National and regional cuisine Books

While bok choy is now a staple on Western grocery store shelves, other Asian vegetables remain unknown-even though they're delicious, nutritious, and easy to grow in northern climates.Caroline, Stphanie, and Patricia Wang, three sisters of Cantonese...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERGrossyPelosi is your best friend in the kitchen-actually, he's family. In his debut cookbook, larger-than-life personality Dan Pelosi offers up a warm hug of home cooking, sharing both comfort food and connection with...

'This beautiful book is filled with stories and recipes from the heart, that are good for your heart too. It is a moving and meaningful showcase of how delicious and healthful Filipino food can be.' - Ellie Krieger, RD, Food Network and...

Discover the rich and diverse flavors of African cuisine with Mama's Cookbook. Written by Chef Christiana Ballayan, this cookbook features 27 delicious recipes inspired by Liberian Cuisine.From the comforting spices of Jollof Rice to the savory flavors...

What do one hat and five elephants, a garden in the sky, and a mother's recipe box all have in common?They are all delightfully wise and witty chapters in blogger Marsha Palanci's new book, Tarte Tatin Tales. Part memoir and part cookbook, this...

'It's Paris. Everyone's serious about dinner.' Mindy ChenBienvenue to your love affair with all things pretty and Parisian! A trs chic indulgence awaits! BonjourEmily is the culinary exploration of irresistible French flavors for fans...

Explore the English tradition of supper, a light evening meal of meat or fish, potatoes and vegetables, or traditional snacks and party foods such as sausage rolls, scotch eggs and teacakes.With a range of traditional options to choose from, this...

Learn the secrets of Thai cooking that only local foodies know about!Real Thai Cooking is a labor of love by Thailand's leading food blogger and street food expert, Chawadee "Chow" Nualkhair and Lauren Lulu Taylor who did the...

>" . . . the first cookbook that teaches the home cooking of these islands in clear, concise recipes." - Molly O'NeillInspired by memories of her father and her own experiences on the islands, Ramin Ganeshram introduces readers to the cuisine of...

Brunch at Brother Marcus is a weekend institution in London, and here in their first book you can find out why. Tas and Alex take the flavours of the Eastern Med to make dishes worth getting out of bed for, from simple favourites like Menemen - a spicy...

Gather your family and friends for the ultimate communal dinner! In Asia, hot pots have long been a cornerstone of home-cooking--a one pot meal, shared at the table, with family and friends helping themselves from the communal pot. The key to a...

Charmingly illustrated with more than 75 watercolor illustrations, this beautiful cookbook features 100 recipes that enthusiastically celebrate the culturally diverse cuisines of Paris and the community shared meals can create. Every Friday for a year,...

Simple, earthy, fiery, and fresh, Hmong food is an exciting but still little-known South Asian cuisine. In traditional Hmong culture, dishes are created and replicated not by exact measurements but by taste and experimentation-for every Hmong recipe,...

Eat like your favourite K-Drama TV Stars! If you're a fan of Korean dramas, or simply a fan of Korean food, then this book is for you! Here you'll find 61 delicious recipes for classic Korean dishes, including those you may have seen on...

This stunning guide invites you into the story of sake - an ancient beverage finding its way in a modern world.Whether you're a sake novice or an experienced connoisseur, Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake offers fascinating insights,...

Discover 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...

Do 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,...

The ultimate finger food, cute and colorful sushi is perfect for entertaining!Easy to eat, gorgeous to look at, and healthy, too - it's no wonder sushi is one of the world's favourite foods. This book shows you the simple techniques used to make kawaii...

Hearty and healthy recipes straight from an authentic Japanese kitchen! Soup is an integral part of the traditional Japanese meal - whether a delicate miso soup in a lacquered bowl to be sipped as you eat your rice, or a rich and flavourful broth poured...

Opening with Japan's top ten favourite comfort foods-from Deep Fried Crunchy Chicken to Japanese-Style Meat and Potato Hotpot-this cookbook is packed with authentic versions of the dishes that Japanese people eat every day.In this book you'll find all...

A collection of family-friendly, easy and inexpensive recipes used and honed over many years by Japanese mom Kanae Inoue. Real Bento is packed with the time-saving tricks that allow you to make bento box lunches each morning in just 10 minutes,...

Healthy, economical, tasty and attractive - Japanese bento box lunches have been taking the world by storm!Hosts of popular NHK World cooking show Bento Expo, Marc Matsumoto and Maki Ogawa, now share their bento-making expertise on the pages of this...

Parents seeking alternatives to unhealthy snacks and school cafeteria lunches will find a treasure trove of ideas within these pages.With over 46 themed bento box options to choose from, this book allows you to create lunch with a selection of food that...

A playful illustrated introduction to Japanese food. What's uni and how do you eat it? What are 'dancing shrimp' or tako yaki? Do you pick it up with your fingers? Dip it in sauce? And just what is that sauce? From world-famous sushi to fatally...

The Japanese Sak Bible is the ultimate book about Japan's national drink - from its history and culture to its ingredients and production methods, how to choose the best sak, and recommended food pairings. Author Brian Ashcraft traveled the...

