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Tenderness is at the heart of why we cook. Slowly allowing flavour to unfold, letting simple ingredients meld into something special is a kind of magical alchemy. So is building something nourishing with minimal effort midweek that still turns out rich and generous. Tender is here to help create just that magic with ease, with over 90 nurturing, comforting recipes, so you can feed your soul while also satisfying hungry friends and family members.The gorgeous, heartfelt and flavour-packed meals in this book run the range from hearty stews to zippy braises and curries, as well as a wide world of soups and ragus - everything is designed to warm you up and to hold you together, all designed with no need for special equipment - just a stove or oven will do. Recipes are by style of protein to keep it practical, and ranging from easy weeknight dinners to banquet-worthy centrepieces.Start with a flexible and fool-proof basic braise recipe that you take in any direction you choose, or be led lovingly into the arms of a steak and peppercorn stew with mash, or a French onion fettuccine. Get ahead with a dal that begins its life in a jar in your pantry, or enliven the whole house with a Thai-style bouillabaisse. This is warm food for cold times - or any time of year at all. Sometimes we all just need a little tenderness.

'Lucy has a special gift. Everything she touches turns to magical, sparkling loveliness.' Donna HayWelcome 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