Lateral Cooking

Niki Segnit’s Lateral Cooking is not just a cookbook but a culinary philosophy. Building on her earlier The Flavour Thesaurus, Segnit shows how recipes are interconnected, teaching readers to improvise by following threads across techniques and ingredients. The book encourages creativity, breaking down barriers between cuisines and helping cooks develop intuition. Each chapter begins with a foundational recipe, then demonstrates how it can evolve into countless variations. It’s an empowering guide for those who want to move beyond strict instructions and cook with confidence and curiosity.