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Cookies & crumbs  by Kaja Hengstenberg

Cookies & crumbs

Kaja Hengstenberg

"Some like 'em gooey and chewy, others chunky and crunchy, but everybody loves cookies. Whether it's classics like Milk Choc Chip, Peanut Butter and Chunky Double Choc, or new favourites – think Coffee and Cardamom or Melt-in-the-middle S'mores – you'll find...

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Last minute dinner party  by Frankie Unsworth

Last minute dinner party

Frankie Unsworth

"Love to host but short on time? So many of us enjoy having friends over for dinner, but too often social occasions turn into fussy affairs, leaving you frazzled even before the first guest arrives. This book offers a hassle-free approach to entertaining,...

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The Batch Lady  by Suzanne Mulholland

The Batch Lady

Suzanne Mulholland

"Delicious home cooking - ready when you want it. Take the hassle out of mealtimes with 100 easy recipes to have dinner ready in no time. Grab and Cook is a simple method to put satisfying, wholesome food on the table every day. Each recipe takes no more than...

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Scorched  by Genevieve Taylor

Scorched

Genevieve Taylor

"Scorched is a one-stop shop for recipes and practical advice that will help you get the most from cooking fish on your barbecue, beginning with the science of why we need to cook different types of fish in different ways and the physics of how fire works....

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I'll bring dessert  by Benjamina Ebuehi

I'll bring dessert

Benjamina Ebuehi

"Being the designated 'dessert person' is often met with panic, but Benji is here to show you that not only is it fun, but it's simple to create desserts with wow-factor all year round no matter the day, season or occasion. From recipes made in one dish or...

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James Martin's Spanish adventure  by James Martin

James Martin's Spanish adventure

James Martin

"James travels across the breadth of Spain, from Extremadura to San Sebastian, via the Balearics, discovering the country's diverse regions through food. James Martin's Spanish Adventure is inspired by the fine dining, rustic eateries, fresh ingredients and...

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$10 meals with Chelsea  by Chelsea Goodwin

$10 meals with Chelsea

Chelsea Goodwin

"Revolutionise Your Kitchen. Home cook Chelsea Goodwin, creator of budget cookery platform $10 Meals Australia, wants to make your life a whole lot easier - and cheaper. She's taken the stress out of getting good food on the table by curating ten weeks' worth...

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The laden table  by Ashia Ismail-Singer

The laden table

Ashia Ismail-Singer

Author of My Indian Kitchen and Saffron Swirls and Cardamom Dust, Ashia Ismail-Singer draws on her family's rich and diverse cultures to dish up an inspired banquet where spices are the heroes and food is designed to be shared. The Laden Table is the perfect...

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Elegant one-pan cakes  by Sonali (Baker) Ghosh

Elegant one-pan cakes

Sonali (Baker) Ghosh

"Delight in dozens of delicious, easy-to-make cakes with Sonali Ghosh, creator of Sugar Et Al and cake baker extraordinaire. Through her careful guidance, you'll learn how to build layers of sophisticated flavors to make show-stopping one-pan bakes that are...

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Yalla, let's eat!  by Maha Kailani

Yalla, let's eat!

Maha Kailani

"Simple, modernized recipes for traditional Arabic cuisine. Making your favorite Arab dishes is easier than ever with this contemporary guide to effortless Middle Eastern cooking from Maha Kailani, creator of Make Delicious Happen. These showstopping recipes...

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The effortless baker  by Janani Elavazhagan

The effortless baker

Janani Elavazhagan

"Finally, the delicious, showstopping desserts of your dreams are within reach, thanks to this ultimate baking guide from Janani Elavazhagan, creator of the popular food blog Skillet To Plate. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, these 60...

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A book about bread  by Issa Niemeijer-Brown

A book about bread

Issa Niemeijer-Brown

"Bread may be familiar and even ordinary, but A Book About Bread is exceptional and surprising. Accessible and clear, A Book About Bread teaches you how to make perfect baguettes and sourdough loaves by taking bread baking back to basics: understanding,...

