National and regional cuisine Books

Book SynopsisAs a small country on the west coast of Africa, throughout its history Sierra Leone has always embraced diversity – and this willingness to discover and grow has shaped Sierra Leone’s rich food culture. Forged by history, people and place, the cuisine is completely unique. Maria Bradford’s recipes, inspired by her grandmother’s cooking, have at their heart the traditional meals of Maria’s childhood, introducing delicious Afro-fusion dishes and flavours. Characterised by key ingredients including tamarind, beans, sesame seeds, mango, chilli and pineapple, in Maria's hands these ingredients become something truly special. Moreover, she tells the story of the cuisine and the people, shedding light on everyday life through exclusive location photography. Through her evocative writing and innovative dishes that draw on tradition while melding contemporary influences, Maria's Sweet Salone is a stunning culinary dive into recipes and a culture unmatched anywhere in the world.

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Book SynopsisTake your taste buds on an appetizing adventure with this mouth-watering collection of the best and most-authentic street food dishes. Long gone are the days of having to visit top-notch restaurants in order to try the excellent cuisine a country has to offer. With the soaring popularity of street food – ready-to-eat and portable, finger-licking dishes – you can stroll through bustling market stalls anywhere in the world and choose amazing dishes from foodie vendors that tempt you with their wonderful aromas and first-rate flavours. Head to the streets of Mexico for a buttery corn-on-the-cob or a tasty taco, to China for some sticky pork bao buns or walk the alleyways of Italy for arancini bites or a cooling scoop of gelato. When you’re looking to find a country’s most-loved foods, the options are varied, vibrant and inviting for everyone. As you delve into the recipes in this book, you and your kitchen will be transported to taste deliciously different street food and, with each chapter – from An Asian Adventure to Experience India, European Cuisine to Tastes of the Americas – you’ll discover how to create the exquisite yet everyday dishes that each culture does best.

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Book SynopsisCelebrated chef and restaurateur Adriana Cavita invites you on a culinary journey to her beloved Mexico and celebrates its rich heritage through delicious recipes. A delicious collection of over 90 recipes showcasing authentic Mexican cuisine. Savour well-known classics such as Beef Birria and Baja Fish Tacos and discover new flavours like Tlayudas con Carne Asada (often referred to as the Oaxaca pizza!) and Sopecitos. Travel the country experiencing all the diverse regional flavours from breakfast recipes through to street food, main dishes and meals to celebrate with. Not forgetting delicious Mexican desserts and cakes and an all-important drinks and cocktail section that will rival any margarita bar. Each chapter is supported by a fascinating in-depth look at how food is made and enjoyed in Mexico, highlighting traditional cooking methods and how these vary from region to region. Adriana Cavita grew up in a small village in Mexico and was inspired to enter the food industry by her grandmother who ran a street-food business. She has since travelled extensively around the country, from Mexico City the capital (where she was born), across to Oaxaca and the Yucatán. This collection of recipes is built around her experiences, from breathing in the aroma of woodsmoke from a barbacoa (food cooked over open flames), to seeing first-hand the care that goes into preparing seemingly simple dishes, from salsas and moles to tortillas and tostadas. Adriana’s take on traditional Mexican dishes tell a story of her heritage and the people who taught her the craft of cooking and will open your eyes to real, authentic Mexican food.

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Book SynopsisThe provinces of China are united by their love of a good meal. Each has their own specialties and methods of preparation - all of which are, of course, purported to be 'the best'. Rather than attempting to cover the entirety of Chinese cuisine, this charming little book instead focuses on recipes born from melding the author's favourite family menus with tips on traditional preparation and table etiquette as dictated by Confucius 2500 years ago. The result is an informative and delicious peek into the Chinese food culture of the early twentieth century. Requiring only minimal materials and expertise, the recipes are accessible and flavourful, while the insights into traditional Chinese eating customs will be of use for travellers hoping to dine authentically while abroad. Chow! guides the reader through the basics - how to wash rice, serve tea and make noodles from scratch - before introducing them to a variety of dishes based around meat, seafood and vegetables. Whether you seek familiar tastes or adventurous dishes, Chow! has it all: from stuffed mushrooms and fried rice to minced pigeon, crab fat with green vegetables and duck tongue soup. Text in English and Chinese.

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Book Synopsis Banchan, the shared side dishes that accompany a Korean meal, are often the real stars of the table, and it's time we celebrate them. This first-of-its-kind cookbook showcases the wide world of banchan, from traditional staples to modern Korean American renditions, with 60 recipes from the kitchen of chef Caroline Choe.Highlighting this underrepresented aspect of Korean cuisine, Banchan offers 60 mouthwatering recipes for classic and modern banchan dishes so home cooks everywhere can get in on the deliciousness. From namul (fresh vegetables) to buchimgae (pancakes), these tasty sides are proof that big flavor can be found in small bites: Smoky Gochujang Chicken Salad rounds out a delightful midweek lunch. Perfectly tender-on-the-inside, crisp-on-the-outside Hobakjeon (Zucchini Pancakes) are what dreams are made of. Pa Muchim (Shaved Green Onion Salad) is a must-have with a Korean barbecue meal or an unexpected pizza toppin

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Book SynopsisFollow Miguel and Dante on a journey full of music and family and create a feast inspired by Disney and Pixar's Coco. Celebrate Miguel and his adventures with over 50 recipes inspired by Disney and Pixar's Coco! Filled with sweet treats, appetizers, main courses, and delicious drinks, this cookbook includes dozens of authentic Mexican dishes and all of the meals that the Rivera family may have made for their own loved ones! Coco: The Official Cookbook features step-by-step instructions and full-color images so cocineros of any age or skill level can learn to prepare traditional Mexican treats, such as churros and tamales, for serving to family and friends at the table.

