Unwanted gift. Retails for around $70

In Supernormal — the cookbook based on the eponymous Melbourne restaurant — Andrew McConnell, owner and head chef, takes home cooks into the kitchen of his hugely popular pan-Asian eatery. Across eight chapters, he shares something of the McConnell magic, satisfying fans who aspire to a Supernormal-worthy spread at home. The book's charm also stems from the artful photographs from Earl Carter, who offers a behind-the-scenes take on the restaurant and its characters, as well as scenes from Tokyo, a long-time source of inspiration for McConnell and his Flinders Lane eating house. Andrew McConnell is one of Australia's most successful and acclaimed restaurateurs, having been named Chef of the Year no fewer than three times since 2007. He is co-owner of five(!) Top 100 Melbourne restaurants — a market that is saturated with culinary innovation. One of Andrew's stunning restaurants is Supernormal, which was awarded Best New Restaurant 2015 in The Age Good Food Guide, the most renowned local award.