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Hot Sour Salty Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast AsiaHot Sour Salty Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia by Jeffrey Alford
Buy new: $29.70 / Used from: $23.98
A gorgeous coffee table book that also has some of my favorite recipes.
Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class CuisineRick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine by Rick Bayless
Buy new: $25.20 / Used from: $9.70
Great salsas! And lots of recipes that make good use of them. If you grow tomatoes, try growing tomatillos as well--they are easy and make wonderful salsa.
Mexico One Plate At A TimeMexico One Plate At A Time by Rick Bayless
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $14.91
More of Rick Bayless' great recipes.
True Thai: The Modern Art of Thai CookingTrue Thai: The Modern Art of Thai Cooking by Victor Sodsook
Buy new: $26.56 / Used from: $3.53
Wonderful soups and Thai main course salads.
Classic Indian CookingClassic Indian Cooking by Julie Sahni
Buy new: $20.87 / Used from: $13.86
A good introduction to North Indian curries.
Savoring the Spice Coast of India: Fresh Flavors from KeralaSavoring the Spice Coast of India: Fresh Flavors from Kerala by Maya Kaimal
Buy used from: $84.51
Recipes from Kerala--very different from most Indian restaurant fare.
Pleasures of the Vietnamese TablePleasures of the Vietnamese Table by Mai Pham
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $11.24
Great light summer food.
The Elephant Walk Cookbook: The Exciting World of Cambodian Cuisine from the Nationally Acclaimed RestaurantThe Elephant Walk Cookbook: The Exciting World of Cambodian Cuisine from the Nationally Acclaimed Restaurant by Katherine Neustadt
Buy used from: $40.73
Cambodian recipes from the Boston restaurant.
Seductions of RiceSeductions of Rice by Jeffrey Alford
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $8.88
A guide to rice cooking methods from around the world and lots of recipes for foods that are served with rice.
Flatbreads & FlavorsFlatbreads & Flavors by Jeffrey Alford
Buy new: $23.73 / Used from: $6.30
I haven't had great luck with the bread recipes, but baking isn't my strong suit. However, this cookbook is well worth having for recipes for salads, salsas, kebabs etc. I love the recipes from Turkey and Afghanistan.