Absolute Press imprint: 52 books

At Benares the superior service and setting are the height of luxury, but it is the sublime food that truly sets the restaurant apart. Atul Kochhar's unique, world-class cuisine is showcased in this beautiful book of recipes from his Michelin-starred kitchen. 80 signature dishes reflect the excellent...

Prized for its texture, flavour and versatility, risotto has been part of the Italian diet since the eighth century and is one of Italy's most famous dishes. This revised and updated edition of Valentina Harris' seminal work shows you how to prepare, cook and serve this iconic dish using ingredients...

Stew! is a collection of 100 splendidly simple recipes ranging from traditional and hearty classics such as 'Beef Stew with Herby Dumplings', 'Lancashire Hotpot' and 'Coq au Vin', to one-pot meals in a bowl that are perfect for a weekday supper or informal entertaining. The fact that stews are so...

Cinnamon Kitchen is the sibling of the great Westminster restaurant The Cinnamon Club, where chef Vivek Singh made his name and helped spearhead a new and exciting direction for Indian food. As Executive Chef at Cinnamon Kitchen, Vivek has brought all of his talents to create new and exciting Indian...

A book championing minced meat in all its forms, from frugal dishes such as Savoury Mince and Peas to the slightly more extravagant Venison Burgers. These 100 approachable recipes include all our comfort food favourites - Shepherd's Pie, Spaghetti Bolognese and Lasagne - sitting alongside a collection...

Curry is the nation's favourite dish, but too often it can seem daunting to attempt at home. In this beautiful new book Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar shows readers how to create simple curries in their own homes in just 30 minutes, transforming boring weeknight dinners. Complementing the curries,...

Featuring more than 100 recipes, Social Sweets is a heavenly collection of desserts from Michelin starred chef Jason Atherton. Showcasing a variety of beautiful and contemporary recipes from his London restaurants, this volume is a celebration of the flavours and techniques from across the world which...

Popular food blogger and veteran noodle eater MiMi Aye celebrates the addictive power of the noodle in this wonderful collection of 100 authentic recipes from around the world. From udon to soba and from reshteh to rice vermicelli, the widely travelled world of the noodle is celebrated in delicious...

It is said that in India a festival is celebrated every day of the year. In this gastronomic celebration of India's festival cuisine, acclaimed chef Vivek Singh brings his unique touch to traditional festival recipes and gives his insight into the significance of food from a country with a history...

Anyone who has walked through the doors of The Cinnamon Club Restaurant housed in London's Old Westminster Library building could not help but be impressed by what Iqbal Wahhab and Vivek Singh have created within. In conjunction with two-star Michelin chef Eric Chavot they have created an award-winning...

This is sausages with everything: all kinds of deliciously indulgent carbs, from pasta to panini and rice to beans. Myriad mashes and a selection of great gravies set the ball rolling; but the sausage is a far more versatile and sexy ingredient than this classic combo alone. This is the amazing sausage...

UK MasterChef finalist Hannah Miles reached 'the final three' in the 2007 series of MasterChef, and there's been no stopping her since. This will be Hannah's 12th cookery book, but her first dedicated to creating puddings and desserts and biscuits and cakes on her beloved Aga. Sumptuous classics for...

Tom Kitchin's Fish & Shellfish showcases the brilliant talents of one of the UK and Scotland's favourite chefs. Tom's passion for the best and freshest produce comes to life in these pages, as he celebrates the best fruits of the sea. Recipes take in delights such as grilled lobster, poached...

From the humble sandwich to creative party food, in this collection of recipes Mark Northeast, Founder of Funky Lunch, provides inspiring ideas for even the most fussy of eaters, some savoury and some sweet, but all perfect for hungry little girls and boys. Every parent knows how stressful meal times...