Bali by Janet de
Neefe $59.99 Paperback (Plum)
Follow
Janet on a spice trail through Bali and its rich food culture, with chapters
exploring sambals, rice dishes, curries and coconut, street food, ceremonial
food, modern offerings and sweets. Each recipe is accompanied by an insight into
the local culture, while key Balinese ingredients – such as kencur, candlenuts
and shrimp paste – are explained in an extensive glossary. The recipes will
surprise and inspire. There are well-known dishes such as Gado Gado and Chicken
Satay, while more unusual offerings include Pork Spare Ribs with Tomato Sambal,
Minced Prawns and Coconut in Banana Leaves, and Black Rice and Tangerine Tart.
Tasting India by Christine
Manfield $89.95 Hardback (Lantern)
'This
is my story of India, a story gathered across many visits, connecting with
people in various walks of life. The recipes I've collected along the way
reflect the stories of countless mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sons of
daughters, brothers, sisters and aunts, as told to me during my travels.'
Journey through India with Christine Manfield, tracing the food, spices and
culture of this amazing country. Cook your way through more than 250 recipes of
traditional and contemporary Indian dishes and plan your travels using the
extensive directory of recommended places to stay, eat and shop.
Gingerboy by Chris
Donnellan & Teage Ezard $69.99 Hardback (Harper Collins)
Iconic
Melbourne restaurant Gingerboy is
renowned for its funky decor, Asian-inspired dishes and hip laneway location.
Serving creative street food, based around plates for sharing, chefs Teage Ezard
and Chris Donnellan take a unique and bold approach to the food of the region. Gingerboy
serves traditional and modern Asian dishes with flavours from Thailand, Malaysia
and China -- perfect for the urban foodie. Soak up the atmosphere of the
restaurant on every page of this amazing book. On the cover, retro signage
beckons you in from a dark Melbourne laneway. Open the book and beautifully lit
dishes ooze with flavour and style.
Rockpool Bar and
Grill by Neil Perry $79.99 Hardcover (Murdoch)
When
Neil Perry set out to open a steakhouse, it wasn’t going to be just any
steakhouse. It had to showcase not only Australia’s best beef but also the
best seafood, the best of everything. In his latest book, Neil shares the trials
and tribulations of opening the ultimate steakhouse, Rockpool Bar & Grill,
first in Melbourne, then Sydney and Perth. This is a book about the life of a
restaurant and all the people who contribute to it. Tales from the restaurant
and from his producers intersperse Neil’s collection of 150 recipes that show
us how to cook the perfect steak, how to build a wood-fired barbecue, plus his
signature condiments, side dishes and desserts, make this an indispensable and
inspirational kitchen companion.
Must Eat by Russell Blaikie
$49.95 Paperback (UWA Press)
For years the award winning Must Winebar has offered a sophisticated dining
experience through its skill in matching a carefully curated wine list with
sublime French bistro food. Now Blaikie and his team show us how to create
nearly 200 of Must’s authentic dishes at home, from a light frisee salad or a
classic steak frites to a stunning bouillabaisse. All the mouth-watering
hallmarks of the French bistro are here – fresh crunchy baguettes, rich
charcuterie and plump oysters. When paired with perfect wine, resistance is
useless – you simply must eat!