Elevate

Flavoursome, vibrant dishes using basic and accessible ingredients from 2024 MasterChef winner, Brin Pirathapan. Each dish will elevate one basic ingredient - from a simple can of tuna to a pack of pork mince - and will be loaded with bold flavour on a budget.

This debut cookbook will elevate everyday basic ingredients, elevate the reader's culinary skillset, elevate gloomy evenings after tough days at work and elevate those celebratory dinners with friends and family — and it will achieve all this without adding to the financial stress of having to buy expensive ingredients.

Flavours that pack a punch are key to Brin's cooking. His Sri Lankan upbringing, a huge influence on the way he understands produce, gave him the ability to harmonise bold flavours. His approach is inclusive, featuring recipes that cater to vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten- and lactose-free diets.

Throughout Brin also shares culinary techniques, tips and tricks that helped him become the champ. This book is going to help novice cooks seriously elevate their skill.

Fresh Start: From vibrant Green Mango Salad to Bloody Mary Gazpacho, mix fresh British seasonal ingredients with a dose of spice or fragrant aromatics for dishes that will make you zing.

Hearty Comfort: Amp up midweek meals with quick and easy global mash-ups, including Sticky Korean Meatballs, vivid green Wasabi Chicken and vegan Jaffna Aubergine Curry.

Dinner Party: Get the party started with Malaysian Beef Short Ribs, Butterfly Mackerel and Sambal Crusted Rack of Lamb - vibrant dishes with a punchy injection of flavour, and sure to wow guests.

Sweet Spot: From Spiced Plum Crumble to Miso Burnt Basque Cheesecake, east meets west with these classic desserts with a bold twist. An additional sweetener -recipes include dietary alternatives.

Snacks & Sharers: Pair these snacks and sharers with a cold beer and company, and all at cut-price. Think crispy Fish Balls, banging Bang Bang Cauliflower and moreish Salt & Pepper Okra Fries.

Skills & Tricks: From how to julienne a mango to simple steps to fillet a fish and debone a chicken thigh, these expert tips will help elevate these recipes further - and save you more cash.