Light Meals Including Cold Dishes and Outdoor Cooking by Kim McCosker is a vintage cookbook first published in 1971 by Octopus Books Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia. This original hardcover edition features a textured white cloth binding with the title printed in green on the front cover. The book was printed in Hong Kong by Lee Fung Printing Co. Ltd. and distributed by Crescent Books.
This charming cookbook contains 127 pages filled with recipes for light meals, including cold dishes, salads, desserts, and cool drinks, ideal for outdoor cooking and entertaining in warm weather. Its contents include useful sections on weights and measures, an introduction, and a glossary. The book is illustrated by Murray Zanoni, whose detailed black-and-white and color illustrations add a unique artistic touch. A noted collectible for culinary enthusiasts and vintage cookbook collectors, this book reflects an era of simple, fresh cooking with a focus on ease and enjoyment.