Gyoza dumplings are the ultimate Asian comfort food. Whether eaten in an exclusive restaurant or at a humble street stall, these tasty morsels burst with flavor and are impossible to resist.Dumplings are surprisingly easy to make once you learn a few...

In Japan where there are more festivals than there are days of the year, it's no surprise that food is a daily celebration unto itself! The Food of Japan is a diverse compilation of 96 recipes collected and beautifully photographed in several regions of...

For everyone interested in Japanese cuisine, from those encountering it for the first time to those who have eaten and perhaps misunderstood it for years. A Dictionary of Japanese Food will prove an invaluable reference source...

Japanese Homestyle Cooking will enable you to prepare simple, authentic dishes to enjoy within the comfort of your own home. Learn the secrets behind preparing exquisite sushi and sashimi with an inexpensive bamboo sushi mat...

A culinary journey of Switzerland in 45 irresistible dessertsGold Medal, Swiss Gourmet AwardSweet Switzerland is irresistible and Sweet & Swiss brings together 45 recipes for cakes, pastries, tarts, breads, and more, from author Heddi Nieuwsma, an...

In 2014, Bernard Radfar moved to West Los Angeles for one reason: to be closer to Toshi Sakamaki and his incredible Yakitori restaurant. Chicken Genius is a visual love letter to Toshi's cuisine and the care and grace with which he...

Bursting with fresh recipes and practical entertaining advice, this book is the ingredient every kitchen needs.Melina Davies treats everyone like family. Stop by her house and she'll whip you up a fluffy, buttery vegetable quiche with fresh greens in a...

Pizza, pasta, pesto and olive oil: today, it's hard to imagine any supermarket without these items. But how did these foods - and many more Italian ingredients - become so widespread and popular?This book maps the extraordinary progress of Italian food,...

Won "Best Food Blog" at the 2018 Guild of Food Writers Awards Forty recipes from all over the world Full color images Foreword by Mina Holland, editor of Guardian Cook Humans of New York meets Pasta Grannies

Spanish cuisine is a melting-pot of cultures, flavours and ingredients: Greek and Roman, Jewish, Moorish and Middle Eastern. It has been enriched by its climate, geology and spectacular topography, which have encouraged a variety of regional food...

Delight in 74 stunning recipes from a sample of Tokyo Izakayas!The equivalent of a tapas bar or an English pub, Izakayas are the cornerstone of Japan's food culture, acting as a place to share a delicious, satisfying meal over drinks with...

Entertain your friends and family with sushi that looks as fantastic as it tastes! As the world's appetite for Japanese sushi continues to skyrocket, the Sushi Art Cookbook introduces readers to the art of creating sushi that looks as...

Make classic sushi along with more artful and exotic rolls with this illustrated sushi cookbook.In this sushi making book, Japanese cooking expert Yumi Umemura offers 85 easy recipes combining sushi rice--the key to delicious sushi--with ingredients...

Discover everything there is to know about sushi!Sushi has taken the world by storm. Now, brilliant young Tokyo-based sushi chef Jun Takahashi wants to share his love and scientific knowledge of sushi-making with the world! His mastery of all things...

Elevate your ramen and introduce new noodles into your repertoire!The Ultimate Japanese Noodles Cookbook is your introduction to the world of Japanese noodles and pasta. Chef and restaurateur Masahiro Kasahara presents all his personal favourites in this...

*2020IACP Cookbook Award Finalist for Health & Nutrition**2020 Gourmand Cookbook Award Winner for Japan in Fermentation*Japanese pickles are often made the day they are eaten - as  delicious side dishes, snacks and garnishes. Whether you...

Marmalade is an iconic Scottish food, traditionally made every year in January and February when Seville oranges are available. Shirley Spear, whose multi-award-winning Three Chimneys restaurant on the Isle of Skye is a magnet for foodies, has written...

The once-obscure cuisine of Vietnam is a favourite of many people from East to West. After millennia of adaptation and innovation with a pervasive Chinese influence, today's Vietnamese food is, surprisingly, a mixture of Vietnamese and French dishes,...

WINNER OF THE 2023 GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARD INDIA SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 TASTE CANADA AWARD REGIONAL//CULTURAL COOKBOOKSThe Indian answer to tapas or tagine, thali is as fun to eat as it is pretty to serve.Like a tagine or casserole, a thali...

The Modern Table, by acclaimed chef and author Kim Kushner, presents kosher cuisine in a fresh, contemporary light. Jam-packed with 75 simple and delicious recipes, entertaining ideas, and menu inspirations, this beautiful cookbook is designed to make...

Toronto is a renowned food mecca, born out of a cultural identity defined by the unified culinary tradition of a vibrant multicultural community. It is a city that has shaped and defined one passionate chef who abandoned his corporate job to throw on an...

Houston's dining scene is a colorful culinary tapestry of local and international food traditions. Whether it's barbecue, Southern comfort food, or fine dining, H-town is emerging as a foodie destination-there has never been a more exciting time to eat...

Fly to Japan and come discover all there is to know about sushi. After revealing the secrets of chocolate to us, Franckie Alarcon offers a gourmet panorama of this exceptional dish that has conquered the planet! But do you really know sushi? The author...