America is often called the worlds melting pot, a title that proudly celebrates its joyful amalgamation of many peoples, cultures, customs, languages and flavors. From every region of the world, people make the journey to start new lives in the United States, and they bring these international charms with them. America accepts people of all cultures and traditions with open arms. Home chef Uma Aggarwal, the author of The Exquisite World of Indian Cuisine and Americas Favorite Recipes, Part I, presents a new collection of these melting-pot recipes, focusing specifically on entres. An avid and passionate student of American cooking, she shares helpful information about the origin and history of these recipes as well. She uses exquisite Indian herbs and spices for both the flavor and the health benefits they impart. Inside, youll find recipes for: Salmon Wellington Salmon Puff Pastry with Mushroom Duxelles Oven-Roasted Pulled Pork French Beef Bourguignon Green Curry Chicken with Peas and Basil Lemony Broccoli and Chick Peas Rigatoni Sweet and Sour Tofu (Ma Po Tofu) Kim Chi Fried Rice with Korean Pepper Paste Vegetarian Chimichangas with Bean and Cheese Filling Swiss and Gouda Curry Fondue And more Thanks to the contributions of generations of international cooks, the face of American cuisine is a dynamic one. Now, home chefs can easily draw inspiration from these pioneers. Bring the flavors of the world home today, with Americas Favorite Recipes, Part II.

America is called a melting pot of all cultures. As the immigration of different cultures continue to flood this land of opportunity, a revolution is taking place in the fusion of their cultures and cuisines. This transformation has been very prominent in the last 50 years and it is clearly visible in the emerging American cuisine. Practically, this cuisine has fused to become a spectacular global cuisine. In my book, I am not only giving the recipes that we love so dearly but also tried to emphasize the history and origin of these recipes and describe the use of healthful ingredients and spices to prolong your life. We have to watch what we eat. I am trying to bring this point to the attention of the reader that according to ancient Indian treatises and modern scientific research, it is established that the use of spices is not only for taste but it is for their hidden meaning. They have anti-carcinogenic properties and their use is very important to maintain a good healthy lifestyle. Americans are heavily ridden with obesity, heart diseases, diabetes, breast cancer and many other diseases. Being an American East Indian pioneer with my east Indian wisdom of Ayurvedas, my idea is to make these exotic recipes as healthy as possible by using these spices. I have also tried to capture and write the history and origin of these recipes. My basic point of view is that to make the food delicious, use fresh ingredients, herbs and spices and do not try to over load them with various cheeses, creams, sugars and lards to make them delicious. You are what you eat. Most of these foreign recipes have historical dimensions and origin. They have now shaped themselves gradually to suit the American pallet and have become an integral part of American cuisine. We can make them equally delicious by wisely using healthful ingredients. In order to make these books interesting and enjoyable, they are written with easy step by step instructions. I am hopeful that these books, Americas Favorite Recipes Part I, Part II and Part III will soon become your favorite coffee table books as well as your recipe books.

Create a perfect night out by gathering friends and family around a pot of warm melted cheese, chocolate or a cooking style eager to add flavor to your favorite dipper. The Melting Pot dares you to Dip Into Something Different with this collection of recipes from our fondue to yours.

Way more than just a delicious cookbook. In the Magical Melting Pot, America’s best, most famous, iconic and respected immigrant chefs from all over the world share their stories, cultures, career journeys and favorite childhood food memories. It’s filled with chef biographies and storytelling, wonderful, accessible ethnic recipes, charming illustrations, continent maps, in-country childhood photos of the chefs, and select language translations. The Magical Melting Potä celebrates America’s diversity and the role immigrants play in making the U.S. so rich in ideas, outlooks and food traditions. It will inspire a wide range of audiences, from parents, to foodies, teens, teachers, home educators and lovers of travel and other cultures, no matter their age, to follow their dreams, persevere and look for what’s unique, special and different in all of us. It’s a book that’s never been more needed to open people’s eyes to go beyond tolerating out differences, to enjoying and reveling in them. The Magical Melting Potä encourages us all to be prouder of our own unique heritage and want to share it with others.