How I Cook

Ben’s put it all on a plate – how ingredients behave, why they throw tantrums or play nice in the pan. Recipes that teach as they go, full of lightbulb moments that build real confidence in the kitchen. Plus photography so stunning it makes you want to lick the page. This is how it’s done! – Yotam Ottolenghi

A cookbook full of not just recipes but an insight into the mind of a chef – tricks and techniques that will make you a better cook. – Anna Jones

This is a book that can teach and encourage you, and one that has the feel of a classic in the making. A valuable resource for all cooks, it is indispensable. I couldn’t be more admiring. – Nigella Lawson

This is a smart, stylish and infectious cookbook that is quite literally packed with advice, inspiration and (crucially) a heap of mouthwatering ideas and recipes. It’s not just the ‘how’, it’s the ‘why’ as well – How I Cook will prove essential for all cooks, whether experienced or just starting out. A compelling and impressive debut. – Ed Smith

A deeply informative yet accessible exploration of cooking, filled with beautiful recipes. Ben’s thoughtful, practical approach makes even complex techniques feel achievable at any level. This book is perfect for anyone looking to become a better cook and understand how flavour works. – Ixta Belfrage

Useful and beautiful, full of heart and great recipes. Ben Lippett’s 15 kitchen tenets are the kind of quiet wisdom that will transform how you cook and how you feel about cooking. A cooking bible for the times. – Helen Goh

If you really like to eat, you’re going to really love this lively, exuberant feast of a book. – Mark Diacono

Ben’s food is completely delicious. It is just the kind of food you want to eat. I cannot wait to cook from this book. – Thomasina Miers

I have been cooking from it non-stop. It’s so good. – India Knight

[Lippett] is a wonderful mentor to get you started if you seriously want to become a good home cook. – The Spectator

Ben Lippett is a chef and food writer. He’s cooked in professional kitchens all over the world, worked with Mob and in food media, and is the author of the popular Substack ‘How I Cook’.