Getting adventurous in the kitchen is a great way to learn new cooking skills and try delicious new foods-- and what better way to get adventurous in the kitchen than exploring international cookbooks? Librarian Erin, with our Summer Reading theme "Adventure Begins at Your Library" in mind, hand-selected a small collection of cookbooks that feature cuisines from all over the world. See her selections below and travel the world from the comfort of your kitchen, with these fantastic international cookbooks!
Regional Foods
Cook with recipes from the country or region of your choice!
¡Salud! Vegan Mexican Cookbook: 150 Mouthwatering Recipes from Tamales to Churros
by Eddie Garza
Tamales. Enchiladas. Churros. There are so many delicious reasons to love Mexican food. ¡Salud! Vegan Mexican Cookbook takes a twist that's both mouthwatering and healthy on these classic dishes. Renowned chef Eddie Garza combines his innovative cooking techniques with traditional Mexican staples. As a leading voice on Latino health and nutrition, Garza is committed to finding healthier ways to enjoy delicious Mexican fare without animal ingredients-and with ¡Salud! Vegan Mexican Cookbook he does exactly that.
Tacos and Tequila: 100+ Vibrant Recipes that Bring Mexico to Your Kitchen
The best night of the week just got better. Tacos & Tequila is for those who feel like every meal could be tacos, featuring over 100 recipes that celebrate the taco's unmatched versatility and the distinctive flavor and spirit of tequila. Whether you're looking to celebrate with something special or just want to unwind with a cocktail and your favorite comfort food, Tacos & Tequila guarantees that the evening will prove memorable.
Around My French Table: More than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan
Three hundred recipes from the author's French kitchen and those of her French friends and French artisans, plus tips and stories.
Passione: Simple, Seductive Recipes for Lovers of Italian Food by Genarro Contaldo
Passione features photographs from the author's childhood alongside stunning food and travel photography. Over 100 recipes and delightful personal recollections let the reader share the secrets of Gennaro's love affair with Italian food.
The Ikaria Way: 100 Delicious Plant-Based Recipes Inspired by my Homeland, the Greek Island of Longevity by Diane Kochilas
Diane Kochilas' new cookbook brings the plant-based cuisine of Ikaria to your dinner table. Ikaria is an island in Greece where people live to a ripe old age, sometimes living well past 100. Diane Kochilas, host of the television series My Greek Table, is a daughter of Ikaria. The Ikaria Way is her latest cookbook and is filled with easy, contemporary recipes rooted in her background and steeped in the ancient Greek traditions of plant-based cuisine.
The Complete Middle Eastern Cookbook by Tess Mallos
The Complete Middle Eastern Cookbook covers more than 500 classic and contemporary dishes from eighteen countries (Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Armenia, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Gulf States, Yemen, Egypt, Iran & Afghanistan). Written with the home cook in mind, Tess's recipes are straightforward, simple to follow and work every time. Recipe and chapter introductions give valuable information about how local dishes are prepared and served, while the comprehensive glossary explains unfamiliar ingredients.
Indian Instant Pot Cookbook: Traditional Indian Dishes Made Easy & Fast by Urvashi Pitre
An Instant Pot cookbook with classic Indian recipes: Mango Chutney, Chickpea Salad, Lentils with Fried Onions, Palak Paneer, Mixed Vegetables with Coconut, Butter Chicken, Pork Saag, Carrot with Raisins, Indian Rice Pudding, and much more!
East: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Beijing by Meera Sodha
Meera Sodha's stunning new collection features brand-new recipes from a wide range of Asian cuisines. This cookbook is a collaboration between Sodha and the East Asian and South East Asian home cooks and gourmet chefs who inspired her along the way. Taking you from India to Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan, by way of China, Thailand, and Vietnam, East will show you how to whip up a root vegetable laksa and a chard, potato, and coconut curry; how to make kimchi pancakes, delicious dairy-free black dal and chili tofu. There are sweet potato momos for snacks and unexpected desserts like salted miso brownies and a no-churn Vietnamese coffee ice cream.
Instant Pot Asian Pressure Cooker Meals: Fast, Fresh & Affordable by Patricia Tanumihardja
In this cookbook, Asian-American food expert Pat Tanumihardja shows you how to buy fresh ingredients, condiments, and spices from your local supermarket, farmers market, or health food store on a budget, then how to use them to prepare delicious and flavorful Asian dishes using an Instant Pot.
Dishes from Around the World
A little bit of everything!
The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope by José Andrés
A captivating collection of stories and recipes from renowned chefs, local cooks, and celebrity friends of José Andrés's beloved nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK), which feeds communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises; with a foreword from Stephen Colbert.
Gordon Ramsay's Uncharted: A Culinary Adventure with 60 Recipes from Around the Globe by Gordon Ramsay
In the National Geographic television series Uncharted, chef Gordon Ramsay travels to some of the most remote locations on Earth in search of culinary inspiration, epic adventures, and cultural experiences. Experience his journey in this beautifully illustrated collection, featuring 60 mouthwatering recipes and revealing insight into the cultures and foodways of destinations from Peru to Louisiana.
Cook Like Your Ancestors: An Illustrated Guide to Intuitive Cooking with Recipes from Around the World by Mariah-Rose Marie
A fully illustrated guide to intuitive cooking! This beginner-friendly cookbook includes a primer on tools, ingredients, and using your own five senses to make delicious food, as well as twenty vegetarian recipes from worldwide cuisines. This book was created with international and financial accessibility in mind, and the hope that readers of all backgrounds will find appreciation for the myriad people and flavors of our shared world.
Happy Herbivore Abroad: A Travelogue & Over 135 Fat-Free & Low-Fat Recipes from Around the World by Jas M. Morgan
The author shares her fat-free and low-fat vegan recipes for comfort foods and other dishes with international flavors, along with stories of her experiences living and traveling throughout the United States and around the world.
Happy reading and happy cooking! We hope you enjoy eating your way around the world with this collection of international cookbooks. And remember, your Cromaine Librarians are always happy to find materials and resources related to your interests and passions! Stop by the reference desk to chat with a Librarian about what you're looking for, and discover all of the amazing books, materials, tools, and virtual resources that they can offer.