Lucy's Books

Lucy Young’s first book, Secrets from a Country Kitchen (Ebury Press 2004), features easy to cook recipes and is full of tips and secrets from her working life contained in over one hundred recipes for conventional cookers and AGAs. The Saturday Telegraph said "The methods are described in foolproof detail and the blurb minimal"....» read more »


Lucy’s second book Aga easy (Absolute Press 2006), is a modern Aga book for every busy Aga owner – proof that the Aga home cook can create easy stylish recipes. Over 100 recipes for Agas and conventional ovens too. BBC Good Food Magazine said "Smart contemporary recipes which prove that Aga cooking doesn't have to be old fashioned"....» read more »



Lucy’s third book Secrets of Aga Cakes (Ebury Press 2007), is the Aga Cake bible for every Aga owner. From simple cakes recipes, biscuits, buns, traditional to Coffee Shop Cakes Lucy covers every sweet baking recipe there is....» read more »



Tips for Better Baking (Ebury Press 2009). This handy reference will show you how to make the perfect cake and includes a Q&A solving the most frequently asked baking problems. Incorporating a wide range of recipes from luxurious sponge cakes to healthy fruit bars.....» read more »



Secrets of Aga Puddings (Ebury Press 2009). With 100 recipes for pies, steamed puddings, tarts, crumbles and mini sweet treats, ranging from the classic to the contemporary, there are ideas for all occasions, from simply fast puddings for the busy person to classic comfort food for a rainy day.....» read more »