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Pies, burgers, raw food, cake and gastronomic delights for the intolerant gourmet (this title features recipes free from wheat, gluten, yeast, egg, dairy and soya) — if you’re bored with your dinner repetoire, try something new from our selection of the latest new cookbooks at the library!

Pie : 80+ Pies and Pastry Delights / Dean Brettschneider ; photography by Aaron McLean.
“Who can resist a steaming-hot home-baked pie? Whether it’s savoury or sweet, humble or gourmet, individual or family-sized, a tasty pie is an enduring Kiwi favourite. Pie: 80+ Pies and Pastry Delights unlocks the secrets to making a truly melt-in-your-mouth pie with its collection of meat pies, seafood pies and more.” (Library Catalogue)

The Book of Burger / Rachael Ray ; photographs by Romulo Yanes.
“With nine No. 1 New York Times-best sellers, the queen of EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) needs no introduction. This latest book collects over 200 of Food Network icon Ray’s favorite burgers, sliders, sandwiches, dogs, and sloppies, incorporating such ingredients as veal, pork, lamb, mushrooms, and swordfish.” (Library Journal)

Chloe’s Kitchen : 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way / Chloe Coscarelli ; foreword by Neal D. Barnard.
“With the explosion of vegan cookbooks on the scene, there are more meatless Monday options than ever, and this book, from the winner of the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, is an accessible addition to the fold.” (Publishers Weekly)

Sweet / Levi Roots.
“Sugar and spice and all things nice. Levi’s latest collection of recipes is all about indulgence. From luscious cakes and bakes, to creamy puds, from cool ice-creams to wicked cocktails, this is food to share and make everyone feel good…..the recipes here are about celebrating and sharing, getting together and enjoying the moment with great food.” (Global Books)

The Intolerant Gourmet / Pippa Kendrick.
“Food writer and cook Pippa Kendrick revolutionises allergy-friendly food with an inspired collection of delicious recipes for everyone to make, share and enjoy — and just happen to be free from wheat, gluten, yeast, egg, dairy and soya.” (Library Catalogue)

Practically Raw : Flexible Raw Recipes Anyone Can Make / Amber Shea Crawley ; with a foreword by Matthew Kenney.
Contents include: Milks & smoothies — Breakfast & brunch — Bread & crackers — Cheeses, spreads, & sauces — Kale chips — Hummus — Soups & salads — Entrees — Snacks & sides — Desserts.

Everyday Paleo : [embracing a natural diet & lifestyle to increase your family's health, fitness, and longevity] / Sarah Fragoso.
“Do you want to lose weight, regain your health, and achieve a level of fitness you never thought possible? Are you interested in eating the foods that our bodies are intended to eat?…..In ‘Everyday Paleo’, Sarah Fragoso gives detailed instructions for acquiring a paleo lifestyle….” (Syndetics summary)

Cake Boss : Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia / Buddy Valastro.
“In this heartfelt memoir, masterbaker Valastro, who’s star of the #1 hit TLC show “Cake Boss,” tells his inspiring story–and recounts his family’s warm memories from a lifetime of living, loving, and cake making.” (Syndetics summary)

Simon Bryant’s Vegies / [Simon Bryant].
“Simon Bryant’s long-awaited debut cookbook is a vibrant, inspiring collection of vegie recipes that will appeal to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Let Simon guide you through the changing seasons, as he shares tales from his vegie patch and brilliant tips for selecting the finest produce.” (Library Catalogue)

The Boy Who Bakes / Edd Kimber ; photography by Yuki Sugiura.
“This is an inspirational guide to baking from the winner of ‘The Great British Bake Off 2010′. From the traditional to new twists on old favourites there are recipes to suit all abilities. The book covers cakes, cookies, pastry, desserts, and even ice-creams.” (Global Books)