The cover of A Cook's Book by Nigel Slater, from Gneiss Spice, showcases bold black text atop abstract pink, yellow, and orange brushstrokes with a solid black strip—an eye-catching introduction to his recipe-filled memoir.
A stack of three books with the top one, A Cook’s Book by Nigel Slater from Gneiss Spice, featuring cherished recipes and a yellow and pink cover, sits above two books with darker covers.
Black and white photo of a bearded man with glasses in a rolled-sleeve shirt, arms crossed, gazing sideways. The thoughtful mood echoes "A Cook's Book by Nigel Slater" from Gneiss Spice, set against a dark background.
The cover of A Cook's Book by Nigel Slater, from Gneiss Spice, showcases bold black text atop abstract pink, yellow, and orange brushstrokes with a solid black strip—an eye-catching introduction to his recipe-filled memoir.
A stack of three books with the top one, A Cook’s Book by Nigel Slater from Gneiss Spice, featuring cherished recipes and a yellow and pink cover, sits above two books with darker covers.
Black and white photo of a bearded man with glasses in a rolled-sleeve shirt, arms crossed, gazing sideways. The thoughtful mood echoes "A Cook's Book by Nigel Slater" from Gneiss Spice, set against a dark background.

A Cook's Book by Nigel Slater


$ 45.00
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James Beard Nominee 2024

A life in recipes: Nigel Slater’s most personal cookbook yet

A Cook’s Book is Nigel Slater’s deeply intimate culinary memoir in recipe form—a cookbook woven through with personal milestones, memories, and the recipes that have shaped his life in the kitchen. From the very first jam tart he made with his mother, perched on a chair to reach the Aga, to mastering whipped cream and roasting a chicken the perfect way, Slater brings us into the intimate rhythm of his lifelong cooking journey.

This collection showcases more than 150 approachable and satisfying dishes—both plant-based and meat-inclusive—rooted in the flavors Nigel cooks (and loves) every day. Organized into evocative chapters like A Bowl of Soup, Breaking Bread, Everyday Greens, Everyday Dinners, and A Slice of Tart, recipes range from Pumpkin Laksa and Spicy Red Lentil Soup to Soft Rolls with Feta & Rosemary, Blackcurrant Focaccia, Beet & Lamb Patties, Pork & Lemon Meatballs, and Mushroom & Dill Tart.

Beautiful home and garden photography reveals Nigel in London settings, alongside reflective personal essays that recall his first baguette in Paris or his childhood chocolate cake indulgence. This is by far his most personal book yet, offering readers not only recipes but access to the inspiration behind them.

Who’s it for?

Perfect for fans of Nigel’s warm, emotion-infused cooking and storytelling; recipe lovers who seek heart, simplicity, and nostalgia; and anyone seeking a cookbook that blends memoir with everyday cooking wisdom.

Spices to pair with this cookbook:

  • Bay Leaf: To simmer into soups and stews whose origins Nigel vividly remembers
  • Thyme: Herbaceous backbone for bread, greens, and savory pies
  • Black Peppercorns: To freshly grind into soups, meatballs, and roasted vegetables
  • Nutmeg: Fragrant and comforting when freshly grated into custards, vegetables, or biscuits