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The Secret’s in the Pastry
Posted on 27 June 2025
Robin’s been part of the COOK family for 22 years now. He started out in our prep kitchen, where all the fresh food is prepped so it’s ready for the chefs to work their magic. These days, he’s our Head of Pastry, responsible for all the golden pies, quiche bases and buttery crumble toppings that come out of our kitchens.
We popped into the pastry kitchen to catch up with Robin about a recent change we’ve made to our shortcrust pastry.
Our first COOK book!
Posted on 15 June 2025
More than 80 of our favourite recipes, brought together for the very first time. From our award-winning Moroccan Lamb Tagine and classic Chicken Alexander to our indulgent pavlovas, cheesecakes and roulades, it’s a gorgeous book packed with sensational recipes, tried and tested over the years. You’ll also find serving tips, menu suggestions and, of course, how to get the most from your freezer.
World Bee Day 2025
Posted on 15 May 2025
On the day we celebrate these essential pollinators, we sharing a post from Curtis and the team at Local Honey Man, our brilliant suppliers of raw honey.
The Sauce (and Salads) of all Happiness
Posted on 2 May 2025
If you haven’t tried our pan-Asian range yet, can we ever-so-nicely suggest that you do? Perfect instead of a Friday night takeaway, but also a really tasty way of mixing up your mid-week meals …
Asian Ingredients 101
Posted on 7 April 2025
With the launch of our new pan-Asian range, we thought it was the perfect time to shine a light on some of the awesome ingredients that make Asian cuisine soooo good. Here’s a quick guide to some of our favourites and how to use them.
Download COOK Summer Menu
Posted on 2 April 2025
A new season means a new menu has landed at COOK. If you can't get to your local COOK shop for a physical copy, you can download the whole thing by clicking the button below.
The Many Meals of Mother’s Day
Posted on 27 March 2025
For us, a special treat pretty much always comes back to food, better still, having that food cooked for you. It needn't be fancy or exotic, just made by someone who cares.
Easter Dessert Ideas
Posted on 27 March 2025
If you’re looking to make Easter a little easier, we’ve pulled together some cracking Easter dessert ideas for you to try.
Robin’s Secret Ingredient: A Passion for Food and Words
Posted on 20 February 2025
Meet Robin, our Head of Pastry. He’s here to share a secret recipe and, in doing so, a secret passion for writing that came to light when he took part in the Dream Academy here at COOK.
Healthy Eating Ideas
Posted on 16 January 2025
What we eat is one of the most important choices we make for our mental and physical health. The right food can help us feel good and live longer, but what is the right food? With the new year’s diet madness – “Eat this! Don’t eat that! Wait, eat this instead!” – it’s hard to know where to start. So, we’ve rounded up key healthy eating strategies for 2025, along with delicious recipes to make eating well something you actually want to do.
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- The Secret’s in the Pastry
- Our first COOK book!
- World Bee Day 2025
- The Sauce (and Salads) of all Happiness
- Asian Ingredients 101
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