Extending the Table Recipes and stories from Afghanistan to Zambia in the spirit of More-with-Less

Cook with neighbors from around the world as you prepare flavorful dishes and feel the warmth of their kitchens. This revised edition of Extending the Table simmers together the best-loved recipes from the first edition of this global cuisine cookbook with the enticing flavors of new recipes.

Extending the Table contains stories, proverbs, and recipes from more than ninety countries. Extend your table in the spirit of the More-with-Less Cookbook by experiencing the gratitude, hospitality, and foodways of friends near and far.

Part of the World Community Cookbook series. Royalties fund global relief, peace, and community efforts.

What is New in the Revised Edition:

• Colorful photographs of people, cultural settings, and mouthwatering dishes from around the world.
• Recipes and stories from places like Afghanistan, South Sudan, Thailand, and Cambodia.
• Labels and indexes for gluten-free and vegetarian recipes.
• Regional menus to help cooks plan special meals from a particular country or continent.

Table of Contents:

• Acknowledgments
• The Author and the Recipe Editor
• Foreword
• Dedication
• About the Recipes  
• World Map
• Global Menus
• 1. Extending the Table 
• 2. Beverages: An Invitation to Friendship 
• 3. Breads: Rising, Breaking, Reconciling 
• 4. Soups: The Hospitality of Poverty 
• 5. Salads and Vegetables: Caring for the Earth, Caring for One Another 
• 6. Everyday Main Dishes: Honoring the Everyday
• 7. Festive Dishes: Flavors of the Feast
• 8. Appetizers, Snacks, and Condiments: Nourished by Diversity 
• 9. Desserts: A Season for Sweets
• Glossary
• Geographical Index 
• Recipe Index 
• Gluten-Free Index
• Vegetarian Index