Amy Sheppard understands how we shop. Creatures of habit, we often buy the same basic staples every week and then inevitably cook the same old recipes. Amy takes 10 of the top supermarket ingredients and offers 10 delicious dinners for each one, with a few ‘cheats’ and twists along the way, and always with budget in mind.
The top 10 chicken, potatoes, ready rolled pastry, lentils, mince, cheese, tinned fish, pasta, sausages and rice – our beloved favourites, but Amy is here to spice up our repertoire and inspire us to create really tasty dishes in a matter of minutes. The chapter structure of the book means that you can find just the recipe you need instantly, and each recipe will come with tips and swaps – ways to make the meal veggie or gluten-free and options for air-frying.
Easy 10 delivers simple, delicious dinner ideas for busy people who want to cook from scratch, but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen.
Simple tasty dinner recipes using 10 basic ingredients that most of us have in our cupboards and fridges. I've been following Amy Sheppard on Instagram for a while now, her food always looks so good and the recipes I've tried have been really tasty, a useful addition to my cookery book shelf.
Amy Sheppard’s Easy 10 is a smartly structured, highly practical cookbook built around a simple premise: using ten everyday ingredients to create one hundred straightforward, satisfying dinner recipes. The concept is executed with purpose, offering an accessible way to streamline meal planning without sacrificing variety or appeal.
The layout is clean and intuitive, making the book easy to use. Despite the ingredient constraints, the recipes remain inventive and diverse, showcasing a strong understanding of how to build flavor efficiently. The book is well-suited for those looking to reduce food waste by working from a core set of staples. Each recipe is accompanied by well-composed photography that enhances the book’s visual appeal. Ingredient lists are short, instructions are direct, and helpful notes, such as substitutions and storage tips, support the book’s overall usability. The physical edition is especially polished, with clear and high quality images that some reviews I have read indicate are lacking in the kindle version.
Overall, Easy 10 is an effective, well-crafted resource that balances function and inspiration. While a few more vegetarian options would strengthen its versatility, it stands out as a cookbook that is both approachable and reliable, ideal for regular use rather than occasional browsing.