You could measure my life in recipes.

Food columnist Nigel Slater is a self-professed "home cook": "Simple food, nothing fancy." The 150 recipes within this robust essay-style cookbook may be simple to make, but the flavors they capture are anything but. Attempt new savory side dishes like carrots with orzo or potato wedges with burrata. Indulge in lighter dishes such as spiced zucchini with spinach or quick pappardelle with mushrooms and harissa. You can even try your hand at apricot tarts, lemon thyme sorbet, or black currant cake. Sprinkled with Slater's personal prose and thoughtful tips, these recipes are tasty and timeless! (RR)