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!

Everyone needs to have this cookbook in their home! It is full of all the most incredible looking food! I can not wait to gift this to some friends for Christmas and make all of these recipes.

This cookbook is purely delightful. The recipes are easily followed and the layout makes everything very simple to find. The book is not overly-complicated, which makes it one of my favorite go-to’s!

The photos in the book entices me to try each recipe. Simply amazing and comforting.

The recipes inside that I’ve tried are: Breakfast Beans & Eggs, Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad, and the Mediterranean Pasta Salad.

There are too many of the books recipes on my “To Be Cooked” list to name! This book is worth its weight in cookbook gold! Hari Beavis has truly outdone herself with this “dream in the making!”

I received this book on NetGalley in exchange for my honest, unbiased review of it. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you Carnival, NetGalley, and Hari Beavis for the opportunity to review this book before its release date!

Not fussy, not complicated, just easy to follow recipes., with gorgeous little photos.
The sections are divided into the time it takes to make each recipe - 10, 20, 30, 40 minutes and a final section on delicious bakes Each recipe includes equipment needed and a little note at the end, suggesting alternative ingredients.
A favourite in the 10 minute section is the Mediterranean pasta salad, which I shall be making all summer long.
The 20 minute section includes the very tasty Feta and caramelised onion and honey tartlets.
Other favourites include Baked garlic and parsley crumb halloumi bites and Cheesy Fish Pie.
The bakes section is packed with delicious cakes and puddings - eg Chocolate hazelnut croissant pudding, Nan's chocolate cake and Paddington marmalade cake.
This will be a very used book, easy to delve into with lots of inspiration.
Highly recommend.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

Country Comfort by Hari Beavis is a delightful cookbook. It contains many recipes for main dishes but there are also some decadent dessert recipes to choose from as well. Since I often get into a rut when it comes to planning meals, this cookbook is a great resource. I can always come up with dessert idea but dinner ideas? Not so much.

Almost every recipe is appealing (maybe because of the photos that accompany many of them) and definitely comforting. They aren’t overly complicated, and should appeal to a variety of tastes. The recipes are well-written, with easy-to-follow instructions. The author also includes suggestions for alternative ingredients, which can often be quite helpful.

One of the unique things about Country Comfort is the presentation of the material. Each section is organized by the amount of time it takes to prepare the dish. The cookbook starts with only 10 minutes of prep time and works its way up to 40 minutes. There have been so many times I’ve intended to make a particular dish for dinner, only to realize I haven’t given myself enough time. If you’re a busy cook, this cookbook could prove to be very useful. No more second guessing on dinner prep.

I am not familiar with this author but, based on her latest cookbook, I’ll definitely keep her on my radar now. NetGalley provided an advance copy.

I’ve enjoyed following Hari on TikTok since 2020 and have loved her content! So I was delighted to see she had a cookbook out! I think the concept of the book is a great idea split into the amount of time to cook the dish! But I think her baking section truly stands out! I just made the banana and peanut butter muffins which were delicious. I took the suggestion to do half chocolate chips and the other half pecans.

The other recipes that I will be trying are: Cobb salad, Parsnip soup, croissant pudding, Waffle pudding and the Peanut butter cake.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC

It's a beautiful book with great visuals. The recipes are nicely organized and they're also easy to understand. I've no doubt all of the recipes within are delicious.