Eating well at home is one of life’s true pleasures, and it’s easier than you think. Join us for an evening with seasonal home cooking expert Julia Busuttil Nishimura as she chats to writer Virginia Jen about her new cookbook, Simple Pleasures — a collection of recipes to fall in love with every day.

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. And yes — there will be tasty delights to sample!

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About the book:

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.

About the author:

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 and Good Weekend 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 their three children.

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