Take 5 and Cook will show you how to enjoy the time you spend in your kitchen. No more long lists of ingredients - just ease and simplicity.
We put heart and soul into all we do and we strive, always, to deliver exceptional value. I hope you'll join my team and me to share this adventure with us.

From: Margot De Cotesworth
I'm a designer, writer and cook. My first cookbook Take 5 and Cook - The Dinner Book is full of simple recipes and tips. I have been working with food, writing and teaching for more than a decade on the inspired subject of creating fabulous food with just 5 ingredients.
You'll find the Take 5 and Cook Club to be the most supportive and easy guide to producing fabulous food every day with the magic of using just 5 ingredients. We are not just offering a bunch of random recipes you can find anywhere. We are offering a guide to get from A to B. I sincerely believe we know more about cooking with just 5 ingredients than anyone on the planet. We've been creating these recipes and building on this philosophy for years. Join us because we can really show you the way.
MEMBERSHIP TO THE TAKE 5 AND COOK CLUB
We have an enormous resource of fantastic recipes in The Take 5 and Cook Club. We'll be your source of inspiration and we'll guide you to cook simply and with ease so you really enjoy the process.
At Take 5 and Cook we have created a monthly membership, it’s our Take 5 and Cook Club.
Within the membership membership program, you’ll get:-
The best expertise in the world on cooking with just five ingredients.
The most extensive collection of 5 ingredient recipes imaginable
A place where you’ll be part of an interactive private group on the same mission as you - to cook simply and to share fabulous food.
And that's not all...
You'll receive:-
Access To Our Forum and Community ($297)
There will be monthly feedback of all kinds on matters that arise from this forum. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other Club Members in the Facebook Take 5 Club Members' Group. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with like minded cooks - both novice and experienced. It’s a platform to share your ideas and confer with others and our Take 5 team.
Access To Our Monthly Q & A
Ask any questions, talk through any sticking point, find the way forward. You can join our monthly Q&A on foodie matters. This is where you’ll have the opportunity to get some expert feedback on your cooking and entertaining questions from Margôt and the Take 5 Team.
Take 5 and Cook - The Recipes
Recipes from the Take 5 and Cook Dinner Book, the upcoming Take 5 on a Shoestring and any of our other books will be sent to you, preferentially, each week. This includes special attention to how to deal with leftovers and how to turn everyday recipes into those worthy of a dinner party.
Your Chance To Become An Author
An opportunity to share your own 5 ingredient recipes with the chance to have your recipe published as a part of our non-profit Take 5 and Cook book called Take 5 and Cook - The People’s Book.
Kitchen and Pantry Set Up
What do you really need to set up your kitchen properly? We’ll get you set up with our Pantry and Equipment Checklist. Refine, reorganise and optimise your kitchen with our Take 5 guidelines.
Cook-It Weekday Ideas
Five Take 5 and Cook-It recipe ideas will be sent to you every week to keep your cooking inspiration constantly topped up.
Recipe Resource and Ingredient Search
Access to our extensive collection of Take 5 recipes for all occasions. Our ingredient search function will help you quickly find the right Take 5 recipe for the ingredients you have to hand.
Regular Videos Of Cooking Take 5 Style
These early access videos by Margôt and her team will show you how to cook like a Take 5 pro.
More Member Benefits
VIP Club Member Benefits:-
Monthly Interview With A Chef About Their Favourite 5 Ingredient Recipes
We'll interview a chef, cook or personality regarding their all-time best Take 5 recipe.
Testimonials
This is just a little of the feedback from those who have experienced Take 5 and Cook.
Sonia Jenkins - Former Caterer
Take 5 recipes are simple, uncomplicated and tasty. The mouth watering photos in The Dinner Book make me feel inspired to create them. The recipes are all so uncomplicated and easy to produce. It’s a High 5 from me.
Elizabeth Cathie - Designer and Artist
I have had the privilege and good fortune to be the recipient of Margot's wonderful hospitality over many years. Her generosity of spirit and exceptional abilities in every facet of hospitality provide a very high quality experience. Her focus is on providing exciting and memorable food and incredible table settings that complement and enhance each other.
The Take 5 and Cook Club Comprises All The Following:
The annual membership, including all these goodies above, is available now at a special introductory price of $197 for the year (which includes 2 months free), or monthly payments of US$19.97.

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