{"title":"Hasan Semay","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Hasan Semay collection, where culinary creativity meets heartwarming simplicity. Hasan Semay, affectionately known as Big Has, invites you into his world of cooking with a unique blend of passion, warmth, and approachable flair. His books offer a wonderful gateway into the diverse and flavourful universe of home cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eBig Has HOME\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful exploration of comforting recipes that you'll love to prepare and share. This book reflects Hasan’s journey from a home cook to a beloved culinary personality, focusing on the joy of cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmoke\u003c\/em\u003e takes you deeper into the art of cooking, bringing an aromatic twist to your kitchen repertoire. This book demystifies the process of smoking food, turning it into an accessible technique for everyone — from beginners to seasoned chefs. It’s all about infusing flavours and creating meals that are destined to become family favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eSeasoned Bread\u003c\/em\u003e, Hasan reveals the secret to perfecting one of the most fundamental yet versatile staples: bread. Whether you are kneading dough for the first time or looking to master artisanal techniques, this book is an indispensable guide to crafting delicious, seasoned bread at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHasan Semay's collections are more than just recipe books; they are an invitation to experience the joy of cooking in its most delightful and accessible form. Dive into these books and let Big Has guide you on a culinary adventure that promises to delight your taste buds and bring the essence of good food into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smoke-and-seasoned-bread-by-hasan-semay-9780008603755","title":"Smoke and Seasoned Bread","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘This is Has at his best’ – Jamie Oliver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘A modern Turkish bible’ – Tom Parker Bowles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Soulful, inquisitive and thrillingly unpretentious all at once.’ – Jimi Famurewa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThink kebabs that bridge generations, stews that tell tales, breads that warm your soul, and desserts that are sweet escapism – draped in buttery layers of history and dripping with syrup. Hasan looks at heritage dishes, eating Adanan kofte in Adana, but also tries local delicacies, like pistachios in Gaziantep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough language and culture are shared, Hasan's Cypriot upbringing left mainland Turkey feeling somewhat distant. Arriving on the south coast, he travels across mountains to the corners of the country; not only unveiling culinary traditions, but unearthing the very history that flavours them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmoke and Seasoned Bread\u003c\/em\u003e captures this journey, delivering recipes that transport you to the heart and soul of Turkey, while intertwining personal anecdotes and cultural insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46841075499244,"sku":"9780008603755","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008603755.jpg?v=1758708354"},{"product_id":"big-has-home-by-hasan-semay-9781911682356","title":"Big Has HOME","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This book is just about food. Nothing flashy, no expensive equipment and gizmos. It’s entirely about flavours and understanding. Food in its entirety is more than about filling your stomach; it’s about stories, history, and those shared moments.\" – Hasan Semay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded and honest (and a little bit sweary), Hasan Semay (a.k.a. Big Has) is a bright and talented North-London based chef and YouTube presenter. Having dropped out of school and tried his hand at odd jobs from plumbing to security, Has was accepted onto the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eJamie Oliver \"15\" programme\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2011, which unearthed a true passion and flair for cooking. \u003cem\u003eHOME\u003c\/em\u003e is his debut cookbook and a celebration of the dishes, the places, and the people that have made him who he is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of Hasan’s Instagram page and enormously popular YouTube series 'Sunday Sessions' will recognise his ability to make \u003cstrong\u003eincredible restaurant-quality food available to the masses\u003c\/strong\u003e, teaching his viewers how to appreciate ingredients and understand cooking not through dull step-by-step methods but by connecting more intuitively with the process. In this debut cookbook, Has takes those principles to the next level, talking you through the stages of lighting a BBQ and how to prepare a variety of dishes from small plates to Turkish Cypriot classics as well as meat and fish straight off the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis food is beautiful and robust with \u003cstrong\u003efamiliar Mediterranean influences from his Cypriot heritage as well as from his time working in professional kitchens across London\u003c\/strong\u003e – think grilled butter-milk chicken thighs with chermoula, flame-licked steak and salsa verde, marinated lamb chops with salsa rossa, all countered by neat folds of glistening home-made pasta and the occasional jaw-dropping dessert. Now don’t think this means flashy, fiddly food – \u003cstrong\u003ethis is real food, treated with respect and cooked right – no tablecloths or fancy china, just your friends, round the BBQ proper Sunday session style, because food is a celebration of coming together\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeppered with anecdotes about working in professional kitchens and the characters and inspiration behind his food, \u003cem\u003eHOME\u003c\/em\u003e is a refreshing and accessible cookbook from a uniquely bold chef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46997938733292,"sku":"9781911682356","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17577843482868.jpg?v=1763199405"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hasan-semay.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}