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The simple air fryer cookbook  by Denise Smart

The simple air fryer cookbook

Denise Smart

"80 fantastic, fuss-free meals for your air fryer. Budget friendly, easy and tasty; Quicker than conventional oven recipes; Healthier than traditional frying methods; Includes UK measurements; Every recipe photographed"--Publisher's description.

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The look & cook air fryer bible  by Bruce Weinstein

The look & cook air fryer bible

Bruce Weinstein

"In this new collection from bestselling appliance cooking gurus Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, unlock the potential of your favorite at-home appliance with 125 recipes for every occasion. Capture the perfect crunch in every bite with less oil and...

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Love vegetables  by Anna (Food stylist) Shepherd

Love vegetables

Anna (Food stylist) Shepherd

"Love Vegetables is bursting with sumptuous, fresh and repeatable recipes that will transform the way you perceive vegetables, making them your go-to ingredient for nourishing and adaptable meals. With a focus on teasing out amazing flavour from roots, shoots...

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The simple dinner edit  by Nicole Maguire

The simple dinner edit

Nicole Maguire

"More than a million Australian home cooks already love Nicole's simple dinner ideas. And her much-anticipated debut cookbook is a mantra in keeping it simple, with more than 80 mouth-watering dinners. Speedy weeknight lifesavers include one-pan peanut...

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Sebze  by Özlem Warren

Sebze

Özlem Warren

"Inspired by thousands of years of rich and diverse culinary heritage, Sebze is a recipe collection built with convenience and flavour in mind, championing popular Turkish classics, along with lesser-known regional specialties, such as Gözleme (Stuffed...

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The skint cook  by Ian Bursnall

The skint cook

Ian Bursnall

"From Friday night fake-aways to succulent Sunday roasts, The Skint Cook is all about feel-good food at feel-good prices. There's updates on classics, flavour combos to die for and recipes that are about to become your new staples - alongside a showcase of...

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Girls gone veg  by Toni Pressley

Girls gone veg

Toni Pressley

"Girls Gone Veg is a balance of 80 healthy and decadent plant-based recipes that aim to prioritize nutrition and help turn even the pickiest eaters into veggie lovers. Recipes Whether you're a professional athlete or just want to eat cleaner, this plant-based...

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Natural cakes  by Giovanna Torrico

Natural cakes

Giovanna Torrico

"Natural Cakes guides novice and experienced bakers alike in making their favorite baked goods with plant-based food dyes, natural sweeteners, and whole grains. Cakes are the utmost symbol of celebration and add sweetness to our lives beyond the sugar used to...

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Seasoning  by Angela Clutton

Seasoning

Angela Clutton

"Seasoning spans the four seasons of the year, with insights into over 50 vegetables and fruits. Award-winning food writer Angela Clutton explores their seasonality, offering tips on shopping and storing, countless ways to use them, flavour partners and how to...

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Seafood

Seafood

"These vibrant and refreshing flavors come from a variety of cuisines, so you can experience a world of seafood in one cookbook. With simple and sophisticated meals that add color to your kitchen, these sensational recipes utilize fresh and frozen ingredients,...

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French Cooking Academy  by Stephane Nguyen

French Cooking Academy

Stephane Nguyen

"Designed with beginners in mind, the 100 recipes included in this book showcase the variety of France's culinary delights: this includes everything from classic, widely beloved sweet and savoury fare to authentic delicacies hailing from various French...

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Cool pasta  by Tom Jackson

Cool pasta

Tom Jackson

"Pasta salads are the iconic dish for every occasion, hearty, portable, speedy and perfect for any occasion. These 60 recipes bring fun to your kitchen, with interesting textures, flavours, facts and histories alive in each recipe"--Publisher's description.

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What's for dinner in one pot?  by Sarah Rossi

What's for dinner in one pot?

Sarah Rossi

"Welcome to your new favourite family cookbook! With 10 weekly meal plans and shopping lists for 100 tasty, triple-tested recipes - all cooked in just one pan - making dinner has never been simpler. Whether you're reaching for your slow cooker, pan or baking...

