Jennifer Brennan Knihy

This unique series is destined to be the first comprehensive "encyclopedia" of world cooking. Each volume contains 70 to 90 beautiful color plates and a range of mouth-watering recipes gathered in the country of origin. Introductory articles by noted food writers and experts explore the cuisine's cultural roots, and all food photographs are taken on location to ensure absolute authenticity. These are truly the ultimate cookbooks for globetrotting cooks!Each title is presented in three parts. Part One features articles that introduce the culture and the cuisine of each country. The articles explore the effects of climate, geography, and history on the development of regional cooking methods and describe local cooking customs. Part Two focuses on the kitchen, describing the ingredients, utensils, and cooking techniques that you'll need to cook the food of another country with authenticity and confidence. Part Three features the recipes -- 60 to 70 per volume, including traditional dishes and modern innovations. All the recipes are easy to follow, are full of helpful hints, and have been tested in home kitchens for foolproof results. Each dish is illustrated in a gorgeous, full-page color photograph.

Author Jennifer Brennan grew up in the heart of the British Raj in India, a witness to the unique lifestyle and delectable cuisine born of the fusion between the Anglo and Indian worlds. In Curries and Bugles, winner of the 1990 Best Book in Literary Food Writing by the International Association of Culinary Professionals, Ms. Brennan entertains readers with tales from this captivating culture, offering hundreds of recipes for breakfasts, lunches, snacks, teas, celebrations, and more. From Mulligatawny Soup to savory Chicken Stuffed with Apricots, from sumptuous desserts like Kulfi Malai (Indian ice cream) to pungent teas, home cooks can recreate the authentic tastes of the British Raj with ease, while colorful stories from history and the author's own experience amuse and entertain.