Release Dates for new National & Regional Cuisine Books

"It is not wise for a man who can get sea-sick in a rowboat on a mill-pond to attack a Japanese dinner just after a seventeen days' voyage across the Pacific. I was just that unwise, and for that reason perhaps can do but scant justice in this Land of the Rising Sun, to a soup in which floats bits o...

Canada's beloved food writers, and long-time friends, Rose Murray and Elizabeth Baird have teamed up to create an all-new cookbook containing some of the most quintessential and delicious recipes of Canadian cuisine. A beautiful keepsake hardcover book, Canada's Favourite Recipes is not only a treas...

David Venable will be the first to tell you: He loves his food. And as the beloved host of QVC's popular program, "In the Kitchen with David, "(R) he's put that passion on mouthwatering display, welcoming some of the greatest names in the food world. But Venable's own culinary skills--honed in the C...

Kylie Kwong's Simple Chinese Cooking Class will take your Chinese cooking knowledge and skills to the next level, as well as providing ideas and inspiration by way of more than 130 new recipes. With Kylie at your side in the kitchen, you can easily expand your repertoire by mastering techniques such...

In this inspired collection of recipes, acclaimed cook and restaurateur Abla Amad shares the secrets of Lebanese cooking. Go behind the scenes at the famous Abla's Lebanese Restaurant in Carlton, Melbourne and join Abla's extended family as they share the traditions and pleasures of the table. Beaut...

'Juliette's Speculoos' is an ode to the speculoos, Belgium's favourite biscuit. Today this type of spiced biscuit, derived from the gingerbread family, is more popular than ever and is used much more widely than for accompanying a cup of coffee. The first part of 'Juliette's Speculoos' presents the...

This title comes from the creators of the popular best-selling "500 Series"! "The One & Only" cooking series brings together mouth-watering recipes, stunning photography and beautiful design in an irresistible package, at a great price. From Asian Food to Pies and Tarts to Soups and Casseroles, the ...

This title features 130 sun-drenched classic recipes shown in 230 photographs. The authentic taste of Spain is explored in traditional and regional recipes. You can create a menu in traditional Spanish style from these inspiring recipes for tapas, fish and shellfish, rice, pasta and delicious desser...

This title features over 115 deliciously spicy and aromatic Indian dishes, shown with clear step-by-step instructions in more than 480 photographs. This is the definitive guide to creating and enjoying authentic curries from every corner of the Indian subcontinent, with 480 fabulous photographs to g...

This is a timeless cuisine: the traditions, techniques, ingredients and recipes. You can discover the philosophy and traditions that influence Japanese food preparation, its specialist equipment, cooking techniques and presentation. It includes a photographic identification guide to Japanese ingredi...

This title features 100 timeless recipes shown in 300 stunning photographs. You can explore the authentic taste of Japan in 100 mouthwatering dishes, from sensational sushi and rice, appetizing soups and noodles, and tasty beans, tofu and eggs, to fish and shellfish, meat and poultry, and even desse...

This title features a fascinating introduction to the culture and traditions of the Netherlands, including information on the local geography and produce, national festivities, key ingredients and cooking techniques. You can discover both local and national dishes that range from sustaining peasant ...

Building on the rapid growing popularity of South American food and in particular, the asados and churrascos of Argentina and Brazil, South American Grill introduces wonderful and varied dishes from this food-loving continent. Filled with over 75 recipes that are guaranteed to please even the bigges...

For cooks who want to experience a link to culinary history, "Hearthside Cooking" is a treasure trove of early American delights. First published in 1986, it has become a standard guide for museum interpreters and guides, culinary historians, historical re-enactors, campers, scouts, and home cooks i...

Based on the principles of light, modern Indian food for today's busy cooks - Anjum has created a collection of 95 delicious dishes in Indian Food Made Easy that are easy and often quick to put together and full of flavour. All the recipes from the BBC2 television series are here as well as many m...

At oyster roasts and fancy cotillions, in fish camps and cutting-edge restaurants, the people of South Carolina gather to enjoy one of America's most distinctive cuisines--the delicious, inventive fare of the Lowcountry. In his classic "Hoppin' John's Lowcountry Cooking," John Martin Taylor brings u...

Ben Fordham and Felipe Fuentes Cruz aim to deliver everything that is exciting and fresh about Mexican food to the people of Britain with their London-based restaurants, Benito's Hat. From the beaches of Baja and Cancun to the mountains of the Sierra Madre, Mexico has an incredible variety of vibran...

Following on from the bestselling Complete Step-by-Step Family Cookbook, this is the ultimate recipe collection for fans of Italian cooking - including pastas, pizzas, risottos and all manner of classic savoury and sweet dishes. A useful preliminary section on Italian Cooking includes information on...

From renowned food writer and proud Southerner James Villas comes the definitive Southern cookbook, featuring fascinating Southern lore, cooking tips, and 388 glorious recipes for any occasion. It includes traditional favorites, delicious regional specialties, and new recipes from some of the South'...

