1 / 6Food You Want to Eat by Thomas Straker
Food You Want to Eat is Thomas Straker’s cookbook of more than 100 recipes for home cooking. It focuses on straightforward techniques and seasonal ingredients, with examples ranging from flatbread and roast chicken to tarte tatin and chocolate mousse.
At a glance
- Presents over 100 recipes for cooking at home.
- Recipe examples include 'nduja and mozzarella flatbread, roast chicken with butter beans, sea bass with lentils and salsa verde, and tarte tatin.
- The publisher describes the recipes as seasonal and built around simple techniques.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad range of recipe examples, spanning salads, main courses, bread and desserts.
- Customer feedback describes the recipes as easy to follow and the cookbook as well written.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1526673487 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1526673480 |
| Weight listed | 1.07 kg |
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| Dimensions | 19.4 x 2.4 x 24.8 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cooks looking for a substantial collection of varied recipes.
- Readers interested in accessible cooking ideas that include both savoury dishes and desserts.
- A gift for someone who enjoys cookbooks by working chefs.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a cookbook focused on a single cuisine, dietary plan or cooking time. The supplied listing does not establish those specialisations.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights clear writing, easy-to-follow recipes and appealing results, with some appreciation for personal notes between recipes. This supports its appeal as a practical home-cooking collection, while value opinions are mixed. The reported concern about a $40 price tag may not map directly to UK pricing, so consider your own budget rather than treating it as a local price comparison.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the writing and recipes as clear and easy to follow.
- Feedback mentions delicious results and personal notes between recipes.
Mixed feedback
- Value for money receives mixed feedback, including concern about the stated $40 price tag.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes does Food You Want to Eat include?
The listing describes over 100 recipes.
What kinds of dishes are featured?
Examples include flatbread, salads, roast chicken, sea bass, tagliolini, tarte tatin and chocolate mousse.
Is this cookbook aimed at home cooking?
Yes. The listing presents it as a collection for cooking at home, using simple techniques.
What is the listed print length?
The product details give a print length of 288 pages.
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