Three delicious new Australian cookbooks
Tuck In by Ross Dobson
Dobson is famous for his wonderful cookbooks about the virtues of the humble barbecue. Here, in this easy-to-read, easy-to-follow collection of recipes, he includes methods made delicious by the humble fire, but also brings a new range of treats to his collection. Taking inspiration from all over the world, here is the guide to making friends and family happy over and over again. Tuck In provides a dish for every occasion, from Tuesday-night meals to extravagant Sunday brunches.
This cookbook is the essential all-rounder and would be perfect for those wanting a one-stop shop!
Chefs Eat Toasties Too by Darren Purchese
This book should encourage us all. Celebrity chefs who have appeared on television, cooks who have bestselling cookbooks, chefs who can create food that looks like art pieces… are actually human! How do I know? It’s all because of this gift of a book: Chefs Eat Toasties Too.
Here is a salutation of that most enduring of comfort foods, the toasted sandwich – but taken to new heights by internationally renowned chef Darren Purchese. There are brilliant creations: from the perfect Maple Bacon, Pear & Camembert on Sourdough, to his Pulled Pork, Fennel Slaw & Chilli Mayo Sliders on Brioche Buns. All of the formations are perfect for late-night, post-gig munchies, or indeed a family meal on a Sunday night as you watch The Voice finales. Trust me: these recipes are the bees’ knees of delicious comfort food. To be shared … or not!
The Great Australian Baking Book by Helen Greenwood
Winter seems the perfect time for baking! It’s cold outside, but here in your kitchen, the fragrances of romantic childhoods can drift throughout your home. Along with traditional recipe favourites, there are more than 90 brand-new recipes from cooks, chefs, patissiers and bakers from all around Australia. What a dreadful job the creators of this cookbook had: go forth and collect the very best dishes for baked goods. Oh, how my heart bleeds for them! Think dough and pastry basics, biscuits and slices, cakes and loaves, muffins, cupcakes, scones and pastries; The Great Australian Baking Book has something for every taste.
This truly is an inspired collection of pies and tarts, savoury snacks and desserts. It would be the perfect gift for anyone wanting to bequeath some Aussie love on international guests, or for those simply wanting to create their own slice of goodness for their very own hearth.
