Australia, the land of sun, sand, and sea, is hot for yet another reason these days -- it's now a hub of exciting original global cuisine. Just ask any star chef or trend-spotting food writer and they'll tell you the ideas don't get any more daring or innovative than what's coming from today's Australian chefs. 'Australian Food' is a sumptuously illustrated celebration of this new cuisine and its many influences. It reflects the relaxed, casual lifestyle that characterizes the people and the country, as it toasts Australia's authentic foods and looks toward the culinary horizon. Here, noted Australian food writer and cooking authority Alan Saunders tours the private and professional kitchens of the visionaries who are shaping this emerging cuisine. Along the way, he surveys the culinary traditions and ingredients brought to the table by the eclectic mix of immigrants who have reached his country's shores. Saunders calls on fifty-four of Australia's pre-eminent chefs, specialty food purveyors, and food writers to create more than 140 inspiring recipes especially for this book.

The flavour of Australia /Alan Saunders 7 -- Soups and starters 43 -- Salads and vegetables 71 -- Meat and poultry 95 -- Fish and shellfish 123 -- Barbecues 159 -- Fruit and desserts 175 -- Brief biographies 207.