Stephanie Alexander: The Cook's Companion

'Anyone who cooks - or eats - needs this book in their home.' Nigella Lawson, 2014

'Of all the many cookery books that exist, there are only really a handful which are truly a must-have - The Cook's Companion is one of them.' Jamie Oliver, 2014

Stephanie Alexander is regarded as one of Australia's great food educators, she believes that good food is essential to living well - her book is for everyone, every day. You will discover-

* invaluable information about ingredients
* clever and easy-to-learn cooking techniques
* the best kitchen equipment and how to use it effectively
* inspiration, advice and encouragement
* close to 1000 failsafe recipes

The Cook's Companion has established itself as the kitchen 'bible' in over 500,000 homes since it was first published in 1996. In 2004, Stephanie Alexander added over 300 new recipes as well as 12 new chapters in an updated edition. This latest revision includes-

* two major new chapters
* two expanded chapters
* 70 new recipes
* a complete revision of the text to reflect changes in the marketplace and new regulations

'It is a rare fit that all cookery writers strive to achieve- writing the definitive book on a single subject. Stephanie Alexander did the impossible and wrote the definitive book on all subjects.' Yotam Ottolenghi, 2014