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Book SynopsisThere’s nothing more Irish than the humble spud! This delightful recipe book celebrates old-fashioned Irish potato recipes that are enjoyed in farmhouses throughout the country, with nourishing traditional favourites that everyone will love.

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Book SynopsisFrom Italy and Thailand to Russia, India and Japan - the best food and cooking from around the globe featured in easy-to-follow recipes and 200 step-by-step colour photographs

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Book Synopsis'A joyous treasure trove' Michael Morpurgo'A delight' Tom Jones'A Tour De Force' Roger PhillipsCook your way around the world with Cerys Matthews' Where the Wild Cooks Go, with a Spotify playlist ready for each country, as well as poems, proverbs, curiosities and some very surprising aspects of world history. The pages of her 'folk cookbook' are brim-full of generations' old nuggets of wisdom, as well as stories about Catatonia touring days and other escapades, plus over a hundred recipes and cocktail ideas from 15 countries.Easy haggis, vegan haggis, jambalaya, cawl, traditional and vegan Welsh cakes, tequila prawns, chocolate and Guinness fondants, thousand hole pancakes, pineapple and chilli, potato, chickpea and coconut curry, dahl and hedgerow salad are just some of delicious, sustainable and fuss free ideas served in this beautiful book.Trade ReviewA joyous treasure trove * Michael Morpurgo *A delight -- Tom JonesA Tour De Force -- Roger Phillips

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Book SynopsisTraditional Asian home cooking – with a modern twist! A journey across a continent of incredible flavours and smells, ingredients and inspiration – this book brings together all the best home cooking, street food favourites, healthy fakeaways and crowd-pleasers in one award-winning collection. Cambodia * China * India * Indonesia * Japan * Korea * Malaysia * Philippines * Singapore * Sri Lanka * Thailand * Vietnam Over 110 modern, delectable and easy recipes meet any craving, from Korean fried chicken, a warming Bibimbap, spicy Dan Dan Noodles, a hearty Beef Rendang, a zingy Papaya Salad, Banh Mi on-the-go or satisfying Masala Dosa to share with friends. Includes essential tips to ensure an authentic fragrance at the heart of every recipe, and 20 simple spice pastes, all taking 10 minutes or less to prepare. Packed with vegetables, herbs and spices, all the recipes centre around the maxim: practical, simple, healthy and delicious! This is the fully updated edition of the award-winning Lemongrass and Ginger.Trade Review"A diverse array of dishes and flavors that reflect distinct regional cuisines found across the continent, with a focus on traditional meals that don't take hours to prepare and can fit into a weeknight repertoire . . . Recommended." — Booklist

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Book SynopsisNancy Astor and her niece Nancy Lancaster were two of the great hostesses of the twentieth century, entertaining at a pitch perfect level of luxury, comfort and elegance. The food they served was always delicious, and the discovery of Nancy Astor’s privately bound cookbook containing the recipes from the Langhorne family house, Mirador in West Virginia, is published for the first time. Over 70 recipes that were regularly ‘mixed in with’ classic French and English cuisine, are an ode to the flavours of the South; that conjured up mealtimes imbued with wit and laughter, tears and tantrums,arguments and reconciliations and were the thread that held the family together.Table of ContentsForeword, Introduction, First Courses, Main Courses, Vegetables and Salads, Desserts, Bread Biscuits and Cakes, Drinks and Aperitifs.

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Book SynopsisThis title helps you discover the secrets of a culinary tradition characterized by subtle scents, delicate tastes and elegant presentation. It offers full of tempting recipes that draw on the herbs and spices of the souk, the fresh ingredients of the countryside, and the traditions of the Moroccan kitchen. You can enjoy Casablancan Couscous with Roasted Summer Vegetables, Tagine of Lamb with Crunchy Country Salad, Sauteed Herb Salad with Chilli and Preserved Lemon, and Burnt Mulhalbia with Rose-Petal Jam. This beautifully photographed book is full of recipes that evoke the glorious tastes and textures of traditional Moroccan cooking - its exciting use of ingredients, its sweet and spicy combinations, its careful use of petals and flower waters - and places them in a modern context. You can discover tagines of chicken or lamb, enhanced by preserved lemons, prunes and olives. You can enjoy fresh, tangy salads such as Artichoke Hearts with Ginger and Honey, and delectable snacks such as Mini Saffron Fish Cakes. It includes drinks and rich desserts, such as Sweet Couscous with Rose-scented Fruit Compote. Every recipe is clearly explained, and an introduction describes all the ingredients and cooking techniques. Moroccans are well known for their love of wonderful food and generous hospitality, and this book will provide all the inspiration you need to follow their example.Trade Review"'Every so often a book comes along that conveys the scent and taste of its subject so evocatively that it grabs our attention totally. This book is one of them: a heady insight into the varied mix of modern-day Moroccan food." (Lindsey Bareham (author and cook))"

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Book Synopsis• An epitomy of all surviving English medieval recipes • The great advantage for students of medieval English cookery is that there is an identifiable corpus of evidence in the manuscripts that have survived to the present day. Although there may be some new discoveries, in general terms the corpus is relatively stable. The beauty of this book is that it addresses the corpus as a whole and abstracts from it paradigm recipes for every medieval dish that we know about. The book is organised by category of dish (Pottage; Meat Dishes; Poultry and Game Birds; Fish; Eggs and Dairy Dishes; Sauces and Condiments, and Baked Dishes). For each dish the editor has chosen what is in her view the most typical example and, citing the source, translates the original text.

