Dig In!: Classic recipes reinvented from the winner of Masterchef

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Winner Brent Owens charmed Australia (and the Masterchef judges) with his simple but sophisticated take on Australian cooking in the 2014 Masterchef series. Known for his uncomplicated but delicious food, Brent rose to the challenges of the Pressure Test, the Mystery Box, the Invention Test and the high drama of competing in Australias most beloved cooking contest, thanks to his dedication, passion, creativity and composure under fire.

Featuring Brents original recipes, this cookbook is an inspiring collection of dishes that will spark the fire in thousands of home cooks around the country. With chapters on entertaining with friends, quick meals, best breakfasts, Brents Masterchef recipe favourites and much more, Brent brings his trademark taste and simplicity to Australian classics.

With rating for the 2014 season on Masterchef bigger and better than ever, this years winner Brent will again win the hearts (and stomachs!) of Australians everywhere.

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You might not pick Brent Owens as a foodie if you passed him in the street. Then again, you wouldnt pick him as a big Mariah Carey or Gossip Girl fan either. Suffice to say, he is a surprise package.In days past, this fiercely independent, hard-working young man could be found behind the wheel of a bobcat, but increasingly, his mind is elsewhere, dreaming up menus.Describing himself as a bad boy turned good, Brent, from Melton in Victoria, might have a tough exterior, but hes a big softie at heart and maybe even a bit of a nerd deep down.

A completely self-taught cook, Brent became interested in cooking at age 16.Watching countless cooking shows, Brent realised his true passion for cooking and, along with lots of practice in the kitchen, he has continued to draw inspiration from watching his culinary heroes on screen.Im often told by people it would be impossible for anyone to love food as much as you, but I want to see if I can really cook and if my food is good. Ive never had professional criticism and Im ready for it.When he gets behind the stove, Brent is all about big flavours. While he respects the origins of a dish, he also likes to deconstruct them, to shake it up, to modernise it. Looking up to the likes of Jamie Oliver, Anthony Bourdain and the self-taught Heston Blumenthal, Brent would love to make his own travel series for TV, showing off global destinations, food cultures and traditions.