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Feel good in 15  by Joe Wicks

Feel good in 15

Joe Wicks

"Recipes, workouts and life hacks to change your life in just 15 minutes Joe Wicks...teaches you how best to harness your day with life hacks, tips and tricks to help you feel your best"--Publisher's description.

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The Ramadan family cookbook  by Anisa Karolia

The Ramadan family cookbook

Anisa Karolia

"No-fuss, tasty meals for your family at Ramadan. This collection of 80 delicious recipes has you and your family covered for Ramadan. With dishes that everyone will enjoy, it includes chapters focused on making cooking easy, quick and even healthy. Whether...

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Baking for pleasure  by Ravneet (Pastry chef) Gill

Baking for pleasure

Ravneet (Pastry chef) Gill

"Join Ravneet Gill as she reconnects with the simple pleasures that made her fall in love with baking in the first place. From chocolate malt baked custard to the ultimate apple pie, Ravneet brings us back to basics, sharing her easiest tips for everything you...

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Easy wins  by Anna (Food writer) Jones

Easy wins

Anna (Food writer) Jones

"Anna takes 12 hero ingredients that are guaranteed to make your food taste great, with chapters on lemons, olive oil, mustard, tahini and more. She gives 125 all-new dishes that you will want to cook on repeat, like Double Lemon Pilaf with Buttery Almonds,...

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The sweet as baking cookbook

The sweet as baking cookbook

"For the first time, from Australia's #1 food site, comes the ultimate baking companion with 250+ favourite recipes hand-picked by the taste.com.au experts"--Publisher's description.

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Winter wellness  by Rachel De Thample

Winter wellness

Rachel De Thample

"This book is a cordial invitation for you to embrace the essential transition of a winter wind-down. Winter Wellness empowers us with inspiring recipes and simple tips to support our immune system and mental health through the colder months, and makes it feel...

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Happy healthy you  by Lisa Curry

Happy healthy you

Lisa Curry

"Take back control of your health and find your balance again, for a happier, healthier YOU. Join the thousands of women living their best life thanks to the Happy Healthy You philosophy. This book will help you understand your body, how to regenerate your...

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Nourish  by Gisele Bündchen

Nourish

Gisele Bündchen

"World-renowned model and wellness advocate Gisele Bundchen presents a collection of 100 delicious, accessible recipes focused on kickstarting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle while finding balance and intention through food. Superstar model and...

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Cooking in real life  by Lidey Heuck

Cooking in real life

Lidey Heuck

"From the rising star who learned to cook when she worked for Ina Garten and inherited the Barefoot Contessa's intuition for what people want to cook comes a collection of 100 recipes that are cook-pleasing and crowd-pleasing and written with the shopper,...

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Stoked  by Al Brown

Stoked

Al Brown

"Fishermen and good home cooks alike devoured Go Fish and its winning combination of excellent recipes, great yarns, gorgeous photography, devotion to the stunning NZ coastline and way of life, all with a touch of nostalgia. Now Al Brown applies this same...

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The Noom kitchen  by Inc Noom

The Noom kitchen

Inc Noom

"This book offers spectacularly delicious recipes that make serving health-forward foods easy for cooks of all skill levels. The majority of the recipes focus on using 'green foods', nutritionally dense ingredients that fill you up without weighing you down....

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Sweet Vietnamese bakes  by Tara Nguyen

Sweet Vietnamese bakes

Tara Nguyen

"50 Recipes for Mooncakes, Bao Buns, Che, Custards, Sweet Soups and More! Explore the delicious world of Vietnam's dessert scene with this authentic collection of recipes from baker Tara Nguyen. These baked goods and frozen treats take you on a tantalizing...

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The Great British Bake Off  by Paul Hollywood

The Great British Bake Off

Paul Hollywood

"The Great British Bake Off: Kitchen Classics showcases 80 sumptuous bakes inspired by the show's most popular signature themes - Cake, Biscuits, Bread, Pastry, Patisserie, Dessert, Chocolate and Free-from - taking the best classic recipes and reinventing them...

