Here are a small selection of some of the new cookbooks that have just arrived at the library. This list covers a variety of ideas that will certainly help anyone in search of something to cook or bake.

Deliciously vintage baking & desserts : 60 nostalgic recipes that will make you feel like a kid again / Glass, Victoria
“Enjoy a taste of simpler times with Victoria Glass’ comforting baking recipes for all things retro and nostalgic. It’s not hard to see why some cakes, bakes and desserts become classics, with family recipes handed down through the generations. You have only to sink your fork into a moist Lemon Drizzle Cake or enjoy the smell of freshly-baked Cinnamon Buns to understand why there are some sweet treats that we simply can’t resist returning to again and again. This book is a celebration of those recipes, drawing from a broad culinary heritage.”–Publisher’s description.” (Adapted from Catalogue)

Mushrooms : over 70 recipes that celebrate our favourite fungi / Nordin, Martin
“In Mushrooms, Martin Nordin showcases over 70 plant-based recipes that make the most of this humble ingredient, whether as the hero of the plate or as a smaller but, no less important, component of the dish. From marinated shiitake mushroom on deep fried rice paper to porcini mushroom risotto with cashew butter, as well as focaccia with herb oil and oyster mushrooms, all the recipes draw inspiration from around the world. With their bold, umami-rich flavour, this book is perfect for any mushroom lover.” (Catalogue)

The shortcut cook all in one : one-dish recipes and ingenious hacks to make faster and tastier food / Reynolds, Rosie
“A cookbook that makes recipes, faster, easier, tastier and simpler through cooking in one pot, pan or tray. The second title in Rosie Reynold’s The Shortcut Cook series, All in One shows people how to cook the food and flavours that they love, but without being tied to the oven — or sink — for hours longer than they want to be. Recipes include Spiced Potatoes with Cracked Eggs, No-fuss Chicken Kiev with Crunchy Roast Potatoes, Beef Stew with Cheesy Dumplings, Easy Peasy Spaghetti Bolognese, Gooey Lemon Bars, Big Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies, and more, all made in one cooking vessel. Cooking crowd-pleasing meals has never been so easy.”–Publisher website.” (Catalogue)

One wok, one pot : fuss-free and delicious dishes using only one pot / Wan, Kwoklyn
“One Wok, One Pot offers 80 effortless recipes that are cooked in just one pot–a slow cooker, rice cooker, traditional clay pot or, of course, the humble wok. From Veggie Satay Noodles and Pork Belly Hot Pot to Five Spice Wings and XO Fried Rice, Kwoklyn Wan shares a collection of much-loved, tasty and foolproof recipes to make at home. Influenced by the many delicious East and Southeast Asian cuisines and flavors–from Japan and Korea to Thailand and Malaysia– the recipes in this book are simple and delicious”– Provided by publisher” (Catalogue)

The allergy friendly family cookbook : expert advice from world-leadings child allergy specialists at Murdoch Children’s Research Institue and 100+ recipes from Australia’s no.1 food site
“Family-friendly recipes from Australia’s number one food platform, taste.com.au. The Allergy Friendly Family Cookbook will revolutionise family kitchens and school lunchboxes everywhere, with helpful and practical tips drawn from the latest research by paediatric and allergy specialists at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. This essential resource includes easy-to-understand, evidence-based advice and is packed with tried and tested allergy-friendly recipes the whole family will enjoy, from breakfast, lunch and lunchbox ideas through to dinner, dessert and special occasions.” (Adapted from Catalogue)

Cooking : simply and well, for one or many / Lee, Jeremy
“Good food honed from great ingredients is the principle at the heart of Cooking. There are sections on the usefulness and frugality of breadcrumbs, black olive crumbs to serve with everything; impromptu puddings like peaches in wine with bay leaves or plum compote with ricotta and hazelnuts; pea dishes galore; superb versions of classics like chocolate St Emilion and pommes Anna; big dishes to serve a few such as marinated chicken with roast pumpkin salad; and essentials like a wild garlic puree.” (Catalogue)

Ikoyi : a journey through bold heat with recipes / Chan, Jeremy
“The exciting debut cookbook from the acclaimed chef of the two-Michelin-starred London restaurant Ikoyi” (Catalogue)

 

 

 

You can cook this! : turn the 30 most commonly wasted foods into 135 delicious plant-based meals / Manna, Max La
“A social media star chef teaches how to harness the power of plants through simple and flavourful recipes that help fight food waste, providing practical ideas for using up the whole vegetable, transforming leftovers, and storing food to maximize freshness.” (Catalogue)

Have you ever wanted to showcase your cooking? Now you can with the latest selection of new cook books from well known chefs. Easy to follow recipes that will make your food look amazing, taste spectacular and impress any food critic. A lovely selection of books from baked breads to healthy salads and classic desserts.

