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  • Published: 4 October 2004
  • ISBN: 9781920989002
  • Imprint: Lantern
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 1192
  • RRP: $130.00
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The Cook's Companion

The Complete Book of Ingredients and Recipes



AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE COOKBOOK – OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD

'Anyone who cooks - or eats - needs this book' NIGELLA LAWSON
'A must-have' JAMIE OLIVER
'The definitive book on all subjects' YOTAM OTTOLENGHI

Stephanie Alexander is regarded as one of Australia's great food educators. She believes that good food is essential to living well, and her book is a valuable resource for everyone, every day.

In her book, you will discover:

> Ingredient Insights: Gain invaluable information about a wide range of ingredients.
> Cooking Mastery: Learn clever and easy-to-use cooking techniques.
> Kitchen Tools: Guidance on the best kitchen equipment and how to use it effectively.
> Inspiration & Advice: Find encouragement and expert knowledge to enhance your cooking skills.
> Failsafe Recipes: Access close to 1000 reliable and delicious 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: Explore new and exciting culinary topics.
> Expansion of Two Existing Chapters: Dive deeper into essential cooking subjects.
> 70 New Recipes: Enjoy a variety of new and innovative dishes.
> Failsafe Recipes: Stay up-to-date with changes in the marketplace and new regulations.

Unlock the key to culinary excellence with your ultimate companion - the only cookbook you'll ever need to elevate your cooking skills and savour every meal.

  • Published: 4 October 2004
  • ISBN: 9781920989002
  • Imprint: Lantern
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 1192
  • RRP: $130.00
Categories:

About the author

Stephanie Alexander

Stephanie Alexander AO is regarded as one of Australia’s great food educators. Her reputation has been earned through 30 years as an owner-chef in several restaurants, as the author of 18 influential books and for her groundbreaking work in creating and promoting the Stephanie Alexander Garden Foundation. Everything she has achieved and worked towards has been driven by her desire to break down anxieties about cooking, to emphasise the beauty of produce fresh from the garden and to promote the pleasures of sharing around a table. Her strong belief is that the earlier children learn about food through example and pleasurable hands-on experience, the better their food choices will be throughout life.

Stephanie received a Medal of the Order of Australia in 1994 for her services to the hospitality industry and tourism, and for encouraging young apprentices. She was named Victorian of the Year in 2010. In 2013 Stephanie was awarded Officer of the Order of Australia for her work with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden project.

Her fifth book, The Cook’s Companion, first published in 1996, is regarded as an Australian classic, and has sold over 550,000 copies.

Among Stephanie’s other books are Stephanie’s Menus for Food Lovers, Stephanie’s Australia, Stephanie’s Seasons, Stephanie Alexander’s Kitchen Garden Companion, Stephanie Alexander & Maggie Beer’s Tuscan Cookbook, Stephanie’s Journal, Cooking and Travelling in South-West France, Home, Fresh, and her memoir, A Cook’s Life.

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Praise for The Cook's Companion

Anyone who cooks - or eats - needs this book in their home.

Nigella Lawson

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

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

Awards & recognition

FAW Award

Special Mention  •  1996  •  Miscellaneous

Gourmand World Cookbook Awards

Winner  •  2004  •  Best Food Book

World Food Media Awards

Winner  •  2005  •  Best Hard Cover Recipe Book (under 35 Euro)

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