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3 cookbooks to inspire your winter cooking

There’s something about the cooler months that calls for time in the kitchen – slow-cooked warmth, bold new flavours, and the quiet comfort of baking. This issue’s Culinary Club brings together three cookbooks that invite you to explore Ethiopian cuisine and culture, discover the joy of foolproof cake baking, and embrace the pleasure of cooking just for yourself. From familial spice blends and single-serve treats to simple, stunning cakes, these are books to reach for all season long.

The Ethiopian Kitchen

Over 100 easy-to-make familial recipes celebrating Ethiopian cuisine and heritage, from authentic spice blends and breads to beverages and sweets, in this vibrant exploration of a gorgeous culinary culture.

Author : Fasicka Hicks, Metasebia Afework, Shan Wong

Publisher : Quarto

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You Had Me at Cake

An ode to the joy of cake baking, offering 80 foolproof recipes across four beautifully photographed chapters – from cardamom and blackberry financiers to café-style banana bread and beyond.

Author : Emelia Jackson

Publisher : Murdoch Books

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Party for One

A debut cookbook that obliterates the stress of scaling down, serving up perfectly portioned single-serve meals and small-batch treats for those who embrace the joy of cooking just for themselves.

Author : Meredith Dawson

Publisher : Hachette

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