Dinner Tonight

Who’s the author? Meliz Berg is a self-taught cook, recipe developer and food content creator. Inspired by her Turkish-Cypriot heritage and London upbringing, she created the blog and Instagram page @MelizCooks, loved for its easy-to-follow recipes and delicious combinations of flavours and spices. Her hugely successful first book, Meliz’s Kitchen, was published in 2022 and she has made regular appearances on This Morning.

What’s it about? In short, Dinner Tonight is about serious flavour and simple recipes. Meliz shares her go-to recipes for easy, flavourful home cooking, from quick and nourishing meals, to snacks that all ages will love, instant store-cupboard dinners, clever shortcuts, one-pot wonders and easy Friday ‘fakeaway’ ideas.

You’ll also find plenty of weekend inspiration for beautiful food that will take care of itself in the oven – perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. Meliz caters for a range of eating styles and habits, whether you’re looking for meat-free dishes, gluten-free options, 30-minute meals, or want to make the most of your beloved air fryer or slow cooker.

Dinner Tonight is a celebration of flavour and the simple joy of cooking fast, fresh and filling dishes, including zingy soups, warming soups, hearty pasta and stews, tasty traybakes, and breads and sweet dishes. With this book at your fingertips, you’ll always have something utterly delicious to eat for dinner.

Recipes we love: One-Pot Orzo, Lahmacun Pide Pockets, One-Tray Spiced Köfte & Potatoes, Tangy Fish Tacos & Tahini Tartare, Tahini Helva Stuffed Filo Rolls.

Perfect for: Anyone who loved of Meliz’s Kitchen or follows @MelizCooks, as well as fans of cooks such as Yotam Ottolenghi, Sabrina Ghayour, and Thomasina Miers.