Traveller's Cookbook: South America : Classic recipes from 40 years of travel

From the author of the classic South American Handbook comes a vibrant collection of recipes inspired by four decades of travel across South America.

It's one thing to dine at a restaurant overlooking Cuzco's Plaza or at a seafood shack beside a Brazilian beach—quite another to recreate those dishes at home. This full-colour cookbook shows you how to bring back your own memories of South America's flavours and aromas. Ben Box interweaves recipes with culinary history, tips, and tales from the road, placing each dish within the rich gastronomic context of a continent brimming with irresistible temptations—from the versatility of the corn kernel to the perfect cocktail.

Travel country by country from Venezuela and the Guianas in the north down to Argentina, discovering iconic South American dishes and drinks. Learn to make arepas, chimichurri, caipirinha, pepper pot, and other favourites. The selection spans ingredients from the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the Amazon and the Andes, sizzling street food, and diverse gastronomic trends. Whether you've travelled to South America, are planning a trip, or simply love food, you'll find yourself captivated by this mouth-watering collection from one of the world's most exciting culinary regions.