Author(s): Carolina Gelen

Australian & Home Cooking | Non-Fiction October 2024

'Every recipe strikes the perfect balance between comfort and excitement' - Ixta Belfrage

In her debut cookbook, Carolina Gelen shares comforting recipes that emphasise big flavour with minimal effort. With 100 simple recipes for creative yet familiar takes on satisfying comfort foods, Pass the Plate has you covered for any occasion, from easy weeknight meals to celebratory gatherings. No matter the mood or skill level, you'll find irresistible recipes in personality-packed chapters such as:
Egg-Stravaganza: One-Pan Courgette Feta Fried Eggs, Sesame-Crusted Breakfast Quesadilla with Spinach, Dutch Baby Pancake with Yogurt Whipped Cream and Sweet Berries
Pasta-Palooza: Caramelized Lemon Pesto Pasta, Many Mushrooms Lasagne, Brie Mac and Cheese with Crunchy Panko
Salad Days: Evergreen Potato Salad, Cucumber Salad with Salted Lemon Yogurt, Heirloom Tomato Salad with Anchovy Panko
Pick-a-Protein: One-Pan Garlicky Chicken Couscous, Crispy Coconut Chicken Bites with Pineapple-Basil Salsa, Honey Chipotle Salmon Tacos
Veg Out: Butter Beans alla Vodka, One-Pot Baked Risotto Blistered Tomatoes with Burrata, Cozy Veggie Pot Pie
Nosh & Nibble: Smothered Sweet Onion Bread, Butter Pecan Twists, Spicy Charred Red Pepper Yogurt Dip
Sweets & Treats: Upside-Down Pineapple Coconut Cake, The Very Best Banana Bread, Easy No-Bake Milk Chocolate Pie
All using affordable, pantry-friendly ingredients, and including influences from her Romanian upbringing, Pass the Plate will bring comfort to your kitchen and have everyone asking for seconds.