Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy of this book for review.

I did not get a chance to try the recipes but I am eager to get started. The book was well organized and the recipes look very clearly written with appetizing photos.

I will look for copies of this book as gifts for my family.

This book is broken out into sections based upon the time you have, 10 minutes, 20, 30, 40, this is a great way to determine what you can make quickly on a weeknight when everyone is starving.
There is a very good variety of recipes along with great instructions and photos to match. This may be a comfort food cookbook but there are plenty of upscale recipes as well. This could be used for family dinners as well as get-togethers. I have so many recipes bookmarked to try. This is a book you will reach for again and again.

Comfort food means different things to different people. In the case of Hari Beavis, social media star and author of Country Comfort: Hearty, wholesome meals in minutes, it’s all British comfort food. That is not a bad thing, it’s just possibly different from comfort food in the US. This excellent cookbook has dozens of mouthwatering ideas that are very tempting.

The recipes have a definite British slant, and they are written in the traditional manner with ingredients listed first followed by step- by-step instructions to insure perfect results for both beginning and advanced cooks. Beavis also adds comments at the beginning of the recipes with helpful hints, vignettes, and information to help with a successful dish.

Beavis has also included beautiful professional photographs of most of the recipe, making them look absolutely mouthwatering. The variety is endless, and includes meals made with meats, poultry, and fish, and includes British mainstays like savory pies, brunch, and dinner dishes. There are plenty of pasta dishes and fabulous desserts. There are recipes gathered from places around the world, such as Mexico, Italy, and the Middle East, including curry and even some vegetarian dishes.

All told, every time I peruse this cookbook I add another dish or two to my “must make soon” queue. This will keep readers cooking fun, new meals for months.

I don't know why I keep requesting cookbooks on NetGalley when I KNOW that the format on my kindle is always wonky. I am more than happy to accept print arcs of cookbooks, I love cookbooks. But they never translate well to Kindle.

Simply put, I really enjoyed this new cookbook and several of the quick and easy recipes.. I t will make a lovely gift for any cooking enthusiast. It's time for me to sign up for TikTok and learn more about the author😋

I absolutely love love this cookbook! The recipes were so well done, written easy enough to want to make just about every single dish. The pictures accompanying each recipe were so so breathtaking enough that I was ready to make any of the recipes. I really appreciated the occasional notes of alternate ingredients, especially when my husband can get so picky with certain items (looking at you, anything seafood!).

There was a wide range of the types of cuisine, in which I appreciated. I liked that I could go from making chicken Mac&cheese to Lamb Pitta Kaftas. This cookbook was hitting all the right notes for me when meal planning each week for a month. I'm one of those cooks that I must have a picture alongside a recipe otherwise I wouldn't look through the cookbook, but I'm admitting that this cookbook didn't deter me from shying away. Plenty of recipes didn't have pictures, but the actual recipes themselves were intriguing enough that I was ok with that!

First to definitely make: Butter Chicken Curry Pie. My stomach is growling now. Loved this cookbook so much, but I just wished there were more doodles to be consistent throughout, but that's just a teeny thing!

Thank you to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion for a copy of this mouth watering collection. All opinions are my own.

Another British book, I was sorta surprised with how familiar the recipes are! Part of that is shared ancestral recipes/tastes, and shared experience (same magazines/cookbooks) shared by people in different parts of the world. But what it leads to in this cookbook are recipes that may be British, yet are familiar too. So why her Dragon Pie recipe is a variation on traditional meat pie, it's seasonings and gravy are familiar to me, from mom's beef pot pie! Other recipes are modern takes, like mac n cheese and bolognese and pasta bake. Everything is great home cooking though that you family will love! I think the biggest keeper from the book for me is the Poppy Seed Rosemary Lemon Drizzle Muffins- they are heavenly! So consider this book for hostess presents this upcoming holiday season, but be sure to get a copy for you and your bestie too!

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!