June screams strawberries and cream – synonymous with Wimbledon, of course. During the school holidays, I played tennis every day with my mum; and we still joke about how many years it took her to part with that old-fashioned, wooden racket of hers! These days I'm still glued to the tennis at the end of June. It's my ritual to perch myself on the sofa and watch match after match, while indulging in a summery strawberry dessert. Some of the desserts in this chapter contain strawberries; and every recipe in this chapter is as easy as it is irresistible' Sophie. Enjoy gorgeous June recipes including: - Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce - Roast Stuffed Mushrooms with Cherry Tomatoes - Plaice Parcels with Parsley Butter, and Avocado and Tomato Salad - Roast Salmon Salad with Broad Beans, Peppers and Avocado - Mini Strawberry Cheese cakes - Roast Asparagus and Tomatoes with Baked Potatoes - Caramel, Peach and Almond Cake - Strawberry Shortbread Stacks

'Summer is here! It's funny how even a little sunshine has a way of making people beam. For me, May means long walks in the evenings, eating outside in the garden (whenever possible) and lots of healthy, fresh salads to use up all the lovely summer veg that's available'. Enjoy gorgeous May recipes, including: - Sirloin Steak Salad with Asian Greens - Mum's Epic Chocolate Mousse - Roast Asparagus in Parma Ham - Lemon Crunch - Chicken and Broccoli Gratin - Fish Goujons with Quick Tartare Sauce and Minty Pea Puree - Melktert - Lemon and Garlic Lamb Chops with Peanut Pesto - Chilli Potato Salad.

Enjoy heartwarming February recipes, including: - Pasta Amatriciana - Chorizo - Bean and Cabbage Stew - Dark Chocolate and Orange Cookies - Baked Apples - Spicy Chicken Thighs with Cannellini Beans - Herb-Crusted Cod with Pepper Ratatouille and Rosemary Chips - Lucinda's Lemon Drizzle Cake - Tomato and Chilli Soup with Crunchy Croutons

'Christmas has passed, we've had a great time over-indulging and there's probably half a turkey still left in the fridge! January isn't seen as the most fun month – we tend to try and just get through it – but it can be a chance to catch your breath after the craziness of Christmas, curl up in front of the fire and enjoy the simple pleasures of comforting wholesome and delicious food.' – Sophie Enjoy gorgeous January recipes, including: - Spiced Parsnip and Carrot Soup - Turkey and Smoky Bacon Salad - Chicken with Parma Ham, Mozzarella and Roast Leeks - Apple and Pecan Crumble Pie - Roasted Red Pepper, Carrot and Feta Dip - Pork Chops with Apples and Mustard Mash - Flapjacks - Sirloin Steak with Chilli Butter and Roast Baby Potatoes.

'When I think of April, I think of Easter. I am a chocoholic so it's one of my favourite times of year – the only time when I feel truly justified eating copious amounts of chocolate bars and baked treats. MaltEaster Rocky Road is a staple in my fridge around Eastertime, though I'll admit it makes an appearance at other times of the year, too. Try it and you'll see why!' Sophie Enjoy gorgeous April recipes, including: - Easy Kofta Curry - MaltEaster Rocky Road - Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce and Roast Vegetable Couscous - Warm Chocolate Fudge Sundae with Honeycomb - Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fry Chicken with Fluffy Rice - Healthy Fruit and Oat Snack Bars - Thai Green Curry - Rhubarb Fool with Almond Biscuits

Taken from the fantastic new cookbook by Sophie Morris Sophie Kooks, discover tips on using all the produce that is at its best in September and enjoy gorgeous September recipes including: - Dad's Chinese Beef - Grilled Pineapple with Lemon and Vanilla Mascarpone - Stuffed Pork Tenderloin wrapped in Parma Ham with Buttered Leeks - Asian Mango Salad - Chicken Laksa, Sausage - Mushroom and Tomato Pasta - Blondies - Grilled Courgette and Feta Salad.

Winter is beginning to set in, so light the fire, close the curtains and curl up with some savoury comfort food! Taken from the fantastic new cookbook by Sophie Morris Sophie Kooks, discover tips on using all the produce that is at its best in November and enjoy some gorgeous November recipes, including: - Beef and Thyme Cobbler - Banana Bread - Chicken Tikka Masala with Garlic and Coriander Naans - Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce and Toasted Hazlenuts - Baked Eggs with Parma Ham and Cheese - Spanish Tapas of Paprika Chicken - Patatas Bravas and Chorizo in Red Wine - Pasta with Butternut Squash - Sage and Smoky Bacon - Easy-Peasy Sticky Toffee Pudding

'There's not much time left to get the barbecue out, so if it hasn't made an appearance by August, I make sure to bring it out then, even if it's not that warm. And let's face it, we can't be too picky in Ireland when it comes to weather! Barbecues are a great excuse to get some friends around at the weekend, and to pick at lots of delicious marinated meats and summer salads all day long while chatting well into the night...' Sophie! Taken from the fantastic cookbook by Sophie Morris, discover tips on using all the produce that is at its best in August and enjoy gorgeous August recipes, including: - Crunchy BLT Salad - Italian Tomato and Bread Salad - Lemony Plum Cake - Baked Lamb with Tomatoes and Aubergine - Sticky, Tangy Chicken Wings - Almond Baked Peaches with White Chocolate Sauce - Blueberry Crumble Cakes

As owner of successful Irish food company, Kooky Dough, Sophie Morris knows the appeal of real food made in an express way. Running her business means Sophie is constantly on the go and often exhausted after long days at work. Yet Sophie never compromises when it comes to food. Instead she takes time in the kitchen to switch off from work and enjoy making a home-cooked meal to lift her energy and her spirits. It's what 'kooking' is all about! Sophie gives you her favourite recipes for all the things she cooks during her busy week. Things that aren't too tiring or complicated, but that are so much more inspiring than beans on toast (again!). From easy meals such as Easy Kofta Curry and Crispy Caramelised Chicken Thighs; to delicious desserts including Mum's Epic Chocolate Mousse and Easy-Peasy Sticky Toffee Pudding; to restorative snacks such as Mango Lassi and Healthy Fruit and Oat Snack Bars, there are almost 100 new ideas to help you get 'kooking' too.

Pumpkins, squash, warm soups, hearty puddings. October brings a seasonal change and it's the perfect time to wrap up, stay inside and get kooking. Taken from the fantastic new cookbook Sophie Kooks, by Sophie Morris, discover tips on using all the amazing new produce that is at its best in October and enjoy October's recipes Recipes include: - Grandpa's Famous Fishcakes - Hazelnut Swirl Cookies - Chicken, Leek and Butter Bean Soup - Oaty Blackberry and Apple Crumble - Spicy Hummus with Pitta - Curried Lamb with Coriander and Sweet Potato Mash - Wholegrain Mustard Salmon with Pea Couscous - Crêpes with Orange Butter Sauce