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Book SynopsisA feisty, entertaining and historical account of Anglo Saxon cooking and eating, with reconstructed recipes of the period circa 400 to 1066. Emma Kay believes that the modern world has a huge amount to learn from ancient times. We are now interested in the preservation of original species and plants to nourish the human race. Her book gives us evidence based information from historical artefacts and museum articles, to show us what our ancestors had at their disposal for survival. It discusses the nature of culinary transitions in terms of Roman and Scandinavian influences, as well as providing a social and political backdrop to the Anglo Saxon communities, 400 to 1066 BCE, the time of the Norman invasions, the early Medieval era.

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Book SynopsisOne of our most popular cookbooks; in this updated edition we explore the glorious gastronomic heritage of Britain in eight regions. For a small nation, the topography is immensely varied. This fertile land yields the ingredients that have influenced the way we eat. From the orchards of the South East to the lochs of Scotland, each region harvests its own food and creates its own unique dishes. This beautiful book features 130 triple-tested recipes from every corner of Britain. Some of these dishes are brand new, others have evolved over centuries – all taste completely delicious. With stunning photography and fascinating information throughout, this is a cookbook that you’ll treasure.Table of ContentsIntroduction and cook's information Regional guides: Scotland North East and Yorkshire North West Western England South East South West Wales Recipes: Lazy lunches Afternoon teas Delicious dinners Perfect puddings Cheeseboard Festivals and feasts Index List of suppliers and previous cookbooks

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Book SynopsisSpanish food is all about making the most of the best local produce. It conjures up many associations ̶ friends eating and laughing together, delicious wine, relaxing holidays, or a balmy breeze under a colourful waterside umbrella. Above all it is perfect for sharing. Geography and climate, has had a great influence on its cooking methods and available ingredients, and these particularities are present in the dishes of the various regions. Spanish cuisine was also shaped by a complex history, where invasions and conquests have modified traditions and made new ingredients available. Gonzalo Baró has brought this feeling of life into his recipes ̶ in either traditional, usually very simple, honest dishes or unusual, new ones. He brings this gorgeous fresh country cuisine to our tables in chapters covering Basics, Tapas, Pinchos, Appetizers, Main Dishes, and Sweets. There are pages and pages of mouth-watering recipes for alioli, romesco, gazpacho, ajo blanco, mushrooms with sherry, stuffed piquillo peppers, fried salad hearts, green beans in tomato sauce, grilled asparagus, crispy vegetables with orange alioli, wild rice salad with sherry vinaigrette, sweet potatoes and grapes, yams with chard sauce, paella, tortilla, padron peppers, and a host of sweet treats.

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Book Synopsis Join Sally Butcher, owner and chef of iconic Peckham-based café and grocery shop, Persepolis, as she shares her take on Middle Eastern street fare, snacks and meze. Increasingly, formal dining is being nudged aside in favour of meze-style spreads, and street food has come of age. Meze picks out the Middle East’s most exciting street food and snacks including a range of kebabs, nuts, nibbles and sweet halwah, to bring together for family and friends. From Aubergine-wrapped Chicken, and Rabbit and Fig Kebabs, to Lebanese Street Pizza Bread and Sudanese Mashed Broad Beans. With drinks to serve alongside such as Iced Turkish Delight Coffee or Kashmiri Tamarind Cooler, without forgetting puddings for a sweet finish, you too can create the home shawarma experience and the definitive Middle Eastern meze. Packed with recipes from across the region and Sally's trademark wit and informed anecdotes, this is a burst of intoxicating flavours for all Middle Eastern food enthusiasts.Trade ReviewPraise for Veggiestan: ‘Had us salivating … Butcher writes like a dream, really know hers Middle Eastern foodstuffs and offers enticing recipes. An absolute must for the vegetarian on your gift list.’ -Delicious magazine ‘Ranges across a number of Middles Eastern cuisines with flair and a sense of humour that makes it as much of a pleasure to read as it is to cook from.’ -The Indy Best 10 Vegetarian Cookbooks Praise for Snackistan: ‘One can almost smell the bazar as one pores over the myriad recipes in this fascinating book.’ -The Good Book Guide Praise for Salmagundi: ‘We want to cook every single recipe in Salmagundi.’ – The Foodie Bugle ‘Peppered with history and quirky anecdotes, this is sure to be a bestseller.’ – Crumbs magazine

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Book Synopsis ‘This book is a delightful new addition to a most distinguished company of cooks and writers, bravo Alex.’ — Jeremy Lee Explore the food of France's borderlands with acclaimed chef Alex Jackson in his second cookbook Frontières. This is a book about the cooking of France’s borderlands: from the geographical to the historical, linguistic and metaphorical. In it, Alex Jackson sets out to investigate the cooking of these borderland areas with a view to exploring the similarities between the food on either side of the borders. From the Riviera, where the border has shifted many times but the cooking remains of a delicious whole, to the Occitan valleys of the Italian Alps, the Franco-German cooking of Alsace, and Marseille, one of the most important ports of the Mediterranean, and its historic (and current) links with North Africa. Alex explores how French cuisine has been influenced through history and that many of these dishes are part of a shared tradition of western European and Mediterranean cookery. With over 80 mouth-watering recipes and fascinating introductions to each region, Frontières will take you on a delicious gastronomic journey through France's varied borderlands, adding many interesting dishes to your repertoire along the way.Trade Review‘If you fell in love with food through trips to France you’ll be in heaven. Frontières shows you why you felt that way in the first place. This will stand alongside my favourite books on French cookery, by Richard Olney and Anne Willan. A dream of a book.’ — Diana Henry 'What a clever, fascinating book this is, with Jackson delving into France’s borderlands, taking in everything from the Alps and Alsace to North Africa, the Riviera and the Southwest. These are permeable borders, the recipes often interchangeable with Germany and Tunisia, Italy and Spain. The writing is wonderful, the recipes sublime.’ — Tom Parker Bowles, MailOnline ‘Frontières is an intelligent and articulate research of authentic, tightly regional French recipes, anecdotes and stories. It is a delight. Ironically, poignantly even, in this 21st century, it could have only been compiled and written by an impassioned rosbif.’ — Simon Hopkinson ‘By exploring the overlapping flavours and traditions of the French borderlands Alex Jackson takes you on a fascinating and potent culinary journey. This wonderful and timely book serves as a reminder that good food always reflects a breadth of influence and, like music, art and friendship, it crosses all boundaries. It contains a superb collection of recipes.’ — Rachel Roddy ‘’Tis a joy to read of the pleasures of French cooking which have so inspired and informed cooks for generations. This book is a delightful new addition to a most distinguished company of cooks and writers, bravo Alex.’ — Jeremy Lee

