Antony Worrall Thompson

  • 8

    Catalog books

  • 3

    Works

  • 1995 to 2012

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Antony Worrall Thompson writes practical, ingredient-forward cookbooks that blend home cooking with restaurant technique. From the compact, recipe-rich Quisine to the approachable Slow Cooking, his books focus on clear methods, dependable flavours and dishes suited to everyday kitchens and convivial bistro-style meals.

Across ABC of AWT and Modern Bistrot Cookery he emphasizes seasonality, simple sauces and flavour layering. The collection favors straightforward recipes—roasts, stews, braises and bistro classics—aimed at cooks who want reliable results and bold, unfussy dishes for family suppers and small dinner parties.

Best Place To Start

ABC of AWT

Trafalgar Square • 1999 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Accessible home cooking • Bistro and French-inspired recipes • Practical slow-cooking techniques

Genres and themes: Cookbooks • Comfort food • Casual entertaining • Slow food

Who this author is best for: For home cooks who want reliable, unfussy recipes that suit weeknight dinners and relaxed gatherings.

Start with ABC of AWT for a broad range of everyday recipes, then explore Slow Cooking for hands-off meals.

Top Books To Start With

  1. ABC of AWT

    Trafalgar Square • 1999 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 320 pages.

  2. Modern Bistrot Cookery

    Trafalgar Square • 1995 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  3. Slow cooking

    Mitchell Beazley|Distributed in the U.S. and Canada by Hachette Book Group USA • 2012 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2012 • 224 pages.

  4. The "People's Cookbook" (Bright 'I's)

    Infinite Ideas Limited • 2007 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 176 pages.

  5. Quisine

    Fourth Estate • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1997 • 96 pages.

  6. The ABC of AWT

    Trafalgar Square • 1999 • standard commitment

    readers who want one of the clearer starting points on this page

  7. The essential diabetes cookbook

    Kyle Books • 2010 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2010 • 287 pages.

  8. Healthy Eating for Diabetes (Healthy Eating)

    Kyle Cathie • 2003 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 144 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Modern Bistrot Cookery is the easier short commitment, while ABC of AWT asks for more reading time up front.
  • Modern Bistrot Cookery gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while ABC of AWT leans later in the catalog.
  • Slow cooking is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from ABC of AWT.

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