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Home kitchen  by Donal Skehan

Home kitchen

Donal Skehan

"In this vibrant collection of recipes filled with everyday classics and new inspiring dinner ideas, bestselling author Donal Skehan invites us into his kitchen and tempts us with his delicious, fresh home cooking. Discover the recipes that have inspired...

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Air Fryer Queen  by Steph De Sousa

Air Fryer Queen

Steph De Sousa

"So you've just bought an air fryer, now what? The Air Fryer Queen is here to help, sharing great foodie inspo and loads of helpful tips on getting the best out of your magic machine. Steph's recipes are super easy to make and packed full of flavour - the...

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A plant-based farmhouse  by Cherie Hausler

A plant-based farmhouse

Cherie Hausler

"Wherever she's lived around the world, Cherie Hausler's instinct has been to host 'country gatherings' – bringing people together to share good food and good times. That passion grew when she returned home to the Barossa Valley to settle in an unrenovated...

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Bec's everyday bites  by Rebecca Finley

Bec's everyday bites

Rebecca Finley

"Ever found yourself stuck in a midweek cooking rut, or struggling to avoid the lure of an indulgent Friday night takeaway? Bec's Everyday Bites is the book to solve these culinary conundrums and more, offering home cooks a treasure trove of family-friendly...

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Tiny kitchen feast  by Natalie Nikki Rodriguez

Tiny kitchen feast

Natalie Nikki Rodriguez

"Tiny Kitchen Feast is a fresh and exciting cookbook with more than 60 plant-based recipes, inspired by author Natalie Rodriguez's life on the road. As a trained chef and "vanlifer", Natalie shows us that cooking in a tiny kitchen can result in bold, dynamic...

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Cake decorations  by Tatyana Huffel

Cake decorations

Tatyana Huffel

"Decorating becomes a piece of cake! Besides containing basic recipes for different types of cakes, this manual is filled with useful tips and tricks to start decorating your own cakes with rolled fondant. Step by step, the author explains how to stack and...

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The Flavour Academy cookbook  by Zenia Deogan

The Flavour Academy cookbook

Zenia Deogan

"The Flavour Academy is a unique cookbook for all the family, featuring over 160 easy and nutritious recipes that explore taste, texture and flavour. Much more than a recipe book, it's also packed with fascinating information about how our five senses...

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These delicious things  by Jane Hodson

These delicious things

Jane Hodson

"These Delicious Things is a collection of nostalgic food memories and recipes from more than 100 of the UK's top chefs and food writers. Published to support children living in food poverty, it is proof that when people give a piece of themselves for the...

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Watts cooking  by Jon Watts

Watts cooking

Jon Watts

"From prison to professional chef, Jon Watts' debut cookbook shares the story of how he turned his life around through food, inspiring others with his passion for cooking. Designed to suit any skill level in the kitchen, the book features over 90 fun and...

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Classic French recipes  by Ginette Mathiot

Classic French recipes

Ginette Mathiot

"Celebrated food writer Ginette Mathiot, author of Je sais cuisiner (the best-selling home-cooking book in France for over 90 years), taught three generations of French families how to cook. In this elegant cloth-covered new collection of tried-and-tested...

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The Levantine vegetarian  by Salma Hage

The Levantine vegetarian

Salma Hage

"This glorious celebration of a bold vegetarian cuisine features 140 easy-to-make, bright, uplifting plant-based recipes, including classics such as falafels, hummus, and tabbouleh, as well as unique dishes reflective of region, religion, and culture across...

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Tasty high protein  by Fraser Reynolds

Tasty high protein

Fraser Reynolds

"Fuss-free, filling and slimming food that everyone will love PE teacher turned qualified nutrition coach, Fraser Reynolds is on a mission to prove that a diet doesn't have to be bland, boring or restrictive. Whether you're looking to lose fat, gain muscle or...

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The nomad's guide to cooking on the road  by David Cowie

The nomad's guide to cooking on the road

David Cowie

"If you are going to be away from home for any length of time then you will quickly discover that it is cheaper and more nutritious to prepare your own meals. There may also be times when you are on the road that you won t have easy access to pre-prepared...