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Book SynopsisComplete with information on the history of the dishes, delve into this collection of recipes to re-create a range of traditional sweet courses and sample new or familiar flavours that have remained popular for centuries.

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Book SynopsisThe coupling of festivities and food is a perfect one, and England has a variety of days throughout the year at which to come together and share a traditional dish. Find the ideal recipe in this addition to the Flavours of England series.

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Book SynopsisIn Sohn-mat, which translates to “hand taste” and refers to intuitive cooking, Chef Monica Lee showcases recipes for soon tofu, the iconic Korean soup made with soft tofu, from her beloved LA Koreatown restaurant Beverly Soon Tofu.Sohn-mat is a master class in how to make this exceptional tofu soup at home, as well recipes for all of the other dishes you need to complete the meal, from banchan, to kimchi, to large-format dishes like bibimbap. Beyond its loyal customers, Beverly Soon Tofu was highly acclaimed. The restaurant was written about by Jonathan Gold and Ruth Reichl, and profiled by Anthony Bourdain in Parts Unknown. Blending the technical expertise of a chef with the practical know-how of a home cook, Sohn-mat offers what no other Korean book on the market does: a level of sophistication that is still geared toward the home kitchen. Sohn-mat is for fans of Beverly Soon Tofu and those interested in learning about Korean food and cultivating their own intuitive cooking skills.

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Book SynopsisAs fascinating and colorful as its subject, this visually striking celebration of Japanese food shows the importance of aesthetics in everything, from haute cuisine to vending machines. In Japan, where a meal is typically described as a feast for the eyes, food is a matter of national identity and heritage. Oishii! (which means delicious' in English) explores the aesthetics of the country's cuisine from a variety of perspectives, including interviews with world-famous chefs, scholars, designers, popular home cooks, patisserie chefs, artists, and more. It looks at Japanese food through the seasons; traces contemporary trends such as bento boxes and kawaii character cafes; takes readers to destinations like the Shin- Yokohama Ramen Museum and the fish roe-themed Mentai Park; and dives into culturally-specific phenomena including plastic display food, manga, and vending machines. Japanese culture expert Manami Okazaki offers a kaleidoscopic investigation of every aspect of the nation'

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Book SynopsisAs beautiful as it is practical, this collection of crowd-pleasing recipes from one of the pioneers of New Nordic cuisine shows how to make delicious, seasonal, stress-free food for the people you love.In his book Nordic Family Kitchen Mikkel Karstad applied his culinary skills to easy family meals. Now he offers the same impeccable flavors, practiced techniques, and laid-back style in a guide to effortless entertaining.Divided into six occasion-based menus, the book sets the stage for a summer barbecue, a formal Christmas dinner, a relaxed family lunch, a children’s birthday picnic, weeknight supper for friends, and Sunday brunch. Each setting is captured in elegant photographs that reflect an atmosphere of togetherness, friendship, and joyful community.Karstad’s menus are packed with mouth-watering, vegetable- forward recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients: grilled zucchini halves with ricotta and tarragon; lettuce wraps with squid, papaya

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Book SynopsisDiscover the secrets of Japanese superfoods and learn how you can incorporate them in your daily meals!Yumi Komatsudaira grew up in her family's seaweed shop, snacking on the green treats on which her family built their health-based culinary business. Now she shares the secrets of healthy eating that have guided the Japanese for ages.Superfoods are the life-giving ingredients that our bodies need for balance, wellness, healing, and longevity. Cholesterol-reducing, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, gut-healthy—the list of their benefits goes on and on. The Japanese—who face fewer health issues, less obesity, and have longer lifespans than those in other countries—have long known the power of these key ingredients.In this book, Komatsudaira combines her extensive expertise with ocean vegetables and Japanese cooking to show you how to create simple, delicious, and super-healthy Japanese-style meals at home.The power-packed, super-nutritive dishes include: Red Quinoa Salad with Hijiki and Kabocha My Grandma's Scattered Sushi Bowl Napa Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Miso Soup Edamame Hummus Yakitori Grilled Chicken Wings Okinawa-Style Braised Kombu and Pork Matcha Cheesecake Kombu Smoothies with Lemon Yogurt and Blueberries Unlock the power of nature's goodness, Japanese style. Japanese Superfoods allows you to discover a healthier way to eat while opening a whole new world of flavor and power-packed nutrition.Trade Review"In her new book Japanese Super Foods, Yumi-san has produced a feast for your eyes and your table…Classic Karaage (Japanese fried chicken), miso soup and chirashizushi are included with a special Yumi-twist. Creative dishes like Vegan Tantan-Men with a nest of noodles in flavorful broth made of Tahini, shiitake stock and kombu water illustrate her inventiveness. The super talented Yumi-san brings Japanese super food to us all." --Debra Samuels, author of My Japanese Table: a Lifetime of Cooking With Friends and Family"Yumi makes it approachable and exciting to dive into the culture of delicious food that is also filled with health superpowers. As a Registered Dietitian and lover of Japanese food for the taste and health benefits, this cookbook is a true gem." --Torie Silverstone, MS, RD"Many do not realize the superfood value of Eastern fare--seaweed rich in calcium and fatty, oily fishes stocked with Vitamin D. Yumi brings these together Eastern staples in , and makes them accessible to the Western world" --Christen Marie Russo, MD FAAOS FAOA, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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Book SynopsisClassic Baked Goods Rooted in Italian TraditionLearn the joys of making traditional Italian bakes from scratch with viral baking sensation Alessandra Fontana. She'll guide you through her timeless, expert methods for loaves, buns, pizzas, cakes and more with Italian bravado, as each impressive recipe is imbued with the memories of growing up in Rome and living in Milan.Alessandra's bakery-quality eats include favorites like rustic of Italian cuisine. She handles Venetian ciabatta, golden Genoese focaccia and the Margherita pizza her grandmother used to make. You'll also enjoy traditional treats from across Italy like Sicilian cannoli and Roman sweet cream-stuffed brioche.With this impressive collection, you can cook with enduring, authentic techniques and bask in the delights of Italian baked goods from the comfort of your home kitchen. Buono!

