We’re rounding up the Best Books of 2019 across all genres and categories – scroll down to see our favourite cookbooks!
The Whole Fish Cookbook
by Josh Niland
Josh Niland is a rising star in the culinary world, and in The Whole Fish Cookbook he presents a brand new way of thinking about seafood – using ALL parts of the fish and leaning into sustainability. Which fish to choose, how to store and prepare, as well as many restaurant worthy recipes are all included.
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South
by Sean Brock
Sean Brock’s deep passion for the American South is borne out in South, a cookbook covering traditional recipes and highlighting regional differences for staples such as shrimp, grits and fried chicken. Destined to become the go-to cookbook for Southern cooking!
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Nothing Fancy
by Alison Roman
Alison Roman’s fresh take on cooking for family and friends is the book you’ll turn to again and again for perfect recipes when you are ‘having people over’ (NOT dinner parties – she is very clear on this!).
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The Commons
by Matthew Evans
Matthew Evans’ new book invites the reader into a year in the life on Fat Pig Farm, through evocative diary entries and seasonal recipes inspired by the bounty of Tasmanian produce. A new classic!
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A Basket By the Door
by Sophie Hansen
A Basket by the Door serves up recipes for giving and sharing for all occasions, showcasing country hospitality at its very best!
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Eat More Vegan!
by Luke Hines
Luke Hines is on a mission to get everyone to eat more vegan and he is well on his way with this book, filled with plant based recipes that are also grain and gluten free. His desserts are a particular standout – the rocky road is highly recommended!
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Just Desserts
by Charlotte Ree
This is a perfect gift-sized book packed full of delicious desserts for the home baker, each page enlivened with terrific baking-related puns!
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Warndu Mai (Good Food)
by Rebecca Sullivan and Damien Coulthard
A great introduction to Australian native ingredients and how to incorporate them into accessible recipes, from entrees to desserts!
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The Two Good Cook Book
by Two Good Co.
That 100% of the profits from this book will go to the charitable organisation Two Good would be reason enough to like this cookbook, but the recipes from top rated chefs and essays from Aussie literary heroes make it stand out well enough on its own.
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Bake Australia Great
by Katherine Sabbath
The larrikan Aussie spirit is alive and well in Bake Australia Great, where you will find recipes for budgie smuggler cupcakes, Dame Edna Koala cake and Fantale Fudge cookies. It’s also helpfully broken up into skill levels, so everyone can join in the baking fun.
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