Raymond's long-held plan to write a simple cookbook - inspired by his beloved mother, Maman Blanc - began months before the Covid pandemic. Suddenly everything changed, and Raymond, like the rest of the world, struggled to find a way through lockdown. At home, and isolated from his family, Raymond cooked and cooked. He opted for the simple dishes that evoked happy memories. Recipes that were neither a challenge, nor fussy, with ingredients that were easily-available.

The result is Simply Raymond. A collection of his favourite home-cooked recipes - the dishes that mean the most to him and that connect to family and friends. This is cooking from the heart, and here you'll find must-make dishes to add to your weekly repertoire, as well as others for special occasions.