishes include Teriyaki Beef Bowls, Chicken Pad Thai, Tomato and Mascarpone Risotto with Sticky Halloumi and Carrot Cake Overnight Oats. Healthy, satisfying food has never been so easy.

by Catherine Carton

€22.99

In the bestselling Dainty Dress Diaries, Catherine Carton offered up more than fifty craft and DIY projects designed to ignite our creative sparks. In her eagerly awaited follow-up, she brings us from room to room, showing how we can all bring love and personality to our homes. Including something for every space, budget and skill level, Catherine encourages us to have fun, make mistakes, and put our own stamp on each project. Save space with a mini kitchen pantry. Learn how to wallpaper like a pro! Create a work-from-home nook to be proud of. Transform your child's room into a magical place to play and rest. And in the garden, make space for wildlife, for fun with friends as well as peaceful times surrounded by nature.

by Ella Mills

€23.99

'This is a book dedicated to delicious flavours packed with goodness that will help you get healthy food on the table in less time, with less work and with fewer ingredients. That ease is what I need in my life, and I suspect it's what you might need too!' Ella Mills Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, is back with over 75 brand new recipes devoted to making healthy eating easier. What can you do today that makes life simpler tomorrow? How can you create a healthy, genuinely delicious meal in minutes? She shares vibrant, colourful, speedy, plant-based recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner that will: - Take less than 30 minutes to make - Contain 10 ingredients or fewer - Have no more than 5 steps - Be healthy and packed with goodness - Be delicious and flavourful There's no denying the challenge or the pressure to continuously look after yourwellbeing, carve out time to exercise, manage your stress, cook healthy meals, get enough sleep and make time for your friends, all while juggling life's other many demands! Ella wants to make eating well every day a joy, and in Healthy Made Simple she gives you the tools you need to unlock a healthier life.

by Aisling Moore

€16.99

The whole-catch approach underpins everything Aishling Moore does at her Goldie seafood restaurant in Cork City. She wants to serve the fish that had previously been thrown back and to convert the wary to fully fledged seafood lovers. Determined to take whatever was landed and to use as much of that as possible, not to mention building up a larder for days when bad weather meant there were no boats out, Aishling had to get creative. That philosophy is reflected in Whole Catch, which shows you how to cook seafood from gill to fin. With musings on sustainable seafood and regenerative aquaculture, illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to prepare whole fish and pro tips for how to cook fish at home, Aishling challenges the idea of the 'catch of the day' and will change how you think about seafood.

by Emily English

€21.99

When we think of nutrition and 'eating well' so many of us jump to the words 'diet', 'unenjoyable' and 'sacrifice'. Sometimes we can see healthy eating as something we should do rather than something you want to do. This book aims to change that. To alter your perception of eating well and shift away from an all or nothing approach. Food, to me, means joy. It's a celebration, a memory, a moment. As I spent my life around food, I realised something profound: "We don't eat nutrients, we eat food, meals, flavour." I sought to close the gap between the scientific and the savoury, to bring the joy back to nutrition through my debut cook book SO GOOD. SO GOOD grew into a movement. It's not about counting calories; it's about making every meal COUNT. It's about loving the food that loves you back and transforming how people look at healthy eating. Let every bite you take not only nourish your body but feed your soul with the simple delight of SO GOOD. Let's bring the joy back to nutrition, back to our lives, back to our plates, and never forget that food, at its core, is joy. Food, to me, means joy. It's a celebration, a memory, a moment. And I invite you to join me on this journey, where food becomes a symbol of joy, nourishment, and love. Let's cook together, laugh together, and make every meal a moment that's SO GOOD.

by Nancy Birtwhistle

€17.40

Saving money doesn't have to cost the earth. What do you do with your expired oils and spices? How can you make the best use of your microwave and keep meals healthy and tasty? How can you remove mould safely? These questions and more will be answered in The Green Budget Guide. This book offers Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle’s most thoughtful, cheap, and time-saving tips and tricks on how to run a budget home – all while protecting the environment. Born in post-war Hull in the 1950s, and formerly a single working mum to two kids, Nancy is no stranger to frugality. Building on her astonishing 12p laundry detergent and wildly popular recipe, ‘Pure Magic’, The Green Budget Guide will include more of the inspired, sustainable and budget friendly hacks that have made Nancy so loved by readers and ever growing social media following, as well as tips and tricks from a lifetime spent learning how to run a household efficiently by saving time and money. ‘Previous generations were very good at being “budget-friendly” long before “ecofriendly” became an everyday word, so by combining the two we can begin to meet these difficult challenges and actually feel empowered, resilient and resourceful.' Nancy x

by Anya Lautenbach

€19.72

The essential guide to budget gardening hacks, with creative ideas and propagation know-how from Instagram's "garden fairy" Anya Lautenbach Beat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget with Anya the Garden Fairy. The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have, make the most of so-called garden "waste", and boost your plant collection for next to nothing with seed-saving and propagation hacks. Revealing the plants that will give you the best long-term value for money, cost-cutting tips for every season, and projects for making the most of your propagated cuttings and seedlings, The Money-Saving Gardener proves that a stunning garden doesn't need to cost the earth or break the bank.

by Huw Richards

€19.72

Eat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly shop by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency. Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent the past two years planning and trialling their very own self-sufficiency garden in a 10x12.5m plot and now they've worked out the perfect formula. Grow five portions of nutritious veg a day for four people following their month-by-month growing plan, which is realistic and flexible with cost, space, and time in mind. - Learn about Huw and Sam's self-sufficiency ethos, goals and approaches - Create your garden and learn how to build all the growing spaces you will need, such as hot beds and polytunnels - Follow month-by-month planting plans with guidance on key tasks throughout the year - Discover useful kitchen tips meal prep, storage, and preserving ideas along with base recipes so you can make the most of your crops Follow Huw and Sam's tried-and-tested methods and save money while enjoying homegrown food all year. *The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller - March 2024