This title features 70 authentic dishes from all over Africa adapted for the Western kitchen - all shown step by step in 300 simple-to-follow photographs. It offers the best of Africa's unique cuisine, with traditional dishes, from Morocco to Mozambique, and from Tunisia's desert north to the green ...

This title features 65 authentic recipes from Portugal, shown in over 260 photographs. It explores the rich, varied and historic cuisine of Portugal in this sumptuous book, with appetizing recipes from a world-renowned Portuguese chef and restaurateur. It includes a fascinating introduction about th...

Award-winning chef Hugo Ortega of Hugo's Authentic Mexican Cuisine journeys across Mexico enjoying the foods of his homeland. Unaltered by globalisation and fast-food short-cuts, Mexican street food represents the best of traditional cooking. The scent of these familiar dishes moves from colourful c...

For over a quarter of a century, the founders of Fischer and Wieser -- the flavour-crazed dynamic duo of Case Fischer and Mark Wieser-have introduced a larger world to the flavours of Texas. Starting with a handful of jams and jellies, the specialty food company they founded in a peach orchard has l...

Located at the crossroads between China, India, and the nations of Southeast Asia, Burma has long been a land that absorbed outside influences into its everyday life, from the Buddhist religion to foodstuffs like the potato. In the process, the people of the country now known as Myanmar have develop...

Maddalena Caruso's stunning Italian home provides the backdrop for this supremely beautiful guide to seasonal Italian food and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle. Love Italian Food follows the course of the year from spring to winter, with each season sub-divided thematically. The Spring chapter cons...

A Month in Marrakesh is a celebration of the wonderful tastes and sensational allure of Morocco. Inspired by his frequent trips to Marrakesh, Andy Harris has scoured the maze-like souks for the best flavours, and has produced a wealth of exotic-tasting recipes with fresh ingredients and minimum fuss...

Widely acknowledged as one of the worldAEs greatest cuisines, Indian food has traditions stretching back over three thousand years. The blending of subtle cultural, ethnic and religious influences over the centuries has created a unique cuisine as varied as the country itself. This selection of over...

Most southern cooks will agree with Debbie Moose when she writes, "Like a full moon on a warm southern night, buttermilk makes something special happen." "Buttermilk" explores the rich possibilities of this beloved ingredient and offers remarkably wide-ranging recipes for its use in cooking and baki...

"Show me a recipe with pecans, and I have to try it." Attributing her own love of this American nut to the state of her birth--Georgia is the nation's leader in growing pecans--and to the happy fact that her mother "hardly made a cookie, candy, or pan of Sunday dressing without them," Kathleen Purvi...

"My Barcelona Kitchen" is a vibrant collection of recipes gathered by cook and food writer Sophie Ruggles while living in this lively Spanish city. Inspired by her life as a local in the heart of Barcelona, along with Spanish friends and favourite restaurants and bars, Sophie has added her own perso...

"Pasta Artigiana" has a recipe for any occasion, from simple and rustic to elegant and refined. Second generation Italian chef, Nino Zoccali shares a lifetime of delectable pasta recipes from hearty soups to indulgent filled pasta (tortellini, ravioli) and even pasta-based desserts. With more than 8...

This new Step-by-Step cookbook series provides a wide choice of great value recipe books covering everything from pastas and curries to cakes and breads. In Chinese, whether you try Spring Rolls, Szechuan Chilli Prawns or Shredded Beef in Hoisin Sauce, you can rest assured that you will be guided ev...

Superb and simple recipes, beautifully photographed, from Little Flower Caf in California. Owner Christine Moore has become nationally known for her sea salt caramels and homemade marshmallows, and her breakfast-and-lunch caf in Pasadena, California is hugely popular. She shares her favorite dishes ...

Side dishes are the very heart and soul of southern cuisine. So proclaims Fred Thompson in this heartfelt love letter to the marvelous foods on the side of the plate. From traditional, like Pableaux's Red Beans and Rice, to contemporary, like Scuppernong-Glazed Carrots, Thompson's 250 recipes recomm...

Turkish cuisine is a colourful mosaic enriched by the recipes and techniques of many ancient cultures, the creativity of its cooks and the geography of the region. Inspired by the best of that regional cooking this collection of recipes represents a rediscovery of timeless, authentic and delicious ...

The food of Italy remains one of the most popular cuisines in the world, providing fresh flavours and ingredients in delicious combinations. Now Quickcook: Italian shows you how to make 360 wonderfully authentic and regional dishes in as little as 30, 20 or 10 minutes. The collection includes much-l...

Learn to cook from the best chefs in AmericaSome people say you can only learn to cook by doing. So Adam Roberts, creator of the award-winning blog "The Amateur Gourmet," set out to cook in 50 of America's best kitchens to figure out how any average Joe or Jane can cook like a seasoned pro. From Ali...

Following on from Phaidon's classic home-cooking bibles of national cuisines, which started with The Silver Spoon in 2005 and has continued with 1080 Recipes, Vefa's Kitchen, I Know How to Cook and India Cookbook, The Lebanese Kitchen is the definitive guide to traditional cuisine from Lebanon. The...