Tastes of the World

Cultural Diversity Week 2024: Our Shared Stories - Celebrating Together

Food nourishes culture and feeds the soul! Recreate the taste of your favourite international dishes, or the heart-warming aroma of a home-cooked meal from a home far away. Our shelves are stacked with treasured recipes from around the globe. From savoury to sweet, let's make tonight's dinner a cultural celebration!

Updated February 12, 2024
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Cook Korean! : a comic book with recipes
Ha, Robin
Paper Book
New York Times bestseller .A charming introduction to the basics of Korean cooking in graphic novel form, with 64 recipes, ingredient profiles, and more, presented through light-hearted comics. Fun to look at and easy to use, this unique combination of cookbook and graphic...
Let's make ramen! : a comic book cookbook
Amano, Hugh.
Paper Book
A comic book cookbook with accessible ramen recipes for the home cook, including simple weeknight bowls, weekend project stocks, homemade noodles, and an array of delicious accompaniments, with insights and tips from notable ramen luminaries. LONGLISTED FOR THE ART OF EATING...
Flavor
Ghayour, Sabrina.
Paper Book
All-new recipes from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Persiana and Persiana Everyday The new collection of simple, delicious, crowd-pleasing recipes from the bestselling Middle-Eastern chef.
Modern South Asian kitchen : recipes and stories celebrating culture and community
Gidda, Sabrina
Paper Book
"Sabrina's modern take on traditional South Asian dishes and the stories behind them makes an entertaining and tempting book!" - Michel Roux Jr "Sabrina is the real deal... The delicious flavour combinations, fun playfulness of classic dishes and a genuine love for storytelling and...
The world of Filipino cooking : food and fun in the Philippines
Urbano, Chris
Paper Book
Let this Filipino cookbook introduce you to the tempting multicultural cuisine of the Philippines! Home chef turned internet cooking sensation, Chris Urbano brings the world of Filipino cuisine and adobo cooking to your kitchen with over 90 easy-to-follow recipes. Filipino food...
The chicken soup manifesto : recipes from around the world
Louis, Jenn
Paper Book
2022 IACP Award Nominee Longlisted for the André Simon Food and Drink Book Awards 2020 Celebrating the universal joy of chicken soup. This is a celebration of one of the most widely interpreted, and beloved dishes the world over. With more than 100...
Sweet, savory, spicy : exciting street market food from Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and more
Tiong, Sarah
Paper Book
Sarah Tiong opens up a new world of flavor from Laotian Meatballs and Cambodian Pork Chops to Chicken and Beef Satay in this exciting southeast Asian street food cookbook. With fantastic recipes straight from the food markets of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia and more, you can explore all...
Complete Chinese cookbook
Hom, Ken.
Paper Book
A guide to making easy and delicious Chinese food for today's busy lifestyle. Ken Hom is arguably the West's most famous Chinese chef. Hailed as the man who transformed wok cooking into an art form, he has introduced Chinese cuisine to the tables of royalty, world leaders and...
Green mangoes and lemon grass : Southeast Asia's recipes from Bangkok to Bali
Hutton, Wendy.
Paper Book
Here, Wendy Hutton tackles the rich diversity of Southeast Asian cuisine. A tour-de-force of good eating, this book offers a whirlwind journey of Singapore and its cosmopolitan delights, Thailand's sinfully spicy dishes and the refreshing, healthy fare of Vietnam.
Mexico : the cookbook
Carrillo Arronte, Margarita
Paper Book
The definitive bible on Mexican homecooking by Mexico's leading culinary authority, Margarita Carrillo Arronte Mexico: The Cookbook is the definitive bible of home-cooking from Mexico. With a culinary history dating back 9,000 years, Mexican food draws influences from Aztec...
The Korean vegan cookbook : reflections and recipes from Omma's kitchen
Lee Molinaro, Joanne
Paper Book
Korean cooking is synonymous with fish sauce and barbecue. But it's also all about ingredients like doenjang (fermented soybean paste), gochujang (chili sauce), dashima (seaweed), and more - ingredients that are fully plant-based, unbelievably flavourful, and totally Korean. In her debut cookbook,...
