Simon Holst

Alison and Simon get many requests for recipes and books catering to special diets. Over the years the request that has come up most frequently has been for a book to help those suffering from diabetes. So, they are pleased to announce that in conjunction with Diabetes New Zealand, Simon and Alison ...

Discover the joys of bread-making, by hand or in a bread machine. Make great-tasting white & brown breads, no-knead breads, gluten-free breads, croissants, sourdough breads and much more! Step by step instructions and colour photos. Sample Recipe: Bagels Bagels (pictured) Let the pla...

This book is packed with easy answers for busy schedules & empty tummies, Lunches and snacks kids will love, 60 delicious recipes & over 150 lunch ideas. Over 50,000 copies sold! This book is packed with: Economical ideas and time saving tips Tried and true lunched and snacks...

Make use of your slow cooker all year round! This book contains an ALL NEW SELECTION OF INTERESTING AND PRACTICAL RECIPES from the Holsts, whose first slow cooker and crockpot book has been, and still is, a runaway success topping the NZ bestseller list on many occasions since its release two years ...

Catering to committed vegetarians, as well as the increasingly large number of people now eating vegetarian meals on a fairly regular basis, the Very Easy Vegetarian Cookbook contains a great range of simple, but interesting recipes ? most of which can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. Packed wit...

The all new recipes in More Marvellous Muffins will introduce new home bakers to the joys of muffin making, as well as delighting the 250,000 keen muffin-makers who already own and swear by Marvellous Muffins

These new and interesting low-fat recipes turn muffins into sinless snacks. Also includes ideas for"healthy" muffin makeovers and pointers for perfect muffins everytime.

20 Minute Meals is the perfect book for any busy cook. It's full of easy recipes that can be prepared in around 20 minutes. The book is small enough to pop in your bag to take shopping with you so you won't even have to write a list. NEW LARGER FORMAT(175x175mm)

Until eight years ago, neither Simon nor Alison Holst had used a slow cooker. They thought that (like many other kitchen gadgets) slow cookers were just another 'passing fad', but maybe they should give them a try anyway - they quickly became slow cooker converts! The incredible popularity of th...

2 popular family cookbooks from Alison and Simon Holst, now combined in one volume! 200+ recipes. Mince & sausages... * Quick and easy one -pan dinners * Sizzling burgers on the barbecue * Spicy curries, chillies and other ethinic treats * And many, many more…  Potatoes...&...

Let Simon & Alison show you just how easy it is to create delicious BBQ foods. Practical pointers for perfect results every time! Sample Recipe (pictured) : Sam's Beef Patties The addition of black bean sauce to these patties gives them a hint of the exotic - it may see a little unlikely bu...

Everyone who owns a slow cooker knows you can use it to make tender and delicious stews or casseroles, but this book offers so much more as well….It will show you how to widen your horizons and provide tasty ideas for almost any occasion! From fresh tomato juice to creme brulee and upside ...

A mouth-watering collection of Simon & Alison's favourite muffins and slices. One hundred fantastic recipes (and many tempting pictures) covering all the most popular muffins from sweet, to savoury and 'healthy', PLUS a tempting selection of slice recipes - from the nostalgic "my Grandma us...

Chicken is a comfort food but also ideal for nibbles, snacks or as stylish main course. Let the Holst's show you how to prepare this kiwi favourite with straight forward, easy to follow recipes with perfect results every time! Chicken curries, pies, salads, wraps, casseroles, roasts, stir-fries, sou...

This book features more than 40 recipes for quick and easy finger food and starters, including dips, spreads, treats, hot and cold snacks, and more. It also includes a colour photo of every recipe, with serving suggestions.

Who said eating well needs to be complicated or costly? In this book, Simon Holst shows that doing both is within the reach of cooks of any ability. With simple suggestions for stretching your food dollar a little further and practical, approachable recipes to help anyone from students to family coo...

Over 100 of our most popular tried-and-true family recipes are given the Holst treatment in this great-value cookbook. From Whitebait Fritters and Bacon and Egg Pie to Ginger Crunch and Lolly Cake; New Zealand's favourite cookbook writers provide recipes for every Kiwi family to savour and enjoy. ...

Over the years, Simon and Alison have had numerous inquiries from people looking for gluten free recipes. They decided to adapt some of their favourite baking recipes (and created some new ones along the way!) They're sure you'll be as delighted with the results as they are! The easy to follow recip...

Create your own unique recipe book with Simon and Alison Holst, combining NZ's most popular recipes with your own family favourites. Full colour, it looks great and features 50 recipes (including Holst family favourites), but there's also plenty of room to write in your own treasured recipe...

Delicious dressings from scratch, Lively year-round salad options, Interesting recipes which are good for you. A good salad with just enough interesting dressing to liven it up is a real treat. When the author asked members of the audience at cooking demos to say what topic they would like the au...

Both mince and sausages are real comfort foods, and are incredibly popular with all age groups. As well, they are great value for money and can be used in many interesting and exciting ways with the addition of a few humble ingredients! Try some of Simon & Alison's suggestions for quick and e...

Lunches on the run! From something to eat in the office, for a picnic or a get together with friends, you'll find some interesting ideas here! From sandwiches to salads and pizza to sushi there's sure to be something to tempt your taste buds!

Alison Holst's Best Mince Recipes will show you how versatile minced beef and lamb can be. Mince is incredibly popular & great value for money. With a copy of this book, and minced beef or lamb on hand, you will be amazed at the results. Over 40 000 copies sold!

A great deal of mouthwatering baking has come from Alison Holst's kitchen over the years! Best Baking is a collection of Alison's most popular, tried and true recipes. Simon and Alison have simplified and updated these to suit the needs of today's busy cooks. Best Baking includes: Flavou...

This little book has everything you need to create quick and delicious desserts and after dinner treats. Look inside for: Over 40 sensational recipes and ideas - and each can be prepared in just twenty minutes! Mouth-watering colour photographs throughout Popular family favourite...

Pasta, rice and noodle meals have never been so popular, It's hardly surprising given they are inexpensive, cook quickly and can provide the basis for a great meal no matter what the occasion. In his fabulous new cookbook, Pasta Rice & Noodles, Simon Holst shares 50 of his favourite recipes for ...

54% of Kiwis eat potatoes four times a week, and potatoes have been given the Heart Foundation's tick of approval. Whether you buy a big bag or sack full and always keep it on hand, pick out enough potatoes for a couple of meals each time you visit the supermarket, or grow your own, you are sure to ...

100 Favourite 20 Minute Dishes will show you how to produce a remarkably wide range of good, interesting dishes in twenty minutes or less - without depending on processed, ready to eat foods or resorting to takeaways. Regardless of your cooking abilities, whether you need to make a few snacks to ...

This cookbook is a compilation of three of the Holsts' most popular books -"Best Mince Recipes", "Soup Book" and "Sausage Book". It has over 180 pages of delicious and affordable family favourites