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.
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...
Spanish at home
Warren, Emma
Paper Book
Away from the tapas bars and eateries of Spain's bustling cities, you'll find another world of Spanish cuisine. From the inland mountainous regions and fiercely independent provinces of Basque Country and Catalonia, to the glittering coastlines of the Mediterranean and across to the Balearic...
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...
Southeast Asia's best recipes : from Bangkok to Bali
Hutton, Wendy
Paper Book
From roadside to restaurant, Southeast Asia's Best Recipes presents a mouthwatering culinary tour of Southeast Asia's most scrumptious food. Enjoy an abundance of different dishes from Southeast Asia's rich and varied cuisine, such as Singapore's fascinating cosmopolitan offerings, Thailand's...
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 Cookbookis the definitive bible of home-cooking from Mexico. With a culinary history dating back 9,000 years, Mexican food draws influences from Aztec and Mayan...
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...
Feasts from the Middle East
Kitous, Tony
Paper Book
A celebration of authentic Middle Eastern food, Feasts from the Middle East is packed with over 100 deliciously fresh, fragrant and flavourful dishes, inspired by the souks of Lebanon. Whether youâe(tm)re after breakfast with a twist, a quick-fix lunch, or a sumptuous spread fit for...
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...
Fire islands : recipes from Indonesia
Ford, Eleanor
Paper Book
Winner of the Kerb Food and Drink Travel Book of the Year and the Guild of Food Writers International or Regional Cookbook Award! From acclaimed food writer and world traveler Eleanor Ford comes a vibrant collection of 100 mouthwatering recipes for Indonesian cuisine--from the refined...
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
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...
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...
Malaysia : recipes from a family kitchen
Coombes, Ping.
Paper Book
When it comes to Southeast Asian fare, Malaysian cuisine is a hidden treasure. The winner of MasterChef 2014, Author Ping Coombes brings Malaysian cuisine into the spotlight, and from her family table to yours, in this beautiful and unique cookbook. Drawing...
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...
Vietnamese simple Vietnamese food to cook at home
Luu, Uyen
Ebook
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 *...
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...
Community : salad recipes from Arthur Street Kitchen
McKinnon, Hetty
Paper Book
A collection of 60 of the most interesting, delicious salad recipes you'll find, from an absolutely charming one-woman show . . .  the Arthur Street Kitchen. Community moves salads firmly to the center of the plate, injecting color, life, and flair into everyday vegetables, and...
Malta : Mediterranean recipes from the islands
Bajada, Simon
Paper Book
Malta: Mediterranean recipes from the islands takes you to the spectacular archipelago between Italy and the North African coast with over 65 dishes showcasing the country's vibrant cuisine. Exploring his own family heritage, author Simon Bajada (...
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....
Ela! Ela! : To Turkey and Greece, Then Home
Mittas, Ella.
Paper Book
An original, heartfelt journey through food, culture and belonging by standout young Anglo-Greek writer and cook Ella Mittas.
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...
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...
Party-perfect Peranakan bites : little Nyonya dishes for all occasions
Chia, Philip
Paper Book
The PeranakansA people ofmixed Chinese and Malay heritage, the Peranakans are known for theiroutstanding cuisine. Traditionally prepared by the womenfolk, or Nyonyas, the cuisinecombines the best cooking styles and ingredients from the Chinese and Malaykitchens.-----------In this book,renown...
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...
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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