A enjoyable debut cookbook with a slew of delicious, hearty recipes that are sorted into 10,20,30 and 40 minutes with an entire baking section at the end. My family loved the Salmon dinner in a foil packet! I thank Quarto Publishing/White Lion and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this cookbook.

Love how this book is organized and the recipes look deliciously perfect for autumn and winter. Great photography.

This is a very cosy cookbook, reminding me of autumn nights and winter meals from the title to the photography to the recipes.

I haven't cooked from it yet (so you have to bear that in mind with any scoring) but I've marked an awful lot of pages to try out at some point.

I like how each chapter is organised by time (eg whether it takes a meal 10, 20, 30, or 40 minutes) - always a useful pointer for me as I tend to be rather time-poor.

Sure, there's probably going to be overlap with the recipes you have in other books, but there are really only so many popular combos out there.

I'm looking forward to trying these with my fussy family and reporting on the results.

I was not aware of this author being a Tictok or instagram sensation. I was drawn tot ht ebook as the recipes were expected to be quick, easy and comforting. I loved the layout and the clear pictures. With the recipes being split into time used was useful if you know that you are going to be particularly short of time and don't want to resort to a sandwich.
With what appears to be something for all tastes, this would be a useful book for the bookshelf.

A wonderful debut cookbook for Hari Beavis. This book has 90 recipes to help with those quick and easy meals that you need for those busy days. They are separated by times, there is even a chapter on meals in 10 minutes. There is a chapter at the end about baking for those wonderful dessert cravings. Even better, each recipe comes with a list of swaps and some additional ideas to create your perfect meal. I Love how detailed the recipes are. With a full description, along with easy to follow ingredients and directions. The pictures are simply mouth watering, making me want to try every recipe. I found some favorites like the Hug-in-a-bowl Beef Stroganoff and Dragon Pie ‘with Dragons Caught from the Welsh Mountains’.
I loved this book. It is so creative and fun with recipes I can see my family wanting to eat, and they did. Your family will love cooking together with this book. It is a perfect gift for anyone looking for some fun, easy and creative meals. Enjoy with your family.

Some good ideas for quick basic meals, this book has both savouries and cakes. I have not heard of the author as I don't follow influencers. What I didn't like in this book is for example the pin wheels - the pastry wasn't part of the ingredients list and the wraps weren't part of the Quesadeas ingredients list. When reading the description about the dish it tells you that you need wraps and puff pastry but if I was making a shopping list I would go to the ingredients list to see what I needed to buy to make the dish. There wasn't a dish that I thought " I must cook this'.

A really lovely cosy cookbook, where the recipes are cleverly arranged in the time it takes to cook them (10, 20, 30 or 40 minutes) plus a baking section. Lots of inspiration for easy and nutritious meals.

I received a free ebook from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

Country comfort is a really nice book with lots of favourite recipes and different takes on the familiar with lots of pictures and easy to follow directions.

This book is really aesthetically pleasing and is ordered by ease and has really easy to follow instructions. Everything from pasta bakes, desserts, meats, and vegetables make it a good solid “bit of everything” cookbook. Worth a read, for sure!

Hari Beavis brings her favourite meals together in this lovely cookbook. She is British and many of the recipes have roots in British cuisine but with modern twists. The recipes are sorted by the time needed to prepare each starting from 10 minutes up to 40.

Lots of really tasty new dishes for me to try out,

Loved it.

I saw this title and jumped on it before reading it is a UK based author.

That was challenging, but the photographs were beautiful. Unfortunately I didn't feel comforted by any of the recipes nor did they look country.


NetGalley/ Quarto/ White Lion September 03, 2024

I do not have a TikTok account so I was not familiar with this before seeing it available on NetGalley. The thing that stood out to me immediately was the way the recipes were segregated into sections based on the preparation time that it would take for the recipe. In other words, quick 10 minute choices, to 40 minute options - in addition to many, many baking options.

The other thing that was a winner in my book was the amount of pictures that accompany each recipe. I already own way too many cookbooks that have paragraphs and paragraphs of text without a single picture. For me, who enjoys cooking, but am far from an expert in the kitchen, I need all the help I can get. Pictures, make everything better.

Thank you to NetGalley and to Quarto Publishing Group for the opportunity to review this ARC. The opinions above are mine and mine alone. This publication will be available and out for publication on September 03, 2024.

