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Taste the world

Off the Shelf

By Leasa Sieve 2 min read

Visit another culture from the comfort of your kitchen with these delicious titles and a sample recipe from each.

Korea

"Simply Korean: Easy Recipes for Korean Favorites That Anyone Can Make" by Aaron Huh (641.5951 Huh). Ganjang Bibimbap Sauce pg. 39.

Mexico

"My Sweet Mexico: Recipes for Authentic Pastries, Breads, Candies, Beverages, and Frozen Treats" by Fany Gerson (641.5972 Gerson). Empanadas de Jitomate ( Tomato Jam Turnover) pg. 133.

"My Mexico Kitchen: Recipes and Convictions" by Gabriela Camara (641.5972 Camara). Puerco O Pollo Al Pastor (Mexico City's Ubiquitous Achiote-Marinated Pork or Chicken) pg. 293.

"The Food of Oaxaca: Recipes and Stories from Mexico's Culinary Capital" by Alejandro Ruiz (641.5972 Ruiz). Agua De Lemongrass pg. 50.

Thailand

"The Pepper Thai Cookbook" by Pepper Teigen (641.5959 Teigen). Tom Zapp (Isaan Hot and Sour Soup) pg. 145.

Philippines

"Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed" by Abi Balingit (641.86 Balingi). Christmas Star Bread with Pan de Regla Filling pg. 204.

Norway

"North Wild Kitchen" by Nevada Berg (641.5948 Berg). Ovnsbakt Laks Med Agurksalat (Lemony Baked Salmon with Cucumber Salad) pg. 60.

Middle East

"Tahini & Turmeric: 101 Middle Eastern Classics-Made Irresistibly Vegan" by Vicky Cohen & Ruth Fox (641.5956 Cohen). Falafel Waffles pg. 29.

"Simply: Easy Everyday Dishes" by Sabrina Ghayour (641.5956 Ghayour). Zucchini & Oregano Pancakes pg. 113.

Somalia

"Soo Fariista Come Sit Down: A Somali American Cookbook" by Wariyaa (641.596 Soo). Mishkaki (meatballs) pg. 75.

Also of note:

"Gordon Ramsay's Uncharted: A Culinary Adventure with 60 Recipes From Around the Globe" by Gordon Ramsay (641.59 Ramsay)

"Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes" by Max Miller (635.642 Miller).

Stop in and browse these and many more cookbooks from cultures around the world. You are sure to find something you would like to try. I found several recipes that intrigued me.

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