Cooks & Books: Nancy Birtwhistle Green and Easy Kitchen

Nancy Birtwhistle is loved for her no-nonsense guidance and down-to-earth approach on all things eco-friendly. She is a Sunday Times bestselling author, lifelong gardener and Hull-born baker who won the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off in 2014.

Motivated by protecting the planet for her ten grandchildren, Nancy decided to change how she used plastic, single use products and chemicals in her home. Sharing her tips online, she amassed an engaged international following of devoted fans interested in her delicious recipes and her innovative ideas that rethink everyday house and garden tasks to make as little an impact on the environment as possible.

She is the author of Clean & Green, Green Living Made Easy, The Green Gardening Handbook, The Green Budget Guide and Sizzle and Drizzle.

Nancy joins us for her debut cookbook Nancy's Green and Easy Kitchen in which she encourages every one of us to make small, practical changes that work for us and help the planet.

Nancy's flexible recipes enable you to use what you have to hand and make the most of seasonal ingredients while learning how to cook in a more sustainable, efficient way. Batch-cooking the basics makes it easy to avoid ultra-processed foods and you'll soon find that with all Nancy's wisdom your home menu will be both delicious and nutritious. You'll discover:

- Easy-to-make recipes
- Batch cooking
- Expert tips and tricks
- Easy dietary switches
- Great ideas for leftovers
- Nancy's trademark bakes

And, plenty of solutions for a greener way of life without breaking the bank.

From stocks, soups and preserves, to the best use of leftovers and weekday family meals and celebration dinners - and a bit of everything in between - Nancy has you covered in the kitchen.