The Arabic culinary tradition burst onto the scene in the middle of the tenth century when al-Warraq compiled The Book of Dishes, a culinary treatise containing over 600 recipes.
The kitchen is the most vital place on Earth, because survival, even now in the age of iPads and large hadron colliders, still depends on wholesome, nutritious food.
From the vibrant souks of Tripoli and Beirut to the quiet calm of the Chouf Mountains and Qadisha Valley, Lebanon is a land of bold colours, exquisite flavours and hidden beauty.
Sweet cherries, juicy oranges, succulent strawberries, tongue-tingling limes - everyone has a favourite fruit, though too often many of us just eat it as it comes, or stick to classics such as apple crumble.
'Ireland's answer to Delia and Nigella' Sunday Telegraph Stella magazine'Our first lady of food' Irish Independent'There's not much this gourmet grande dame doesn't know' Nigel SlaterNearly 30 years on from the original Simply Delicious book and TV series, Darina Allen brings together 100 of her timeless, tried and trusted recipes.
Winner of a 2020 James Beard Foundation Book Award in the International categoryEthiopia stands as a land apart: never colonised, the country celebrates and preserves ancient traditions.
'Monisha Bharadwaj [is] an Indian cooking authority,' The New York TimesThis comprehensive guide to Indian cooking explores the myriad regional varieties of authentic, healthy and lesser known Indian recipes.
Japanese food is healthy, delicious and universally enjoyed but despite the popularity of sushi and noodle bars worldwide too few of us cook this delightful cuisine at home.
Orange Blossom & Honey is a culinary journey across Morocco, from the souks of Marrakesh, through the Sahara, and onto the blustery shores of the Atlantic coast.
Winner - Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: Best UK Chinese Cookbook 2017 Stir-frying is one of the quickest and easiest ways to cook - and one of the healthiest, using little oil and retaining more nutrients than many other methods.
Centered on the worlds premier winemaking region and renowned culinary destination, Wine Country Chefs Table offers an intimate look at a region that thousands of travelers often just taste.
CelebratingSanta Barbara'sbest restaurants and eateries with recipes and photograph, Santa Barbara Chef's Table profiles signature at home recipes from40legendary dining establishments.
Once considered a city simply of steakhouses and deep-dish pizza joints, Chicago has morphed into a vibrant and rich collection of second-generation, energetic chefs seeking to forge strong relationships with local producers and the diners they look to inspire.
The Southern Italian Farmers Table is a sumptuously illustrated cookbook featuring authentic recipes from over thirty agriturismi (working family farms that provide room & board to travelers) in central and southern Italy, where the cuisine served epitomizes the farm-fresh movement underway in the United States, the UK, and beyond.