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsWhat Is in a Title? Introducing the Nikokiroula Beginnings New Food Knowledge with My New Name Merging My Story The Greek Cuisine My Greek Pantry Kitchen Conversions and Recipe Notes Chapter 1 Whetting the Appetite Chapter 2 The Saucepan and the Pan Chapter 3 Baked Foods Chapter 4 Sweet Endings Index Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisStill considered ''the most important meal of the day'', these ten tremendous and traditional recipes collected here as part of the Flavours of England series are perfect for starting the morning off right with a taste of England.

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Book SynopsisSatisfy your bubble tea cravings at home (and affordably)! Kawaii Café Bubble Tea includes over 60 easy-to-follow recipes, beautifully illustrated in a fun anime style. No matter if you call it boba or bubble tea, this addictive drink that originated in Taiwan in the 1980s has taken the world by storm, with shops popping up on every corner and lines out all their doors.Kawaii Café Bubble Tea covers all the basics, from brewing tea and making your own tapioca balls (aka boba) to handcrafting sweeteners, syrups, toppings, and more with all-natural ingredients and no corn syrup. Each recipe includes exciting anime-style illustrations and instructions for customizing to your preferred level of sweetness. Learn how to make: Milk Teas (lactose-free Thai, black milk, and green milk teas) Fruit Teas (strawberry, mango, watermelon, kiwi, pineapple, pomelo, and cucumber teas) Specialty Drinks (with special ingredients including coconut milk, almond butter, taro root, and ice cream) Recipes include: Pomelo Slushie (green or black tea with Pomelo Jam and Simple Syrup) Lady Bug (black tea with Strawberry Syrup and Watermelon Syrup) Area 51 (green tea with Cucumber Syrup and Kiwi Syrup) Mint Tea Lemon Mojito (mint tea with Lemon Syrup, Simple Syrup, and mint leaves) Pink Panda (milk, Strawberry Syrup, and cookies-and-cream ice cream) With yummy recipes, down-to-earth writing, and a delightful design, Kawaii Café Bubble Tea is the ultimate guide to this global phenomenon.

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Book Synopsis'Manu Buffara is … the bridge to the next generation of strong, conscious, and thoughtful chefs.’ – Dominique Crenn 'Manu Buffara is amazing … a mother, warrior, cook, chef, environmental fighter, and superwoman.’ – Alex Atala The story, inspiration, and recipes behind Latin America’s Best Female Chef (2022) and her eponymous restaurant in Curitiba In this much anticipated book, award-winning chef Manoella Buffara (known as Manu) invites readers to discover how her love for her native Brazil became her greatest motivation. Through 60 never-before-published recipes and four evocative 'menu' collections, a set of welcome drinks, and petit-fours, Manu tells the story of a culinary career founded on a commitment to indigenous ingredients and underserved communities, as showcased within her restaurant Manu. Forewords by Dominique Crenn and Manu's mentor, Alex Atala give further insight into the work of this inspiring chef. The book features specially commissioned photographs taken across a single year – of plated food, the land and sea that drive Buffara’s culinary vision, and the communities and ingredients that inspire her. This, her debut cookbook, presents an evocative reflection of the personal journey of the chef and the story of her community, life, and land, encapsulating the ambitions and values of one of the world’s most highly creative and globally respected chefs.Trade Review'Today most people know Brazilian chef Manoella (Manu) Buffara from her awards (her restaurant has been on Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, and in 2022 she won the title of Latin America’s Best Female Chef). But in 2003, when she was only starting to work in restaurants, she traveled through Europe, planning out itineraries at libraries until her money ran out and she bought a return ticket to Brazil. The book intersperses personal stories with high-concept recipes, such as fermented sweet potato, chile, and passion fruit and kiwi and yerba mate béarnaise.' – Plate Magazine ‘[Manu’s] food is elegant and thoughtful, she loves sourcing ingredients in thoughtful ways, and she has working relationships with her local fisherman. Most of what [Manu] does can be seen as a template for how restaurants - notably, yes, upscale restaurants - should be moving forward.’ – Mark Bittman'A gastronomic adventure ... [and] a priceless treasure and a semi-autobiography of a woman who places family, friends, and community at the forefront of her culinary journey.' – New York Journal of Books

