What’s it about? Yorkshire home cook Bob Dickinson celebrates the simple pleasures of cooking from scratch in his debut cookbook, The From Scratch Kitchen. Featuring over 100 recipes, this is a guide to making more of your favourite foods at home, from hearty family dinners and nostalgic puddings to freshly baked bread and everyday kitchen staples. Bob’s approach is all about taking a little extra time and care over the food we eat, and discovering just how rewarding that can be.

You’ll find comforting favourites like lasagne with hand-rolled pasta and lamb tagine served with homemade flatbreads, alongside plenty of opportunities to learn new skills as Bob takes the mystery out of making sourdough, churning your own butter and creating golden, flaky pastry. There’s inspiration for every season, too, with summer salads, warming one-pot meals and traditional bakes for special occasions.

Bob has a particular soft spot for nostalgic bakes and puddings, as well as seasonal favourites like pumpkin pie and Christmas pudding. Beautiful full-colour photography accompanies the recipes, making The From Scratch Kitchen an inviting starting point for anyone who wants to feel more confident and creative in the kitchen.

Who’s the author? Bob Dickinson also known as @fromscratchwithbob on Instagram is a Yorkshire-born home cook and food content creator with a love of traditional, comforting food. He grew up as one of seven children in the English countryside, where life on the family farm helped shape his appreciation for home cooking and good, simple ingredients.

Bob’s recipes also draw on his time living in South Australia, bringing a sunnier influence to his hearty English favourites. He has built a large online following by sharing his enthusiasm for cooking from scratch and encouraging others to reconnect with their food. His approach champions familiar ingredients, local produce and the satisfaction of making things yourself.

Recipes we love: Lasagne with Hand-Rolled Pasta, Lamb Tagine with Homemade Flatbreads, Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce, Lemon Meringue Pie, and Bakewell Tart.

Perfect for: Home cooks who want to master the basics, rediscover traditional recipes and enjoy the satisfaction of making more of their food from scratch.