Eating well at home is one of life's true pleasures, and it's easier than you think. With Julia's guidance,
a well-stocked pantry and some good seasonal produce are all you need to create simple and
flavourful dishes you'll want to cook on repeat.
With an emphasis on ease and enjoyment, Julia shows you how to turn household staples into
something truly special. Weeknight dinner favourites include a punchy ginger and coriander one-pan
chicken, lemony tomato and bean broth, and pasta with caramelised fennel and sausage, while side
dishes like fennel gratin and a delightful nectarine, cucumber and feta salad are stars in their own
right.
With sweet and savoury bakes such as potato, onion and gruyère tart and coconut and lemon cake
with passionfruit icing, plus a whole chapter of desserts including Julia's classic chocolate mousse,
Simple Pleasures is an essential book for the modern home cook. Julia Busuttil Nishimura is a cook, author and presenter. Julia's food is influenced by her Maltese heritage, the ebb and flow of the seasons, and by her time spent living in Tuscany, where she learned the joys of the Italian kitchen. Julia is a columnist for Gourmet Traveller, Good Weekend and The Design Files and the author of four bestselling cookbooks: Ostro, A Year of Simple Family Food, Around the Table and Good Cooking Every Day. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, Nori, and three children.
julia-ostro.com Effortless yet elegant food to share with the people you care about most, from beloved home cook Julia Busuttil Nishimura.