Food - Beginners
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Little Kitchen  by Sabrina Parrini
Using the elements that make the author's Little Kitchen cooking school so popular - a love of real food, a desire to nurture the magic of childhood and a weakness for all things whimsical, wholesome and playful, this book is a true children's cookbook.

Hardback,  128 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

From Pasta to Pancakes  by Tiffany Goodall
As a new generation of school-leavers leaves home, either to university or to seek their fortunes in the outside world, many face the daunting prospect of cooking for themselves for the first time. With its brilliant cartoon-strip design, more than 750 photographs and over 90 recipes, From Pasta to Pancakes makes it easy to learn to cook.

Paperback,  160 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Essential Student Cookbook  by Cas Clarke
Cas Clarke originally combined her two most successful books to create THE ESSENTIAL STUDENT COOKBOOK. This fully updated version of the bestselling compendium puts everything into one modern and redesigned volume for the aspiring student cook. Based on Cas's own experience, it gives basic guidance on essential equipment, what to take for the store cupboard and how to cope with the vagaries of cooking in hall. The recipes are completely straightforward and assume no prior knowledge. They take into account the student's limited means and time but also cater for the odd occasion when they might want to splash out or entertain friends.

Paperback,  480 pp,  $24.99. Buy now

4 Ingredients 2  by Kim McCosker, Rachael Bermingham
If saving time and money in the kitchen is coupled with a desire to serve up fast, fabulous and flavoursome food, then this book is the cookbook for you. The ladies have teamed up again, after receiving loads of feedback at hundreds of events around Australia.

Paperback,  240 pp,  $19.99. Buy now

The Really Useful Cookbook  by David Herbert
What do you want to cook today? *a classic sponge cake *Sunday-morning pancakes *line-up-for-seconds beef casserole *a hearty spiced lentil soup *mouth watering roast chicken *irresistable chocolate fudge cookies The Really Useful Cookbook includes David Herbert's definitive, tried-and-trusted recpies for these - plus more than 200 other recipes, all arranged in easy-to-find sections such as Chocolate, Crumbles, Meatballs, Salads and Soups. True to its name, The Really Useful Cookbook contains a useful and versatile repertoire of great, simple, modern dishes. David's 'really useful' ideas and tips will help you transform these dishes into something uniquely your own, and give you the confidence to take real pleasure in preparing food for yo

,  256 pp,  $55.00. Buy now

The Good Granny Cookbook  by Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall
Breakfast, Sunday Lunch, Monday Left-overs, Mid-week Meals, Fish on Friday, Saturday Stews, Vegetable Dishes and Salads, Teatime, Soups, Starters and Savouries, Puddings, Treats and Sweets... In The Good Granny Cookbook, Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall takes us on a nostalgic culinary pilgrimage, rediscovering the sort of robust, wholesome food that our grandmothers, or even great-grandmothers, used to make.

Paperback,   $35.00. Buy now

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sensational Salads 
Beyond Iceberg Lettuce and Beefsteak Tomatoes a] From gourmet salads to classic macaroni and potato varieties, salads are the food for all seasons. With over 110 recipes to choose from, hereas the perfect book to spice up oneas salad repertoire. It includes advice on how to select the best ingredients, tips for quick preparation, salads for all courses, and international cuisine. A-16-page full-color photo insert by a professional food stylist and photographer A-Over 110 exciting, new, classic, and international recipes, with dozens for Dressings A-Also available as an e-book

Paperback,  192 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Top 10  by Manuela Darling-Gansser
For those who appreciate good food, but have no idea how to prepare it themselves. Experienced food and travel writer imparts the simple key to home cooking, the implements you will need, what various herbs look like and how to stock your cupboard

,  56 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

The Art of Simple Food  by Alice Waters
'This books is for everyone who wants to learn to cook, or to become a better cook. I'm convinced that the underlying principles of good cooking are the same everywhere. These principles have less to do with recipes and techniques than they do with gathering good ingredients, which for me is the essence of cooking' - Alice Waters.With an essential repertoire of timeless, approachable recipes chosen to enhance and showcase great ingredients, The Art of Simple Food is a must-have book for home cooks. Here you will find Alice's philosophy on everything from stocking your kitchen, to mastering the fundamentals of basic cooking techniques, to preparing delicious, seasonally inspired meals all year long. Always true to her belief that a perfect m

,  416 pp,  $59.95. Buy now

Jamie's Ministry of Food  by Jamie Oliver
'The aim of this book is to completely inspire people who have no interest in food to have a go' - Jamie Oliver. Sixty years ago food was in short supply and malnutrition rates were high. The Ministry of Food was set up to teach the public how to make the best use of the food available to them. Fast forward to the present day, where we have unlimited choices and plenty of food, yet we're living in a world of junk food, additives and preservatives. Our war is now against obesity, as most people have little or no idea about how to cook and what makes a balanced diet. Jamie's promise to you is that you'll be making some great dinners within hours of reading his book. A little knowledge and a few basic tools can go a long way.