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Book SynopsisOrganised around seasonal festivities including Lucia Day and Christmas Eve Dinner, as well as everyday gatherings like Afternoon Fika, this book includes simple recipes, handmade decorations, and tips for entertaining. Here, the creator of the popular website Lulu The Baker offers up traditional recipes using easy-to-find ingredients. Warm up your home with sweet treats such as Lucia Buns, Mom’s Maple Pecan Rings, and Hot Chocolate with Homemade Cardamom Marshmallows, as well as savoury favourites such as Swedish Meatballs with Gravy and Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce. Bring home the flavours and traditions of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland–a region regularly reported as the happiest place on earth! A gorgeous coffee table book as well as a cookbook, it makes a wonderful gift. Gatherings include: Nordic Brunch, Woodland Tea Party, Midsummer Feast, Afternoon Fika, Summer Seafood Celebration, Heritage Dinner, Lucia Day, Christmas Cookie Exchange, Christmas Eve Supper, Birthday TreatsTrade Review“Make your holidays more chic.”—ELLE Decor"Really lovely... gorgeous photography. If you’re into the Scandinavian lifestyle, which I know everybody is, this is a great one!" —Design Mom“A collection of seasonal entertaining, craft and food projects drawing from Scandinavian style and traditions.”—Oregon Public Broadcasting“Great Nordic-style recipes and crafts.”—Sweet Paul Magazine“[The] go-to guide for a Scandinavian gathering.”—425 Magazine“Equal parts entertaining, crafting, and cooking.” —The Norwegian American“Get inspired by Scandinavian design.” —Domino“I immediately swooped [the book] up and began drooling over the contents.” —Lisa Congdon Blog“A sweet treat.” —Foodista “Cozy the Scandinavian way.” —ParentMap

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Book SynopsisModern translation of La Varenne''s The French cook, The French pastry chef, and The French confectioner, published in Paris between 1651 and 1660, essential reading for anyone seeking to understand French cookery of the seventeenth century. Includes a detailed commentary covering the life of La Varenne, the nature of his three works, and period French cooking. La Varenne (1618-1678) was chef to the Marquis d''Uxelles and the first to produce a French cookery book of any substance since Le Viandier almost 300 years earlier, and therefore the first to record the advances in French cooking since the fifteenth century.

