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A Pinch of Salt  by Paul Jobin
Second title in the Celebrity Chef series (Savvy, was the first), Paul is a celebrity guest at Savour 2008

,   $35.00. Buy now

Maggie's Kitchen  by Maggie Beer
Maggie Beer is an enthusiastic advocate of cooking with fresh, seasonal and local produce. Here she generously shares 120 of her delicious recipes, covering everything from salads and side dishes to substantial main meals and desserts

,  256 pp,  $59.95. Buy now

The Big Fat Duck Cookbook  by Heston Blumenthal
In this enormous, beautiful book, we hear the full story of the meteoric rise of Heston Blumenthal and The Fat Duck, birthplace of snail porridge and bacon-and-egg ice cream, and encounter the passion, perfection and weird science behind the man and the restaurant. Heston Blumenthal is widely acknowledged to be a genius, and The Fat Duck has twice been voted the Best Restaurant in the World. The book includes 50 of his signature recipes - sardine on toast sorbet, salmon poached with liquorice, chocolate wine - will inspire home cooks and chefs alike. With incredible colour photographs, illustrations, real cloth binding and a slip case, The Big Fat Duck is a stunning, colourful and joyous work of art.

Hardback,  532 pp,  $299.00. Buy now

Bake  by Rachel Allen
What could be better than the smell of fresh baked bread or the joy of eating warm cookies straight from the oven? Do you pine for the pleasures of gingerbread houses and holiday delights or the warming goodness of home baked casseroles? These are just some of the treats that await in Rachel's Baking Secrets. Rachel shares both the sweet and the savoury sides of baking� whether quick snacks� breads and pies� exotic cakes and tarts or meals for friends and family. Fully illustrated with photography including step-by-steps to take the mystery out of traditional baking and pastry making. Rachel also offers troubleshooting techniques for common problems and wheat or gluten-free recipes so nobody is left out of the fun!

,  288 pp,  $49.99. Buy now

Jamie's Ministry of Food  by Jamie Oliver
'The aim of this book is to completely inspire people who have no interest in food to have a go' - Jamie Oliver. Sixty years ago food was in short supply and malnutrition rates were high. The Ministry of Food was set up to teach the public how to make the best use of the food available to them. Fast forward to the present day, where we have unlimited choices and plenty of food, yet we're living in a world of junk food, additives and preservatives. Our war is now against obesity, as most people have little or no idea about how to cook and what makes a balanced diet. Jamie's promise to you is that you'll be making some great dinners within hours of reading his book. A little knowledge and a few basic tools can go a long way.

Hardback,  360 pp,  $65.00. Buy now

Rick Stein's Coast to Coast  by Rick Stein
Rick Stein's passion for fresh, well-sourced food has taken him from continent to continent, across magnificent shorelines and to the very best produce the coast has to offer. From Fresh grilled cod with shellfish in garlic butter at the tip of St Ives, to Cured red duck breasts with melon, soy and pickled ginger in Sydney Harbour, this collection of over 130 recipes evokes all the pleasure and flavour associated with the coast. Chapters are organised by region: healthy salads inspired by the Californian ocean, sumptuous starters fit for French cuisine, modern light lunches such as Japanese sashimi and Moroccan tagines, and main courses using fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, poultry and game from the most fertile coastal regions in the

,  288 pp,  $59.95. Buy now

The Clatter of Forks and Spoons  by Richard Corrigan
Michel Roux once famously commented that if Richard Corrigan were to cook an old boot� he would be happy to eat it. Corrigan's Michelin-starred Lindsay House restaurant in Soho is all about rediscovering and reinterpreting the traditional foodstuffs of the British islands� from native fruit to horseradish to lady's smock flowers. This book offers recipes adapted for the home kitchen but retaining the distinctive Corrigan imprint. It includes an account of the suppliers Richard has come to know and trust: farmers� fishermen� gardeners� wine merchants� hunters� and many more. The book is also a memoir of a great chef� telling the story of his move from rural Ireland to the kitchen of one of the world's leading kitchens.