Amazing Malaysian : recipes for vibrant Malaysian home-cooking
Musa, Norman
Paper Book
Malaysian food is incredible. Think vibrant, healthy dishes with dazzling flavours and textures. With over 100 recipes - using ingredients that you can find in any supermarket - this is the ultimate guide to cooking Malaysian food at home. Try an authentic satay, an...
Persiana Everyday
Ghayour, Sabrina.
Paper Book
The long-awaited follow-up to the award-winning international bestseller Persiana The all-new collection of more than 100 fuss-free, crowd-pleasing recipes for everyday eating from the author of the award-winning, Sunday Times ...
The Indonesian table
Pandean-Elliott, Petty
Paper Book
'It is truly remarkable for a talented chef to also be a sensational storyteller ... Petty takes you on a journey across the archipelago, through her food and her life.' - Julien Royer, Chef-owner of Odette Restaurant Award-winning author Petty Pandean-Elliott tells the story of her...
Katie Chin's everyday Chinese cookbook : 101 delicious recipes from my mother's kitchen
Chin, Katie
Paper Book
"Katie Chin has done us all a huge favor: she's provided us with recipes for so many of the Chinese dishes we always wanted to cook but have never had clear and easy instructions to prepare...Thank you Katie Chin!" --Martha Stewart Home chefs will enjoy preparing these Chinese...
Maangchi's big book of Korean cooking : from everyday meals to celebration cuisine
Maangchi
Paper Book
The New York Times Best Cookbooks of Fall 2019 Eater Best Fall Cookbooks 2019 Bon Appetit's "Fall Cookbooks We've Been Waiting All Summer For" Amazon's Pick for Best Fall Cookbooks 2019 Forbes Finds 15 New Cookbooks for Fall 2019
Simply Chinese : recipes from a Chinese home kitchen
Lee, Suzie
Paper Book
Simply Chinese is a sumptuous collection of classic and modern Chinese home-style recipes that can be made, with ease, in your own home kitchens. For Suzie Lee, food and Chinese home cooking has always been personal - in Chinese culture, food and family are intertwined. Suzie strives to...
Mexican today : new and rediscovered recipes for contemporary kitchens
Jinich, Pati
Paper Book
Intriguing recipes for everyday meals from the host of the PBS series Pati's Mexican Table On her PBS TV series, now in its fifth season, as well as in frequent appearances on shows like The Chew, Pati Jinich, a busy mother of three, has shown a flair for making Mexican...
Eataly : contemporary Italian cooking
Farinetti, Oscar
Paper Book
'Not merely another handsome book about Italian cookery ... Eataly is a bible, a guide for modern life.' - Times Literary Supplement The best modern Italian recipes from the largest and most prestigious Italian marketplace in the world ...
Rambutan : recipes from Sri Lanka
Shanmugalingam, Cynthia
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR NAMED A BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR BY BON APPETIT * FOOD52 * THE LOS ANGELES TIMES * THE DAILY HIVE Winner of the Fortnum & Mason Best Debut Cookbook Award 2023 More than 80...
Carpathia : food from the heart of Romania
Georgescu, Irina
Paper Book
The first book to celebrate the culturally diverse and delicious cuisine of Romania. A true fusion of East and West, where traditional recipes are given a truly modern twist. Romania is a true cultural melting pot, its character rooted in many traditions from Greek, Turkish, and...
Lagom : the Swedish art of eating harmoniously
Knowles-Dellner, Steffi
Paper Book
Lagom: n. just the right amount, balanced, harmonious. This beautiful, fresh cookbook offers genuine insight into how Swedes eat and cook - with recipes that fit around the seasons, occasions, times of day, and appetite. Eating and cooking in tune with "lagom" means embracing food that...
Kolkata : recipes from the heart of Bengal
Dutt, Rinku
Paper Book
Kolkata is an exhilarating city in West Bengal with a vibrant foodie reputation. Considered the cultural capital of India and nicknamed 'City of Joy', Kolkata is an amalgam of old and new India, and its cuisine draws influences from far afield, combining historic Mughal, Chinese, Tibetan and...
