The I Love Trader Joe's Around the World Cookbook: More than 150 International Recipes Using Foods from the World's Greatest Grocery Store [Paperback]

Cherie Mercer Twohy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2011

CIRCLE THE GLOBE WITH TRADER JOE'S

Thanks to the eclectic products sold at Trader Joe’s, one quick stop and you’ll have everything you need to make unique, crowd-pleasing ethnic meals. This culinary atlas serves up over 140 delicious dishes that bring a world of exotic flavors to your table, including:

Asia
•Potsticker Soup
•Thai Beef Salad
•Pork Tikka Masala

Africa
•Moroccan Sweet Potato Stew
•Senegalese Chicken

Americas
•Carnitas Quesadilla
•Salsa Verde Shrimp Cocktail

Europe
•Tarte Flambée
•Tagliata con Rucola
•Romanian Feta Polenta


TRADER JOE’S® is a registered trademark of Trader Joe’s® Company and is used here for informational purposes only. This book is independently authored and published and is not affiliated or associated with Trader Joe's® Company in any way. Trader Joe’s® Company does not authorize, sponsor, or endorse this book or any of the information contained herein.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

After attending culinary school late in life, Cherie Twohy found her bliss teaching others how to cook. Her cooking school, Chez Cherie, in La Canada, CA, has hosted thousands of students since its founding in 2000. Her husband and three children have served as enthusiastic recipe-testers, for which they have her eternal gratitude. Twohy holds a Certified Culinary Professional (CCP) designation from the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Among her most prized possessions is an authentic Trader Joe’s shirt, awarded to her by a Captain at one of her local ‘Joe’s.

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press (November 15, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156975988X
• ISBN-13: 978-1569759882
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.6 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > International

More About the Author

Family and food are the touchstones in Cherie Mercer Twohy's life. After attending culinary school late in life, she found her bliss teaching cooking. Her cooking school, Chez Cherie, in La Canada, CA (www.chezcherie.com) , has hosted thousands of students since its founding in 2000. Her husband and three children have served as (mostly) enthusiastic recipe-testers, for which they have her eternal gratitude. Twohy holds a Certified Culinary Professional (CCP) designation from the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Among her most prized possessions is an authentic Trader Joe's shirt, awarded to her by a Captain at one of her local 'Joe's.Cherie can be reached at [e-mail]

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cookbook with lots of cuisine variety August 20, 2012

By JE

Format:Paperback

Trader Joes is one of my favorite grocery stores; I love that it has lots of healthy and organic products at affordable prices. This cookbook is awesome as all the ingredients can be found at Trader Joes. Our family has really enjoyed eating the foods I have made with this cookbook. I really like that it has recipes from so many different areas in the world so our family doesn't get bored. Before this cookbook we had never eaten African food. And I love that the recipes don't require pages and pages of ingredients or instructions. Great food that I don't have to spend hours preparing = happy mama!

The chapters include French recipes, Italian, Greek, Eastern European, African, Middle East, India, Asian, Island Flavors, Latin, and All-American. Some of our favorite recipes include: tarte flambee (French), provencal chicken (French), lightening quick almond cake (French), leftover pasta frittata (bella italia), htipiti (it's a dip - greek), yogurt-slathered grilled lamb (this is one of our favorites - greek), Bavarian-style mushrooms (eastern european), apricot linzer bars, (eastern eurpean), spicy coconut rice (African), palaver chicken (African), and muhammara (a yummy red pepper walnet spread - middle east). Every recipe we have tried has been delicious.

Each recipe has a short introduction/explanation, has an ingredient list (duh!) and easy to follow instructions, and includes the serving size, prep time, and cooking time. The book is bright colored, contains some pictures of the recipes, and has a glossy finish so it doesn't get dirty as easily.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for free to facilitate my review. This did not affect my opinions. All opinions are 100% mine and my immediate family member's.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars easy & fun recipes! November 28, 2011

By J. Gambles

Format:Paperback

This book has over150 International Recipes Using Foods from the adored Trader Joes stores. Author Cherie Mercer Twohy is great -clear & concise recipes. The I Love Trader Joe's Around the World Cookbook is a full-color guide to that will help you prepare delicious ethnic affordable meals affordable using the array of international foods found at Trader Joe's. And we all know that Trader Joe's only uses the finest ingredients in all their products! Yum & double yum

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and Exotic -- My New Fave! November 22, 2011

By Jazz88

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Cherie Twohy has done it again with "The I Love Trader Joe's Around the World Cookbook," the latest in a series of dog-eared, go-to cookbooks in my kitchen. These international recipes are truly impressive to serve, yet surprisingly easy to prepare -- and all delivered with Twohy's signature humor and sass. I've already made my family swoon with the aromatic Moroccan Sweet Potato and Squash Stew (from the African Adventure chapter), the juicy Mediterranean Sliders (Greek Idyll), and the bright Sicilian Lemon Salad (Bella Italia). Even if you've had to put exotic travel on the back burner, this book will take you on a culinary adventure of its own!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I "Heart" this Cookbook! November 19, 2011

By Melinda M. White

Format:Paperback

I didn't think it was possible to create another I Love Trader Joe's cookbook! What a naive thought on my part. When I opened this book the first time I was transported from one country to another remembering dishes I have eaten along my very own journeys. Now, I can actually make many of these dishes that were just a memory and transport my tastebuds and memories right back to my time in the many destinations included in this book.

As a busy mom struggling to get a decent meal on the table each night, this book not only helps me in doing so, but also helps me deliver an educational message to my children of the differnt cultures/food around the world. Cooking dishes from France, Greece, Africa and Italy has inspired many discussions at the dinner table!

Thanks again to Cherie Twohy for another wonderful cookbook to add to the collection!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal cookbook for men who love to cook November 17, 2011

By E. W.

Format:Paperback

I am a loyal fan of the "I Love Trader Joe's" cookbooks and look forward to trying more of the new recipes Chef Cherie has developed in the latest book of her Trader's cookbook trilogy. Cherie has mastered the formula of achieving maximum flavor and convenience with minimum preparation that men who like to cook have grown to love. I doubt "Around the World's" international flavors will disappoint.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cookbook December 7, 2012

By James M

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

My girlfriend prepares recipes from these Trader Joe's cookbooks all the time and all our friends love them. We haven't found a bad recipe yet!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I heart this cookbook! June 1, 2012

By LeiPed

Format:Paperback

How fun and delicious. I've made several dishes in this book and all have turned out delicious. Every couple of weeks we decide on a region or cuisine and have a totally themed dinner. I've missed going on the culinary trips with Cherie but this books lets me enjoy the results using ingredients from one of my favorite stores.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Trader Joes lover! April 18, 2012

By Amy

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love this book! Recipes are delicious and easy! The instructions are simple and give many options to make the recipes your own.