Cook smarter, braver and better with basic ingredients. Packed with personality, clever ideas and serious flavour, this is everyday cooking turned all the way up.

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

This is everyday cooking turned all the way up; packed with personality, clever ideas and serious flavour.

Rooted in his Tamil Sri Lankan heritage, Brin's cooking is all about balance, bold flavours, and big-hearted food. Each recipe starts with a simple, accessible ingredient - think a tin of tuna or a pack of pork mince - and transforms it into something tasty, all while keeping things budget-friendly.

Expect global mash-ups, banging quick wins, moreish comfort food with a twist: like the crispy edges of his Spicy Squasage Traybake, roti-reinvented Kothu Panzanella, slurpy Udon Carbonara or sweet 'n salty Marmite Tofu. Hope you left room for pudding… as you're going to want a dollop of his caramel-laced Sticky Cola Pudding, or perhaps a 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. Alongside, you'll also find practical tips - from filleting a fish to deboning a chicken thigh or mastering a perfect julienne - giving you the confidence to cook with skill and creativity.