If you love recipes that are easy to follow but don’t shy away from flavour, you might find a new favourite in Adam Liaw’s 7 Days of Dinner.
Liaw first rose to fame after winning the second season of MasterChef in 2010. Now he hosts popular cooking shows like ‘The Cook Up’ on SBS where his love of Malaysian-Australian food continues to flourish.
This new book features some of this passion for Asian flavours, as well as a broad range of Mexican, Norwegian, Cuban, Italian and Middle Eastern inspired recipes that are sure to please every picky eater. While testing some of the recipes in 7 Days of Dinner, I found the organisation of the book and use of categories very helpful when I only had a vague idea of what I wanted to cook. These categories including Meat-Free Monday, Wok Wednesday, Thursday Night Pasta and more offered plenty of options for every occasion. The index is uncomplicated and useful when looking for something specific to cook.
This book doesn’t necessarily feature new ideas, but it provides accessible yet delicious meals. The ‘Why it Works’ section in each chapter explains the tricks required to make the best pasta, stir-fry or salad and ensures cooks of all levels are able to enjoy these recipes. Liaw’s suggestion to add a pinch of baking soda when boiling potatoes to produce a crunchy spud is a personal favourite.
Anyone looking to explore interesting cuisines and flavours that has limited time and pantry supplies will enjoy Adam Liaw’s 7 Days of Dinner.
Reviewed by Kayla Sawyer
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ABOUT THE AUTHORAdam Liaw is a cook, writer and television presenter based in Sydney, Australia. He is the author of five cookbooks. His latest, The Zen Kitchen, is available in stores now.
His television series, Destination Flavour, has travelled through Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Scandinavia and Singapore, and won the 2016 AACTA award for Best Lifestyle Television Program. Adam is a regular columnist for Fairfax newspapers’ GoodFood, Sunday Life magazine and The Guardian.
In 2010 Adam won MasterChef Australia. His victory is still the most watched non-sporting television event in Australian history. In 2016, the Japanese government appointed Adam as an official “Goodwill Ambassador of Japanese Cuisine”.
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