GLOBAL KITCHEN

Lindy Davis, New Holland Publishers, $49.99

With this cookbook – a celebration of

New Zealand’s multicultural cuisine – the world is your oyster. Or your Chilli Soft-shell Crab, to name but one of the superb dishes in this richly illustrated tome. Author Lindy Davis has gathered the most popular menu items from six Kiwi restaurants all set up with one mission; to bring unique culinary offerings to the coastal towns in which they’re located. London restaurateur Lloyd Rooney and Kiwi business partner Mike Fraser began at The Cove in Waipu and their ‘global kitchen’ concept has extended to The Quay and No 8 in Whangarei, the Dune in Mangawhai, and Fire and No 8 in Mt Maunganui. With introductions by each eatery’s head chef – the six hail from India, New Zealand and Brazil – the dishes here are that finest of blends: international flavour with fresh, organic, locally sourced ingredients. Maximum impact, minimal carbon footprint. So take your taste buds on tour with the likes of Sashimi with Green Nam Jim; Curried Cauliflower Steaks; Mechoui Smoked Lamb with Apricot Chutney; and Smoked Kumara and Kim Chi.