Books

Ever wondered why one flavour works with another? Or lacked inspiration for what to do with a bundle of beetroot? "The Flavour Thesaurus" is the first book to examine what goes with what, pair by pair. This book follows the form of "Roget's Thesaurus". It includes 980 entries in all and 200 recipes or suggestions are embedded in the text.

In Supernormal the cookbook based on the eponymous Melbourne restaurant Andrew McConnell, owner and head chef, takes home cooks into the kitchen of his hugely popular pan-Asian eatery. Across eight chapters, he shares something of the McConnell magic, satisfying fans who aspire to a Supernormal-worthy spread at home. The book's charm also stems from the artful photographs from Earl Carter, who offers a behind-the-scenes take on the restaurant and its characters, as well as scenes from Tokyo, a long-time source of inspiration for McConnell and his Flinders Lane eating house.

Lulu Le Baby Chef is a heart-warming tale of Lulu's adventures traversing the globe for the elusive perfect ingredient. It engages the current zeitgeist for all things culinary as Lulu eventually discovers often the best food is made at home with the people she loves the most.

With his fabulous restaurants and bestselling Ottolenghi Cookbook,
Yotam Ottolenghi has established himself as one of the most exciting talents in the world of cookery and food writing.

This exclusive collection of vegetarian recipes is drawn from his column
'The New Vegetarian' for the Guardian's Weekend magazine, and features both brand-new recipes and dishes first devised for that column.

Yotam's food inspiration comes from his strong Mediterranean background and his unapologetic love of ingredients. Not a vegetarian himself, his approach
to vegetable dishes is wholly original and innovative, based on strong flavours0
and stunning, fresh combinations. With sections devoted to cooking greens, aubergines, brassicas, rice and cereals, pasta and couscous, pulses, roots, squashes, onions, fruit, mushrooms and tomatoes, the breadth of colours, tastes and textures is extraordinary.

Featuring vibrant, evocative food photography from acclaimed photographer Jonathan Lovekin, and with Yotam's voice and personality shining through, Plenty is a must-have for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.

Hearty and healthy salad recipes inspired by neighborhoods across the globe.
No matter where you live in the world, it is the daily rituals of food that bind and connect us. Neighborhood is a must-have collection of show-stopping yet simple vegetable-packed recipes, delivered against a backdrop of charming stories of food, family, and friendship.

These delicious main-meal salads are filled with exciting flavors from around the world, journeying from Brooklyn to the greater Americas, the Mediterranean, Asia, France, Australia, and many other neighborhoods.

Incorporating vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, herbs, and spices in exciting combinations, the recipes here redefine what a salad can be.

From Shredded Collard Greens, Baked Sweet Potato, and Pinto Beans with Paprika-Buttermilk Dressing to Cumin-Spiced Cauliflower with Fried Lentils and Spinach Yogurt and Thai Carrot and Peanut Salad, the sixty hearty salad recipes represent plant-based goodness at its very best, with recipes you'll want to make time and time again. A collection of dessert recipes leaves the book with a sweet finish.

Eat Local Food, Farming and Conversation in the Scenic Rim, a cookbook by Brenda Fawdon and Christine Sharp, with over sixty everyday recipes using wholesome ingredients, is inspired by the farmers, growers and makers of the Scenic Rim.

The book journeys through the seven diversely beautiful districts within the Scenic Rim region of South East Queensland, and documents the authors candid conversations with producers and their families. Author, chef, food teacher and presenter Brenda Fawdon is joined by author, photographer, editor and book designer Christine Sharp to create this comprehensive and intimate volume, which champions the local farmer and real food.

Sourdough the natural way to bake. Soulful and nourishing recipes with a practical step by step guide.WILD SOURDOUGH is a hands on and highly practical guide to sourdough bread making at home. With more than 45 easy to follow recipes written specially for home bakers, WILD SOURDOUGH invites you to go back to basics. Take flour, water and salt and add feta, walnuts and dried fruit. Using natural fermentation techniques, you can bake simple, wholesome and preservative free sourdough bread to savour!