The Taste of Africa: A Journey Through the Culinary History, Traditions and Techniques of Africa in 75 Mouth-watering Recipes and Over 300 Step-by-step Photographs

by RosamundGrant (Author), JosephineBacon (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.25

  This book presents a wonderful collection of 75 recipes from all over Africa, capturing the authentic flavours of a fascinating and undiscovered culinary tradition. It contains an authoritative introduction that covers the geography, history and traditions of the continent and its cuisine, with advice on using ingredients, spices and flavourings. It includes enticing dishes for all palates and every occasion, from crispy fried appetizers, nourishing soups, sizzling meat dishes and spicy curries to rice and vegetable dishes and exotic fruit desserts. This book brings together a colourful and enticing collection of recipes from the vast undiscovered treasure that is African cuisine. This massive continent embraces many countries with diverse cultures which create an enormous variety of cooking and eating habits and experiences - all of which are brought together here in a single remarkable volume. The 75 easy-to-follow recipes are illustrated step by step, and there are over 300 photographs in total, including a glorious picture of every finished dish.This volume, packed with history, advice, instructions and inspiration, makes a superb practical guide and kitchen handbook for both beginners and experienced cooks - this is the perfect handbook for those interested in recreating the tastes of Africa in their own home.