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I’ve mentioned numerous time how important books are in terms of inspiring and remembering travel experiences but food is also hugely important when travelling so why not combine the two and travel the world in recipe books by discovering some of the best cuisines, either to inspire your next trip or to remind you of an incredible experience from a previous trip.
I would never describe myself as a foodie. When I’m at home I want meals that take as little time to prepare and cook as possible, in fact my thought is that if it takes longer to cook than eat I’m probably not that bothered. However, when I’m travelling I love trying new food, taking food tours and discovering the difference food cultures available around the world.
Gino’s Italian Express
Gino’s Italian Expressis a celebration of the delicious and authentic local foods Gino discovered on his train travels across beautiful Italy. Packed with 80 brand-new recipes, Gino shows you how to cook Italian dishes at home with minimal effort, pronto! Each recipe is in Gino’s signature easy-to-follow style and perfect for both weeknight suppers and dinner parties alike.
Including all the recipes from Gino’s major ITV series, Gino’s Italian Expressis the must-have cookbook for those wishing for a taste of Italy.
The Borough Market Cookbook
Borough Market is the beating heart of London’s food scene. Every year millions of locals and tourists flock to Borough Market to soak up the unique atmosphere, interact with the expert traders and sample the world-class produce.
Divided by season, each recipe celebrates at least one hero ingredient from that time of year: why not try Chilled asparagus soup in spring; Rolled pork belly and sticky nectarines in summer; Beetroot dal in autumn; or Clementine sponges with cranberry sauce in winter? Along the way, you’ll be introduced to key seasonal ingredients with shopping and preparation tips, straight from the artisan producers, that will change how you cook for ever.
Travels With My Spatula
Tastes, aromas and the whole foodie experience of a country can stay with you for years, and make you want to pack your bags and relive that moreish moment in time. Food and travel writer Tori Haschka felt exactly the same every time she travelled, finding herself collecting Post-It notes of memorable dishes she’d eaten and then – when she got home – she’d capture her experiences through recreating recipes.
Split into chapters covering brunch, sweet treats and summer and winter recipes, you can try her slow-cooked ribs from Brooklyn, the perfect pasta from Rome or luscious lentil koshary from Cairo; each recipe is a delicious memory waiting to be brought back to life in her home and yours.
John Torode’s Sydney to Seoul
John Torode is the masterchef of Australia and the Far East – his knowledge and passion will excite and inspire anyone who loves a Thai curry, Malaysian noodle dish or Aussie brunch. If you are a fan of John’s food and travel programmes for the Good Food Channel, you will love John’s combination of fantastic flavours and straightforward home cooking in this book.
John’s food is uncomplicated, quick and easy, but always full of flavour, fun and perfect for family feasts or social gatherings. In this new book, John creates fresh Aussie breakfast dishes, delicious bowls of noodles and rice, Asian curries as well as barbecues influenced by both Sydney beaches and Japanese grills. Not forgetting his own trademark fusion of flavours that bring together the best of both worlds.
Coconut & Sambal
Beyond Indonesia’s lush rainforests, tropical seas and abundant rice fields lies a country not often seen by visitors. It is one of bustling local markets, lively street food stalls, colourful shops and houses and generous community spirit. From these islands comes one of the most diverse cuisines in the world, weaving flavours of lemongrass, chilli, tamarind and coconut into dishes that are fragrant, colourful and bold.
The recipes inCoconut & Sambaluse easily accessible ingredients and simple techniques and are interwoven with beguiling tales of life on the islands and vibrant food and travel photography, shining a light on the magnificent but little-known cuisine of Indonesia.
Easy Jamaican Cookbook
Jamaica is famous for its music style (reggae), Rastafarian culture, and its excellent food, amongst other things. Jamaican food is a combination of different influences from different cultures. You would never be able to eat different cultures on just one plate. The meals are vibrant, flair, authentic, delicately spiced, and bursting with flavor.
This book offers a perfect compilation of 60 most delicious and popular dishes in Jamaica. The recipes use ingredients that you will be able to find in most local food stores. These dishes are healthy in their way and serve you with full taste in the best way.
James Martin’s Great British Adventure
Following on from his triumphant TV shows and booksJames Martin’s American AdventureandJames Martin’s French Adventure, our food hero comes home and brings us what he does best inJames Martin’s Great British Adventure.
The book sees James travel from coast to coast, cooking and eating everywhere from Whitby to Snowdonia, Bristol to Belfast, and Orkney to Padstow. On the way he cooks classic British dishes alongside some more surprising recipes, all with the best ingredients this small island has to offer.
It’s the culinary journey that’s right on your doorstep and here are recipes from the series, along with exclusive photography from behind the scenes on James’s extraordinary food trip.
The Island Poké Cookbook
Poké (pronounced Po-Keh) means to ‘slice’ or ‘dice’ in Hawaiian but it has evolved to become the Hawaiian staple of sliced raw fish served on rice with many condiments and toppings.
James, the author and founder of Island Poké, became hooked on this delicacy as a child on the beach in Maui. Fast-forward a couple of decades, James sensed a gap in the market for an authentic and sustainable approach to Hawaiian cuisine. Thus, Island Poké was born – fusing the joy of real Hawaiian food, which is a delicious fusion of many cuisines including Polynesian, Japanese, Chinese, South American, Pacific Rim and even Portuguese influences.
Copenhagen Cult Recipes
Let Copenhagen Cult Recipes take you on a journey to the heart of Copenhagen’s culinary traditions, to find out why the Danes embrace their food heritage so passionately and why their lifestyle continues to be adopted enthusiastically around the world.
This cuisine is about traditional foods and locally grown ingredients; it’s about keeping things simple and tasty, using fresh herbs and greens that are grown on rooftops and in window boxes, and small vegetable patches. It’s this love of food and eating that amplifies ‘hygge’, the cosy atmosphere for which the Danes are famed – shared tables, outside eating, simple local produce, eaten in company. Iconic location shots and food photography showcase traditional dishes with a modern twist, together with recipes from some of the most contemporary restaurants Copenhagen has to offer.
Japanese Cookbook for Beginners
From everyday staples like miso soup to takeout favorites like sushi, ramen, and beyond, Japanese food has long been enjoyed the world over. Now, with theJapanese Cookbook for Beginners, the incredible tastes and unique techniques of Japanese cooking can be mastered in your own kitchen with ease. You’ll find an introductory guide to Japanese culinary basics, plus dozens of quick, weeknight-friendly meals packed full of flavor.
With this unique Japanese cookbook, you can try simple dishes like Green Beans with Sesame, as well as mouthwatering meals like Japanese “Fried” Chicken. Discover helpful ingredient tips: substitutions to make recipes even easier or allergen-friendly, pointers for prepping more efficiently, and tricks to get the most out of a particular recipe.
What are your favourite recipes books?
Let me know in the comments.
