Cocina del mundo. Las recetas de The F Word. (World Kitchen

International celebrity chef and restaurateur Ramsay presents a compendium of globe-spanning dishes inspired by his BBC television show, The F Word. Lush with mouth-watering photographs, the recipes are arranged by country or region into ten chapters. There is something for every level of cooking enthusiast, from easy meals, such as an elegant celery and Stilton cheese soup, to more elaborate creations, like sesame wonton fritters with sesame ice cream. A few of the recipes, namely, the pheasant casserole and the spinach ricotta ravioli, assume that the reader has had previous experience preparing rare foods or using more complex kitchen tools. This being a compilation of food favorites from around the world, readers may have to travel to an international market or specialty grocer for certain ingredients, like dragon fruit, ajwain seed, ras el hanout, York ham, and the British edible plant samphire. Ramsay rarely suggests alternatives to some of the more exotic ingredients, which may prove frustrating, especially for beginning cooks. However, anyone who wants to experiment with new flavors and cooking methods may find this a welcome addition to their cookbook collection. Highly recommended for bookstores and popular libraries.—Pamela Corante, Los Angeles, CA