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.
> >

Here's a favorite from the Finnish section of the "Sundays at Moosewood
Restaurant" cook book.

Kukkakaakiakaatikko
(cauliflower rye casserole)
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1 cup beer

3 cups rye bread cubes (about 4 slices)

1 head cauliflower, cut into bite sized florets

2 tbs. butter

1 tsp. caraway seeds

3 cups grated extra sharp cheddar cheese

4 eggs

1 tsp. dry mustard

1/2 tsp. ground coriander seeds

freshly ground black pepper

At least an hour before cooking, pour the beer into a shallow bowl to
sit until it becomes flat. Dry the bread cubes on a baking sheet in a
300 F oven until they are crisp but not browned, probly about 15 - 20
minutes.

Sauté the cauliflower in the butter with the caraway seeds until just
barely tender. Combine the bread cubes and cauliflower with the grated
cheese. Spread the mixture into a buttered 2 quart casserole dish.

Mix the eggs, mustard, coriander and black pepper in a blender or by
hand with the flat beer and pour the mixture into the casserole dish.
Bake at 350 F for 30 to 45 minutes until puffed and golden.

>
>
> Joy of Cooking.