"Peter Aitken" > wrote in message
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> "Doug Kanter" > wrote in message
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>> "Kate Connally" > wrote in message
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>>> Doug Kanter wrote:
>>>>
>>>> "Phil" > wrote in message
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>>>> >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.
>>
>
> But JOC is more likely to turn people off "international" cooking.

How so? I've found recipes in there which are totally authentic. Baba
ganoush worked fine, although some restaurants (and my Greek neighbor) add
mint. Some people don't.

What's the real reason you don't like the book?