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• Basan, Ghillie and Lau, Vilma

Food is an important part of the culture in the Philippines. Everywhere you go there is something to eat and every where you look there are people eating. The Spanish influence evident here, leading to an intriguing and unique meeting of East and West, seen in recipes such as Filipino Paella, Chicken Vermicelli and Colonial Rice Soup with Pork.

The main section of the book features a collection of over 70 classic and popular recipes. The dishes cover all the main eating elements of Filippino eating, from soups and snacks, delicious meat and seafood course to flavoursome side dishes and sweets.

All the classics are included, from Prawn Adobo in Coconut Milk, Filipino Pork Satay and Rabbit Casserole to more unusual specialities such as Soused Fish with Bitter Lemon, Filipino Risotto with Stir-fried livers and Squid Stuffed with Breadcrumbs and SErrano Ham. There are also some wonderful sweet snacks and bakes to try too, including Coconut Tarts, Rolled Wafer Cookies and Cashew Tarts.

More than 400 colour photographs illustrate how each dish is made, as well as showing the beautiful final result. Full nutritional information is provides an at-a-glance dietary reference, and there are many suggestions for variations as well as cook's tips.

If you want to learn more about the cuisine of the Philippines and find out how to make some wonderful dishes using easy-to-follow instructions, and sample the aromatic and fragrant flavours that typify this fabulous food, then this is the perfect choice for you.