The best new cookbooks in September

Ottolenghi SIMPLE by Yotam Ottolenghi (available 7 September)

Every recipe in this gorgeous new book has fewer than 10 ingredients, will take fewer than 30 minutes to prepare, and will be so delicious and beautiful that you will find yourself returning to it time and time again. Ottolenghi SIMPLE is his best cookbook yet, and it’s perfect for anyone who wants cooking flair, but doesn’t actually have a lot of time. This wonderful cookbook feels like it’s been written especially for me; you’ll feel the same way.


The Village by Matt & Lentil Purbrick

Matt and Lentil Purbrick have simply not stopped since the success of their first book, Grown & Gathered. Their second, The Village, shares more practical advice on growing, cooking and eating together. This book is perfect for those dreaming of greener pastures, and for those whose soil is tilled, ready for new ideas.


Destination Flavour by Adam Liaw

This is what we know about Adam Liaw: he understands flavours, family and ritual. We also know that his show is perfect to watch on a weeknight evening when you just need a little lift. This is the book devotees of his latest show have been waiting for.


Milkwood by Kirsten Bradley & Nick Ritar

This is not a hark back to better times when neighbours talked and shared produce, because that time has never ended. However, Milkwood will inspire, remind you to share with your neighbours, and give you the skills of fresh produce production and preservation.


From the Earth by Peter Gilmore

In From the Earth, acclaimed Australian chef Peter Gilmore shares his passion for growing and cooking vegetables. These simple, elegant and delicious dishes all have a humble yet beautiful vegetable at their core.


Also out this month…

Adriatico: Stories and Recipes from Italy’s Adriatic Coast by Paola Bacchia and New York: Capital of Food by Lisa Nieschlag and Lars Wentrup.