Readers' Advisory: Cookbooks/Cooking

Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts: Includes 51 Culinary Herbs & Spices, 25 Recipes, and 18 Crafts by Kim Roman

Mabu Mabu: An Australian Kitchen Cookbook by Nornie Bero. In Mabu Mabu, charismatic First Nations chef Nornie Bero champions the tastes of native flavours in everyday cooking by unlocking the secrets of Australian herbs, spices, vegetables and fruits. Nornie grew up on the island of Mer in the Torres Strait and while her wanderlust would take her to Italian and Japanese kitchens in Melbourne and London via Townsville, her home now is Mabu Mabu, a restaurant renowned in Melbourne and beyond for its innovative and delicious Australian Indigenous food. This book, also called Mabu Mabu – which means help yourself – reflects Nornie's approach to cooking: simple, accessible, delicious, and colourful! Her native pantry (explored in a comprehensive glossary of native ingredients) includes seeds, succulents, nuts, plants and herbs, and her recipes range from Pumpkin and Wattleseed dampers (for which she is known) to Kangaroo Tail Bourguignon to Saltbush Butter, Quandong Relish, Pickled Karkalla and Pulled Wild Boar. Nornie also shares her knowledge of foraging, sourcing and substitutions, as well as the story of her formative years foraging, fishing and cooking alongside her beloved father on Mer. #eBook

Cook Korean!: A Comic Book with Recipes (Graphic Novel) by Robin Ha. "A charming introduction to the basics of Korean cooking in graphic novel form, with 64 recipes, ingredient profiles, and more, presented through light-hearted comics. Playful and instructive, Cook Korean! is the intersection of cookbook and graphic novel in one easy-to-use package dedicated to this increasingly popular Asian cuisine. Illustrator Robin Ha presents colorful, humorous comics that fully illustrate all the steps and ingredients necessary for all 64 recipes in a clear, concise presentation (with no more than 2 pages per recipe on average). Recipes featured include Easy Kimchi (Makkimchi), Spicy Bok Choy (Cheonggyeongche Muchim), and Seaweed Rice Roll (Kimbap), among many other dishes. Each chapter includes personal anecdotes and cultural insights from Ha, providing an intimate entry point for those looking to try their hand at this cuisine. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, Cook Korean! is accessible, fun, and inviting."

Everyday French Cooking: Modern French Cuisine Made Simple by Wini Moranville. Emphasizing easy technique, simple food, and speedy preparation, Everyday French Cooking provides tips, tricks, and shortcuts to make modern French home cooking accessible to any chef. #eBook

Whether you've never picked up a knife or you're an accomplished chef, there are only four basic factors that determine how good your food will taste. Salt, Fat, Acid, and Heat are the four cardinal directions of cooking, and they will guide you as you choose which ingredients to use and how to cook them, and they will tell you why last minute adjustments will ensure that food tastes exactly as it should. This book will change the way you think about cooking and eating, and help you find your bearings in any kitchen, with any ingredients, while cooking any meal.

Simple Mediterranean Cooking: Over 75 Nourishing Recipes Celebrating Southern European, North African, and Middle Eastern flavors. When applied to the cuisine of the Mediterranean, simple becomes synonymous with brilliant. Simple Mediterranean Cooking is a perfect introduction to the region's cuisine, featuring more than 75 recipes that celebrate its straightforward approach and flair for producing dishes that are as beneficial to one's health as they are pleasing to the palate. Take a life-changing trip around one of the culinary world's centers with Simple Mediterranean Cooking. Inside you'll find: Nourishing, vegetable-forward dishes from the rich and diverse areas surrounding the Mediterranean, from Provence, Catalonia, and Italy to Greece, the Levant, and North Africa; Elegant appetizers, comforting soups, freshness-packed salads and sides, and decadent desserts to round out your table; Tips and techniques that will transform your cooking, making it healthier and more dynamic.

The Ultimate Guide to Cooking Wild Game: Recipes and Techniques for Every North American Hunter by James O. Fraioli. The new go-to cookbook for wild game hunters in North America! Wild game also has the edge when it comes to flavor, and with that delectable flavor comes the benefits of essential fats like omega-6 and omega-3, which are critical components of a healthy diet. Enjoy seventy-five simple and delicious recipes for cooking the wild game through the recipes featured in this book. #eBook

The Food & Cooking of Pakistan: Traditional Dishes from the Home Kitchen by Shehzad Husain. This beautiful new book explores biryanis, nehari, haleem, gol gappay, qormas, kunnas, tikas and more.

Modern Asian Baking at Home : Essential Sweet and Savory Recipes for Milk Bread, Mochi, Mooncakes, and More; Inspired by the Subtle Asian Baking Community. "Inspired by the global "Subtle Asian" community, Modern Asian Baking at Home features exciting, contemporary Asian-inspired ingredients and techniques bakers of all levels will want to add to their repertoires."

Healthy Soul Food Cooking by Fabiola D. Gaines, Roniece A. Weaver. Who wouldn't be temped by good-to-your-soul foods like Fried Okra, Apple Crisp, or Hoppin' John - soul food favourites? More than 140 recipes - low fat but steeped in the rich flavour soul food fanatics adore.