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Book SynopsisThe long-awaited, best-selling cookbook from Mely Martínez, The Mexican Home Kitchen, compiles the traditional home-style dishes enjoyed every day in Mexican households, with influences from states like Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Veracruz, Puebla, Estado de México, and Yucatán. *As featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, People Magazine, The Smithsonian Magazine, Eater, Epicurious, Chowhound, The Kitchn, Prevention, and Taste of Home* Illustrated with stunning photography, this book includes recipes for stews, soups, and side dishes, along with famous dishes like mole, enchiladas, picadillo, and milanesa, and is rounded out with delicious salsas, drinks, and desserts. For Mely Martínez, Mexican cooking has always been about family, community, and tradition. Born and raised in Tampico, Mely started helping in the kitchen at a very young age, since she was the oldest daughter of eight children, and spent summers at her grandmother’s farm in the state of Veracruz, where part of the daily activities included helping grind the corn to make masa. Mely started her popular blog, Mexico in My Kitchen, to share the recipes and memories of her home so that her son can someday recreate and share these dishes with his own family. In the meantime, it has become the go-to source for those looking for authentic home-style Mexican cooking. Recreate these favorite comfort foods using inexpensive, easy-to-find ingredients: Caldo de Pollo (Mexican chicken soup) Tacos de Bistec (steak tacos) Carnitas (tender, crispy pork) Albondigas (Mexican meatballs) Tamales (both savory and sweet) Enchiladas (both red and green sauces) Mole Poblano (one of the most classic and popular moles) Nopales (recipes made with cactus paddles) Empanadas (beef and cheese filled) Chiles Rellenos (stuffed and fried poblano peppers) Pozole (both red and green versions) Camarones en Chipotle (deviled shrimp) Salsa Taquera (salsa for tacos) Pastel de Tres Leches (a luscious and moist cake that’s a Mexican favorite) Buñuelos (crispy dough fritters coated in sugar) Aguas Frescas (horchata, hibiscus, and tamarind flavors) and much more! Complete with easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful images, and stories from Mexico, along with recipes for making corn and flour tortillas and tips for stocking your pantry, The Mexican Home Kitchen will have you enjoying this delicious cooking right in your own home.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Mexican Pantry Tools & Equipment Roasting Vegetables Corn Tortillas Flour Tortillas SOUPS CALDO DE POLLO Chicken Soup CALDO DE RES Beef and Vegetable Soup CREMA DE ELOTE Cream of Corn Soup CREMA DE PAPA Cream of Potato Soup SOPA DE LENTEJAS Lentil Soup SOPA DE FIDEO Mexican Noodle Soup MENUDO Mexican Tripe Soup POZOLE ROJO Red Pozole POZOLE VERDE DE POLLO Green Pozole with Chicken SOPA DE TORTILLA Tortilla Soup MAIN DISHES TACOS DE BISTEC Steak Tacos FLAUTAS DE PAPA Crispy Rolled Potato Tacos CARNITAS BARBACOA DE LENGUA Beef Tongue Barbacoa Tacos CHILES RELLENOS MOLE POBLANO ALBONDIGAS Mexican Meatball Soup ALBONDIGAS EN CHIPOTLE Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce CALABACITAS CON PUERCO Pork Stew with Squash CARNE CON PAPAS Beef and Potatoes ASADO DE PUERCO Pork Stew MILANESA DE RES Beef Milanesa CAMARONES EN CHIPOTLE Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce BISTEC A LA MEXICANA Mexican-Style Steak CHICHARRÓN EN SALSA VERDE Fried Pork Skins in Green Salsa DISCADA NORTEÑA Northern-Style Mixed Meats ENTOMATADAS EMPANADAS DE QUESO Cheese Empanadas EMPANADAS DE CARNE MOLIDA Ground Beef Empanadas TOSTADAS DE POLLO Chicken Tostadas ENCHILADAS ROJAS Red Enchiladas ENCHILADAS VERDES Green Enchiladas COSTILLAS EN SALSA VERDE Pork Rib Tips in Green Salsa ENSALADA DE POLLO Chicken Salad ENSALDA DE CODITOS Macaroni Salad FILETE DE PESCADO EMPANIZADO Breaded Fish Fillet FRIJOL CON PUERCO Pork and Beans PICADILLO POLLO A LA VERACRUZANA Chicken Veracruz-Style TINGA DE POLLO Chicken Tinga POLLO EN SALSA VERDE CON CALABACITAS Chicken with Squash in Green Salsa POLLO ENTOMATADO Chicken in Tomato Sauce ROPA VIEJA Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce TAMALES DE POLLO EN SALSA VERDE Chicken in Green Salsa Tamales TAMALES DE PUERCO Pork Tamales TAMALES DE RAJAS CON QUESO Cheese and Vegetable Tamales SALSAS & SIDES PICO DE GALLO SALSA ROJA Red Salsa SALSA ROJA ROSTIZADA Roasted Red Salsa SALSA TAQUERA Taqueria- Style Salsa SALSA VERDE Green Salsa SALSA VERDE ROSTIZADA Roasted Green Salsa SALSA VERDE CREMOSA Creamy Avocado Tomatillo Salsa GUACAMOLE ARROZ BLANCO White Rice ARROZ ROJO Red Rice ARROZ VERDE Green Rice FRIJOLES REFRITOS Refried Beans FRIJOLES DE OLLA Beans from the Pot FRIJOLES PINTOS CREMOSOS Creamy Pinto Beans CALABACITAS CON CREMA Mexican Squash with Cream CALABACITAS CON QUESO Mexican Squash with Cheese ENSALADA DE REPOLLO Cabbage Salad NOPALES CON OREGANO Cactus Paddles with Oregano DESSERTS & DRINKS ARROZ CON LECHE Rice Pudding BUDÍN DE PAN Bread Pudding BUÑUELOS CHURROS CREPAS Crepes FLAN GELATINA DE MOSAICO Mosaic Gelatin 1 PASTEL DE CUMPLEAÑOS Old- Fashioned Birthday Cake PASTEL DE TRES LECHES Three Milks Cake TAMALES DULCES Sweet Tamales TAMALES DE PIÑA Pineapple Tamales AGUA DE HORCHATA Horchata AGUA DE JAMAICA Hibiscus Iced Tea AGUA DE TAMARINDO Tamarind Drink ATOLE BLANCO White Atole ATOLE DE ARROZ Rice Atole CHAMPURRADO CAFÉ DE OLLA Mexican Spiced Coffee CHOCOLATE CALIENTE Mexican Hot Chocolate PONCHE NAVIDEÑO Mexican Christmas Punch Index Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisSince going on his Great British Adventure in 2019, James Martin has taken to the road again (and the sea and skies, too!) to bring us a new British recipes cookbook, featuring more of his favourite stunning – and occasionally remote – locations around the UK.With a foreword by Tom Kerridge, this new celebration of the unique food of the British Isles sees James travel from islands to Highlands, cooking and eating everywhere from Cornwall to Scilly, Jersey and Guernsey, Isle of Man to Shetland, the Peak District, Lake District and Yorkshire Moors, and from Wales to Skye. He takes advantage of the best ingredients the country has to offer, making Poached Turbot with a Creamy Herb Sauce on a boat in Guernsey, BBQ Pork Burgers on the Isle of Man, traditional Singing Hinnies in Northumberland – and more surprising dishes like Hoisin Duck on beautiful St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly.It's another inspiring culinary journey for fans of the show and there are 80 recipes from the series, along with details of the producers and chefs James visits, and exclusive photography from behind the scenes on this extraordinary food trip.

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Book SynopsisFor bestselling cookbook author Hetty McKinnon, Asian cooking is personal. McKinnon grew up in a home filled with the aromas, sights, and sounds of her Chinese mother’s cooking. These days she strives to recreate those memories for her own family—and yours—with traditional dishes prepared in non-traditional ways. It’s a sumptuous collection of creative vegetarian recipes featuring pan-Asian dishes that anyone can prepare using supermarket ingredients. Readers will learn how to make their own kimchi, chili oil, knife-cut noodles, and dumplings. They’ll learn about the wonder that is rice and discover how Asian-inspired salads are the ultimate crossover food. McKinnon offers tips for stocking your modern Asian pantry and explores the role that sweetness plays in Asian cultures. Her recipes are a celebration of the exciting and delicious possibilities of modern Asian cooking—from Smashed Cucumber Salad with Tahini and Spicy Oil, and Finger-lickin’ Good Edamame Beans with Fried Curry Leaves, to Springtime Rolls with Miso Kale Pesto and Tamarind Apple Crisp. Featuring big, powerful flavors created from simple, fresh ingredients, these recipes are firmly rooted in the place where east meets west and where tradition charts the journey to the modern kitchen.Trade ReviewTo Asia, With Love is not just a beautiful love letter to the continent, but one to all Asian mothers. Hetty McKinnon has captured the flavor and essence of the food her mother so lovingly prepared, and managed to transpose them for our generation. Dispelling the notion that Asian ingredients are obscure and dishes meat heavy, Hetty’s plant-based recipes are accessible, practical and delectable. Comforting and familiar but also current and exciting (dumplings for every season!), this is truly the food I want to cook and eat from breakfast through to dinner . . . and dessert (soy sauce brownies!). -- elen Goh, recipe developer, food columnist and co-author of SweetNigella Lawson described Hetty’s recipes in To Asia, With Love as “a gift to the home cook”. -- Nigella LawsonWe cannot publish a Hetty McKinnon recipe without it winding up as the most popular recipe of the week ... in To Asia, With Love, I found a nearly greedy amount of those sure hits. -- Lauren James, Epicurious

