Culinary Quickies is the absolutely must have cook book like no other before it. Concentrating on up-skilling and inspiring the reader, Chef Mel Alafaci's intoxicating enthusiasm, authenticity and unique culinary lingo will have you hungry to flex your muscles in the kitchen. Mel is brilliant at adding humour, shortcuts and tricks to all those tedious tasks that you have to endure. Every recipe has been designed, tried and tested by Mel and she is proud to share these with you.

This book of recipes, tips and hacks is designed to help you create magic in your own kitchen. The book is written in her endearing style, with plenty of quirkiness, but provides solid information and tips for the confident cook and the culinary novice.

You will find dozens of quickie recipes, and innovative ideas for meals. The recipe for Magical Moroccan Mince with pistachios and date gravel inspired one reviewer to take the brave step of letting the mince do its own thing without stirring on a high heat, until the meat became brown and luscious. She stated "I now find myself using this technique often when cooking a protein. As does the hubby!"

Culinary Quickie Customer Reviews:

"I've been cooking for many years & never realised I've been cooking mince incorrectly my whole life! Your chopping, cooking & plating techniques inspire me in my everyday cooking. So much flavour and so easy. I also loved your practical tips for freezing pastes, lime leaves etc..."

- Katherine

"Mel's so much fun, informative & teaches things that I thought were difficult in the kitchen which are now a breeze. She has a great knack of making simple dishes look exciting"

- Kerstin

"Mel dispelled the myths surrounding the difficulty of preparing a family meal and has given us the confidence to do more cooking and entertaining"

-Jackie & Steve D

"Hello everyone, do yourself a favour and get the Culinary Quickies cook book by Mel, some fabulous recipes! I did the Rustic Cottage Pie the other night, yummy, easy and perfect mince!"

-Susie