World Atlas Of Food showcases 100 recipes from 100 countries and is subtitled a world of flavours. The country information includes food influences, the national dish and mealtime customs.
Chapters are divided into:
- Africa
- Asia
- Caribbean Islands
- Central America
- Europe
- Middle East
- North America
- Oceania
- South America
Recipes that caught my eye:
- Shoko, beef and spinach stew (p17) from Ghana
- Kudu steaks with balsamic and cranberry sauce (p33) from Namibia
- Zanzibar honey chicken (p44)
- Kabuli pilau (p47) from Afghanistan
- Fish amok (p49) from Cambodia
- Wonton soup (p51) from China
- Cabbage kimchi (p73) from South Korea
- Cuban-style pork chops (p87)
- Jerk chicken (p93) from Jamaica
- Mussels steamed in beer and herbs (p115) from Belgium
- Butter-fried liver with apple and red cabbage (p127) from Germany
- Kleftiko (p129) from Greece
- Chicken with chorizo and clams (p149) from Portugal
- Churros (p153) from Spain
- Tabbouleh (p179) from United Arab Emirates
- Spicy honey cake (p197) from Fiji
- Calamari and prawn stew (p213) from Chile
- Spicy clam broth (p215) from Colombia
What I made:
I started off with the spicy honey cake which burnt on top. Not badly enough that we could not eat it, but too bad that I could not blog about it. The baking time in the recipe is 45 – 55 minutes and the top was burnt after 45 minutes. I then made the Cuban-style pork chops which were amazing.
What I liked about the recipe book:
I found all the facts about the various countries, including their traditional dishes and drinks to be very interesting.
My verdict:
The food photography is good, but very repetitive in feel. The country information was sourced and Shutterstock images were used for the country photographs. The recipe book includes a bookmark ribbon that is totally useless. However, I am sure there will be recipes from this book that I will turn to in future.
Publishing information:
ISBN 9781770266995
Disclosure: I was given the book to review by Map Studio South Africa. I was not required to write a positive review. This post is in line with my blogging policy.
What I blogged August 17:
- one year ago – Coconut Banana Loaf
- two years ago – The Headmaster’s Wife
- four years ago – Sweet Pastry
- five years ago – Coriander Pesto Chicken Pasta
- six years ago – Chicken With Olives And Sun Dried Tomatoes
Ooh what are the Cuban pork chop flavours? I haven’t eaten much Cuban food!
The recipe is on my blog Lorraine 🙂
Oops sorry I didn’t see the link! 🙂
not to worry xox
This sounds like a wonderful book. The name has it all. Loved your review! 🙂
Thanks Anu 🙂
Love the concept of this book! I love to find out more about the origin of recipes and how different cuisines developed based on trade and migration. #foodnerdsunite
I am also interested in that aspect of food and culture 🙂
not a perfect book, but theme is right up my alley. the recipes you mentioned sound tempting, as does the Cuban prok chops!
You would love this book 🙂
Great cookbook review Tandy. Pork chops are one of my husbands favorite foods, will have to try Cuban style.
They Cuban style chops were very tasty 🙂
Sounds like a great reference book, Tandy.
It really is Liz 🙂
This sounds like a great cook book to have. Spicy honey cake sounds delicious, but I can see that it could burn. We can imagine…:)
The cake tasted very good!