Simple Pleasures
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Simple Pleasures
Eating well at home is one of life's true pleasures, and it's easier than you think. With Julia's guidance, a well-stocked pantry and some good seasonal produce are all you need to create simple and flavourful dishes you'll want to cook on repeat.
With an emphasis on ease and enjoyment, Julia shows you how to turn household staples into something truly special. Weeknight dinner favourites include a punchy ginger and coriander one-pan chicken, lemony tomato and bean broth, and pasta with caramelised fennel and sausage, while side dishes like fennel gratin and a delightful nectarine, cucumber and feta salad are stars in their own right.
With sweet and savoury bakes such as potato, onion and gruyère tart and coconut and lemon cake with passionfruit icing, plus a whole chapter of desserts including Julia's classic chocolate mousse, Simple Pleasures is an essential book for the modern home cook.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761264894
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 September 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Plum
DIMENSIONS
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 290.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 264
About the Author
Julia Busuttil Nishimura is a cook, author and presenter. Julia's food is influenced by her Maltese heritage, the ebb and flow of the seasons, and by her time spent living in Tuscany, where she learned the joys of the Italian kitchen. Julia is a columnist for Gourmet Traveller, Good Weekend and The Design Files and the author of four bestselling cookbooks: Ostro, A Year of Simple Family Food, Around the Table and Good Cooking Every Day. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, Nori, and three children. julia-ostro.com
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