,  400 pp,  $55.00. Buy now

Cuisine Du Moi  by Gavin Canardeux
Australian-born, English-educated, French-trained, Thai-massaged and American-based, Gavin Canardeux is a passionate executive icon uber power chef de chef, deeply committed to his art. For him, overseeing via video link his sous chefs placing slices of ochre truffle over a freshly muddled carpaccio of Cape Barren goose egg is a life-and-death struggle. Honorary Governor of the Stationary Food Movement, Consultant Chef de Chef to the United Nations, patron of the Canardeux Foundation for Children Without Seafood, and committed Awareness Band Wearer, Canardeux divides his precious time between London, Sydney and New York, his wife and girlfriends and horses, his classic car collection, and children. When not starring in his ground-breaking t

Paperback,  296 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Mantra  by Jehangir Mehta
Renowned chef Jehangir Mehta has relentlessly immersed himself in creating inventive desserts and other dishes at his new Manhattan food and wine bar, Graffiti. He draws endless inspiration from his Indian heritage and from ayurveda, the ancient science of health and medicine. Now, in Mantra,, Mehta shares his wholistic approach to refreshing the body, mind, and spirit through delicious recipes. Whether you are preparing a spectacular feast for a dinner party or a simple dessert on a whim, you'll be inspired by the amazing range of ingredients in the book. This captivating book is perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of the culinary arts and the restorative properties of nature.

,  224 pp,  $53.99. Buy now

Cooking for Friends  by Gordon Ramsay
Gordon's latest cookbook gathers together over 100 inspiring and well-constructed recipes which everyone will enjoy cooking for their friends and family� including Chorizo� broad bean and mint couscous� Scallop brochettes with coriander and chilli butter� Smoked salmon and horseradish cream tarts and Toffee and chocolate steamed pudding. Gordon shares the dishes that he loves to cook (and eat) when he's off duty. Each recipe is introduced with an insight into why he has chosen it and includes tips on how to re-create it perfectly. With emphasis on simplicity for stunning results� the majority of the recipes are short and easy to cook. An attractive book which includes original photographic work and candid photos of Gordon and the family.

,  272 pp,  $53.99. Buy now

Levi Roots' Reggae Reggae Cookbook  by Levi Roots
The Reggae Reggae Cookbook allows you to add the excitement and subtlety of Caribbean flavours to your own cooking. An eclectic� colourful range of recipes from simple dishes for students to fantastic feasts for friends� all accompanied by anecdotes told in Levi's incomparable tell-it-like-it-is style. Bringing together influences as diverse as Jamaican folk tales� Notting Hill Carnival and the music of Bob Marley to create family-friendly food with that famous jerk kick� the Reggae Reggae Cookbook will definitely add a funky beat to what you eat. 80 recipes include: Mash Up Eggs� Guinness punch� Rum Cake and Sweet Potato Pudding. Note: recipes may require a brand 'Reggae Reggae' sauce. Not sure if this is available in Australia �

,  192 pp,  $38.99. Buy now

Rachel's Favourite Food at Home  by Rachel Allen
In this beautifully illustrated cookbook to accompany her TV series� Rachel Allen once again offers the delicious� inspiring and easy-to-follow recipes for which she has become famous. Rachel's Favourite Food at Home draws on international influences� classic regional fare and good old family favourites to provide creative options for every occasion� whether planning a simple family meal� hosting a festive dinner for the entire clan� squeezing in a sneaky romantic meal for two� heading out for a glorious picnic� chilling out on the sofa with your favourite comfort food� or spending time baking muffins with the kids.

Paperback,  240 pp,  $43.99. Buy now

Gordon Ramsay's Healthy Appetite  by Gordon Ramsay
What you are is what you eat - and everyone wants to be healthy and look their best. Gordon Ramsay - super-fit chef, marathon runner and high-energy television presenter - is a great advertisement for eating well and staying in the peak of good health. For this third series of The F Word, he has put together over 100 dishes thatare completely in tune with the way we want to eat today - packed with fresh, vital ingredients cooked in the most healthy way to achieve maximum flavour. Geared around our daily lives he gives ideas and recipes for healthy breakfasts, lunches, barbecues, suppers, desserts, kids and entertaining, demonstrates healthycooking methods that guarantee optimum flavour, and tells us which are his favourite healthy ingredien

Hardback,  256 pp,  $45.00. Buy now

Bobby Flay's Grill It!  by Bobby Flay
Fire up the best backyard bashes with 150 simple and delicious recipes from grilling guru Bobby Flay in his first-ever fully illustrated, full-colour grilling book. Whether you've picked up corn at a local farmstand or chicken breasts at the supermarket, a fantastically flavorful, ridiculously simple grilled feast is right at your fingertips with Bobby Flay's Grill It! Packed with the innovative marinades, sauces, vinaigrettes, and rubs that have helped make Bobby a celebrity chef and leading restaurateur, this beautiful cookbook will help you transform basic ingredients into grilled masterpieces year-round. Bobby knows how you shop and cook and knows you think I want burgers tonight-not I want to do a main course on the grill. As a res

