Cook the Books

Carly meets Karla Goodwin ather exquisite suburban cake store Bluebell's Cakery which has inspired a book of the same name. Dishes include Roasted Hapuka Belly, Kingfish Sashimi and White Chocolate Rocky Road.

Carly meets Sarah O'Neil onher Northern Waikato lifestyle block where she grows her own food for family andfriends inspiring the popular bookThe Good Life. Dishes include Pulled Pork Burgers, Lamb Burgers, Peanut Butter Marshmallow Slice and Halloumi.

Carly travels south to meet Hunter from the Heartland Cameron Petley at his Cambridge restaurant Nash. Dishes include Charred Broccoli Tart with Poached Chicken, Almond Citrus Cheesecake and Beef Osso Buco with Truffle Mash.

Carly meets Alan Brown, highly regarded chef and culinary lecturer. Dishes include Beef Lasagne, Mandarin Syrup Cake and Splayed Chook, Asparagus with Haloumi, Smoky Eggplant Caviar and Portobello Mushrooms.

Carly meets Jeremy Schmid whose newbookSmoked showcases Jeremy's love of the art of cured and smoked food. Dishes include Japanese Risotto, Prawn Tacos, Smoked Salmon and Pork Sausages.

On the road Carly meets up with rising star of Japanese cuisine Sachie Nomura and talks about hernew cook book; Sachie's Kitchen. Recipes this week include Koko Samoa Pork Chops, Curry Mash Potatoes and Miso Butter Eye Fillet and Edamame Puree.

On the road Carly meets up with New Zealand's very first Masterchef winner Brett McGregor. Recipes this week include Beef Vindaloo, Mango Lasse and Double-Cooked Sticky Pork and Fish.