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From the everyday to the exotic, this definitive culinary guide covers a global range of ingredients and includes key recipes and features on cooking styles and the cuisines of more than 30 nations. Its simple, clean design makes this a reference book that is accessible and inspiring. This volume represents a vast resource of carefully researched information, supported by hundreds of photographs, that will inform your eating experiences, whether dining out or eating in. Re-released to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its first publication, this book takes the food enthusiast on an exciting journey from A to Z, around the world. Food: The Essential A-Z Guide features hundreds of key ingredients with information on how to store and use them. There are dozens of recipes, including family dishes, the classics and international favourites. This volume also includes a glossary of kitchen terms, equipment pages and conversion charts.

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