Book Review: Country Comfort: Hearty, Wholesome Meals in Minutes by Hari Beavis

Rating: 4 Stars

As someone who loves to cook, I was thrilled to dive into Country Comfort, the debut cookbook from content creator Hari Beavis. This book is all about creating wholesome, hearty meals that feel like a warm hug—without the fuss. With so many cookbooks out there aiming to be trendy and avant-garde, it’s refreshing to find one that focuses on genuine comfort food.

The premise of Country Comfort is simple yet enticing: it’s designed for those of us who want a delicious meal after a long day, but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Beavis has organized the recipes into chapters based on cooking time—10, 20, 30, or 40 minutes—so you can easily choose what fits your schedule. From quick dishes like Raspberry, Nectarine, and Mozzarella Salad to more time-consuming delights like One Pan Orzo Salmon, there's something for everyone. And let’s not forget the baking chapter at the end—it’s filled with thoughtful treats perfect for showing someone you care.

Now, let me tell you, the photography in this cookbook is absolutely stunning! Each photo captured my attention making me want to cook everything! It truly became one the highlights of this book. It’s so aesthetically pleasing that it could easily double as coffee table decor. The images feature both Beavis' life and environment alongside beautifully styled shots of each dish, making me feel even more connected to the recipes.

What I love most about this cookbook is its thoughtful organization and range of recipes—from familiar comfort foods to unique dishes. The balance of Beavis' own twists on classic recipes along with those that feel fresh and new is impressive. Plus, there's a handy list of drink pairings that add an extra touch of thoughtfulness to your meal planning.

In conclusion, Country Comfort delivers on its promise of creating delicious meals that evoke feelings of warmth and nostalgia. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a meal to savor over the weekend, this cookbook has got you covered. I’d happily recommend it to anyone seeking healthier comfort recipes that are both easy to make and visually delightful. I’m giving it a solid 4 stars—definitely worth adding to your culinary collection!

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

I applied to review a cookbook - something I don't normally do because this book looked great and I had seen the author on social media.

I was looking for recipes with a focus on feeding a family that has time constraints due to busy lives.

The recipes I am most looking forward to are:
- Pulled Chicken Tacos
- Butter Chicken Curry Pie
- Man Flu Chicken soup

I loved that the book layout focuses on the time it takes to make the meal.
The layout of the ingredients, tools needed and the instructions on how to cook are beautifully layed out without being complex or too complicated.

The baking chapter provided some amazing recipes which should make me popular at the next dinner party.

Honestly I've no negative feedback! Cannot wait for your next book already!

Really enjoyed making some of the recipes and they were delicious. Definitely recommend!
Easy to follow!

Loved this cook book. Some gorgeous recipes and I loved how homey they were. I also love that there was a range of timings for recipes so that you can cater to whether you have lots of time or a small amount of time. A lovely family friendly cookbook with lots of great tips and ideas.

What a beautifuly illustrated and well written cozy cookbook. Love the titles of each dish and will definitely be trying out the leftover roast dinner hotpot, mushroom and prosecco risotto.. I mean what is not to love about those recipes. They will definitely be made this weekend along with the white choc and raspberry waffle dish. When this comes out it will be on my cookbook shelf for sure.

Beautiful cookbook full of delicious looking recipes. I’ve never heard of the author before but these recipes look like something I would be interested in making so I might check her out. The photos are very nice and I like that she organized the recipes by time (10, 20, 30 or 40 min). There are savory and sweet recipes. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

I have followed Hari on social media since the pandemic, enjoying her recipe vidoes and I have made some of them myself as well. I was so excited to see her book come out and I have to say it doesn't disappoint with lovely photograph and delicious homely recipes that are easy to make. Would 100% recommend.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this cookbook! I like that there are photos for most of the recipes and I found a lot of great cooking inspiration.

I also liked the format where we have quicker recipes at the front and they get a bit more time consuming and complicated as you go. This could be great for building skills in the kitchen and getting comfortable with more extensive dishes.

Country Comfort is a debut cookbook by Tik Tok/Instagram sensation Hari Beavis. Country Comfort is a collection of 90 quick and easy recipes.
Each recipe has a beautiful photo along with easy to follow directions.
So many yummy looking recipes. I don't know where to start!