Nights Out At Home: Recipes and Stories from 25 Years as a Restaurant Critic
Written by
Jay Rayner
Published
05 September 2024
Who’s the author: Jay Rayner is a food writer and broadcaster who has served as restaurant critic for The Observer since 1999 and presented BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet since 2012. His TV appearances have included MasterChef, The One Show, and the US show Top Chef Masters, and he is the author of over a dozen books including Chewing the Fat and My Dining Hell.
What it’s about: In his debut cookbook, Jay takes inspiration from his years of dining across the UK and beyond, to bring you 60 recipes for accessible restaurant-quality home cooking.
Whether you’re craving tandoori lamb chops, miso-glazed aubergine, or even the humble Greggs Steak Bake, Nights Out At Home will have you must-try dishes from the comfort of your own kitchen. Alongside recipes, this warm and witty cookbook is full of anecdotes and wisdom from a mainstay of British food journalism.
Perfect for: Fans of Jay’s incisive and characterful writing, as well as anyone looking to recreate their go-to restaurant order at home with the help of easy-to-follow recipes.
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