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Summary: Around the World in 350+ Recipes.
Review: "Holidays in far flung places have increased our awareness of different foods, and restaurants on every street corner now offer dishes that no so long ago would have been unfamiliar," the editors of this volume say in their introduction. And indeed: This is nothing less than a lavishly illustrated and marvelously edited culinary trip around the whole world, with stops in North and Sub-Saharan Africa, China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, India, the Middle East, Italy, Spain, France, North America, the Caribbean and Mexico.
All recipes are broken down into small, easy to follow steps, demonstrated in numerous photos. Ingredients are listed with quantities given both in the American and the metric measuring system, thus making the recipes easily accessible wherever you live. Numerous cook's tips add to the cooking experience and ensure its success. Most of the ingredients are easy to come by, although some may require a trip to a specialty food market. You'll find plenty of now well-known favorites from the regions represented here, as well as rare and new creations you might not have thought of yourself.
Regional and international classics include:
Couscous (Morocco; several recipes)
Tagines (recipes from several North African countries)
Onigiri (Japanese rice balls)
Stir-Fries (several recipes from China, Indonesia and Thailand)
Sweet and Sour dishes (several recipes from China, Indonesia and Thailand)
Wonton Soup and Hot and Sour Soup (China)
Szechuan Chicken (China)
Peking Duck (China)
Curries (several recipes from Indonesia, Thailand, Burma and India)
Sates (several recipes from Indonesia and Thailand)
Deep-Fried Bananas (Indonesia)
Tom Ka Gai (Thailand)
Pineapple Fried Rice (Thailand)
Mulligatawny (India)
Creamy Lamb Korma (India)
Chicken Tikka Masala (India)
Tandoori Chicken (India)
Tarka Dhal (India)
Khoresh (Iran; several recipes)
Baklava (Iran)
Boreks (Turkey)
Tabbouleh (Lebanon)
Falafel (Egypt)
Houmus (Middle East; several countries)
Kebabs (recipes from several Middle Eastern countries)
Avgolemono/Aarshe Saak (Greece and several Middle Eastern countries)
Marinated Vegetable Antipasto (Italy)
Penne alla Carbonara (Italy)
Pasta all' Arrabbiata (Italy)
Pizza (various recipes - Italy, of course ...)
Zabaglione (Italy)
Tiramisu (Italy)
Marinated Olives (Spain)
Chorizo in Red Wine (Spain)
Paella (Spain)
Potato Tortilla (Spain)
French Onion Soup
Chateaubriand with Sauce Bearnaise (France)
Ratatouille (France)
Potatoes Dauphinois (France)
Chocolate Profiteroles (France)
Creme Caramel (France)
Crepes Suzette (France)
Lamb Pelau (Caribbean)
Fried Plantains (Caribbean)
Tostadas, Quesadillas, Chimichangas, Tacos and Chilaquiles (Mexico)
Mole Poblano (Mexico)
Frijoles Refritos (Mexico)
New England Clam Chowder
Oysters Rockefeller
Boston Baked Beans
Coleslaw
Chicken and Prawn Jambalaya
Louisiana Seafood Gumbo
Pecan Pie
Some mouthwatering creations you may not know:
Nigerian Meat Stew
Tanzanian Fish Curry
Sesame Seed Prawn Toasts (China)
Baked Fish in Banana Leaves (Thailand)
Glazed Garlic Prawns (India)
Tomato and Onion Chutney (India)
Baked Fish with Nuts (Egypt)
Chicken with Tomatoes and Honey (Morocco)
Stuffed Peaches with Amaretto (Italy)
Monkfish Parcels (Spain)
Artichoke Rice Cakes with Melting Manchego (Spain)
Chicken and Pistachio Pate (France)
Asparagus with Orange Sauce (France)
Thyme and Lime Chicken (Caribbean)
Salmon in Mango and Ginger Sauce (Caribbean)
Crab with Green Rice (Mexico)
Veal in Nut Sauce (Mexico)
... and lots and lots more!
All in all, the book includes more than 350 recipes. If you're interested in one regional cuisine in particular, you may want to get specialized cookbooks from that particular country or region in addition. But as an introduction and a primer, this volume is very hard to beat!
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Summary: Taste a new country tonight!
Review: Beautiful pictures, tasty, easy to follow recipies. Covers most of the countries of the world...an enjoyable way to try several different cultures in your own kitchen.
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Summary: The perfect cookbook
Review: I have been all over the world collecting recipies. This book tells my story. I have used the Tanzanian Fish Stew recipe many times and have changed it and added to it. This is my favorite cookbook by far.
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Summary: First-timer Finds Can't-Go-Wrong Cookbook
Review: I LOVE THIS COOKBOOK!!! My sister got it for her wedding and I wanted to try the crepes suzette recipe. Even though I left out a minor ingredient or two, everything I've made so far turns out PERFECT. And I have never cooked much before in my life.The ingredients are not that hard to find and the steps are clearly explained, including a list of ingredients in the order of addition. This is a GREAT cookbook and I am going to look for more of the same. Finally, I can cook fantastic tasting food for myself without having to eat out! THANKS SO MUCH!
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Summary: Gorgeus recipes book
Review: This is very nice recipes book that allows you to taste food from around the world.
The step-by-step directions in the book are very easy to follow, especially if you just start learning to cook like me. There are pictures in almost every page, which I find really helpful. I always have this book handy in my kitchen.
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Summary: good book
Review: While many cookbooks are strangely expensive, this relatively cheap one (for size, volume, print quality) has a certain flair (or style), in the selection of recipes, that made me buy it. This is a very subjective rating, but, anyway, there's something good about these British publishing houses...
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