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Book SynopsisDo you know the difference between a bancha and a hojicha? How to brew the perfect matcha? With this book you will!Japanese tea expert Per Oscar Brekell is one of the few foreigners to complete the difficult training in Japan as a tea instructor. Now, with this book, he shares the secrets and insights he's gleaned from a career dedicated to promoting and preparing this ancient beverage.Combining a practical approach with in-depth knowledge and a keen eye for the healthful benefits of tea, this visual guide will help you understand everything from how tea is picked and processed to the physical and mental health benefits that come from drinking it.Through stunning color photos and engaging information from Brekell, readers of this book will get: A guided tour of Japan's main tea-growing regions, from Uji/Kyoto to Shizuoka and Kagoshima, and a journey from leaf to cup An introduction to top-grade premium and single-estate Japanese teas like yabukita, koshun, yamakai, sofu and asatsuyu A detailed guide to brewing Japanese teas to enhance their flavor and to highlight their healthful properties An in-depth look at traditional Japanese teapots and teacups A curated selection of teas suitable for home brewing and serving in various situations Every tea lover will find something to savor in this comprehensive introduction to the incredible world of Japanese teas.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The delicious universe of street food in Bangkok is confounding to navigate but there's no better guide than Chawadee Nualkhair…Her hilarious blog and this informative book are proof of this, providing all you need to know about eating well in Bangkok." --Jarrett Wrisley, food writer and owner of Appia and Soul Food Mahanakorn"Chow's book on Thai street food is complete and well organized…This book is not only useful for those who want to know where to find the best street food but also for learning about the types of street food available in Thailand." --Chef McDang, TV food personality"With its stunning photography and authentic recipes, this book transported me right back to Thailand. Take your friends and family on a culinary tour of the best Thai street food on offer." --Katie Chin, author of Everyday Thai Cooking

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Book SynopsisIn Food by Fire, join live fire cooking expert Derek Wolf to discover the secrets to great flavor.Master the art of starting cooking fires and learn about the best fuel sources. Then tackle a variety of recipes using direct heat and indirect heat, mastering skillets, skewers, and more along the way.Derek has been researching global fire-cooking techniques for the better part of a decade, traveling around the world to learn about dishes like lamb al asador and brick-pressed chicken. He shares it all in this book. If you’re looking to try cooking on the coals with herb butter oysters or picanha like a Brazilian steakhouse, you’ve come to the right place. Recipes include: Herb Brush Basted Bone-In Ribeye Leaning Salmon Plank with Lemon Dill Sauce Al Pastor Skewered Tacos Coal Roasted Lobster Tails Dirty Chipotle NY Strips Spicy Rotisserie Beef Ribs Salt-Baked Red Snapper Charred and Glazed Pineapple On top of all that, you’ll find recipes for killer sides like Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus, Cowboy-Broiled Cheesy Broccoli, and Charred Brussel Sprouts, as well as unique sauces like Spicy Cilantro Chimichurri and Maple Bourbon Glaze. It’s everything you need to cook your next meal by fire.Table of ContentsIntroduction | CHAPTER 1 | GETTING STARTED: RESPECTING THE FLAME Dancing with Fire Direct Cooking Indirect Cooking | CHAPTER 2 | DIRECT FIRE COOKING Grilling Herb Brush–Basted Bone-In Rib Eye Spatchcock Brick-Pressed Lemon-Chili Chicken Honey Espresso–Glazed Pork Chops Skirt Steak with Spicy Cilantro Chimichurri Sweet Adobo Chicken Wings Skillet Simple Huevos Rancheros Salt-Pepper-Cinnamon Rib Eye with Butter Baste Sweet and Spicy Glazed Scallops Chili-Lime Shrimp The Wolf Smashburger Coals Coal-Roasted Lobster Tails Dirty Chipotle New York Strips Campfire Hot Salmon Herb Butter Oysters on the Half Shell Spicy Lamb Chops | CHAPTER 3 | INDIRECT FIRE COOKING Hanging and Leaning Leaning Salmon Plank with Lemon-Dill Sauce Hanging Chicken Whole Lamb al Asador Hanging Prime Rib Charred and Glazed Pineapple Skewers Al Pastor Skewered Tacos Bacon-Wrapped Maple-Bourbon Chicken Skewers Brazilian-Inspired Picanha Rotisserie Leg of Lamb Spicy Rotisserie Beef Ribs Barbecue Fire-Baked Lobster Tails Hot and Fast Bourbon-Peach Ribs Reverse Seared Shovel Tri-Tip Salt-Baked Red Snapper Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends | CHAPTER 4 | VEGETABLES AND SIDES Charred Brussels Sprouts Grilled Artichokes Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Seared Tomato and Arugula Coal-Roasted Flatbread with Parmesan and Rosemary Cowboy-Broiled Cheesy Broccoli Caramelized Carrots Grilled Potato Wedges Smoked Sweet Potatoes Smashed Potatoes with Chipotle-Garlic Mayo | CHAPTER 5 | SAUCES, MARINADES, AND RUBS Classic Chimichurri Spicy Cilantro Chimichurri Smoked Spicy Salsa Charred Salsa Verde Creamy Horseradish Sauce Steakhouse Herb Butter Lemon-Chili Marinade Chipotle Rub Beer Basting Brine Simple Barbecue Seasoning Maple-Bourbon Glaze Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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