Books
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Janie Turner & Rosie Laljee
Fast And Easy Indian Cooking
$50.00
Visit product page →Fast and Easy Indian Cooking is the bestselling collection of 124 Indian recipes which brings together the Thermomix® expertise of Janie Turner and Rosie Laljee’s lifelong passion for Indian cuisine. From baltis to bhajees, from chutneys to chapatis, you will find within this superb recipe treasure a feast of authentic Indian cooking.
This gorgeous book captures the rich diversity, exciting flavours and exotic taste sensations offered by the many food cultures of the vast Indian subcontinent.
With each recipe, the authors Janie Turner and Rosie Laljee share their boundless passion and in-depth knowledge of Indian cuisine. Their treasured recipes will take you on a culinary journey of discovery, enabling you to experience the wonders of authentic Indian cooking.
Having sold over 40,000 copies, the first edition of Fast and Easy Indian Cooking published in 2009 became a worldwide favourite, offering cooks an inspiring reference book with recipes ranging from everyday Indian dishes to sensational Indian feasts.
Now comprehensively updated for the Thermomix® TM5 as well as TM31, this new edition captures another ten years of the authors’ exploration of Indian food and their love of sharing their extensive knowledge with cooks everywhere.
Each of the 124 recipes is now beautifully illustrated with rich photography to help you enjoy great success as you discover the tasty world of Indian food.
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Robert Bousamra
Lebanon To Ghana
$30.00
Take a journey with Robert Bousamra and experience the authentic, traditional style of Lebanese cuisine passed down by his family. This collection of much-loved family recipes also reflects the culinary influences of a Lebanese family growing up in West Africa and Australia. With its emphasis on fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, this Lebanese cookbook showcases the healthy Mediterranean style of cooking based predominately on fresh vegetables, proteins, grains, yoghurt and olive oil. Featuring Lebanese classics such as baba ghannouj, kebbe and fatayer, and Ghanaian influenced dishes, including palm soup and jollof rice, each tantalising recipe is accompanied by a vibrant full colour image. Finishing with exciting menu suggestions, this unique cookbook will delight both novice and experienced cooks. Illustrated with cherished family photographs from Ghana and Australia, this is more than just a cookbook, it is a culinary memoir that celebrates family and good food.Visit product page → -
Jane Lawson
Yoshoku
$40.00
One of the most intriguing traditions in Japan is that of adopting Western cuisine and altering it slightly to make it uniquely Japanese. This style of food called is called Yoshoku and many of its creations are now classics, enjoyed throughout Japan and beyond. In this book, Jane Lawson draws on her own extensive understanding of Japanese flavours and ingredients to present an exciting collection of approachable yoshoku dishes. Experience the wonderful flavours of Japan including golden nori chicken, hearty beef, shiitake and red wine stew or nashi strudel with ginger ice cream.Visit product page → -
Durkhanai Ayubi
Parwana
$45.00
Vibrant recipes, one family's memories of their homeland and a fascinating insight into Afghanistan's rich heritage.Visit product page →
Interwoven with traditional Afghan recipes is one family's story of a region long afflicted by war, but with much more at its heart. Author Durkhanai Ayubi's parents, Zelmai and Farida Ayubi, fled Afghanistan with their young children in 1985, at the height of the Cold War.
When their family-run restaurant Parwana opened its doors in Adelaide in 2009, their vision was to share with the world their family memories through the delights of Afghan cuisine, infused with Afghanistan's rich historical culture and traditions of generosity and hospitality, to offer a more complete picture of the country they had left behind.
These fragrant and flavourful recipes have been in the family for generations and include rice dishes, dumplings, curries, meats, Afghan pastas, chutneys and pickles, soups and breads, drinks and desserts. Some are everyday meals, some are celebratory special dishes. Each has a story to tell.
About the Author
Durkhanai is involved with the day-to-day responsibilities of the family-run eating places in Adelaide - Parwana and Kutchi Deli Parwana. She also writes freelance opinion-editorial pieces for a range of newspapers and websites, and is undertaking a Fellowship for Social Equity funded by the Atlantic Institute in New York. -
Scrumptious Reads
The Little Spanish Cookbook
$20.00
With more than 80 recipes, Little Spanish Cookbook explores the unique characteristics of Spanish food.Visit product page → -
SHANGHAI DAILY
Eating In Shanghai
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Visit product page →Prepare to enter Shanghai's vibrant food and drink scene! As a lively metropolis Shanghai is home to an ever-evolving gourmet industry. Readers will tour the trendiest venues across this dynamic city, and gain a wider appreciation of the unique cultural histories behind signature dishes and beverages, which are often influenced by regional Chinese cuisine. Interesting anecdotes from Chinese history make this more than just a foodie-book. Many of the stories combine practical recipes with cultural content, while others give the readers clear guidance for sampling the tastiest food in Shanghai. The book also features first-hand restaurant reviews about the multinational food scene in Shanghai, including a world-famous restaurant which spread its wings to find a new home in this remarkable city. AUTHOR: As a member of Shanghai United Media Group, Shanghai Daily was launched on 1 October 1999. It is the oldest local English-language daily newspaper on the Chinese mainland, and the primary source of information for English readers in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta Region.
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Amanda Ruben
Feasting
$50.00
Visit product page →Many Jewish families continue the tradition of gathering to share a meal on Friday nights, but a new generation is changing the approach to traditional food. At the same time, the rest of the world is discovering the joys of Jewish cooking.
In Feasting, Amanda Ruben brings together her fresh takes on classic recipes, along with popular favourites from her contemporary cafe and deli, and her own busy family home.
Carrot salad with miso tahini, Middle Eastern fruit salad with cashew cream, and the best pastrami you may ever taste _ these are simple, delicious and (surprisingly) healthy dishes for any lunch, dinner party or holiday celebration. When Jewish heritage meets global culinary influences, every meal is sure to be a true feast.
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Saleh Ashraf
French Middle Eastern Cuisine
$40.00
Visit product page →This cookbook showcases many popular dishes from Coya, Ashref ’s first restaurant highlighting the diversity that is present when two cultures meet to create delicious food
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GUEN SERENA
Cook for Syria
$55.00
Visit product page →A special edition cookbook consisting of Syrian-inspried recipes from the the Uk's top chefs and cookbook authors to raise funds and awareness for Unicef's Syria relief find.
