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Condition: New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781840918014
Publisher: Conran Octopus (Octopus Publishing Group)
Age Range: Adult (Cookery)
Overview
Happy Leons: Leon Happy Fast Food brings the healthy fast-food philosophy of the much-loved LEON restaurants into your own kitchen. Written by Rebecca Seal, John Vincent and Jack Burke, this vibrant hardback cookbook delivers 100 speedy, globally-inspired recipes that prove fast food can be both delicious and genuinely good for you, without ever feeling like a compromise on flavour, colour or comfort.
About the Book
From the very beginning, LEON has asked a simple question: why can't fast food be delicious and good for you? This hardback answers that challenge with 100 new recipes gathered from around the world and given the signature LEON spin — quick to cook, packed with flavour, and built from wholesome ingredients. The recipes are organised into clear, practical sections: Breads & Buns for quick doughs and sandwich bases; Salads for hearty dishes that work as sides or mains; On the Hob for speedy stovetop comfort food; Grilled & Baked for smoky, caramelised results with minimal fuss; Sides, Sauces & Rubs for the finishing touches; and Sweets & Shakes for a satisfying treat. Featured dishes include Leon's Chicken Burger, Falafel & Harissa Wraps, Spiced Lamb Flatbreads, Mackerel with Caper Brown Butter, and Bucatini with Spinach & Garlic Sauce — a mix of burgers, baguettes, pizza, pasta, wraps and more, all reworked to be quicker and healthier without losing their indulgent appeal. The approachable techniques make this a genuinely useful everyday cookbook, whether you're cooking solo, feeding a family on a busy weeknight, or looking to expand your repertoire of fast, flavour-forward meals. It sits alongside other titles in the Happy Leons series and reflects LEON's long-standing mission to make healthy eating feel like a treat rather than a chore.
- 100 quick, flavour-packed recipes with a healthy twist on fast food classics
- Clearly organised sections make it easy to find the right recipe for any occasion
- Ideal for busy weeknight cooking, meal planning and family dinners
- Global flavours reworked in the signature colourful, accessible LEON style
- A stylish hardback that makes a great gift for home cooks and foodies
About the Authors
Rebecca Seal is a food and drink writer whose work has appeared in the Financial Times, the Observer, the Guardian and The Sunday Times, and the author of cookbooks including Istanbul and Lisbon. John Vincent is co-founder of LEON restaurants and has co-authored numerous LEON titles. Jack Burke has also contributed to the Happy Leons series, working alongside Seal and Vincent to bring the LEON approach to home cooking.
Why You'll Love This Cookbook
Fast, flavourful and refreshingly healthy, this hardback delivers 100 recipes that make weeknight cooking exciting again — perfect for gifting or adding to your own kitchen shelf.
Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the UK edition with UK ISBN 9781840918014.
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