Wok for Less: Budget-Friendly Asian Meals in 30 Minutes or Less and Wagamama Your Way 2 Book Set Ching-He Huang

Wok for Less: Budget-Friendly Asian Meals in 30 Minutes or Less by Ching-He Huang is a smart, speedy cookbook for home cooks who want vibrant Asian flavours without the fuss or cost. Ideal for busy parents, students on a budget, or anyone who loves quick midweek meals, this hardcover edition pairs practical frugality with the bold tastes of Chinese and pan-Asian cooking. It's an approachable guide from a Sunday Times bestselling author who knows how to make delicious food accessible.

This edition includes the title in this set: Wagamama Your Way: Fresh Flexible Recipes for Body+Mind (Wagamama Titles) — Hardcover. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardcover. ISBN: ‎9781804191590.

About the book and what makes it different

Ching-He Huang MBE draws on traditional Asian techniques that use high heat, quick cooking, and inexpensive ingredients to create meals that deliver maximum flavour with minimum time and expense. The wok is celebrated here as an efficient, versatile tool — quicker and less bulky than many modern appliances and perfectly suited to stir-fries, one-pan dishes, and speedy weeknight dinners. In Wok for Less you'll find recipes designed to cut costs without cutting corners on taste.

Why trust this cookbook?

Ching-He Huang is a Taiwanese-born British food writer and TV chef, author of nine bestselling cookbooks and a familiar face on television. Her experience teaching home cooks and presenting approachable recipes has made her a trusted name for families and food lovers seeking reliable, flavorful results. Wok for Less builds on that reputation with tested techniques and budget-wise ingredient swaps.

What’s inside (features and highlights)

• Quick recipes: Meals designed to be ready in 30 minutes or less, perfect for busy evenings and last-minute plans.
• Budget-friendly tips: Smart ingredient choices and substitutions that stretch your shopping list without sacrificing flavour.
• Wok-focused techniques: Instructions to get the most from your wok — high-heat searing, layering flavours, and efficient one-pan cooking.
• Health-conscious options: Lighter, fresh recipes inspired by the Wagamama philosophy of balanced eating (also reflected in the included Wagamama Your Way title).
• Trusted author: Recipes and guidance from a Sunday Times bestselling, award-honoured author with TV experience and a track record of successful cookbooks.

Benefits at a glance

• Save time: fast-prep, fast-cook recipes for busy lifestyles.
• Save money: clever, low-cost ingredient strategies and meal ideas.
• Learn skills: wok techniques that elevate everyday cooking.
• Eat well: fresh, flavourful dishes suitable for family dinners or meal prep.
• Great value: hardcover cookbook and complementary Wagamama title in one set.

Whether you’re stocking a starter cookbook collection, searching for a practical gift for new homeowners, or updating your weeknight meal rotation, Wok for Less is a trustworthy, inspiring choice. It’s a practical, feel-good cookbook — perfect as a gift set for food lovers, a timeless keepsake for kitchen beginners, or a classroom resource for home economics. Cook smarter, spend less, and enjoy bigger flavours with Ching-He Huang’s approachable recipes.