The Italian pantry : 10 ingredients, 100 recipes : showcasing the best of Italian home cooking
Randall, Theo
Paper Book
"I love this book, full of joyfully simple, scrumptious, honest cooking - Theo has created the most delicious dishes. You won't be able to resist." - Jamie Oliver Elevate your cooking and eating the easy way with The Italian Pantry. World...
Vietnamese : simple Vietnamese food to cook at home
Luu, Uyen
Paper Book
Selected for Jamie Oliver's Cookbook Club   In Vietnamese, Uyen Luu demonstrates that Vietnamese food is just as easy to whip up as a bowl of pasta - all you need is a good bottle of fish sauce and a little enthusiasm!   Uyen...
Coconut & sambal : recipes from my Indonesian kitchen
Lee, Lara
Paper Book
As seen in The New York Times * Food & Wine * Eater * Forbes * Travel + Leisure * Saveur * Epicurious * Bon Appetit * Food52 * The Strategist * Chowhound * The New York Times Book Review * The Boston Globe *...
Salt of the Earth : secrets and stories from a Greek kitchen
Doriti, Carolina
Paper Book
"Carolina Doriti stirs an obviously deep knowledge of the Greek landscape into every dish she lovingly and generously prepares. To have captured the traditional soul of the Greek table and to give it a breath of fresh air is a beautiful thing." - Diane Kochilas, author and presenter of My...
The food of Malaysia : authentic recipes from the crossroads of Asia
Hutton, Wendy.
Paper Book
The remarkable diversity of Malaysia and its exciting cuisines are brought to life in this unique collection of recipes. Color photos coupled with information on ingredients and technique make this an ideal introduction to the "Crossroads of Asia".
Lanka food
Carey, O Tama
Paper Book
Lanka Food is a comprehensive guide to Sri Lankan cooking from acclaimed chef and restaurateur O Tama Carey. Sitting on the edge of the Indian Ocean, just below India, is a tiny teardrop-shaped island called Sri Lanka - Lanka is sanskrit for island, in Tamil meaning 'that which...
Bowlful : fresh and vibrant dishes from Southeast Asia
Musa, Norman
Paper Book
From crisp and zingy salads, to fresh and comforting rice bowls, and tangles of tasty noodles as well as plant-based bowls and stir fries, Bowlful will satisfy all your cravings, with 90 easy to follow recipes by Norman Musa. This book celebrates the fresh and diverse flavours of Asia distilled in...
The Little Viet Kitchen
Pham, Thuy Diem
Paper Book
Bring a taste of Vietnamese cuisine to your home with 100 fresh, authentic and delicious recipes from the owner of The Little Viet Kitchen, London. Born in a small village in the south of Vietnam, Thuy was surrounded by food and she grew up amidst livestock and fresh produce, with a...
Peináo : a Greek feast for all : recipes to feed hungry guests
Mouresellas, Helena
Paper Book
Peináo translates to 'I'm hungry' in Greek, which is how you'll feel flipping through this book. Whether you're cooking for a dinner party, breakfast for family, or mezze for friends, there's a delicious Greek feast for every occasion. This isn't another taverna cookbook; authors Helena and Vikki...
Tortellini at midnight : and other heirloom family recipes from Taranto to Turin to Tuscany
Davies, Emiko
Paper Book
Sometime in the 1950s, Emiko Davies' nonno-in-law began the tradition of ringing in the new year with tortellini al sugo. He served it along with spumante and a round of tombola, and sparked a trend; up until the 1970s, you could find tortellini at midnight on New Year's Eve in the bars around the...
Cinnamon and salt
Davies, Emiko
Paper Book
Cinnamon and Salt is a collection of recipes, stories and photographs that invites you to beautiful Venice through its beloved cicchetti. Cicchetti (pronounced chi-ke-tee) are little morsels; think of them as appetizers, aperitivo or hors d'oeuvres - but cicchetti are undeniably,...
