The World on a Plate: A Cook's Tour

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Description: This is a cookbook with a difference; take their inspiration from many of the most exciting cuisines of the world. Vacations in far-flung places have increased our awareness of different foods and ingredients to the point where very few dishes seem truly "foreign." Even if you don't travel, main international dishes have become familiar fare as restaurants spring up on almost every street corner serving food from all over the world. Ingredients and dishes which once sounded strange. and were impossible to locate, are now often standard items, easy to find in local supermarkets or specialist stores. 

Whether you've journeyed to Ireland, Switzerland, or Thailand, or just visited the local Chinese restaurant, how often have you wished yon could recreate the dishes in your own kitchen? The dishes in The World on a Plate span the globe.There are familiar classics from Europe, such as Minestrone, Boeuf Bourguignon, Seafood Paella, Crepes Suzette, and Chocolate Profiteroles; Chicken Jambalaya and Cajun Spiced Fish from Louisiana; recipes from the Middle East such as Turkish Lamb and Apricot Stew, and Lemony Bulgur Wheat Salad. There is also Italian Olive Oil Bread, as well as Mediterranean Fish Stew, Spanish Omelet, and Thai Chicken Soup. 

Every recipe has easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step pictures to show the techniques and cooking methods. Only accessible fresh ingredients and convenient storecupboard standbys are used, ensuring that this mouthwatering collection is something no cook should be without. So, whether you are just browsing for ideas, or looking for something special, The World on a Plate is certain to have the dish to fit the occasion. 

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Condition: Good condition.