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The Food I Love

A new edition
By Neil Perry
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The Food I Love by Neil Perry is a culinary collection that showcases the chef's passion for delightful, flavourful meals. It features a range of recipes that celebrate seasonal produce, focusing on simplicity and the joy of cooking. The book invites you into Perry's kitchen, offering both inspiration and practical guidance for creating memorable dishes at home.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for gourmet cooking and love exploring exquisite, yet accessible, recipes. This delightful read offers a rich collection of detailed recipes and personal anecdotes, bringing to life a culinary adventure that inspires both everyday cooks and avid food enthusiasts.

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Redesigned and revised for a new generation of readers, The Food I Love is a modern classic bestseller from Australia's most respected chef.

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Eighteen years and countless print runs since Neil Perry first published his philosophy on cooking, The Food I Love has stood the test of time as one of the most referenced and revered food 'bibles' by professional chefs and home cooks alike.

This is more than just a book of recipes; it's designed for the reader to cook with, learn from, and delight in for a lifetime. Neil provides methods, skills, and wisdoms that draw from the food of the Mediterranean and have stood the test of time, now revised and refreshed for a new generation of readers.

Including straightforward advice on everything from holding a cook's knife to trussing chicken and filleting fish, along with 200 delicious recipes for every occasion and skill level - from light breakfasts and sandwiches, to an array of seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes, and a bounty of timeless desserts. This is home cooking at its very best: simple, seasonal, and absolutely delicious.

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The Food I Love by Neil Perry is celebrated for its beautifully photographed recipes and straightforward instructions. Enthusiasts of cooking find the recipes approachable yet sophisticated, making it an inspiring addition to any culinary collection. Perry’s passion for fresh, high-quality ingredients shines through, earning praise from both home cooks and seasoned chefs alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922616753

Publisher: Murdoch Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Murdoch Books

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 1820g

Pages: 440

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About the Author

Neil Perry AM is arguably Australia's most influential restaurateur. His impact on Australian dining both in the restaurant and at home has been indelible - through establishing iconic venues such as Rockpool, Rockpool Bar & Grill, Spice Temple, Rosetta, and Jade Temple as well as his long-running 'Good Weekend' column. Neil has been creating menus for Qantas since 1997, continually redefining their dining and service. Since March 2020 he runs charity Hope Delivery, a much-needed community meal program in Sydney and Melbourne to feed the disadvantaged who have been severely affected by the pandemic. In 2021 he opened a new restaurant Margaret, named after his mother, which showcases many of the dishes contained in his most recent award-winning and bestselling book, Everything I Love to Cook.

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