Abla's Lebanese Kitchen
Abla Amad
Lantern, PB, 9781921383342
In this inspired collection of recipes, acclaimed cook and restaurateur Abla Amad shares the secrets of Lebanese cooking. Go behind the scenes at the famous Abla's Lebanese Restaurant in Carlton, Melbourne and join Abla's extended family as they share the traditions and pleasures of the table. Beautifully photographed and complete with a glossary, menus and stories, Abla's Lebanese Kitchen is your ... More/Buy
The Art of Cooking with Vegetables
Alain Passard
Thames & Hudson, HB, 9780711233355
Alain Passard is chef who astonished the food world in 2001 by removing red meat from his three-Michelin-starred Paris restaurant L'Arpege, and dedicating himself to cooking with vegetables, supplied exclusively from his own organic farm. Today L'Arpege is widely acknowledged as one of the world's great restaurants, while its visionary owner has inspired a new generation of chefs. Here is a ... More/Buy
Garden DIY
Toby Buckland et al
Murdoch Books, PB, 9781742667911
This book provides a thorough grounding in basic garden landscaping skills & offers a host of projects to show how to put them into practice. Ideal for experienced & novice DIY enthusiasts, the book’s more than 50 projects cover a wide range of different garden features including boundaries, surfaces & water features with clear step-by-step ... More/Buy
Italian Kitchen
Anna Del Conte
Square Peg, HB, 9780224095365
With four chapters - Antipasti, Pasta, Risottos and Dolci - Italian Kitchen is a bible for the fundamentals of Italian cooking. There are simple starters like Bruschetta with Tomato; timeless pasta sauces like Pesto; distinctive risottos; and delectable puddings like Chocolate and Pear Cake. Italian Kitchen resonates with Anna's flair and expertise. Her lively style is punctuated by descriptions of regional ... More/Buy
James Kidman's Renaissance Table
James Kidman
National Gallery of Australia, HB, 9780642334244
James Kidman's Renaissance table is a beautifully conceived and photographed collection of recipes designed for the home cook. Kidman's passion for quality ingredients, simple yet innovative combinations and the abundance of Italian hospitality brings new vitality to Italian cooking. Lavishly illustrated with photographs by Sharyn Cairns and includes over 100 recipes for all occasions, from appetisers to deserts. It includes an ... More/Buy
The Juice: Vinous Veritas
Jay McInerney
Bloomsbury, HB, 9781408833261
The Juice is an insight into a passion and pastime that McInerney believes should be accessible to everyone, from those popping down to the supermarket to those popping down to their wine cellars. Using his trademark flair and expertise, McInerney paints a collage of the almost infinite varieties of wine across the globe, extracting the best and the most affordable from ... More/Buy
Kylie Kwong's Simple Chinese Cooking Class
Kylie Kwong
Lantern, HB, 9781920989675
Simple Chinese Cooking has become the weeknight go-to book for many of us, much-loved for its fast and fresh-tasting results from readily available ingredients with the minimum of fuss. This long-awaited follow-up is a winning combination of inspiring new recipes and master classes in classic Chinese techniques - a must-have for your kitchen bookshelf. With Kylie at your side in the ... More/Buy
Lucky Peach Issue 4
Chris Ying (ed)
McSweeneys, PB, 9781936365555
Lucky Peach is a journal of food writing, published on a quarterly basis by McSweeney's. It is a creation of David Chang, the James Beard Award winning chef behind the Momofuku restaurants in New York, Momofuku cookbook cowriter Peter Meehan, and Zero Point Zero Production - producers of the Travel Channel's Emmy Award winning Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. The result of ... More/Buy
Notes from the Jam Cupboard
Mary Tregellas
New Holland Press, HB, 9781780090061
This book is mostly about jam, but interspersed with anecdotes, literary quotations, a little bit of history and the odd folk remedy thrown in for good measure. Following a chapter on equipment and techniques, there are over 100 recipes covering jams, marmalades, curds, chutneys, ketchup, jellies, pesto and pastes, flavoured oils, cordials, flavoured vodkas and breads. Illustrated in full ... More/Buy
The Owner Builder
Leeza Sipek, Matthew Sipek & Hazel Foote
CSIRO, PB, 9780643100428
Building your own home could save you thousands of dollars. The Owner Builder is an easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide for people who want to build their dream home in a financially responsible manner. From choosing a block of land to decorating the inside of the house, this book guides the reader through the entire building process. The authors share their personal experiences ... More/Buy
Pizza
Pete Evans
Murdoch Books, HB, 9781742661544
Pete Evans has had a life long love affair with pizza. His mother would make them from scratch and he later trained with an Italian pizzaiolo so he could learn all the tricks of the pizza-maker’s trade. His Sydney pizza restaurant has won many prestigious awards. The more than 90 recipes in this book cover classic pizzas & more modern ... More/Buy
Vegan Pie in the Sky: 75 Out-of-this-world Recipes for Pies, Tarts, Cobblers, Crumbles and More
Terry Hope Romero
Da Capo Press, PB, 9780738212746
In this mouthwatering cookbook, you'll find 75+ recipes for pies, tarts, crumbles, crisps, cobblers, betties, and more. And if you don't know what pandowdy is, well, now you will! Recipes range from the old classics, like Mom's Apple Pie, to the new classics, like Salted Pecan Caramel Pie. Fruity, chocolaty, nutty and creamy, Vegan Pie In The Sky has it all, ... More/Buy
Your Place or Mine?: Delicious Recipes from Australia's Favourite Chefs
Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris
Lantern, PB, 9781921382796
Go behind the scenes and into the kitchens of Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris. Discover their favourite ingredients — from asparagus to vanilla — and the art of pulling together unforgettable dishes. Learn the techniques of two consummate professionals and MasterChef Australia judges, such as how to make a great souffle, melt-in-the-mouth ravioli and perfect panna cotta. Inspiring, instructive ... More/Buy