THE BEST OF ALISON HOLST

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New large hardcover book with dustjacket, first published 1991, this edition published 2007. Delicious colour photos, 320 pages, measures 32 x 23 cm.

Over 1000 of her favourite recipes and tips - back in print by popular demand

Over the years The Best of Alison Holst has sold more than 100,000 copies over eight print runs. In the span in which it has been out of print, the publishers and author have had constant requests for the book, and so it is re-issued now as a result of overwhelming public demand.

The 'Big Red Book', as it has fondly been known on account of its cover, is a must-have collection of delicious, easy and affordable starters, mains, sides, salads, sauces, desserts, breads and drinks from the trusted hand of New Zealand's favourite cook. A feature of the book is that each recipe is clearly coded to show its cooking method (cooked in a conventional oven or stove top, cooked in a microwave oven, barbecued, requires no cooking, made in a dehydrator). Alison Holst points out that as there is no overlap between this cookbook and her Ultimate Collection, those lucky enough to own both books have access to a lifetime of her cooking.

Contents include:

• Important information
• Microwave information
• Starters and snacks
• Soup
• Eggs and cheese
• Fish
• Chicken
• Pork
• Lamb
• Beef
• Mince and sausage meat
• Peas, beans, lentils and tofu
• Rice and other grains
• Noodles (pasta)
• Potatoes
• Vegetables and salads
• Savoury pies
• Sauces and dressings
• Desserts
• Bread and baking
• Confectionary and drinks
• Storecupboard
• Microwave menus
• Fresh herbs and spices

The Best of Alison Holst is an NZ publication. All measurements are in metric and metric cup & spoon.

About the authors

Alison Holst has published more than 75 popular cookbooks which have sold over 3 million copies, and is well known for her TV appearances, newspaper columns, magazine articles, radio broadcasts and cooking demonstrations.

Alison lives with her husband in Wellington, where she works with her son Simon. She tries to balance the many hours spent in her kitchen and at her computer, by travelling throughout New Zealand, talking, teaching and cooking in public, swapping food ideas with other home cooks, and raising much needed funds for many organisations and charities, particularly those benefiting children. Her interests include family activities, especially with grandchildren, reading, walking, crafts, gardening, and overseas travel.

Having grown up in one of New Zealand's best known 'foodie' households, Simon Holst has a passion for food and cooking. He has co-authored 20 best selling books with his mother Alison, and recently completed his second 'solo' effort. In addition to books, Simon contributes to newspapers and magazines. He lives with his wife and their 2 young children.

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The Best of Alison Holst - over 1000 of her favourite recipes and tips