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China

A whole world of Chinese cuisine opens up in Michael Tong's The Shun Lee Cookbook.  What better way to remember a trip to China, or to prepare for one than to immerse yourself in that country's cooking.   Nancy

 

 

Ireland 

St Patrick's Day 

(series)

Italy

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Italy

Like so many citizens of the world, I adore Italian cooking, especially when I - picky eater that I am - get to make the meal myself so I get the perfect combination of flavors to suit my own palate.  Why only last night I made the most delicious ... but you want to know why you should check out Cucina Siciliana.  How about simple delicious recipes amid great photo and copywriting support?  Nancy

Italy

If you can't attend a cooking school in Italy, you may want to buy Tony May's Italian Cuisine.  It's that good.  (Pun intended.)  Nancy

Italy

Miscellaneous Cookbooks

Japan

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Japan

I'm no expert on Japanese cooking, but Hiroko Shimbo's The Japanese Kitchen has got to be the definitive English language source on the subject.  You will be overwhelmed by the explanations of technique as well as the excellent recipes.  Nancy

North and South America

I have been slow to acquire an enjoyment and even a craving for foods I didn't grow up with.  It was a joy to discover all the delicious experiences that await me in Norman Van Aiken's New World Kitchen.  Nancy 

 

Russia

My family adores Chicken Kiev, however when I started making fruit soups, they were entranced.  We may not have ancestors from Russia, but we can now eat as if we did with the help of The Russian Heritage Cookbook by Lynn Visson.   Nancy

We've published two of them on this site:

Key Lime Cheesecake

Shrimp Faux Rémoulade Recipe