Milk, spice & curry leaves : hill country recipes from the heart of Sri Lanka
Samarakoon-Amunagama, Ruwanmali
Paper Book
A Los Angeles Times standout book of the season A National Post best cookbook of 2020 Featured by Eater Seattle, Seattle Times, National Post, Globe and Mail, CBC News, CTV News, and the Boston Lanka Network "This vegetable and...
Turkish fire : street food and barbecue from the wild heart of Turkey
Yuce, Sevtap
Paper Book
Be transported to the fiery, impassioned street food culture at the heart of Turkey's busy metropolis. With a focus on authentic street food and barbecue, Turkish Fire shows you how to recreate this moreish food in your own kitchen, bringing to life the verve and adoration for food that the people...
Dim sum basics : irresistible bite-sized snacks made easy
Ng, Lip Kah
Paper Book
Learn to prepare authentic dim sum snacks with ease from dim sum master Ng Lip Kah. In Dim Sum Basics: Irresistible bite-sized snacks made easy, Chef Ng demonstrates how to make all-time favourites like siew mai, paper-wrapped chicken, glutinous rice in lotus leaf and egg tarts; as well as creative...
The wok : recipes and techniques
López-Alt, J. Kenji
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller * #1 Washington Post Bestseller * One of Time's 10 Most Anticipated Cookbooks of 2022 From J. Kenji López-Alt, the author of the best-selling cookbook The Food Lab: the definitive guide to the science and technique of cooking in a wok....
Asian green : everyday plant-based recipes inspired by the East
Huang, Ching-He
Paper Book
Fast, fresh, plant-based dishes from Asian chef Ching-He Huang, offering her modern take on recipes that are traditionally meat and dairy free. Asian food has always included a variety of meat and dairy free recipes. Focusing entirely on these plant- based dishes, Ching...
Paon : real Balinese cooking
Kerthyasa, Tjok Maya
Paper Book
Direct from the traditional home kitchens of Bali, Paon is a cookbook of true Balinese food and recipes. Sharing more than 80 dishes alongside essays and beautiful photography capturing the life, culture and food from across this widely beloved island, Balinese locals Tjok Maya...
Mabu mabu : an Australian kitchen cookbook
Bero, Nornie
Paper Book
In Mabu Mabu, charismatic First Nations chef Nornie Bero champions the tastes of native flavors in everyday cooking by unlocking the secrets of Australian herbs, spices, vegetables and fruits. Nornie grew up on the island of Mer in the Torres Strait and while her wanderlust would...
Lebanese cuisine : the authentic cookbook
Kazan, Samira
Paper Book
Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, chickpeas, garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemons, fresh seafood, poultry, and lamb-with its abundance of healthful ingredients, Lebanese cuisine will leave you fully satisfied! Author and recipe developer Samira Kazan has put her whole heart into...
On the Himalayan trail : recipes and stories from Kashmir to Ladakh
Gill, Romy
Paper Book
"The heart and soul of beautiful Kashmir is in every single recipe. Simply stunning." - Gordon Ramsay   In On The Himalayan Trail Indian food writer and chef, Romy Gill, tells the story of Kashmir and Ladakh's unique and tantalizing cuisine sharing over 80...
Nordic bakery cookbook
Mink, Miisa.
Paper Book
Scandinavian baking is fast becoming popular due to its wholesome, comforting style and its emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce and healthier ingredients, such as rye flour, oats and barley. In the Nordic Bakery Cookbook, Miisa Mink and Marianna Wahlsten allow you to create the...
India express : simple and delicious recipes for every day
Iyer, Rukmini
Paper Book
Rukmini Iyer grew up in London with two working parents who were always transforming their family's Indian recipes into quick and easy weeknight meals. So, when Rukmini and her parents took a trip through India on the Coromandel Express--from her mother's native Kolkata to her father's native...
Quintessential Filipino cooking : 75 authentic and classic recipes of the Philippines
Agbanlog, Liza
Paper Book
Bring the Exciting Flavors of the Philippines into Your Kitchen Experience classic and authentic recipes from the Philippines with Quintessential Filipino Cooking. This incredible collection of 75 recipes highlights the traditions and favors of Filipino cooking, and gives each one Liza's personal...

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