Cookbook: Vicky Hampton’s Working Lunch (hard cover)

Description

This version is available in compact hard-cover format so you can whip it out of your desk drawer at a moment’s notice! Prefer an e-book? You can buy Vicky Hampton’s Working Lunch as a digital e-cookbook too! Free shipping is available for customers within Europe; as shipping costs outside Europe are high, non-EU customers might prefer to get the e-book version instead.

What you can expect

• The kitchen kit – a chopping board and a knife are really all you need, but the book also contains suggestions for other simple equipment you can use in your office!
• Salads and dressings – 10 salads, from light and summery to hearty and filling, many of which are also suitable for vegetarians. Plus 5 dressings that will elevate any salad to greater heights.
• Bread – perfect for when you’re bored of the ubiquitous ham and cheese sandwich, this chapter is all about making the most of your daily bread, from work-week “pizza” to tasty toasties.
• Couscous and pulses – from hearty couscous salads to homemade hummus to spicy bean tortillas, this chapter fills you up with the good stuff.
• Soups and smoothies – as useful at breakfast time as it is at lunchtime, this chapter is all about getting the bang for your mini-hand-blender buck.
• Pimp my lunch – for the budding chefs out there who want to impress the boss, or just throw an after-work dinner at home.

Reviews of the lunch cookbook

“As an expat living and working in the Netherlands, I still haven’t gotten used to the tradition of the standard, boring Dutch lunches of ham and cheese sandwiches. So I’m very excited that Vicky Hampton’s cookbook is geared toward working lunches. Not only are the recipes tasty, but they are easy and quick to make. And it’s super helpful that the recipes are measured for one person. So far the Couscous Kedgeree, Tortillas with Kidney Bean Salsa and Quick Hummus have been outstanding. I am also making some of the recipes for light dinners at home. Since I travel around Europe, I’ve discovered that these recipes also come in handy if you want to cook at a vacation flat or AirBnB ,which usually have limited equipment like in your office kitchen. Thanks Vicky to curing my lunchtime blues!” – Jerry Goldberg

“Top book for working professionals who find lunch is the best part of the working day! So nice to not have to rely on the canteen “food.” The recipes are uncomplicated but delicious. Vicky’s focus on using a few quality ingredients to va-va-voom your lunch is genius. Grab this book and let the great lunches begin!!” – Megan Vasko

“I have really enjoyed the recipes I’ve tried so far. They really can be made at work, and I thought an Albert Heijn salad was the maximum output of my work kitchen. Really great!” – Rachel Richardson

“I’m not very creative in the kitchen, and usually get stuck in a ‘food rut’ – making the same simple lunches or dinners over and over again. ‘Working Lunch’ offers so many amazing options, and has made food preparation fun, easy, and certainly delicious. Highly recommended for anyone who’s short on time but big on taste. Thanks, Vicky Hampton, for making lunch such a great experience. The recipes are balanced, flavourful and – most importantly – incredibly delicious.” – Toni Bellanca

“Tasty! I love the recipes in this book because they satisfy my hunger without making me tired. I keep the book at my desk and pick a dish a day or two ahead of time, bring the ingredients to work, and make a fresh lunch right there in the office kitchen!” – Molly Payne

“This is such a cool book for many reasons. Most importantly it helps me to keep fresh and healthy recipes in my tummy instead of stodgy, crap canteen food. The author was very clever to make sure the size of the book was compact enough to easily fit in my handbag too. I never realised I could make so much with so little. The pictures are stunning and the recipes are delicious….much better than a sweaty burger or limp salad! Thank you – highly recommended!” – Hannah Foreman-Wenneker

“My office roomies and I are very happy with Vicky’s cookbook! The smoked mackerel is my favourite so far. It’s easy and it’s delicious!” – Robin Herrewijnen

“I was fortunate to receive this book as a gift. The book is well presented & beautifully illustrated. The recipes give good ideas for lunch either doing them in advance or in the workplace. The salads make ideal starters offering colour freshness & originality. Book would make a lovely gift.” – Rosemary Palastanga

“I get a bit stuck in a rut when bringing in my lunch. Vicky’s book shows how with very little equipment you can make your office lunches as tasty as a home cooked meal. With lots of different types of recipes to try, this will keep me happy come rain or shine.” – Sarah Smit

“Beautifully photographed book with tasty and easy recipes – would make a great gift for someone who is trying to eat better and save money by bringing their own lunch to work or school! :)” – Shoshannah Hausmann

“I wish I ordered this book sooner! Vicky Hampton’s Working Lunch cookbook is perfect, whether you work in an office or at home. I love how she outlines the recipes; they are meant for one person and are written in a way that makes it easy to assemble (i.e. you don’t need measuring cups or fancy kitchen equipment). However, you can easily adjust the serving sizes, so that you can prepare a delicious meal for your colleagues, too. The combinations are delightful. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for new, healthy, and easy-to-make recipes. You could even use them for dinner or appetizers. A must!” – Jessica Lipowski

More information

• Want to try before you buy? Take a look at the sample PDF
• Looking for information for publications? Read the press release
• Copy and concept: Vicky Hampton
• Design and food styling: Andrea Ibargutxi
• Photography: Jan-Kees Steenman