**A cookbook for the real world: a beautifully illustrated, inclusive, and inspiring collection of delectable and doable recipes for home cooks of all kinds that shows you don't have to be an aspiring chef to make great food--or for cooking to be a delight. Just cook as you are.*Not simply a recipe ...

**A cookbook for the real world: a beautifully illustrated, inclusive, and inspiring collection of delectable and doable recipes for home cooks of all kinds that shows you don't have to be an aspiring chef to make great food--or for cooking to be a delight. Just cook as you are.*Not simply a recipe book, but a warm invitation to relax into and enjoy the experience of cooking and eating. Ruby Tandoh offers understanding, encouragement and completely glorious food." --NIGELLA LAWSON, author of Cook, Eat, Repeat *From last-minute inspiration for feeding an entire family to satisfying meals for just one person, easy one-pot dinners to no-chop recipes, in these pages Ruby Tandoh shares a feast of homey, globally inspired dishes, such as: -Carrot, Lemon and Tahini Soup

-Smoky Chicken, Okra and Chorizo Casserole

-Gnocchi with Harissa Butter and Broccoli

-Lightning-Quick Asparagus and Chili Linguine

-Tofu and Greens with Hot and Sour Chili Sauce

-Rosemary Baby Buns

-Lemon Mochi Squares A no-nonsense collection of more than 100 accessible, affordable, achievable--and, most importantly, delicious--recipes (plus countless variations),* Cook As You Are * is an essential resource for every taste, every kitchen, and every body.