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Made Simple

Unfussy recipes for every day
By Danielle Alvarez
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Everyone who's cooked a Danielle Alvarez recipe knows that she offers that extra something: a sharper, deeper, taste; flavours that are both familiar and surprising; methods that work perfectly. Her level of skill is rare in this world of too-many-cooks, and she imparts to her reader... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The very best in home cooking without the fuss, with over 80 recipes for simple perfection - from the acclaimed chef, home cook, columnist and cookbook author Danielle Alvarez.

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Everyone who's cooked a Danielle Alvarez recipe knows that she offers that extra something: a sharper, deeper, taste; flavours that are both familiar and surprising; methods that work perfectly. Her level of skill is rare in this world of too-many-cooks, and she imparts to her reader confidence and excitement: who knew I could make food like this, and so easily?

Made Simple is Danielle at her most generous best - doing away with adornment and breaking cooking down into its simplest essentials. Here are over 80 of the best possible recipes for cooking at home, each one purpose-designed for ease and enjoyment. Danielle has decades of experience in restaurants and at home, distilling what belongs on a plate and what can be left out: real food, with a focus on what's achievable. The best recipes to enjoy at home, made simple.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761501159

Publisher: Murdoch Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Murdoch Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Danielle Alvarez is a celebrated chef and cookbook author based in Sydney, renowned for her approach to seasonal, sustainable cooking. Originally from the United States, Alvarez honed her culinary skills at legendary establishments such as Chez Panisse and The French Laundry in California before relocating to Australia in 2014. In 2016 she opened celebrated, 2-hatted Sydney restaurant, Fred's, where her dishes highlighted the best of locally-sourced ingredients cooked over fire. Alvarez's food philosophy revolves around creating dishes that are not only delicious but also celebrate the integrity and freshness of the ingredients she uses.


In 2022 Danielle stepped away from restaurants and into the home kitchen. She has a regular recipe column in Good Weekend magazine and writes a fortnightly newsletter, Made Simple, where she shares recipes and stories to make cooking at home a little easier. She is the culinary director of events at the Sydney Opera House and has written two cookbooks. This is her third book.

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