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‘If ever there was a cookbook to fill you with joy and happiness, this is the one.’ – Michel Roux Jr

‘Food bursting with flavour.’ – Paul Ainsworth

Transform simple everyday ingredients into weeknight meals that pack a punch.

Join MasterChef winner Brin Pirathapan as he elevates everyday cooking with recipes that are big on flavour and low on budget.

Whether it’s a tin of tuna or a pack or pork mince, each recipe starts with a simple, accessible ingredient instantly upgraded by Brin’s signature flair for flavour and a touch of inspiration from his Tamil Sri Lankan heritage. Expect global mash-ups, banging quick wins and moreish comfort food with a twist.

Recipes include:

One-pan: Spicy Squasage Traybake

Quick & Easy: Udon Carbonara

Air-fryer: Duck Pancakes

Midweek Dinner: Sweet ‘n salty Marmite Tofu

Something Sweet: Pina Colada Sundae

Whether you’re coming home after a long day, cooking up a weekend feast, or simply trying to escape a midweek rut, these recipes deliver big flavour with ease.

Publisher Review

‘A stunning book that shows the creativity and skills that led to Brin taking home the title at the 20th series of MasterChef. Brin takes us on a journey around the world, introducing his Sri Lankan and British heritage, his love for travel and cooking. You can tell his food will be bursting with flavour.’ – Paul Ainsworth

‘If ever there was a cookbook to fill you with joy and happiness this is the one. Brin manages to capture taste like no other. His character, heritage and curiosity shines through every recipe and guarantees bliss at the dinner table.’ – Michel Roux Jr

‘Brin cooks with heart. You can taste it in the way he elevates the humble and refuses to compromise on joy. His food speaks of migration, memory, mood and, above all, the sheer love of cooking.’ – Aktar Islam