Nicole Maguire is the cook behind the hugely successful home-cooking hub Simple Home Edit, where she shares her delicious, budget-friendly recipes and clever, simple systems that will streamline your weekly plan, shop and cook, saving you money and sanity.
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More than a million home cooks already love Nicole's simple dinner ideas.
And her much-anticipated debut cookbook is a mantra in keeping it simple, with more than 80 mouth-watering dinners.
Speedy weeknight lifesavers include one-pan peanut chicken, cheat's laksa and speedy san choy bao.
Family favourites using everyday ingredients include butter chicken, classic smash burgers and Greek chicken and rice.
And make dinner fun again with fish tacos, spring rolls and beef quesadillas.
With brilliant tips at every turn on how to freeze or turn leftovers into a second meal, Nicole makes getting on top of your weekly dinners a breeze.
About the author: Nicole Maguire's online hub Simple Home Edit is a go-to source for delicious family recipes using everyday ingredients, as well as clever and achievable ways to save money and streamline and declutter your home.
With more than a million followers, Nicole is a trusted voice online when it comes to eating well for less.
Nicole lives in Sydney with her husband and two young children.
The Simple Dinner Edit: Simplify Your Cooking With 80+ Fast, Low-Cost Dinner Ideas by Nicole Maguire is published by Plum, RRP $39.99.
Knife Drop by Nick DiGiovanni
Forget the rules. Just cook!
Home-cooked food doesn’t have to be over-the-top, fussy, or time-intensive to be absolutely amazing.
In his debut cookbook, Nick DiGiovanni gives you the tools to become fearless in the kitchen and to create delicious meals.
Building on a foundation of staple recipes such as basic pasta dough and homemade butter, Nick shares a mouthwatering selection of his favourite recipes.
Feast on New England favourites like Browned Butter Lobster Rolls and Garlic Butter Steak Tips, enjoy decadent pasta dishes like Smoky Mezcal Rigatoni and Sungold Spaghetti, and recreate fan favourites like his Viral Pasta Chips and Dino Nuggets.
And of course, Nick had to include some ‘collab’ recipes from his famous friends like Andrew Zimmern, Robert Irvine, Joanne Chang, Lynja and more.
Knife Drop also includes Nick’s expert advice on equipment, ingredients, and techniques, so home cooks of any ability level can pick up some new skills.
Explore a library of QR codes linking to video tutorials showcasing key cooking techniques, from holding a chef’s knife and making a piping bag to pronouncing ‘gnocchi’ the correct way.
About the author: Nick DiGiovanni is an American chef, food content creator, and world record holder for numerous food-related feats.
After becoming the youngest-ever finalist on MasterChef, Nick rapidly garnered a loyal, eager-to-learn audience for his award-winning video content.
Nick cooks almost daily, drawing inspiration from the many chefs he's worked with as well as his diverse extended family.
His goal in life is to make the world a happier, better-fed place through food.
Nick and his dog, Pepper, live in Boston, Massachusetts surrounded by family and friends.
Knife Drop: Creative Recipes Anyone Can Cook by Nick DiGiovanni is published by Alpha, RRP $49.99.
GIVEAWAY
For a chance to win these two books, send your name, address, daytime phone number and the answer to this question: What is the name of the calf with the unusual markings on page 9 this week? by Thursday, May 2 via either post to: Country Life ‘Cooking’ Competition, PO Box 8000, Shepparton, 3632; or email to: competition@countrynews.com.au — please include the word ‘Cooking’ in the subject line.
WINNER
The winners of a copy of The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder are: Jackie Holland of Kialla; Glenda Willmott of Benalla; Margaret Cocking of Tatura; Julie Hollaway of Kyabram; Sharon Sidebottom of Avenel; and Elizabeth Brown of Shepparton.