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Spain  by Simone Ortega

Spain

Simone Ortega

"Spanish cooks have trusted and relied on this traditional home-cooking companion ever since it was first published over 40 years ago, with millions of copies sold to date. True to its original title (1080 recetas de cocina) it contains a comprehensive...

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Italian coastal  by Amber Guinness

Italian coastal

Amber Guinness

"Welcome to the Tyrrhenian Sea, home to la dolce vita, sun-drenched islands and seaside towns where even the simplest trattoria has an effortless glamour. Following on from the success of her first book, A House Party in Tuscany, food writer Amber Guinness...

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At nonna's table by Paola Bacchia

At nonna's table

Paola Bacchia

"Step into the warm and welcoming kitchen of Nonna Livia with Paola Bacchia's cookbook, At Nonna's Table. Inspired by her mamma Livia's cherished recipes, Paola presents 60 delicious dishes that celebrate the best of Italian home cooking. From soups and...

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Rice

Rice

"A cookbook for rice lovers. A collection of the best dishes of the rice world, from Sushi to Biryani to Bibimbap. With 80 delicious recipes, beautiful photography, and dishes that are as simple as they're packed with flavour, this book is (almost) as good as...

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The Tried & True Cookbook  by Alyssa Rivers

The Tried & True Cookbook

Alyssa Rivers

"Life is busy, right? And the last thing you need when life gets in the way is complicated, time-consuming recipes that make it impossible to get dinner on the table. What you need is a cookbook that makes it easy to create simple, comforting meals, using...

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The mythical cookbook  by Josh Scherer

The mythical cookbook

Josh Scherer

"From the larger-than-life team behind the internet's most-watched daily show, Good Mythical Morning, and culinary spinoff, Mythical Kitchen, a one-of-a-kind cookbook with 100 recipes for living a Mythical, and delicious, life. When it comes to food—the good,...

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Love food  by Jo Farrimond

Love food

Jo Farrimond

"Food is love made visible, valuing family and home, encouraging our tamariki to cook and join in, and, showcasing Aotearoa New Zealand's beauty and it's seasonal cuisine. Love Food summer edition cookbook is a tribute to the love of whanau and kai....

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Mediterranean

Mediterranean

"Bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your everyday cooking with more than 90 fresh and flavoursome recipes for all occasions. Create fantastic Mediterranean dishes with fresh fish, healthy fats, lean meats, nutritious vegetables and more. Recipes range...

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Bold  by Nisha Katona

Bold

Nisha Katona

"Bold is all about big flavors, surprising ingredient combinations and incredible flavor twists to a collection of international classics, from family favorites to exciting and exotic dishes you may never have tried before, encouraging you to step out of your...

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Food from Jassy’s gardens  by Annie Porter

Food from Jassy’s gardens

Annie Porter

"Written by local resident, Annie Porter, this beautifully designed cookbook features new and delicious recipes and nine stunning Waiheke gardens. "--

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How to eat 30 plants a week  by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

How to eat 30 plants a week

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

"30 plants may sound a lot, but in Hugh's expert hands it feels like an easy win, for the delicious meals as much as the incredible health benefits. Central to these is great gut health, and a foreword by gut-health guru Tim Spector explains why Hugh is bang...

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The bodybuilder's meal prep cookbook  by Erin Stern

The bodybuilder's meal prep cookbook

Erin Stern

"Proper nutrition is critical for building muscle, leaning down, and achieving that optimum look that every bodybuilder wants to achieve. But every bodybuilder knows how difficult it can be to manage their macros, eat the right way to reach their training...

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Make more with less  by Kitty Coles

Make more with less

Kitty Coles

"Make your weekly shop go fruther and transform everyday ingredients into flavour-packed, simple dishes. Blitz leftover herbs into a vibrant Green Sauce to spread thickly over toast, stir into soup or layer into a Green Tart. Transform a tin of beans that has...

