Delicious new cookbooks in October

Australian Fish and Seafood Cookbook by John Susman

This enormous book is the definitive guide to cooking and buying great, sustainable fish. Written by the most respected authorities on seafood in the country, this remarkable tome contains all you need to know about selecting and preparing over 60 types of fish and seafood found here in Australia, including catching methods (if that’s your thing), notes on sustainability (so important), and recipes for everything from frying fish to the most scrumptious and easy fish soups. This type of collection holds imperative knowledge for all of us that cherish our environment. Think Stephanie Alexander’s The Cook’s Companion, but fishy!


Grown & Gathered by Matt Purbrick & Lentil Purbrick

This book is a nod to our agricultural past and indeed to our future. It is more than your average cook or gardening volume, it’s an illustrated guide to living sustainably and with integrity. The first part of the book is Matt and Lentil’s guide to producing your own food. The information, advice and projects can be used whether you have a farm or a courtyard with planter boxes. The second part of the book features over 100 delicious and nurturing recipes. Beautifully presented with romantic images throughout, this wonderful, quirky book is full of philosophies and positive vibes.


Provence to Pondicherry by Tessa Kiros

What is there not to love about Tessa Kiros? She is already renowned for her excellent travel-based cookbooks and this particular collection takes us through the very romantic voyage across the world to discover French culinary influences in other destinations. Beautifully presented, as always, Kiros’s latest book is a delight, and again illustrates her leadership in exploring the development of tastes and cuisines.


River Cottage A to Z by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

(Test out a recipe from this cookbook here.)

The new rite of passage for a chef is to produce their ultimate collection of recipes. However, here Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is not alone in this awe inspiring encyclopaedia, but rather in true egalitarian style, he is joined by the entire River Cottage team and they have produced the guide to end all guides to nourishing and delicious food. Each expert in their field has a chapter in this collection. (For example Nick Fisher covers the seafood chapter.) There are over 300 entries on vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices, meat, fish, fungi, foraged foods, dairy, oils, vinegar and much more. Each entry includes information and a huge range of recipes suitable for any occasion. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has a huge following worldwide and this impressive book shows us how deserving he is of his fame.


Delicious Every Day by Anna Gare

This book is not for ‘food snobs’, but rather for busy people wanting to produce meals that the whole family will enjoy. These drama-free recipes show you how to produce meals in one pot, what to do with leftovers and how to finish your meal off with something sweet or something healthy. Gare believes you can eat your cake as well as providing meals for fussy, ungrateful children, adults and friends. I love the ease that this collection gives every busy provider.


Sweet Greek Life by Kathy Tsaples

(Join us for the launch of this cookbook on Wednesday 2 November.)

There is something magic about Kathy Tsaples: she’s all heart and it shows. This book, a follow-up to her excellent Sweet Greek, is full of recipes that will feed your street, your family and yourself. The recipes are curated with easily found ingredients and simple steps to follow. Classics receive stunning makeovers, Western favourites are given a Hellenic twist and all are easily achieved. And of course there are pictures that will fill you with happiness and hunger!


Jamie’s Christmas Cookbook by Jamie

Jamie Trevor Oliver is the author of over 20 cookbooks and one may wonder if there is anything left for him to write about. Jamie’s Christmas Cookbook shows us that there is. This collection is packed with all the classics you need for the end of the year, as well as loads of delicious recipes for edible gifts, party food and innovative means for leftover meats and cakes. There are vegetarian options and a whole chapter dedicated to the humble potato, but my favourite is the comestible gifts you can make. Just reading his ideas fills me with hope for the end of the year.

Due for release on 20 October


Chris Gordon

Cover image for Australian Fish and Seafood Cookbook

Australian Fish and Seafood Cookbook

Anthony Huckstep,John Susman,Stephen Hodges,Sarah Swan

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