Ross Dobson

We all have favourite ingredients that we keep in our kitchen. My personal favourites are in a constant state of change, depending on my mood or the season, but will almost always include tinned tomatoes and barbecued chicken. Anchovies and curry paste. Coconut milk and feta. Dried pasta and instant polenta. Tofu and soy sauce. So often, the ingredients we...

There is more than a little truth in the suggestion that beer is humankind's greatest ever invention. It was a thirsty appetite that motivated people to grow the grains needed to make beer; bread was more an afterthought. And while wine might be synonymous with fancy restaurant fare, beer is the perfect match for the big, bold flavours of Piri...

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 an experienced chef and food writer – and a dab hand with the barbie tongs – Ross Dobson knows a thing or two about cooking with fire, whether on a firepit with a simple grill or hotplate. In Firepit Barbecue, Ross shares tips on the best wood to use, offers foolproof instructions to tame the flame and make the...

Everyone's favourite set-and-forget device gets a healthy makeover with over 100 recipes you'll want to cook again and again. Acclaimed food writer Ross Dobson has compiled his very favourite family pleasers, packed with veg, using smart carbs and with lots of flexibility for when you need to cater for those with dietary restrictions. Chapters include Sunday Suppers, Weekday Dinners, Set...

Slow-cooked food is always easy and tasty but it can also be wholesome. Now, everyone's favourite set-and-forget device gets a healthy makeover with over dozens of recipes you'll want to cook again and again. Packed with veg, using smart carbs and with lots of flexibility for when you need to cater for those with dietary restrictions, The Healthy Slow Cooker...

A glorious endeavour - Nigella Lawson Over 90 rediscovered and revived Australian classics - thrifty, no-waste recipes from a time that honoured seasonal, locally grown ingredients and truly understood the value of food as comfort. Nostalgic, yes, but completely relevant to today's kitchens. Chef and bestselling cookbook author Ross Dobson has a hobby: scouring old journals, newspapers and books for...