The best cookbooks for the advanced cook

If you are looking for some cooking inspiration this weekend, look no further than these books curated by the Lalaview review team.

“Sun and Rain” by Ana Roš

The just-published debut of former World’s Best Female Chef Ana Roš of restaurant Hiša Franko in Slovenia is more than just a cookbook. Reflecting on her life through essays, recollections and – of course – recipes, it’s a journey inside the mind of one of the most acclaimed chefs of the decade. Don’t miss your chance to be the first to read it.

“Mirazur” by Mauro Colagreco

Voted The World’s Best Restaurant 2019, Mirazur is the epoch-defining restaurant by Argentinian chef Mauro Colagreco located on France’s southern coast. Its eponymous book is a collection of the chef’s reflections on his ‘frontier cuisine,’ along with 65 detailed recipes for Mirazur’s dishes, each accompanied by stunning photography.

“Mugaritz: A Natural Science of Cooking” by Andoni Luis Aduriz

Considered one of the world’s most forward-thinking chefs, in this book Andoni Luis Aduriz reveals and analyses the creative process that led Mugaritz in Spain to become one of the most influential restaurants world. With 70 recipes to inspire and challenge you, this volume won’t only teach you cooking techniques but also creativity and innovation.

“Fruit: The Art of Pastry” by Cédric Grolet

In Fruit, French sensation Cédric Grolet – who was voted The World’s Best Pastry Chef 2018 – explains the techniques through which he transforms ingredients into unique trompe l’oeil desserts that celebrate fruits and pure flavours. Get a peek behind the curtain and learn the secrets behind Grolet’s sculpted creations with the 130 recipes featured in the book.

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