Gary Mehigan, popular judge from MasterChef Australia, brings us a recipe book full of the food he loves to eat - classic dishes with a modern twist. Discover the secrets of family favourites such as pancakes, pumpkin soup and spaghetti with meatballs, and learn how to transform a pork chop or beef stew with the addition of roast quince or onion marmalade.

With over 90 recipes, lively kitchen notes and detailed food photography, this is the perfect introduction to good, honest food, together with the kitchen wisdom of one of Australia's most generous and passionate chefs.

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