Description
Cook Book: 187 Recipes That Will Make You Incredibly Popular by Matt Preston brings together nearly 200 of the Australian food writer’s favourite recipes, with a focus on straightforward, hearty cooking and plenty of ideas for everyday meals and entertaining. Published by Pan Macmillan Australia in 2014, the cookbook includes recipes for breakfast, soups, salads and vegetables, snacks, pasta, seafood, chicken and duck, meat, desserts and afternoon tea.
Alongside classics such as roasts, braises and savoury pies are Asian-inspired starters, fresh salads, unusual combinations and simple food shortcuts. Preston also includes practical “food hacks”, including two-ingredient recipes and ideas for adapting basic recipes in different ways. The book has a light, humorous style, with personal anecdotes and stories behind some of the dishes, while photographs accompany most of the recipes. It is a relaxed cookbook for home cooks who enjoy approachable food with a bit of personality.
