BOOKS FOR COOKS

Niki Segnit’s new book, Lateral Cooking (Bloomsbury, $45) has been endorsed by some of the leading cooks and food writers of our time, including bestselling author Yotam Ottolenghi. Why? Because it is original, insightful and thoughtful; a book designed for the thinking cook. If you’re seeking ideas for summer-inspired vegetable-led meals, then Hetty Mckinnon is your gal. Her third book — Family (Plum, $39.99) — is a litany of filling, virtuous, indulgent and delicious combinations that are destined to become firm favourites in your home, as they are in hers. arthurstreetkitchen.com