Presents recipes for beverages, eggs, cheese, soups, vegetables, seafood, meats, and desserts, listing traditional holidays associated with the foods, and other folk beliefs and correspondences.

Every Recipe has a Story. Inspired by classics from the world of folklore, Chef and Author Eric Johnson serves up seventy-five original folktales for cooks and readers. He transports the reader into a quirky culinary world, backing up imaginative short stories with time-tested recipes from his twenty years in the restaurant business. For those who love folklore, and cooking, The Folklore Cookbook is an expanded compilation of his three Tales from the Cook titles.

The Food & Folklore Series brings to life the traditions, folklore, and cooking styles of some of the world's most beloved cuisines. Each title begins with an introduction to the history and culture, then offers over 100 authentic recipes with helpful glossary and tips. Throughout the books, the recipes are illustrated with beautiful color photography paired with evocative black-and-white images of the people and countryside. A unique collection of culinary and cultural lore, as delicious as it is fascinating!

A revelatory collection of mouthwatering recipes and fascinating anecdotes about the singular cuisine and storied history of Portugal. Revised and updated, this authoritative and fascinating cookbook traces the legacy of Portugal’s culinary excellence from medieval to modern times through a collection of recipes that are unforgettable, accessible, and completely authentic—all interwoven with a rich pageant of historical context. From simple and wholesome peasant fare to elaborate celebratory meals, ingredients include salt cod (bacalhau) in all its myriad variations, cumin and oranges redolent of the country’s voyaging past, and green coriander as the cuisine’s main flavoring herb. A vibrant Mediterranean cuisine alive with a vast global influence, poet and journalist Edite Vieira brings classic and modern Portuguese recipes to the modern dining experience.

Many cultures, from China to North America, have discovered the wholesomeness and diversity of chestnuts. This cookbook represents some of the meals from these cultures.

A Washington Post reporter looks at our culinary heritage, describes ethnic cookery and holiday menus around the country, and includes historical recipes.