The Melting Pot of Aussie Cooking: The Late Valli Little on the Cooking the Books Podcast

Valli Little is one of Australia's food superstars. The author of 10 bestselling cookbooks, and for many years the food director of the popular and influential delicious. magazine, Valli's recipes have inspired a generation of home cooks to be more adventurous in the kitchen.For her legions of fans, Valli's recipes are synonymous with irresistible twists on unique ingredients, trends and clever reinterpretations of traditional favourites.Now in My Kind Of Food, her most personal cookbook yet, Valli shares 100 recipes that she has cooked time and again to share with the people she loves - recipes that are perfect for simple midweek meals and lazy Sunday suppers; slow-cooked sensations that will have you begging for seconds; dishes that burst with colour and flavour, making the most of incredible seasonal produce; as well as a wicked selection of Valli's signature cakes and favourite chocolate-inspired desserts.Whether you want to prepare a memorable meal for a special occasion, have some friends over for a leisurely weekend lunch, or quickly whip up something yummy for your hungry family at the end of a busy day, My Kind Of Food is the closest thing to having Valli cook for you at home.About the AuthorOne of Australia's favourite food writers and cooks, Valli Little is known for her imaginative, easy-to-follow and failsafe recipes. Born into a family of UK restaurateurs, Valli was destined to work in the food industry. After formal training at Le Cordon Bleu in London, she embarked on a career as a food consultant and caterer. For 14 years, Valli was food director of the highly successful delicious. magazine where she created up to 60 recipes each month inspired by her travels and her love of food. Valli continues at delicious. as senior contributing editor with a monthly feature in the magazine.