'In memory of our beautiful mother, we wanted to republish her first book, A Year in my Kitchen, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary. Launching this book was a huge milestone in her career, and she was immensely proud of it. To us and to so many others it has become a bible: filled with the recipes we grew up with and continue to cook for ourselves and the people we love. We hope it becomes a staple in your kitchen too, and that you think of her when you toss a salad, cook for friends, or remember that almost everything is better with a generous knob of butter.' Evie Henderson and Holly Gore

‘Between these covers is what Skye did so superbly – understated food of deep flavour and quiet elegance.’ Nigel Slater

‘Sorely missed, gone too soon. At least we have Skye’s beautifully considered A Year in my Kitchen to bolster memories of wonderful cooking and dishes at the very heart of so much of what Skye loved. ' Jeremy Lee

‘Skye not only made the food I wanted to eat, she wrote the recipes I wanted to cook, and then put them on the plate in a simple and extraordinarily beautiful way.’ Claire Ptak


Twenty years since its original publication, rediscover why this award-winning cookbook became an instant classic.

A Year in My Kitchen celebrates the culinary legacy of the late Skye Gyngell, twenty years after its original 2006 publication. This award-winning cookbook showcases her philosophy of letting quality ingredients shine—no unnecessary fuss, just bold, beautiful flavour. From her time as Michelin-starred chef at Petersham Nurseries Café to her pioneering seasonal restaurant Spring at Somerset House, Skye's approach to cooking was distinctly understated yet elegant. This new edition honours her life and work with a foreword by Nigel Slater, featuring a treasury of recipes designed to celebrate ingredients at their seasonal peak. Throughout these pages, Skye's passion for exceptional food inspires on every plate.

About Skye Gyngell