Spinning Plates

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Easy Dinners with Simple Substitutions for Busy Families

Feel like you're trying to keep lots of different plates spinning at family mealtimes? Then Anna's adaptable, fuss-free recipes are for you!

They all work, are achievable for any level of cook, and taste fantastic. There are no fads or fuss, just good, honest, balanced food.

Catering to different needs and preferences across the family is simple as every recipe features clever swaps and switches. From curries that can easily be made with chicken, fish or tofu, to quick quiches with 5 different flavour variations and stir fries that work with whatever veg you have to hand, Anna's recipes and simple substitution ideas make it easy to please everyone!

Over 80 Recipes in the Following Chapters:

- LIGHT BITES AND LUNCHTIME SAVIOURS; including Spiced Chickpea Flatbreads, and Peanut Noodles

- WEEKDAY WONDERS; including Chilli Two Ways, and Thai-style Fishcakes

- SPEEDY PASTA; including Creamy Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Spaghetti, and Mushroom Parpadelle

- FAKEAWAYS; including Biryani Three Ways, and Vietnamese Pork Traybake

-WEEKENDS AND GATHERINGS; including Smokey Beef Brisket, and Spanish Chicken Pot Roast

- SIDE ORDERS; including Maple Roasted Root Veg; and Black Bean and Edamame Salad

The recipes are 50% vegetarian or adaptable to vegetarian, and all recipes are light on equipment, often cooked in one tray or pan, saving on expensive kitchen items and washing up.

An easy-to-use icon system makes it clear which recipes can be batch cooked, frozen or made ahead, and there are alternative cooking methods for air fryers and slow cookers where possible.