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Cook the Books - Season 1

Series: Cook the Books
3.2
(13)
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Episodes
8
Rating
NR
Year
2016
Language
English
Publisher
Dreamscape Media

About

With cookbooks sitting at the top of best seller's lists for months, Cook the Books is a series that celebrates cookbooks and their famous authors. Hosted by broadcaster, foodie and cookbook fan Carly Flynn, the series is a chance to meet celebrity chefs, writers and culinary stars and to look at the most popular cookbooks on the market.

Related Subjects

  • Food & Cooking
  • Dreamscape

Episodes

1. Al Brown and Karla Goodwin

24m

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Chef Al Brown joins Carly Flynn to talk about his life in food and cook from his latest cookbook Depot. Carly meets Karla Goodwin ather exquisite suburban cake store Bluebell's Cakery which has inspired a book of the same name. Dishes include Roasted Hapuka Belly, Kingfish Sashimi and White Chocolate Rocky Road.

2. Chelsea Winter and Sarah O'Neil

24m

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Celebrity cook and dedicated foodie Chelsea Winter joins Carly Flynn to talk about her newbookEveryday Delicious designed especially for home cooks. Carly meets Sarah O'Neil onher Northern Waikato lifestyle block where she grows her own food for family andfriends inspiring the popular bookThe Good Life. Dishes include Pulled Pork Burgers, Lamb Burgers, Peanut Butter Marshmallow Slice and Halloumi, Beetroot and Kale Salad.

3. Michael Van de Elzen & Cameron Petley

24m

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Well known chef and restaurateur Michael Van de Elzen joins Carly Flynn to talk about his latest bookFAST a celebration of good home cooking. Carly travels south to meet Hunter from the Heartland Cameron Petley at his Cambridge restaurant Nash. Dishes include Charred Broccoli Tart with Poached Chicken, Almond Citrus Cheesecake and Beef Osso Buco with Truffle Mash.

4. Martin Bosley and Lauraine Jacobs

24m

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Wellington's own Martin Bosley joins Carly Flynn to talk about his career in food andtoprepare mouthwatering dishes from his self-titled gourmet cookbook. Carly drives north toOmaha Beach to meet the delightful legend of New Zealand food writing, Lauraine Jacobs to talk about her latest cookbook Everlasting Feast. Dishes include Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks, Sticky Pork Ribs and Duck Breast Salad.

5. Nadia Lim and Alan Brown

23m

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Healthy and delicious food advocate Nadia Lim joins Carly Flynn to talk about her career infood and to prepare simple and tasty dishes from hernewbookNadia Lim's Good Food Cook Book. Carly meets Alan Brown, highly regarded chef and culinary lecturer whose bookThe Complete Kiwi Pizza Oven celebrates his lovefor outdoor cooking. Dishes include Beef Lasagne, Mandarin Syrup Cake and Splayed Chook, Asparagus with Haloumi, Smoky Eggplant Caviar and Portobello Mushrooms.

6. Simon Gault and Jeremy Schmid

25m

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Celebrated restaurateur and chef Simon Gault joins Carly Flynn to talk about his philosophy on food and prepare dishes from his new bookSimon Gault Modern Classics. Carly meets Jeremy Schmid whose newbookSmoked showcases Jeremy's love of the art of cured and smoked food. Dishes include Japanese Risotto, Prawn Tacos, Smoked Salmon and Pork Sausages.

7. Robert Oliver and Sachie Nomura

23m

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This week Carly Flynn enjoys the company of celebrated chef Robert Oliver. They discuss his award winning book and life in the Pacific, the food the people and the culture. On the road Carly meets up with rising star of Japanese cuisine Sachie Nomura and talks about hernew cook book; Sachie's Kitchen. Recipes this week include Koko Samoa Pork Chops, Curry Mash Potatoes and Miso Butter Eye Fillet and Edamame Puree.

8. Peta Mathias & Julie Le Clerc and Brett McGregor

25m

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In our last episode of the season Carly Flynn is entertained with the company ofcelebrated duo Peta Mathias and Julie Le Clerc as they share amazing food and hilarious stories from their Indian road trip as featured throughout their newbook Hot Pink Spice Saga. On the road Carly meets up with New Zealand's very first Masterchef winner Brett McGregor. Recipes this week include Beef Vindaloo, Mango Lasse and Double-Cooked Sticky Pork and Fish Molee.

Extended Details

  • SeriesCook the Books
  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Dreamscape Media, LLCProducer
Carly FlynnActor
Chelsea WinterActor