,  280 pp,  $48.95. Buy now

Top Chef Cookbook 
Top Chef, the number-one rated food show on cable television, presents the official companion cookbook revealing the dish on both the food and the chefs creating it. Featuring 100 fabulous recipes from the first three seasons of the show, including dishes from the Elimination Rounds and the Quick-Fire Challenges, it dares fans to join the fun by recreating their favorite recipes at home. During in-depth discussions with contestants, judges, and crew, every question is answered, like who creates the challenges, who came up with the Pack your knives and go tagline, and what have these guys been doing since Top Chef?Extensively photographed, readers will get a satisfying look into the Top Chef pantry (as well as what to stock in their own pant

Hardback,  256 pp,  $41.95. Buy now

Much Depends on Dinner  by Carolyn Hart
The recipes in this lavish cookbook are by a variety of foodie celebs and chefs, both here and abroad, and cover a huge range of ingredients, methods and styles. From basic home cooking for family life - brunches, Sunday lunches to grander affairs. Consider Fast Spaghetti with Clams (by Ferran Adria), Quaking Puddings (by Heston Blumenthal), Sausage Tart with Onion Marmalade, Confit of Lamb, Pigeon Salad with Figs and Rhubarb Tart with Ginger Custard. Organized seasonally there is something here for all occasions and for every type of cook. Not just for dinner, but also for lunches, teas, parties and kitchen suppers, life-saving last-minute meals and gargantuan feasts. Photographs by eminent food photographers enhance the pages, evoking the

,  208 pp,  $55.95. Buy now

Saturday Kitchen 
Saturday Kitchen is the highly successful flagship food programme broadcast live on BBC1 throughout the year. Combining a regular band of chefs and celebrities, as well as archive material and interactive features, it achieves a perfect balance of lively on-screen atmosphere with practical content. Hosted by James Martin, the programme has a down-to-earth approach, appealing to cooks who love simple, easy food.Saturday Kitchen: Best Bites provides even more inspirational recipes from the show with over 40 contributing chefs. Chapters are easily divided, so you can turn to the top ten best bites for poultry, fish, beef, lamb or pork. Explore new takes on classic ingredients in the celebrity Heaven and Hell section and find out why Jason Dono

,  176 pp,  $44.95. Buy now

Delia's How to Cheat at Cooking  by Delia Smith
In How to Cheat at Cooking, Delia has sourced a range of pre-prepared foods (from tins, chill cabinets, freezers and store cupboards) to help you short circuit cooking times and techniques. Readily available from supermarkets, delis, online food shops and farmers markets and of the very best quality these recipes using instant time savers will allow you to create fabulous food without the faff.How to Cheat is for people who don't want to cook, who think they can't cook, or simply don't have the time to cook. As Delia herself says, Cheating's come on a lot and there's much more available. The way it's going I can't think of anybody who wouldn't want it. This is Delia's first book in four years and it's been created with her characteristic at

,  256 pp,  $59.95. Buy now

Planet Marx  by Thierry Marx
The cuisine of Thierry Marx is like no other, combining a desire for pure beauty and enjoyment of here and now with the transformation of food. Thierry readily quotes the motto of a Japanese master: Cooking is for looking at, meditating on and eating. With Thierry it is often an encounter of the third kind. His risotto with soya, oyster and truffle juice, deconstructed tarte au citron or his instant chicken bouillon with a stick of licorice are just some of the 49 recipes presented in this book. Suitably weightless images were needed to accompany this voyage into extra-terrestrial cuisine. So Mathilde de l'Ecotais has devised a unique culinary photography for the book, working intimately with her material, creating an almost uncanny relatio

,  240 pp,  $255.00. Buy now

My Life in France  by Julia Child and Alex Prud'homme
Julia Child singlehandedly created a new approach to American cuisine with her cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her television show The French Chef, but as she reveals in this bestselling memoir, she was not always a master chef. Indeed, when she first arrived in France in 1948 with her husband, Paul, who was to work for the USIS, she spoke no French and knew nothing about the country itself. But as she dove into French culture, buying food at local markets and taking classes at the Cordon Bleu, her life changed forever with her newfound passion for cooking and teaching. Julia's unforgettable story - struggles with the head of the Cordon Bleu, rejections from publishers to whom she sent her now-famous cookbook, a wonderful,

Paperback,  368 pp,  $22.95. Buy now