Elevate: Everyday Ingredients, Incredible Flavours - Hardcover

by Brin Pirathapan (Author)

'If ever there was a cookbook to fill you with joy and happiness, this is the one.' - Michel Roux Jr

'Food bursting with flavour.' - Paul Ainsworth

Transform simple everyday ingredients into weeknight meals that pack a punch.

Join MasterChef winner Brin Pirathapan as he elevates everyday cooking with recipes that are big on flavour and low on budget.

Whether it's a tin of tuna or a pack or pork mince, each recipe starts with a simple, accessible ingredient instantly upgraded by Brin's signature flair for flavour and a touch of inspiration from his Tamil Sri Lankan heritage. Expect global mash-ups, banging quick wins and moreish comfort food with a twist.

Recipes include:

One-pan: Spicy Squasage Traybake

Quick & Easy: Udon Carbonara

Air-fryer: Duck Pancakes

Midweek Dinner: Sweet 'n salty Marmite Tofu

Something Sweet: Pina Colada Sundae

Whether you're coming home after a long day, cooking up a weekend feast, or simply trying to escape a midweek rut, these recipes deliver big flavour with ease.

Author Biography

Since winning MasterChef in 2024, Brin has set up Brin's Kitchen and is working on culinary content creation, intimate private dining, public supper clubs and as a brand ambassador. His winning streak has made him hugely popular with brands for content creation and talks. As an ambassador, he's worked with Fortnum & Mason, Gladwell's, Kahlua, Clarence Court Eggs, Tefal cookware and Thermomix. He even popped to Glastonbury festival for a talk and joined BBC Good Food podcast to discuss his 'Beer Snacks' series and heritage. He's also catered many events, including five-course tasting menus for clients such as the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardene. Brin has grown his Instagram following to over 200k with his quick and easy recipe videos.