Rick Stein's Simple Suppers

Come, raise a glass to Rick Stein with us this October!

Stein joins us to talk on his new book Simple Suppers - a joyful collection of over 100 genuinely easy and delicious recipes paired with stories that celebrate the simple things in life.

In his words, "these are recipes that are straightforward and informal - yet effortlessly delicious. The idea of supper appealed to me because it suggests an ordinary meal. When one is not trying too hard; maybe something you're going to cook in your jeans and Polo shirt, a glass of vinho verde on the worktop."

Rick Stein's Simple Suppers is your new go-to cookbook. A collection of stylish, easy recipes for midweek, weekends and every eventuality in between. Chapters include- - Suppers for one- Easy croque monsieur, Steak with Chimichurri sauce - Suppers for two- Harissa lamb steak with chickpea mash, Aubergine braised with soy & ginger - Suppers with friends- Pilaf with buttermilk chicken & pomegranate, Puff pastry fish pie - Fast suppers- Sweet potato, chorizo & sweetcorn tacos, Baked portobello mushrooms with Dolcelatte & walnuts - One-pot suppers- Coconut prawn curry, Wild garlic & broad bean risotto - Veggie suppers- Vegetable bourguignon with dumplings, Spaghetti with courgettes, rosemary and ricotta

There will be Madeira wine and a slice of cake for all who join us.

Rick Stein's passion for using good-quality local produce and his talent for creating delicious recipes in his books and restaurants have won him a host of awards, accolades and fans. As well as presenting a number of television series, he has published many best-selling cookery books, including French Odyssey, Coast to Coast, Far Eastern Odyssey, Rick Stein's Long Weekends and Rick Stein's India.

Rick has always believed in showcasing local seafood and farm produce in his four restaurants in Padstow, Cornwall, where he also has a cookery school, food shops and a pub in the nearby village of St Merryn. In 2018 Rick was awarded an CBE for services to the economy. He divides his time between Padstow, London and Australia, where he also has two seafood restaurants by the sea in Mollymook, and Port Stephens NSW.