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660 Curries
Raghavan Iyer When one person has compiled 660 curry recipes as indicated in the title of this book, that person has conducted years of research. This person is Raghavan Iyer, a native of India who is a former chef with a degree in hotel & restaurant management. In depth sections on the components of curries, follows with 9 different curry chapters, finishing with a chapter about curry accompaniments dishes. This is a must have book for anyone interested in Indian cuisine.
 

Beyond the Great Wall
Jeffrey Alford & Naomi Duguid A must have table book for anyone interested in Asian cuisine especially in China. 376 pages of recipes and insights into Chinese foods. This is not merely a cookbook - accompanying cultural and historical information with some background behind specific recipes is given. Mouth watering photos are included with many of the recipes. Both authors have been traveling to China for more than 25 years. Types of foods are separated by chapter; highlights are the soups and the noodles & dumplings chapters.
 

Crazy Sista Cooking
Lucy Anne Buffet This is a collection of Lucy's favorite recipes
sprinkled with her "food philosophy" and stories about how the recipe was created. Lucy is Jimmy Buffet's younger sister; the Buffets grew up with food, music and hospitality in their blood. Lucy has operated Lulu's Buffet Restaurant in Gulf Shores Alabama since 1999.

From how to knead the dough, salads, specialty drinks, to southern cuisine this book covers a far ranging array of recipes.

Extreme Cuisine
Eddie Lin Ever wonder about all these "weird" looking delicacies you see at random locations on your foreign travelers? Ever wonder about trying them? If so, check out "Extreme Cuisine", the new book from Lonely Planet that features "exotic tastes from around the world". Some cuisines which are taboo in one culture are accepted in another. These are the types of food that author Eddie Lin seeks out and has highlighted in this book. Each item includes a photo and descriptions including, what it is, where it is, how it works and the "experience". Read about delicacies from Iceland to Cambodia. The range of food is amazing; read about alligator cheesecake to maggot cheese & tarantulas. This book can be used as a good conversation starter.
 

Gourmet Getaways
Joe David Looking for a culinary vacation within the USA? Look no further than Gourmet Getaways, a book that combines travel with cooking... not a bad combination at all! This is the latest culinary book from Author Joe David, a long time "foodie". He traveled the continental USA in search of some of the best culinary schools in the country and highlights these based on 5 separate regions. Class details are listed, unique recipes are provided, as well as additional information about local accommodation and activities. In addition Mr. David shares some of the philosophies of each school in order to help the reader make a decision about which school is right for him/her.
 

The BBQ Bible
Steven Raichlen The ultimate "must have" BBQ book. Is Dad a BBQ wanna be chef, how about mom? This book will give anyone with a sate for smoke a warm fuzzy. Author Steven Raichlen has scoured the world over for International BBQ recipes. Not just a BBQ recipe book, The BBQ Bible covers types of grills, grilling mistakes, types of fuel, exotic drinks, salads, vegetarian fare and much more...but meat lovers take note, this is one of the real highlights of the book. Other International recipes galore - bird, seafood, shellfish, desserts, etc.
 

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