As the cook and nutritionist behind popular social media account From My Little Kitchen, Melanie Lionello will take rustic-style food made with everyday ingredients over fine dining any day.

Her debut cookbook is a joyful celebration of her accessible food philosophy and her Italian heritage, anchored by her expert focus on healthy eating. Inspired by the Italian peasant diet, cucina povera, the 101 recipes naturally fit with a busy lifestyle and set budget. There are:

• One-pan wonders: Eggs in purgatory with white beans, Cheat's "risotto", Lemon and thyme fish with zucchini and potatoes
• Cozy classics: Pasta bake with roasted pumpkin and ricotta, Osso bucco, Classic lasagne, Eggplant parmigiana.
• Pantry-staple dinners: Tuscan tomato and bread soup, Spicy spaghetti aglio e olio, Creamy cauliflower pasta bake.
• 30-minute meals: Mussels