I'D EAT THAT!

Simple ways to be a better cook

by MasterChef Australia 2010 runner-up

CALLUM HANN

See other Masterchef Australia cookbooks click here

New hardcover cookbook published 2014, 184 pages, measures 16 x 22cm.

Callum Hann is back with a collection of delicious, easily achievable recipes and sound advice that will give novice foodies the skills and the enthusiasm to become better, more knowledgeable, happier cooks. In addition to over 90 fast, fresh and simple recipes there is a wealth of information on cooking fundamentals, ranging from a guide to flavour combinations and advice on choosing the right restaurant - as well as tips for entertaining at home - through to techniques for preparing perfect seafood and buying and preparing seasonal ingredients.

In the same spirit as his first book, The Starter Kitchen, there's plenty of sound advice about how to shop for and cook certain ingredients, find flavours that work together, stay organised in the kitchen and keep your cool when it's your turn to cook.

Recipes cover delicious breakfasts and brunches (maple bacon, asparagus, smashed avocado & feta on toast), things you can eat with your hands (spicy chicken tacos with apple & cabbage salsa), super quick meals (baked mac 'n' cheese with rosemary breadcrumbs), time-saving weeknight dinners, exciting salads, food to impress a date (spice-crusted pork loin with apple cider glaze & figs; cherry fool), desserts and essential rubs, dips, sauces and dressings. I'd Eat That! is the perfect kitchen companion.

Chapters include:

• Introduction
• Tips to help you become a better cook
• Morning glory
• Things you can eat with your hands
• No time to cook
• Weeknight dinners
• The anti-garden salad
• Out to impress
• Get your bake on (not bacon!)
• Essentials
• Index

I'd Eat That! is an Australian publication. All measurements are in metric, imperial and metric cup & spoon.

About the author

Callum Hann was the youngest contestant in the MasterChef Australia 2010 competition and put aside his engineering degree to compete. From 7000 hopefuls to the final 2, Callum proved that being young and having less experience doesn’t have to hold you back, time and time again throughout the 13 week competition he delivered up dishes to the Judges that left them speechless with admiration. His ability to learn and enthusiasm made him a favourite to win the 2010 competition.

Coming second was by no means a loss for the then 20 year old, he was invited by Judge and top chef George Calombaris to complete a three month scholarship at his group of restaurants, including world renowned The Press Club, which he started in October 2010. Since completing the scholarship, he has been travelling around Australia teaching university students valuable cooking skills, after watching many of his own friends eat a stereotypically poor diet whilst studying. Callum is passionate about cooking, and now runs cooking classes at Sprout Cooking School with dietitian Themis Chryssidis in Adelaide, South Australia. Callum's first book, The Starter Kitchen, is also available - click here for more information.

See other cookbooks by Celebrity Chefs and Favourite Cooks click here

I'd Eat That! by Callum Hann, Australia's Masterchef Series Two runner-up