Cooking, Food & Drink

Al Brown, star chef, author of Go Fish and Stoked and genius behind Depot and Logan Brown, serves up a loving portrait of regional New Zealand and its best produce. As well as delicious recipes from all over NZ, this beautifully designed book includes a special extra - a CD of songs from local bands to play as you read the bo... read more

Good Food Made Simple is all about cooking food that brings warmth to a kitchen, laughter and pleasure to a home. It's about new twists on old standbys and delicious meals made easy for the everyday cook. The clever ideas in this book will have your family crying out for seconds in no time, with more than 150 recipes in the ... read more

In 2007 Pete Gawron's first cookbook, Saffron: Food from the Central Otago Heartland, wowed readers and was quickly reprinted. Its dazzling combination of stunning recipes and magnificent photos of the Arrowtown district conjured up the spirit of Central Otago. The award-wining Saffron, in quaint, historic Arrowtown, is a kno... read more

How many times have you opened the pantry or fridge door and thought there's nothing to eat? Then my new book is your saviour. Whether it's meat from the freezer, noodles from the pantry or eggs from the fridge, I'll show you how to take everyday star ingredients and turn them into weeknight winners. I've always been of the v... read more

This is the one-stop food manual for parents. With just a few simple rules to follow, any parent, no matter how busy and stressed they may be, can provide healthy food for their family day after day, and have more time left over, not less. Healthy Family, Happy Family shows you how to cook quick and delicious meals. You also ... read more

There is no doubt about it - New Zealanders love their sausages, whether it's the good old kiwi-style banger from the school sausage sizzle, the gourmet venison sausages from the local butcher, or even the vegetarian snags on the barbie, sausages are a staple in the New Zealand household. Jeremy Schmid demonstrates step-by-st... read more

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Whether it's a cool Cosmopolitan Punch, a sophisticated Sangria Blanco or a tangy Mojito, there is nothing like a beautifully prepared drink to add flavour and festivity to any social occasion - or to provide a reason to celebrate! A party punch served in an elegant bowl, brimming with a deliciously refreshing drink and gar... read more

75 recipes, 5 step-by-step cooking guide Revive's delicious vegetarian food contains whole grains, plant-based protein, fresh produce and virtually no processed sugars or flours. The majority of the dishes are also dairy and gluten free. 6 mouth-watering sections: Salads Hotpots & Stir Fries Main Meals S... read more

It is often said that cooking for one or two is difficult. Most recipes, after all, feed at least four. You may not have the fridge or freezer space to store several days' worth of leftovers or maybe the idea of eating the same meal for both lunch and dinner the next day is unpalatable. Fret no more. "Meals for 1-2" makes coo... read more

Creating fabulous cakes that kids will love is a major part of any celebration, but without experience and a solid recipe, decorating cakes can be daunting. Kids' Party Cakes features 50 achievable yet extraordinary cakes that can be prepared with a minimum of fuss. The cakes are suitable for beginners and feature full-page p... read more

A tasteless, odourless and colourless liquid, vodka is the most versatile of spirits. It can be transformed into a classic cocktail; turned into a refreshing drink when combined with fruit juice, tonic water, or ginger beer; or is a powerful beverage in its own right, taken neat and swallowed in one gulp, Russian style. Vodk... read more

What should I cook today? Those who refuse to put convenience food on the table for themselves and loved ones are familiar with this question. Quite often one simply resorts to the tried and true recipes. Creative Cooking offers a real alternative to the daily kitchen routine, because in addition to the reliable basic recipes... read more

What should I cook today? Those who refuse to put convenience food on the table for themselves and loved ones are familiar with this question. Quite often one simply resorts to the tried and true recipes. Creative Cooking offers a real alternative to the daily kitchen routine, because in addition to the reliable basic recipes... read more

No one knows food like Matt Preston, one of Australia's most loved TV personalities, award-winning food journalist and recipe writer, judge on "MasterChef" Australia and a seriously good home cook. Gathered here for the first time are Matt's best recipes for the dishes he cooks at home for his own family from his award-winnin... read more

Angel is the founder of The Vintage Patisserie, a popular vintage hosting company offering bespoke tea parties from a bygone era, delivering everything from music, makeovers and - of course - a customised menu of tea party treats that elevate any function into a swanky soiree. Her first book The Vintage Tea Party Book is ... read more

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Juices made from raw ingredients offer a vitamin-packed punch that can't be beaten, and these recipes use a wide range of fruit and vegetables from everyday fruits to exotic seasonal products.

Voted 'The Best Cookbook Ever' by The Observer Food Monthly, Richard Olney's The French Menu Cookbook is a beautifully written celebration of French food and wine. Filled with inspirational seasonal menus, over 150 authentic recipes and evocative writing, this celebrated book conjures up the scents and scenes of Provence. A n... read more