Rosemary Shrager’s Cookery Course: 150 tried & tested recipes to be a better cook

Who's the author? Chef and cookery teacher, Rosemary Shrager has decades of experience passing on her extensive food knowledge and skill. You may recognise her from TV series, such as The Real Marigold Hotel and as a judge on The Big Family Cooking Showdown alongside Giorgio Locatelli. These days, you can find Rosemary running her eponymous cookery school in Tunbridge Wells.

What's it about? Learn how to become a better cook with Rosemary Shrager's fool-proof and fail-safe recipes. This is delicious food anyone can learn to make and enjoy. Rosemary starts with the basic skills and takes you through the kitchen step-by-step, recipe-by-recipe so each new skill is learned through practical experience. From learning how to poach a perfect egg and making the fluffiest white loaf to roasting a chicken and making potato pie from scratch. With over 140 recipes, this is a great cookbook to really get to grips with A-Z cooking.

Perfect for: Those seeking more confidence in the kitchen and anyone wanting to learn the real basics.