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The Cookbook
By Ross Dobson
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Australia by Ross Dobson is a vibrant celebration of Australian cuisine, offering a rich collection of recipes that showcase the diverse flavours of the continent. The book artfully blends traditional ingredients with contemporary techniques, creating dishes that reflect Australia's multicultural heritage. It provides a culinary journey across different regions, capturing the essence of the country's gastronomic identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you love exploring diverse flavours from Down Under, as it beautifully showcases Australian cuisine with vibrant and innovative recipes. This book may appeal to you if you're interested in discovering the rich culinary heritage that's influenced by Australia's unique cultures and bountiful produce.

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A celebration of Australian cuisine like never before – 350 recipes showcasing the rich diversity of its landscapes and its people

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A celebration of Australian cuisine like never before—350 recipes showcasing the rich diversity of its landscapes and its people.

Australia is a true melting pot of cultures, and this is reflected in its cooking. As an island of indigenous peoples alongside a global panoply of immigrants with different culinary influences and traditions, its foodways are ripe for exploration. As well as the regional flora and fauna that make up bush tucker, there are dishes from all over the world that have been adopted and adapted to become Australia's own—making this recipe collection relevant to home cooks everywhere.

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The reviews of Australia by Ross Dobson are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the book as a comprehensive exploration of Australian cuisine and culture. Celebrated for its depth, it spans historical culinary traditions to contemporary multicultural influences, featuring 350 recipes that reflect the diverse Australian palate. It is described as both enlightening and evocative, portraying the nation's culinary landscape with sensitivity and a sense of nostalgia.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838662417

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • By Alan Benson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 1522g

Pages: 432

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Ross Dobson is an Australian food writer, stylist and chef in regular demand by many media outlets including Sydney Morning Herald, Sainsbury's Magazine and Olive. He has been food editor for Australian BBC Good Food magazine, authored many best-selling cookbooks, and established acclaimed cafes and restaurants in the Western suburbs of Sydney. His latest venture is the Cafe Royce in Penrith, where he cooks classic and contemporary Australian food.

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