Hardback,  360 pp,  $65.00. Buy now

How to Boil an Egg  by John Burton Race and Angela Hartnett
Suitable for anyone who knows nothing about cooking but would like to learn, this book explains every step with step-by-step photography. It features recipes that range from classic French and English dishes to exotic Thai and Indian meals and from everyday meals to dishes for entertaining

Hardback,  256 pp,  $62.95. Buy now

Pocket Idiot's Guide to Superfoods  by Heidi McIndoo
With the fading novelty - and declining popularity - of such fad diets as South Beach and Atkins, many people are turning to sensible, moderate eating habits. Along with this trend is an interest in superfoods, those foods that not only nourish the body, but also help fight disease. This pocket guide covers 30 disease-fighting, healthful superfoods and provides simple explanations of how they work

Paperback,  256 pp,  $16.95. Buy now

Easy Thai Cookbook; The Step-by-step Guide to Deliciously Easy Thai Food at Home  by Sallie Morris
Aimed at beginner cooks and those with no experience of the ingredients equipment, techniques or recipes involved in Thai cookery, this book, with an accompanying CD of evocative music, takes you through each step, showing you how to master this delicious and exotic cuisine

,  216 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

TURKISH DINING TABLE RECIPES FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS  by H. Guler Vural
A comprehensive volume of both familiar Mediterranean-style food, as well as Ottoman palace-inspired treats. It contains over 300 recipes, including lentil and mint soup, stove-top kebab, falafel, rice pilaf and baklava. The recipes are easy-to-use, which makes it suitable for both beginners and seasoned cooks alike

,  472 pp,  $64.95. Buy now

Instant Entertaining   by Donna Hay
One of today's most influential food writers tells readers everything they need to know about entertaining

Hardback,  192 pp,  $55.95. Buy now

Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook  by Jamie Oliver
With this ultimate kitchen companion you can be a student of Jamie's in your own home. Learn the skills that the trainees at Jamie's Fifteen restaurant learn during their first year, from basic techniques to advice on ingredients and how to put dishes together. The 100 new recipes range from the very simple to those that appear on the menu at Fifteen. It's a celebration of learning, seasonality and good food! With Jamie as your teacher, enjoy making the delicious recipes that feature regularly at the restaurant. With hints, tips, advice and clear photographs to show you all the practical stuff, this is Jamie's most accessible book yet!

Hardback,  448 pp,  $69.95. Buy now

The First-Time Cook  by Sophie Grigson
Shows you not only how to cook delicious food, but also how to understand ingredients and techniques so you can feel completely confident cooking on your own. Assuming no prior knowledge, this book takes you through the basics of shopping and cooking equipment

Paperback,  240 pp,  $39.00. Buy now

Asian Cooking for Beginners  by Kristin Enkvetchakul
Collects classics of Asian cooking from China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, and elsewhere, and presents the recipes. Including information on locating ingredients and on different ingredient brands, this book serves as an introduction for the lovers of Asian cooking

Paperback,  155 pp,  $14.95. Buy now

How to Break an Egg  by Fine Cooking editors
Provides a culinary reference for cooks of various skill levels. This book brings together tips and hints, quick fixes and kitchen techniques, published in the pages of "Fine Cooking" magazine. The Handy Kitchen Techniques section illustrates step-by-step 42 basic preparation techniques, from trussing a chicken to clarifying butter

Paperback,  394 pp,  $34.99. Buy now

Culinary Boot Camp  by CIA
This book helps discover the secrets of The Culinary Institute of America's popular week-long Boot Camp course - five days of dynamic, hands-on instruction in cooking basics that help teach the non-professional cook to think like a chef - with Julia Child Award-winning cookbook author Martha Rose Shulman. Combining Shulman's entertaining and compelling narrative with a wealth of invaluable culinary information, you'll take a step up in the kitchen with this vicarious adventure through basic training at one of the country's finest professional cooking schools. Day one - Our 'drill sergeant' comes into the room and writes his name on the board. He wears the CIA staff jacket, a green name badge, and the chef's kerchief around his neck, which h

Hardback,  288 pp,  $39.95. Buy now