Travel the world and sample some of its most famous dishes, all without moving from the comfort of your own kitchen. You don't need to journey to China to taste a classic Peking Duck or to the wilds of Mexico for crisp and golden Chimachangas - both can be created easily at home. The wide-ranging collection covers soups and appetizers, meat, fish and seafood recipes, vegetarian dishes, bakes and desserts. This is a chapter-by-chapter tour of the world including authentic recipes in all their fabulous diversity. From the sunny Mediterranean to hot and spicy India and the tropical Caribbean, all of the popular classics are here.