Spinning Plates: Easy Dinners with Simple Substitutions for Busy Families

By Anna Stanford

Hamlyn's next big name in family-friendly cooking, from an author with a large community and proven sales.

Anna's recipes demystify the art of cooking for busy families. They all work, are achievable for any level of cook, and taste fantastic. There are no fads or fuss, just good, honest, balanced food.

Every recipe features clever swaps and switches to make cooking one meal for the whole family easy. From curries that can easily be made with chicken, fish or tofu, to quick quiches with 5 different flavor variations and stir fries that work with whatever veg you have to hand, Anna's recipes and simple substitution ideas make it easy to please everyone

The chapters are:

- LIGHT BITES AND LUNCHTIME SAVIOURS; including Spiced Chickpea Flatbreads, and Peanut Noodles
- WEEKDAY WONDERS; including Chili Two Ways, and Thai-style Fishcakes
- SPEEDY PASTA; including Creamy Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Spaghetti, and Mushroom Parpadelle
- FAKEAWAYS; including Biryani Three Ways, and Vietnamese Pork Traybake
-WEEKENDS AND GATHERINGS; including Smokey Beef Brisket, and Spanish Chicken Pot Roast
- SIDE ORDERS; including Maple Roasted Root Veg; and Black Bean and Edamame Salad

The recipes are 50% vegetarian or adaptable to vegetarian, and all recipes are light on equipment, often cooked in one tray or pan, saving on expensive kitchen items and washing up.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0600639541
• ISBN13: 9780600639541
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Hamlyn (UK)
• Length: 192 Pages