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Good eggs  by Ed (Food writer) Smith

Good eggs

Ed (Food writer) Smith

"A compendium and celebration of eggs. Over 100 recipes and ideas that make eggs the star of the show. Whether you’re partial to fried, poached, boiled, baked, scrambled or set, in this definitive book you’ll find all the inspiration you need for breakfast,...

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Share  by Nisha Parmar

Share

Nisha Parmar

"Nisha Parmar knows how to cook for a discerning crowd. Having shone on MasterChef and now as a private chef to celebrities, she has the experience and insight to guide you through creating a successful feast without the fuss. Influenced by her travels in...

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Jang  by Mingoo Kang

Jang

Mingoo Kang

"Like butter in French cooking or olive oil in Italian, jangs are the soul of Korean cuisine. These umami sauces are found in every meal, from soups and stews, to salads, marinades, and even desserts, adding depth and complexity to every dish. The foundation...

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Black Rican Vegan  by Lyana Blount

Black Rican Vegan

Lyana Blount

"Growing up in a Puerto Rican and Black household, Lyana Blount knew from a young age that food was a love language, and it was one she intended to master. After going vegan, she set out to capture the flavor, vibrancy and love in her family's recipes with...

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Dinner, done better

Dinner, done better

"Simple, healthy and always delicious! My Food Bag and Nadia Lim share 80 tasty and convenient recipes. Make weeknights easy with this collection of My Food Bag's most popular recipes from the past ten years.

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Sesame, soy, spice  by Remy Morimoto Park

Sesame, soy, spice

Remy Morimoto Park

"The social media star, recipe developer, and health blogger behind Veggiekins shares delicious vegan and gluten-free meals, influenced by her pan-Asian background and her personal journey to wellness"--Publisher's description.

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Recipes from my Indian kitchen  by Nitisha Patel

Recipes from my Indian kitchen

Nitisha Patel

"A collection of inviting Indian recipes to cook at home, including street food and snacks, curries and rice, and the all-important chutneys and raitas, as well as lightly spiced desserts. Magical spice powders, sizzling dried whole spices, noisy popping...

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Sushi  by Jordan Bourke

Sushi

Jordan Bourke

"The term 'sushi' is used for dishes based on 'sumeshi', meaning vinegared rice, the most vital part of sushi-making. This book begins by explaining how to cook the rice perfectly and then introduces simple rolled sushi using classic ingredients such as...

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For the love of hospitality  by Heather McCall

For the love of hospitality

Heather McCall

"Heather McCall, author of For the Love of Christmas, presents a beautiful new book exploring the gift of hospitality. Showing hospitality is God's plan for us... to welcome friends and strangers alike into our homes, and to serve one another in love. Full of...

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Healthiest vegetables  by Emily Ezekiel

Healthiest vegetables

Emily Ezekiel

"Healthiest Vegetables focuses on 15 of the most nutrient rich vegetables, including sweet potatoes, beets, carrots, onions, and kale and how to use these in easy and delicious recipes. Each section is devoted to a vegetable and has a detailed chart with...

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Part-time baker  by Florence Stanton

Part-time baker

Florence Stanton

"No time, but love to bake? Slide this cookbook off your kitchen shelf and let its simple steps do the rest. Quick tricks for great bakes! Rising Instagram star Florence Stanton shows you how to cheat baking and become a Part-Time Baker. With her quick and...

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Beatrix bakes another slice  by Natalie Paull

Beatrix bakes another slice

Natalie Paull

"Sweet-toothed superstar Natalie Paull returns with Beatrix Bakes: Another Slice, an all-new collection of creative recipes sure to guide you to baking's sweetest moments. Featuring legendary bakes (hello, Cocoa sour cream layer cake) and new loves spanning...

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JoyFull  by Radhi Devlukia-Shetty

JoyFull

Radhi Devlukia-Shetty

"What you eat along with your daily habits and the thoughts you think has the ability to completely transform every aspect of your health. A passionate self-taught cook and nutritionist, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty’s JoyFull is abundant and inviting. With over 125...

