Who’s the author? Known as “The Godfather of Spanish Food”, José Pizarro is an award-winning chef and bestselling author of numerous hit cookbooks. The successful restaurateur runs tapas and sherry bar José and the restaurant Pizarro, as well as being the owner of establishments José Pizarro and Lolo in London, and The Swan Inn and two restaurants at The Royal Academy of Arts. You can often find him on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.

What’s it about? Recipes from Catalonia features recipes inspired by José’s travels in the Catalan region. The cookbook is filled with location photography that will transport you along the chef’s travels without requiring you to leave your home kitchen. Chapters cover Meat, Fish, Desserts and more. 

Recipes we love: Roast Chicken with Langoustines, Patatas Bravas, Duck Egg and Mushroom Stew, Baby Squid with Mint, and Hazelnut and Plum cakes

Perfect for: Home cooks interested in learning how to cook Catalan cuisine, as well as being inspired by stunning location photography.