Every Night of the Week: Sanity solutions for the daily dinner grind

‘Lucy has a special gift. Everything she touches turns to magical, sparkling loveliness.’ Donna Hay

Welcome to Every Night of the Week, a cookbook for people who don’t like hard-and-fast recipes, by food and recipe writer, stylist and Instagram genie Lucy Tweed.

Some days you want to cook; other days the goal is simply ‘food in mouths’.

MONDAY has potential. There are lists and ideas. The herbs are fresh and the fridge is full. TUESDAY the week has begun. Can we have efficient and beautifully delicious please? WEDNESDAY we wonder what day it is. Cook with a dash of laziness; it tastes great. THURS … we’re not even typing the full day anymore. What’s in the freezer? What can we pimp?
FRIDAY is family fun. ‘Decorate’ your own pizza, kids, or DIY san choy bau. Time to exhale. SATURDAY is the flex day, time to stretch the repertoire. Hmm, who’s around for lunch? SUNDAY is for brunch and linner; two leisurely meals, eaten in absolute comfort. THAT EXTRA DAY YOU WISHED FOR is the secret day that will save your bacon Tues-Thurs.

‘My signature dish is Lucy’s recipe that she taught me in less than an hour. But don’t tell anyone; I get a lot of compliments.’ Wil Anderson