No half measures / Gault, Simon
“Auckland chef Simon Gault opened his first restaurant aged 22, piling up awards and accolades at Bell House, Gault’s on Quay, Euro, Giraffe and more. The former MasterChef New Zealand judge is a successful businessman with his name on stocks, seasonings, cookware and cocktails, but that’s not the full story. No half measures is an unflinching look at success, failure – and fixing things fast. Whether it’s winning gold medals for precision flying, cooking for the rich and famous on a superyacht, or helping others shed kilos in pursuit of longer, healthier lives, Simon Gault’s story is testament to the philosophy that half measures are for recipes only.” (Adapted from Catalogue)

Cakeboi : a collection of classic bakes / Hignell, Reece
“First discovered on MasterChef Australia, Reece Hignell blew judges away with his heirloom family desserts before opening his own old-fashioned bakery, Cakeboi, to showcase his beloved nan’s recipes.  And now the wait is finally over! All his fan-favourites, bakery bestsellers, and more are on display in this fun, personality-driven cookbook.  Full of classic desserts with streamlined techniques, long-time fans and traditional bakers alike will find a lot to love in this exciting new cookbook. This book includes 60 recipes and 60 photos” (Adapted from Catalogue)

Le Cordon Bleu bakery school : 80 step-by-step recipes for bread and viennoiseries / Le Cordon Bleu
“Explained by the chefs of the famous French culinary school. Recipes for ‘French tradition’ baguette, leaven bread, festive rolls, focaccia. ciabatta, pitta, challah, croissants, pain au chocolate, Parisian brioche, stollen, panettone, kouign-amann, three Kings’ cake…and much, much more. Traditional and regional breads, international breads as well as viennoiseries (Danish pastries) and Baker’s style pastries, – with 280 step-by-step photos to demonstrate clearly many techniques.” (Adapted from Catalogue)

The perfect loaf : the craft and science of sourdough breads, sweets, and more / Leo, Maurizio
“A dynamic, authoritative sourdough baking bible for those looking to build confidence in the craft with a wide range of fool proof recipes, from pan loaves to pizza to doughnuts, by the beloved blogger and resident bread baker at Food52 Maurizio Leo’s blog The Perfect Loaf is the go-to destination on the Internet for beginner sourdough bakers. He now brings his impeccably detailed techniques, fool proof recipes, and generous teaching style to a ground breaking debut cookbook that delves into the absolute fundamentals of sourdough-plus the tools and confidence to explore beyond” (Catalogue)

Fresh mob : over 100 tasty healthy-ish recipes
“The freshest recipes from the team at Mob, Fresh Mob is packed with 100 of our favourite dishes that are tasty, filling and nourishing. Fresh Mob shares balanced meals that celebrate the textures and flavours that make food great.  As always, we promise minimal and affordable ingredients and every recipe serves 4, so you can share with friends, save leftovers for the next day or scale recipes up or down to feed a few or to feed a crowd. Lots of veg, lots of protein, lots of nutrients, lots of food that will leave you feeling good and satisfied. These are recipes to make every day delicious.” (Adapted from Catalogue)

Cooks : healthy, easy, flavour / Aujla, Rupy
“Weeknight dinners such as Easy Noodles and Vietnamese chicken curry; one-pot, prep-ahead and batch cook recipes including chestnut and white bean stew and prawn masala curry; plus stunning feasts to share – this fully photographed cookbook will transform your health with tasty dishes that are simple enough to cook every day of the week.” (Catalogue)

 

Fitwaffle’s baked in one : 100 desserts using just one tin / Head, Eloise
“Star baker Fitwaffle (7 million followers) brings you 100 easy bakes that can all be made in the same tin. I’m Eloise, known online as Fitwaffle, and I’ve created 100 delicious recipes using just one tin. I’ve included the most popular bakes and no-bakes from my social media, as well as brand-new ones that I know you’ll love. There are lots of recipes with less than 5 ingredients, such as Red Velvet Rolls and Peanut Butter White Chocolate Cookie Bars, as well as show stopping creations to wow your friends and family, including Unicorn Fudge and my epic 6-Layer Brownies. I’ve also created some seasonal bakes for special occasions – but you’ll want to make my Mini Egg Cheesecake Bars all year round!” (Catalogue)

