Four embassies submitted cookbooks as part of their Great Reads from Around the World submissions and we can’t wait to try the amazing recipes in all of them.
Embassy of Mexico’s Cultural Institute
Tu Casa Mi Casa: Mexican Recipes for the Home Cook
by Enrique Olvera
From the Embassy of Mexico’s Cultural Institute comes this collection of 100 authentic recipes that comprise the core collection of basic Mexican dishes. With stunning photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions, this gorgeous cookbook will wow even the most novice home chef.
Available on Amazon and Bookshop.org.
Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman’s Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center
Bahari: Recipes From an Omani Kitchen and Beyond
By Dina Macki
More than 100 contemporary recipes for meat, fish, vegetables, homemade breads and dips, desserts, and drinks, offer updates on classic Omani dishes. The receipes here are coupled with nuanced essays on migration and identity, exploring how food connects us to our past and our communities in a deeply intimate book that is its own journey.
Available on Amazon and Bookshop.org.
Embassy of Switzerland
Swiss Suppers: 52 Wholesome Recipes from the Heart of Europe
By Heddi Nieuwsma
Dedicate one evening of the week Swiss Supper night and you’ll have something to look forward to all year long. Go beyond cheese and chocolate to explore a wide range of Swiss cuisine.
Available on Amazon and Bookshop.org.
Embassy of Ukraine
The Authentic Ukrainian Kitchen: Recipes from a Native Chef
By Yevhen Klopotenko
Published in 2024 amid the ongoing war with Russia, The Authentic Ukrainian Kitchen is more than a cookbook—it’s the chef-author’s tribute to his homeland, told in the universal language of food. With one hundred recipes that blend traditional Ukrainian dishes and contemporary interpretations, the book offers a deeply personal portrait of a country long known as the “Breadbasket of Europe.”
Available on Amazon and Bookshop.org.
