The Fat Duck Cookbook by Heston Blumenthal

$50.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

In this beautiful, smaller format edition of the award-winning Big Fat Duck Cookbook, we hear the full story of the meteoric rise of Heston Blumenthal and The Fat Duck, birthplace of snail porridge and bacon-and-egg ice cream, and encounter the passion, perfection and weird science behind the man and th e restaurant. Heston Blumenthal is widely acknowledged to be a genius, and The Fat Duck has twice been voted the Best Restaurant in the World by a peer group of top chefs. But he is entirely self-taught, and the story of his restaurant has broken every rule in the book. His success has been borne out of his pure obsession, endless invention and a childish curiosity into how things work - whether it's how smell affects taste, what different flavours mean to us on a biological level, or how temperature is distributed in the centre of a souffle. In the first section of The Fat Duck Cookbook, we learn the history of the restaurant, from its humble beginnings to its third Michelin star (the day Heston received the news of this he had been wondering how exactly he would be able to pay his staff that month). Next we meet 50 of his signature recipes - sardine on toast sorbet, salmon poached with liquorice, hot and iced tea, chocolate wine - which, while challenging for anyone not equipped with ice baths, dehydrators, vacuum pumps and nitrogen on tap, will inspire home cooks and chefs alike. Finally, we hear from the experts whose scientific know-how has contributed to Heston's topsy-turvy world. With an introduction by Harold McGee, incredible colour photographs throughout and illustrations by Dave McKean, The Fat Duck Cookbook is not only the nearest thing to an autobiography from the world's most fascinating chef, but also a stunning, colourful and joyous work of art. ...Show more

Easy Keto Dinners - 60+ simple keto meals for any night of the week by Pete Evans

$14.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

Easy Keto Dinners makes it simple to follow a ketogenic diet, with 60+ quick and easy keto dinners for every night of the week. With an easy-to-understand explanation of how and why to go keto and more than 60 family-friendly recipes, it has never been easier to go keto. Whether you are just starting out on a ketogenic diet or looking to add more delicious keto dinners to your menu, you will love these super simple recipes that taste amazing and will help you reap the many benefits of ketosis. Recipes include:* The ultimate keto bolognese* Pork and bacon burger patties* Meatzza (pizza with a meat base)* Chicken kiev* Lamb backstrap with gremolata* Mexican chicken with roasted pumpkin and guac* Wild salmon curry* Southern fried chicken* Pulled pork lettuce tacosand many more. ...Show more

The Doctor's Kitchen by Rupy Aujla

$16.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

In my second, e-sampler I'm highlighting the wonderful seasonal produce that autumn has to offer as well as offering you some tasty and healthy recipes to appeal to everyone. Despite the weather getting colder, autumn and the transition to the winter months brings wonderful ingredients that are brimming with vitamins, minerals as well as 'phytochemicals'. A number of research papers look at the effect of these chemicals on inflammation, bone health and even cancer which is why I encourage you to eat fresh and seasonal as much as possible. Why not try a bowl of my Fig and Nutmeg Porridge or some delicious, filling Leek and Brussel Sprout Orecchiette and round off with a stunning Rose and Coconut Burfi? I hope you enjoy this tiny peek into what's coming in the main book that is full of tips, information and delicious food that will motivate you to want to cook. In my mind, the key to health starts at mealtimes which is why I'm a firm believer in Plates over Pills. Food is the delicious conversation starter to lifestyle medicine which teaches us how to prevent disease, improve mental health and feel fantastic. ...Show more

The Revive Cafe Cookbook 1: Delicious and Easy Recipes from Auckland's Healthy Food Haven by Jeremy Dixon

$16.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

75 recipes, 5 step-by-step cooking guide Revive's delicious vegetarian food contains whole grains, plant-based protein, fresh produce and virtually no processed sugars or flours. The majority of the dishes are also dairy and gluten free. 6 mouth-watering sections: Salads Hotpots & Stir Fries Main Me als Soups Flavour Boosters Sweet Things Equipped with these great recipes and a little planning, you will discover that preparing healthy food is easier than you thought! This cookbook contains: 75 delicious recipes All with colour photographs Featured ingredients 8 keys to healthy living Step-by-Step cooking charts for curries, smoothies, salads, stir fries & fritters Quick cooking guide for grains, beans & lentils Improve your culinary skills while increasing your health and vitality! ...Show more

The Revive Cafe Cookbook 2: More Delicious and Easy Recipes from Auckland's Healthy Food Haven by Jeremy Dixon

$16.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

Inside this cookbook you will find more great recipes from the Revive Cafe that you can cook at home. Revive's delicious vegetarian food contains whole grains, plant-based protein, fresh produce and virtually no processed sugars or flours. The majority of the dishes are also dairy and gluten free.

