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Contains over 125 recipes for healthy versions of foods dieters often crave, including breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, entrees, side dishes, and sweet and savory snacks, and features a diet plan.

Each year on Christmas Eve, Rosie's abuela teaches her not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life--one filled with love, plenty of spice, and family.

A cumulative tale of a farm maiden who, aided by a group of animals, prepares "Arroz con Leche," or rice pudding.

"... Helpful tips from chef Narwhal make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about narwhals helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with animal chefs!"-- Provided by publisher.

With 1.2 billion people, India is the second-most populous country on Earth and arguably the most diverse. During its history, which spans more than five thousand years, the subcontinent was variously ruled by both home-grown leaders and foreign conquerors. Each era added to the blend of traditions, ethnicities, languages, faiths, festivals, and the arts that make India the country it is today. Perhaps nothing better reflects Indian diversity and its people than the country's rich, varied cuisine. Indian takes a look at each region's signature dishes and spices and at how cooking in India is an expression of family togetherness, friendship, and community connection. The Customs, Culture & Cuisine series explores the world's most influential societies. Each volume provides a better understanding of their history and culture while showing how those elements impact and inform their cuisine and culinary styles. From key customs to traditional celebrations, food unites them all.

The regions of Greece, including Athens and Attica, the Peloponnese, Northern Greece, and Central and Western Greece, have all contributed to the history of this amazing and interesting country. From the mountains of Macedonia to the farthest island in the Aegean Sea, the Greek culture is as varied as the land. Greek reveals the history of each region of Greece and explores Greek cuisine and the wide range of national dishes, including the ingredients needed to cook each one. Discover the story of each dish, which region it came from, and how it fits into today's Greek culture. The Customs, Culture & Cuisine series explores the world's most influential societies. Each volume provides a better understanding of their history and culture while showing how those elements impact and inform their cuisine and culinary styles. From key customs to traditional celebrations, food unites them all.

As one of the oldest civilizations on the planet, China has a long and colorful history that has spawned many unique customs and a culture of rich traditions developed over 5,000 years of war and revolution, and achievement and discovery. As the most populated country on the planet, it makes sense that China has a diverse variety of cuisines spanning across its massive expanse. All eight major cuisine types are examined in Chinese, from the mild flavors of Guangdong to the sizzling heat of Hunan and everything in between. The Customs, Culture & Cuisine series explores the world's most influential societies. Each volume provides a better understanding of their history and culture while showing how those elements impact and inform their cuisine and culinary styles. From key customs to traditional celebrations, food unites them all.

While Northern Africa was well known to Europeans going back to antiquity, sub-Saharan Africa was mostly unknown, except for a few trading posts in certain coastal settlements. What they ultimately discovered about the Dark Continent was a diverse population with vibrant cultures and traditions. Africa's geography has created distinct regions: the North African region between the Mediterranean and the Sahara, the tropical countries of West Africa, the grasslands of Central Africa, the highlands in East Africa's horn, and South Africa's mountains. This book will introduce the reader to each region's traditional cuisine and unique signature dishes made with locally grown ingredients. The Customs, Culture & Cuisine series explores the world's most influential societies. Each volume provides a better understanding of their history and culture while showing how those elements impact and inform their cuisine and culinary styles. From key customs to traditional celebrations, food unites them all.

"Go down the rabbit hole with Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the other beloved residents of Wonderland with this whimsical cookbook inspired by the animated classic Alice in Wonderland!"--Provided by publisher.

Mexican food and the culture of its people are deeply connected. Readers explore this connection through insightful main text and fact boxes that highlight how geography, festivals, daily life, and food have been linked throughout Mexican history. Maps help readers visualize where certain ingredients come from, and colorful photographs depict Mexicans and the foods they enjoy in engaging detail. As readers learn, they are invited to take that knowledge into the kitchen with the help of recipes broken down into simple steps. This journey through Mexico is sure to have readers coming back for seconds!.