Dimensions
193 x 239 x 31mm
Award-winning food and travel writer Anya Von Bremzen presents 80 definitive recipes for the world's greatest dishes, with evocative stories about their origins and the author's globetrotting hunt for authenticity.
Anya von Bremzen has travelled the world in search of culinary adventure and memorable flavours. But, there are certain dishes that even the most adventurous turn to time and time again, both when cooking at home and when dining out.
In this book, Anya has collected iconic recipes for 80 of these dishes, whose popularity has stood the test of time. They're all here: roast chicken, paella, lasagne, Caesar salad, Peking duck, risotto, moussaka, fried chicken, chowder, curry, bouillabaisse, cheesecake, ceviche - 80 culinary classics in all.
Unlike Raymond Sokolov's 'Cook's Canon', which shares Anya's witty approach and commitment to authentic flavours, 'The Greatest Dishes!' appeals to a new generation of cooks. While Sokolov honours the mostly European origins of our culinary culture, Anya's collection reflects the tastes of today's America, one that is more familiar with salsa verde than sauce bearnaise.
In addition to recipes, Anya includes colourful anecdotes about her travels and culinary adventures, informative sidebars, the history and origins of each dish, and tips from some of the world's foremost culinary experts, all written in the intelligent, humorous style that has made Anya an award-winning food journalist, and a rapidly rising star.
