Culinary Quickies Cookbook – Quick & Easy Recipes to be faster, happier and more confident in your kitchen.
Master the Art of Quick, Creative Cooking with Chef Mel Alafaci. Easy Recipes. Easy Entertaining. Learn to Cook. Get Inspired. Culinary Quickies Cookbook
Are you tired of spending hours in the kitchen, only to feel uninspired and overwhelmed by complicated recipes? Say goodbye to the stress of cooking and hello to the Culinary Quickies Cookbook, the ultimate guide to efficient, fun, and mouthwatering meals. With over 80 versatile recipes and 115 pages of expert tips, tricks, and chef secrets, Chef Mel Alafaci will help you become faster, happier, and more confident in your kitchen.
Chef Mel’s infectious enthusiasm, unique culinary lingo, and witty personality make cooking feel like a breeze. Her signature recipes have been crafted, tried, and tested to ensure they’re not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or a complete beginner, this book will teach you how to create restaurant-quality meals without the stress, using everyday ingredients.
✅ What’s Inside the Culinary Quickies Cookbook?
The Culinary Quickies Cookbook is all about making your time in the kitchen enjoyable and efficient. With 80+ recipes that range from simple weeknight meals to show-stopping dinner party dishes, you’ll be able to whip up something amazing no matter the occasion. Here’s what you can expect:
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🍖 Chef’s secrets and techniques to help you cook smarter and faster.
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🍴 Versatile recipes using basic, easy-to-find ingredients, along with a few “fancy” touches when you want to level up.
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🧑🍳 Quick kitchen hacks and tips to save time and energy while making every dish a success.
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🍽️ Easy-to-follow instructions for both novice cooks and experienced home chefs looking for new ideas.
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🌿 Innovative inspirational ideas to transform simple meals into something magical, with plenty of room for creativity. If you're sick of thinking about what to cook and how to cook...then this book is for you.
💥 Why You Need the Culinary Quickies Cookbook:
Chef Mel has designed this book to make cooking a fun, stress-free experience. Here’s why you’ll love it:
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🕒 Save time: Learn how to make quick, simple meals without sacrificing flavor or quality. No more spending hours in the kitchen!
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💡 Master chef-level skills: Mel’s tips, tricks, and shortcuts will help you elevate your cooking game and impress your guests.
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🍽️ Versatile for all occasions: Whether it’s a casual weeknight meal or a dinner party, this cookbook has recipes to suit every occasion.
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🧑🍳 Confidence in the kitchen: Chef Mel’s easy-to-understand guidance will give you the confidence to tackle any dish, from simple roasts to complex sauces.
🍴 Recipe Highlights from the Culinary Quickies Cookbook:
Here are just a few of the show-stopping recipes you’ll find inside the book:
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🍲 Magical Moroccan Mince with Pistachios & Date Gravel – A game-changing dish that will have you cooking mince like a pro.
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🥧 Rosti Cottage Pie – A family favorite that’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor, with no grey liquid in sight!
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🍛 Speedy Chicken Cacciatore – A flavorful, hearty dish that’s perfect for busy nights when you want a comforting, delicious meal.
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🍝 Truffle-Infused Mac & Cheese – Take your classic mac & cheese to the next level with luxurious truffle flavor.
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🍤 Garlic Butter Shrimp – A quick, elegant dish that’s perfect for entertaining or a special night in.
🌟 Customer Reviews:
The Culinary Quickies Cookbook has already made a huge impact in kitchens everywhere! Here’s what happy customers have to say:
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Katherine Meldrum: “I’ve been cooking for many years & never realized I’ve been cooking mince incorrectly my whole life! Your chopping, cooking & plating techniques inspire me in my everyday cooking. So much flavor and so easy. I also loved your practical tips for freezing pastes, lime leaves, etc...”
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Kerstin Knott: “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.”
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Jackie & Steve D: “Mel dispelled the myths surrounding the difficulty of preparing a family meal and has given us the confidence to do more cooking and entertaining.”
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Susie French: “Hello everyone, do yourself a favor and get the Culinary Quickies cookbook by Mel, some fabulous recipes! I did the Rosti Cottage Pie the other night, yummy, easy and perfect mince with NO grey liquid in the pan!”
👩🍳 Learn More from Chef Mel
Chef Mel’s passion for cooking is contagious, and she brings her fun, witty, and practical approach to every recipe and tip she shares. Want more inspiration? Check out Chef Mel’s YouTube channel, where she shares step-by-step videos of her recipes and kitchen hacks. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how she makes cooking fun and accessible for everyone!
💥 Ready to Transform Your Kitchen?
The Culinary Quickies Cookbook is more than just a cookbook — it’s your guide to making cooking a fun, confident, and enjoyable experience. Whether you’re looking to save time, master new skills, or make every meal feel like a special occasion, this book is here to help.
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Happy Cooking,
Chef Mel – The Happy Chef
Chef Mel moved from South Africa to sunny Brisbane where she opened Vanilla Zulu in 2011, bringing her big smile and happy nature with her. She has just published her book of recipes, tips and hacks 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 inspured this 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. 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 Meldrum
"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"
