Eat your way around the world in this tasty book which looks at food, recipes and cultural traditions from 26 different countries. Where did corn come from? And wheat? And potatoes? What have people in Turkey been eating for centuries? Find out, in this delicious new book from the award-winning duo behind the bestselling Maps. Learn how to make Vietnamese pancakes, Brazilian pralines and Hungarian lecso in this delectable book which will take you on a feast-filled adventure! Be a guest at a Moroccan feast, sail along a Vietnamese floating market and indulge in the haute cuisine of France's master chefs. Not only will you find new delicacies, but you'll also learn about their remarkable history and cultural roots along the way. This beautiful large format book makes for the perfect gift.

I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in this stunning Pura Belpre Honor Book about first love, familial expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong. Penelope Prado has always dreamed of opening her own pasteleria next to her father's restaurant, Nacho's Tacos. But her mom and dad have different plans--leaving Pen to choose between disappointing her traditional Mexican American parents or following her own path. When she confesses a secret she's been keeping, her world is sent into a tailspin. But then she meets a cute new hire at Nacho's who sees through her hard exterior and asks the questions she's been too afraid to ask herself. Xander Amaro has been searching for home since he was a little boy. For him, a job at Nacho's is an opportunity for just that--a chance at a normal life, to settle in at his abuelo's, and to find the father who left him behind. But when both the restaurant and Xander's immigrant status are threatened, he will do whatever it takes to protect his newfound family and himself. Together, Pen and Xander must navigate first love and discovering where they belong in order to save the place they all call home. This stunning and poignant novel from debut author Laekan Zea Kemp explores identity, found families and the power of food, all nestled within a courageous and intensely loyal Chicanx community.

Kids Can Cook Vegetarian is a beautifully illustrated cookbook for budding chefs, containing more than 30 vegetarian recipes. Packed with recipes for fresh, tasty vegetarian dishes, the third title in the Kids Can series is an exciting way to introduce hungry young chefs to the endless possibilities of cooking with vegetables. Whether you follow a vegetarian diet already, want to reduce the amount of meat you're eating, or simply have an appetite for all things veggie, this book offers a whole host of ideas for mealtimes, snacks and treats. From ruby-red peppers to vibrant-green peas and purple-sprouting broccoli, you'll learn how to prepare, cook and serve a rainbow of vegetables of all shapes and sizes, turning them into delicious dishes for every season, such as pizza, burgers, frittata, soup, kebabs and pasta dishes. There are also recipes for cookies, brownies and cakes, using both fruit and vegetables to create tempting treats. Recipes suitable for those following vegan and gluten-free diets are easy to spot with the help of colourful symbols and a key at the front of the book. A basic techniques section explains how to prepare ingredients, use equipment and know when your culinary creation has been cooked to perfection. Every recipe uses readily available ingredients and the simple, step-by-step instructions are illustrated with colourful drawings, showing each stage of the process. Throughout the book, you'll find handy tips for storing your dishes, recipe variations to try, and clever kitchen hacks to improve and enhance your skills. Recipes include cauliflower crust pizza, bean burgers, mixed bean chilli, tomato soup, frittata, sweet potato rosti, vegetable crisps, spinach lasagne, rainbow kebabs, falafel, chocolate and beetroot cake and butternut squash cookies.