‘A beautifully written instant classic that is every bit as exuberant and delicious as the man himself!’ Nigella Lawson

‘This is already a classic’ Fergus Henderson

‘One of the most beautiful cookery books I have ever seen. It should be prescribed’ Rachel Roddy

From a lifetime of cooking with some of the UK’s greatest chefs – as well as lessons from his cookery teacher mother’s brilliant home cooking – this book is about good food honed from good ingredients whether that be some great potatoes, asparagus or some berries. It is they that invariably and best spark the idea of what to cook for supper. The book is a masterclass in simple things done well.

There are sections on the usefulness and frugality of breadcrumbs, whether black olive crumbs or parsley to serve on spaghetti, impromptu puddings like peaches in wine with bay leaves or plum compote with ricotta and hazelnuts, pea dishes galore, the most useful jams and jellies from a Dundee childhood, classics like chicken with asparagus, potatoes and wild garlic aioli, essentials like anchovy dressing.

Jeremy’s voice is filled with lyric and wit, and a memory, tip or musing is never far from the page in what is sure to be one of the most distinctive cook books published for years.

This is a cook book about home cooking from the Quo Vadis restaurateur, Jeremy Lee.

Reviews

‘A beautifully written instant classic that is every bit as exuberant and delicious as the man himself’ Nigella Lawson

‘Jeremy shares his joy for all things culinary; this is already a classic’ Fergus Henderson

‘Jeremy Lee is not only an exceptional chef, but an exceptional writer . . . One of the most beautiful cookery books I have ever seen. It should be prescribed’ Rachel Roddy

‘I love this book. The joy that is Jeremy leaps off every page. An inspiring collection of recipes and musings that have me wanting to cook every recipe and hang off every word! Just gorgeous’ Skye Gyngell

‘I worship Jeremy Lee. He’s not just the best cook, he’s also the jolliest, most joyous host, in person and on the page. He has a true gift for living, and for writing about it too’ Olivia Laing

‘Jeremy Lee masters the alchemy of food writing: insightful, witty, encouraging, patient, wise' Charlie Porter

‘A tremendous book that also enchants with beautiful illustrations and stunning photographs. Another dish served at perfect temperature. Bravo, Jeremy’ Jasper Conran

About the author

Jeremy Lee joined Sam & Eddie Hart at Quo Vadis in Soho in early 2012, becoming Chef Proprietor. Jeremy had previously manned the stoves of Blueprint Café on the first floor of the Design Museum, which Sir Terence Conran created on the south bank of the River Thames near Tower Bridge.

Jeremy, originally from Dundee, Scotland came from a family where home cooking of a high order was daily fare. His parents and grandmother taught him the mysteries of finding good produce through good shopping. Jeremy applies this to the menus at Quo Vadis, where the cooking is bright, fresh, light and quintessentially British in a manner most modern.

In 2012 Jeremy and Quo Vadis won the Catey for Best Restaurant Menu of the Year and in 2013 they won the Tatler Award for Best Kitchen. Jeremy writes for numerous newspapers and periodicals and has appeared on television in The Great British Menu and Could You Eat an Elephant? for Channel 4.