COOK: SWEET

Essential recipes for cakes, desserts and more

By Karen Martini

COOK SWEET by Karen Martini is a celebration of indulgent yet approachable desserts, offering a delectable collection of over 80 recipes that showcase her signature balance of bold flavours and simple techniques.

Part of the COOK series—drawn from a lifetime of cooking by one of Australia’s most highly regarded chefs—this beautifully photographed book brings together rich chocolate delights like Deluxe Chocolate Galette Cake and Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding, alongside elegant fruit-based treats such as Roasted Apricot & Ginger Clafoutis and Strawberries Romanoff. With classics like Tiramisu, Crème Brûlée and Sticky Date Pudding, as well as modern favourites such as Poppy Seed, Sour Cherry & Vanilla Scrolls, Karen’s expert guidance ensures success for bakers of all levels. Whether you’re after a quick treat or a show-stopping dessert, COOK SWEET is the perfect companion for those who love to bake and indulge.

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$39.99 RRP
ISBN
9781761452383
Publish date
28 April 2026
Category
Food & Drink
Format
Paperback
Page count
176
Dimensions
253 x 201 mm

About the author

Karen Martini is one of Australia’s most highly regarded chefs, with a career spanning two-hatted restaurants, bestselling cookbooks, and a longstanding role as resident chef on Better Homes and Gardens. She has led acclaimed kitchens at Melbourne Wine Room and Sydney’s Icebergs Dining Room, was the founding partner and creative food director at Hero in Melbourne’s ACMI building, and is a regular columnist for Good Weekend. With eight cookbooks to her name, Karen continues to shape the way Australians cook at home, combining bold flavours, fresh ingredients, and accessible techniques to inspire cooks of all levels.

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