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I’ve mentioned numerous time how important books are in terms of inspiring and remembering travel experiences but food is also hugely important when travelling so why not combine the two and travel the world in recipe books by discovering some of the best cuisines, either to inspire your next trip or to remind you of an incredible experience from a previous trip.
Travel the World in Recipe Books
I would never describe myself as a foodie. When I’m at home I want meals that take as little time to prepare and cook as possible, in fact my thought is that if it takes longer to cook than eat I’m probably not that bothered. However, when I’m travelling I love trying new food, taking food tours and discovering the difference food cultures available around the world.
Gino’s Italian Express
Gino’s Italian Express is a celebration of the delicious and authentic local foods Gino discovered on his train travels across beautiful Italy. Packed with 80 brand-new recipes, Gino shows you how to cook Italian dishes at home with minimal effort, pronto! Each recipe is in Gino’s signature easy-to-follow style and perfect for both weeknight suppers and dinner parties alike.
Including all the recipes from Gino’s major ITV series coming in Autumn 2019, Gino’s Italian Express is the must-have cookbook for those wishing for a taste of Italy.
The Borough Market Cookbook
Borough Market is the beating heart of London’s food scene. Every year millions of locals and tourists flock to Borough Market to soak up the unique atmosphere, interact with the expert traders and sample the world-class produce.
This gorgeous book takes you on a tour of a year at the Market, from the beginning of spring, through Easter and Midsummer, to Apple Day in October and the switching on of the lights at Christmas – with the most delicious recipes highlighting the very best of those celebrations.
Divided by season, each recipe celebrates at least one hero ingredient from that time of year: why not try Chilled asparagus soup in spring; Rolled pork belly and sticky nectarines in summer; Beetroot dal in autumn; or Clementine sponges with cranberry sauce in winter? Along the way, you’ll be introduced to key seasonal ingredients with shopping and preparation tips, straight from the artisan producers, that will change how you cook for ever.
Packed full of beautiful photography, much of it shot on location at Borough throughout the year, this is a cookbook that will inspire food lovers and home cooks everywhere, even if they only follow Borough Market from afar.
Travels With My Spatula
If you’ve ever found yourself dreaming about that time you spent sipping Margaritas in Mexico, or when you had to have just one more croquette from the mouth-watering displays of tapas in Spain, you’re not alone. Tastes, aromas and the whole foodie experience of a country can stay with you for years, and make you want to pack your bags and relive that moreish moment in time. Food and travel writer Tori Haschka felt exactly the same every time she travelled, finding herself collecting Post-It notes of memorable dishes she’d eaten and then – when she got home – she’d capture her experiences through recreating recipes.
Split into chapters covering brunch, sweet treats and summer and winter recipes, you can try her slow-cooked ribs from Brooklyn, the perfect pasta from Rome or luscious lentil koshary from Cairo; each recipe is a delicious memory waiting to be brought back to life in her home and yours. Who knows, it may even inspire you to book a flight and take a foodie journey of your own!
John Torode’s Sydney to Seoul
John Torode is the masterchef of Australia and the Far East – his knowledge and passion will excite and inspire anyone who loves a Thai curry, Malaysian noodle dish or Aussie brunch. If you are a fan of John’s food and travel programmes for the Good Food Channel, you will love John’s combination of fantastic flavours and straightforward home cooking in this book.
John’s food is uncomplicated, quick and easy, but always full of flavour, fun and perfect for family feasts or social gatherings. In this new book, John creates fresh Aussie breakfast dishes, delicious bowls of noodles and rice, Asian curries as well as barbecues influenced by both Sydney beaches and Japanese grills. Not forgetting his own trademark fusion of flavours that bring together the best of both worlds.
Coconut & Sambal
With more than 80 traditional and vibrant recipes that have been passed down through the generations, you will discover dishes such as Nasi goreng, Beef rendang, Chilli prawn satay and Pandan cake, alongside a variety of recipes for sambals: fragrant, spicy relishes that are undoubtedly the heart and soul of every meal. Lara uses simple techniques and easily accessible ingredients throughout Coconut and Sambal, interweaving the recipes with beguiling tales of island life and gorgeous travel photography that shines a light on the magnificent, little-known cuisine of Indonesia. What are you waiting for? Travel the beautiful islands of Indonesia and taste the different regions through these recipes.
James Martin’s Great British Adventure
Following on from his triumphant TV shows and books James Martin’s American Adventure and James Martin’s French Adventure, our food hero comes home and brings us what he does best in James Martin’s Great British Adventure.
The book sees James travel from coast to coast, cooking and eating everywhere from Whitby to Snowdonia, Bristol to Belfast, and Orkney to Padstow. On the way he cooks classic British dishes alongside some more surprising recipes, all with the best ingredients this small island has to offer.<
It’s the culinary journey that’s right on your doorstep and here are recipes from the series, along with exclusive photography from behind the scenes on James’s extraordinary food trip.
The Island Poké Cookbook
Poké (pronounced Po-Keh) means to ‘slice’ or ‘dice’ in Hawaiian but it has evolved to become the Hawaiian staple of sliced raw fish served on rice with many condiments and toppings. Fusing the joy of real Hawaiian food, which is a delicious fusion of many cuisines including Polynesian, Japanese, Chinese, South American, Pacific Rim and even Portuguese influences.
The book includes recipes for popular poké dishes sold in the Island Poké restaurant such as classic Spicy Ahi and Golden Beetroot with Chilli Lime Shoyu. There are multicultural Pacific Rim inspired dishes such as Sea Bass Crudo, Teriyaki Salmon Chirashi and Baja Poke Tostadas. Famous Luau feasting recipes include Pacific Chowder and Huli Huli Chicken. Finally, a chapter showcasing tropical brunches and bakes includes Açaà Bowls and Courgette and Pecan Loaf.
Copenhagen Cult Recipes
Let Copenhagen Cult Recipes take you on a journey to the heart of Copenhagen’s culinary traditions, to find out why the Danes embrace their food heritage so passionately, and why their way of life continues to be adopted enthusiastically around the world. This cuisine centres around ‘hygge’, the cosy atmosphere for which the Danes are famed – shared tables, outside eating, simple local produce, eaten in company. It’s about keeping things simple and tasty, and using space wisely by growing fresh herbs and greens on rooftops, in window boxes and small vegetable patches.
What are your favourite recipes books?
Let me know in the comments.