The organised cook : the life-changing way to save time, shop smarter and eat more healthily / Freer, Amelia
“Queen of healthy eating, bestselling author and nutritional therapist Amelia Freer shows you how to save time and money and eat more healthily with simple steps to getting organised. Do you want to eat healthy meals, consistently? Do you worry about the rising costs of food, both to your wallet and the planet? Nutritional Therapist and bestselling author Amelia Freer is here to show you that eating well every day doesn’t need to be complicated, time-consuming or expensive.” (Adapted from Catalogue)

Here are some of the latest new cook books for 2023. They will give you some ideas on what to cook when your cupboards are bare, ideas for fast delicious meals and some inspiration to try something new. Maybe try a summer BBQ or a one pot meal; the options are endless.

Cook what you have : make a meal out of almost anything / Kimball, Christopher
“The Milk Street team solves the problem of making dinner, starting with what you have on hand in the kitchen. Focusing on two dozen key kitchen ingredients such as couscous, tomato paste, canned beans, lentils, breadcrumbs or yogurt, the 225 featured recipes will demonstrate the endless possibilities that can be fashioned from just the ingredients you already have at home”– Provided by publisher.” (Catalogue)

Easy speedy vegan : 100 quick plant-based recipes / Beskow, Katy
“Simple, straightforward and delicious – Easy Speedy Vegan is the ultimate guide for plant-based mealtimes, bringing you 100 new recipes from bestselling author Katy Beskow. Easy to prepare, quick to cook and using readily available ingredients, this book is not only the go-to cookbook for new and established vegans, but also for home cooks looking for effortless ways to bring plant-based meals into their kitchen. “–Publisher’s description.” (Adapted from Catalogue)

Tonight’s dinner 2 / Liaw, Adam
“Australia’s favourite cook Adam Liaw is back with Tonight’s Dinner 2, the sequel to his bestselling recipe collection of mighty meals for every day featuring 80 all-new recipes inspired by Adam’s hit SBS series, The Cook Up. Tonight’s Dinner 2 provides simple, satisfying meal ideas and captures what Australians want to eat now, served with a side of Adam’s signature wit and expert advice. What are you having for Tonight’s Dinner?” (Adapted from Catalogue)

Cast iron skillet one-pan meals : 75 family-friendly recipes for everyday dinners / Freeman, Jackie
“75 meals you can make in a single cast iron skillet. These are complete meals, organized by protein”– Provided by publisher.” (Catalogue)

 

 

The Hairy Dieters simple healthy food / King, Si
“The nation’s favourite food heroes, aka the Hairy Dieters, are back to show you that losing weight and staying healthy doesn’t mean losing out on taste and enjoyment. With more than 80 great new recipes, Si and Dave prove that healthy food can be delicious food – and also easy, accessible and affordable.  All made with easy-to-find ingredients and packed with the Hairy Bikers’ trademark knockout flavours, so you won’t feel like you’re missing out when you cook from this book – these are healthy meals that the whole family will love”–Publisher’s description. (Adapted from Catalogue)

Beans, peas and everything in between / Jones, Vicky
“A staple in plant-based dishes and beyond, pulses are not only satisfying to eat but they are also cheap, sustainable and readily available. Taking her inspiration from all around the globe, Vicky Jones showcases all the best uses of beans, peas and lentils in these deliciously healthy recipes. This is the go-to cookbook for anyone who is ready to embrace these protein-rich and diverse ingredients.” (Adapted from Catalogue)

 

Fire grill smoke
“The smell of the barbecue is the smell of summer, of friends and family gathered around the grill. No matter your preferred way to barbecue – be that charcoal, gas or wood – there are a wealth of recipes containd within to get you cooking outdoors all season long.” (Catalogue)

 

 

The weekend cook : good food for real life / Hartnett, Angela
” Great flavours and simple recipes abound in these pages, each one a joy to cook and eat, from satisfying one-pot dishes and comforting risottos to perfect party food and bakes to feed a hungry crowd. Collected in these pages are over 100 recipes from one of Britain’s most-loved chefs, as well as time saving tips and cheats that will take the stress out of hosting and allow you to enjoy your dinner parties without breaking a sweat. The only essential ingredients are friends and family… and lots of them.”–Provided by publisher.” (Adapted from Catalogue)