the independent cook: tasty recipes to set you up for life

A delicious collection of over 75 simple recipes, perfect for anyone moving out for the first time, or just wanting to improve their cooking skills.

Whether you’re a student, moving into your first flat, or just wanting to improve your cooking skills, this is the only cookbook you’ll need to create simple, quick, and reliable recipes. In the age of video-recipes and quick google searches, The Independent Cook offers straightforward QR codes, walking you through key techniques and essential skills such as separating an egg, kneading dough, or pitting an avocado.

This cookbook includes over 75 timeless classics, the majority of which can be made within an hour. Recipes include sausage rolls; chilli con carne; one pan roast dinner; ratatouille; shepherd’s pie; cheesecake; jam tarts; and apple, blueberry, and cinnamon muffins.

The Independent Cook is an easy-to-follow guide, which covers all the basic techniques you need to know to set you up for life. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or hosting a dinner party for your friends, this book has got you covered.

Sarah Main has been a teacher of food, textiles, and design technology for 30 years and has taught thousands of children how to cook. She first trained in catering and hotel management and then went on to achieve a Bachelor of Education Honors degree. The Independent Cook is her first book.