"Kate Connally" > wrote in message
...
> Doug Kanter wrote:
>>
>> "Phil" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> >I am looking for a cook book that contains different recipes from around
>> >the world including Asian, European, South American dishes. Can anyone
>> >recommend me a good all round book. I am in the UK but can obviously
>> >order
>> >online from Amazon etc.
>> > Thanks in advance.
>> >
>>
>> Joy of Cooking.
>
> You've got to be kidding? Joy of Cooking's
> "international" recipes are far from authentic.
> I'd quote you some outrageous examples but I
> don't have the book here with me. I remember
> being appalled at the ingredients in one
> Mexican recipe.
> Kate

Some yes, some no. But, I viewed the OP's request as somewhat dreamlike to
begin with. And, Joy Of Cooking at least gives beginners a starting point.
Anyone who intends to cook much should branch off from recipes and improve
them if they find them interesting.