New Australian Cookbooks – Grab a Cuppa and Settle in, There’s a Bit to be Going on With

This look at just some of the wonderful new Australian cookbooks available is a long post – sit down and start making your shopping list!

Maybe it’s because of Covid, and no-one had anything else to do, or maybe it’s just the time of year, but there’s a bumper crop of new Australian cookbooks to covet right now. Whether you’re thinking about indulging yourself, or stocking up on Christmas gifts – pull up a chair and let me tell you all about some of them. 😄

Last month’s selection for Lambs’ Ears Cookbook Club was Lucy Tweed’s Every.Night.Of.The.Week.  (RRP $35) – and it was a bit hit, with many members posting their delicious dinner pics repeatedly. Lucy’s recipes are quick, punchy and complete crowd pleasers. On the days when simply getting a meal on the table is the goal, this woman totally has your back with a selection of ‘sanity solutions for the daily dinner grind’ that are simple, fresh, and always delicious. I can guarantee you will find at least a few dishes in between the covers of this new Australian cookbook that will become family favourites.

Stephanie Alexander is a well established legend in Australian food, and her newest publication Home (RRP $59.99) is an essential addition to any kitchen shelf. A collection of more than 200 recipes from a woman whose food career has spanned five decades, each is a testament to her expert skills in communicating the fundamentals of technique. There are detailed dishes for the more ambitious cook, and more simple combinations for everyday dishes, plus a selection of inspirational essays on people places and the experiences she has garnered over her unparalleled vocation. This will sit proudly next to “The Cook’s Companion”, her classic from 1996.