Around the World in 450 Recipes

The growing trend for holidays in far-flung places has increased our awareness and appreciation of a wide range of cuisines. Everyone enjoys variety and change in the food we cook and eat, and now that supermarkets and stores import a wide range of exotic ingredients, we can become even more adventurous in the kitchen.

You don’t need to journey to China to taste a classic Peking Duck or to the wilds of Mexico to enjoy a chilli and lime Seviche – both can be created easily at home. This cookbook is a fabulous opportunity to sample the world’s best-loved dishes, to explore the cuisine of a dream destination or revisit a memorable holiday dish.

This chapter-by-chapter tour of the world includes authentic recipes in all their fabulous diversity. From the sunny Mediterranean to hot and spicy India and the tropical Caribbean, all of the popular classics are here – Chinese Crispy Seaweed, Balti Chicken Curry, Middle Eastern Falafel, Spanish Seafood Paella, Creole Omelette, and Mexican Chimichangas. New discoveries include Japanese Hamburgers, Balinese Spiced Duck, Spain’s Butterfly Prawns in Chocolate Sauce and Caribbean Duckanoo.

The wide-ranging collection covers soups and appetizers, meat, fish and seafood recipes, vegetarian dishes, bakes and desserts. With tempting photographs of each dish and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions throughout, perfect results are guaranteed every time. Here’s how to travel the world and sample some of its most famous dishes, all without moving from the comfort of your own kitchen.

About the Author

Sarah Ainley, who compiled the collection of recipes from a team of international recipe writers, is a highly experienced culinary editor with many publications to her name.