Books for Cooks
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by anna hobbs
American born Danielle Alvarez, an exciting young chef cooking in Australia, believes that just a squeeze of lemon can elevate anything, that cooking is a way to discover new cultures, new ingredients and new ways of doing things. Her 100 nourishing recipes and inspiring kitchen projects make it an ideal choice for aspirational home cooks looking for adventurous eats. Raincoast $50
In a year when more of us than ever are cooking at home, there’s a star-studded lineup of new cookbooks for inspiration. Just in time for holiday gifting, there’s something for everyone and here are some of the best.
If you crave flavour – and who doesn’t these days – Nick Sharma, a molecular geneticist, bestselling cookbook author and stunning food photographer has the answer. Simple, big, flavourful dishes using everyday ingredients are his forte. Drawing on his scientific background, he examines flavours such as bitterness, saltiness, brightness, showing how to up the ante in over 100 recipes, turning something as ordinary as a sweet potato into an extrordinary dish. One of the most anticipated books of the season. Raincoast $50
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For more than a decade, Angela Liddon has been the queen of plant-based cooking, with a world-wide following. In this, the third in her Oh She Glows series, she deals with dinner, providing readers with family friendly recipes, thoughtful tips and timesaving tricks for creating healthy meal-time options. Random House $40