A Taste of Venice: At Table with Brunetti by Roberta Pianaro; Donna Leon

$10.00 NZD

Category: Food | Reading Level: very good

"Food plays an important role in Donna Leon s bestselling Commissario Brunetti novels. In A Taste of Venice, Roberta Pianaro invites readers into the Brunettis kitchen to learn how to prepare for themselves the delicious meals Paola Brunetti prepares for her family. We are given the secrets to Brunetti s favourite dish (penne rigate), Paola s famous apple cake, a lasagne recipe from Brunetti's mother, Donna Leon s favourite meal (risotto di zucca), and a host of other sumptuous and authentic Italian classics. Beautifully illustrated with vignettes by Tatjana Hauptmann, and with culinary stories by Donna Leon and extracts from the novels, this is so much more than a cooking guide it is a wonderful journey, full of ideas for recreating the delights of Venetian cuisine in your own home. So whether you want to eat spaghetti with clams, aubergine and prosciutto roulades or baked omelette with courgettes, you ll find all you need here to create the perfect Venetian feast." ...Show more

Gordon Ramsay's Great Escape - 100 of My Favourite Indian Recipes by Gordon Ramsay

$20.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

In his new Channel 4 series TV chef Gordon Ramsay embarks on a culinary journey around India, discovering the breadth and depth of cooking of the country. His new cookbook is packed with the best recipes from his travels, showing you how to cook authentic dishes that are bursting with flavour. Three-st ar chef Gordon Ramsay's favourite food is one that he shares with a lot of Britain - curry. But, until now, he's never been to India to see how the real thing is cooked. Accompanied by a Channel 4 film crew, Gordon takes the culinary trip of a lifetime to discover real Indian cuisine and share this collection of over 100 of his favourite Indian dishes. As you'd expect from a Michelin-starred chef, Gordon brings his eye for perfection and ability to judge flavours perfectly to his exploration of Indian food and shows us how to cook authentic, mouth-watering dishes from all over this huge and varied country. He visits Kerala deep in the South of India to bring us spicy, coconut-based curries and travels to colourful Rajasthan to learn about the creamy, flavourful dishes of the North. Along the way Gordon experiences the hugely different flavours and spices from the different regions and absorbs local cooking styles and traditions. Throughout his culinary journey, Gordon selects the best of the vast array of Indian spices, now readily available in British supermarkets. He shows us how to use these authentically to produce a beautifully flavoured Indian dish. Gordon Ramsay's Great Escape includes over 100 recipes in the following sections: Everyday, Entertaining, Quick Lunches and Healthy Dishes. Once Gordon shows you how easy it is to put together authentic Indian dishes, you'll never look back. ...Show more

Gourmet Pilgrim Spain - Recipes, culture and stories from the kitchen tables of Spain

$35.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

The second book in The Gourmet Pilgrim series of cookbooks, which have been designed to take you on captivating journeys through the world of food, exploring the recipes and cuisines of cultures around the globe. Packaged in a collectible galletas tin, this beautifully illustrated cookbook focuses on the regions of Spain and the essence of Spanish cuisine and cultural traditions in these areas. The 184 recipes have been compiled by expert food writers and chefs from the top of their profession. ...Show more

Tempted - 150 very wicked desserts

$15.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

Whole Again - A Fresh Collection Of Wholesome Recipes by Bronwyn Kan

$25.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: near fine

Whole Again is a fresh collection of recipes shared by notable entrepreneurs from across New Zealand who are passionate about educating, inspiring and engaging a conversation about good health and eating well. The contributors draw from various sectors such as hospitality, product development and food n utrition, yet are gathered here together in this book to showcase their common interest in holistic health and conscious approach to business. ...Show more

Real Fast Puddings by Nigel Slater

$7.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

Offering ideas for a range of mouth-watering desserts which can be prepared in under half an hour, this is a collection of quick and delicious puddings made with simple and fresh ingredients.

Fleur's Place - Simple. Fresh, Naturally Good Food by Graham Warman; Paul Sorrell; Fleur Sullivan

$20.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

When British television chef and restaurateur Rick Stein was told he could choose to go anywhere in the world to write a travel article for English newspaper the Daily Mail, he chose Fleurs Place in Moeraki, New Zealand. The restaurant, run by the inimitable Fleur Sullivan, was 'Just one of those places that keeps cropping up in conversations' whenever there was a gathering of 'foodies', he said. Set in the sleepy little fishing village of Moeraki on the Otago coast, Fleurs Place has an unbeatable setting. There's water on three sides, fishing boats bobbing in the harbour, the famous Moeraki boulders across the bay and, to the north, the open sea. Fleur uses only the freshest of local ingredients - indeed, fishing boats land their catches right into her restaurant. This book combines recipes supplied by Fleur herself with photographs of the spectacular scenery of coastal Otago and the Moeraki area. Side-bar text includes information on Fleur, the restaurant, local suppliers and the Moeraki area. ...Show more