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Seed to plate, soil to sky  by Lois Ellen Frank

Seed to plate, soil to sky

Lois Ellen Frank

"Some food historians say that 1491 to 1493 are the years the world began in terms of food, that is. Prior to 1492, eight plants-corn, beans, squash, chile, tomato, potato, vanilla, and cacao-existed only in the Americans. Italy didn't have the tomato; Ireland...

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Sugarcane  by Arlyn Osborne

Sugarcane

Arlyn Osborne

"Sugarcane is a visually delicious collection of 80 sweets and dessert recipes that offers extraordinary flavor combinations. Drawing on her Filipino heritage and bolstered by her years of professional recipe development, Arlyn Osborne pairs classic Filipino...

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Praisesong for the kitchen ghosts  by Crystal Wilkinson

Praisesong for the kitchen ghosts

Crystal Wilkinson

"A lyrical culinary journey that explores the hidden stories of Black Appalachians through powerful essays and forty comforting recipes from the Poet Laureate of Kentucky. Years ago, when O. Henry Prize-winning writer Crystal Wilkinson was baking a jam cake,...

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The green air fryer cookbook  by Denise Smart

The green air fryer cookbook

Denise Smart

"80 DELICIOUS MEAT-FREE MEALS FOR YOUR AIR FRYER. Affordable, efficient and easy, air fryers are a must-have gadget for your home. These handy appliances use less energy, less oil and take less time than conventional ovens, helping you prepare fuss-free...

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What can I bring?  by Sophie (Food writer) Hansen

What can I bring?

Sophie (Food writer) Hansen

"The easiest and best gatherings are when everyone pitches in. It's sanity-saving for the host, not to mention energy- and money-saving. And arguably more fun and interesting. But what do you make when asked to bring a plate? Bestselling author and beloved...

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Basics with Babish  by Andrew Rea

Basics with Babish

Andrew Rea

"Over 100 easy-to-follow recipes that teach you how to learn from your mistakes and become a better cook, from the culinary genius who created the Babish Culinary Universe YouTube channel in this long-awaited companion. In his wildly popular Basics with Babish...

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Quick keto kitchen  by Monya Kilian Palmer

Quick keto kitchen

Monya Kilian Palmer

"You might think that cooking keto is complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Here, bestselling Keto cookbook author Monya Kilian Palmer shares a stunning collection of recipes that are low in carbs, full of flavour but also quick and easy to make. As well as...

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Dirty vegan  by Matthew Pritchard

Dirty vegan

Matthew Pritchard

""Do you fancy getting dinner on the table in under 30 minutes? A simple one-pot wonder? Or maybe you want to cook to impress? Whatever you're after, the Dirty Vegan has something for you. In Dirty Vegan: Fast & Easy you'll find 80 recipes for proper...

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Gary Maclean's Scottish celebrations  by Gary Maclean

Gary Maclean's Scottish celebrations

Gary Maclean

"Enjoy a modern twist on Scottish cuisine and indulge in a rich history of family tradition with the nation's chef, Gary Maclean. Gary Maclean is celebrating the very best in Scottish food and culture - with a few surprising tweaks. Scotland loves to celebrate...

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Bountiful cooking  by Agatha Achindu

Bountiful cooking

Agatha Achindu

"When Agatha Achindu came to the US from Cameroon, West Africa, for university, she didn't know what to make of the aisles and aisles of canned foods in the grocery store. She started making meals with fresh ingredients for her roommate; after her first...

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Italy cocktails  by Paul (Travel writer) Feinstein

Italy cocktails

Paul (Travel writer) Feinstein

"These signature drink recipes from Italy hotspots pay homage to this vibrant country. With over 100 recipes and dozens of bartender profiles, you can drink like a local whether you're just visiting or entertaining at home. From ritzy rooftop bars with views...

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The ultimate slow cooker cookbook  by Clare Andrews

The ultimate slow cooker cookbook

Clare Andrews

"The author Clare Andrews moves from fast to slow cooking, saving you both time and energy The slow cooker is about to be your new best friend. With these 80 mouth-watering recipes from effortless cooking expert Clare Andrews, making quick, healthy and...

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