An engaging exploration of Shaun Hill's 50+ years as a chef, Hill brings his wealth of experience to the table, sharing what he has learnt so that the home cook can create truly remarkable dishes. Never one to shy away from controversy, his chapter titles offer opinionated culinary takes such as Soy beans are best left for cattle feed and Budapest is a paradise for the greedy...

“Bento, written as 弁当 in Japanese, is a packed meal that is commonly eaten as lunch in Japan. Many school children and workers take a single-portion, homemade meal packed in a bento box to school or to the office every day. Bento is also a popular take-out food, sold pretty much everywhere you go in Japan, from convenience stores and train stations to high-end department store delis.”

The recipes themselves range from basics like how to cook Sushi Rice, to side dishes such as Stir-Fried Beansprouts and Red Pepper. And there are many complete bento boxes—try a Grilled Shrimp and Steamed Vegetable Bento, this Hamburger Bento, or this Cauliflower Fried Rice Bento.

Julia Rutland’s book Tomatoes: 50 Tried & True Recipes is the ideal compendium of tomato dishes for one of summer’s most popular ingredients. There's advice on growing and selecting tomatoes, followed by recipes divided into sections including Sauces and Salsas, Salads, Soups and Pies and Tarts. It's a colorful and accessible selection.

Sunday June 21 is Father’s Day, a moment to celebrate dads everywhere, and what better way to say 'thank you' than with a culinary offering?

Start their special day with a spot of baking— perhaps one of these Father’s Day: Pastries for Papa, a collection of goodies including Bear Claws, Maple Danish, and Cornish Pasties.

We all have a bag of frozen peas in the freezer, and are likely quite fond, especially alongside fish and chips, or when we haven’t been able to get to the market and they are the only source of green. We even have a whole cookbook dedicated to the subject. But fresh peas, in season from May to September, bring their own joys—from popping a row of them out of their pod, to their crisp sweetness.