Hippocrene Cooks and Books: Five Cookbook authors trade cuisines for a day

Today we'll be sharing a fun blog swap from five of our cookbook authors! Each author will be reviewing a different type of cuisine and sharing a recipe from a fellow HB author's cookbook. Even better, they will each be giving away a copy the cookbook to their readers!

Here are the five authors:

Author                                              Cooking From:

Rinku Bhattacharya          The New Ukrainian Cookbook by Annette Corona

Nadia Hassani                  The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles by Rinku Bhattacharya

Annette Corona                Nile Style by Amy Riolo

Amy Riolo                       Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking by S.H. Fernando

S.H. Fernando                 Spoonfuls of Germany by Nadia Hassani

You can find the authors online through their blogs and social media!

Rinku Bhattacharya          

Blog: www.cookinginwestchester.com

Twitter: @wchestermasala

Facebook: CookinginWestchester

Pinterest: @rinkub

Nadia Hassani                   

Blog: www.spoonfulsofgermany.com

Facebook: SpoonfulsofGermany

Annette Corona                

Blog: www.refuelingyourfork.com

Facebook: annette.corona

Amy Riolo                       

Blog: http://www.amyriolo.blogspot.com

Twitter: @amyriolo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.riolo

Pinterest: @amyriolo

Instagram: @aasriolo

S.H. Fernando  

Blog: www.riceandcurry.wordpress.com

Twitter: @SkizFernando 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RicenCurry

New Cookbooks Reviewed by Midwest Book Review

The tastes and traditions of Danish and Sri Lankan cuisine could not be more different. But today they have one thing in common: a great review from Midwest Book Review! The reviews are shared below:

Hearty fare perfect for winter menu planning.

Danish Cooking and Baking Traditions

by Arthur L. Meyer

"Hippocrene Books is a premier publisher of ethnic cookbooks drawn from the culinary traditions of communities and cultures around the world. Their latest effort is Arthur L. Meyer's Danish Cooking and Baking Traditions, a 220-page compendium showcasing more than 170 recipes, each providing clear and easy...instructions. More than just a simple collection of authentic recipes, Danish Cooking is enhanced with an informed and informative introduction to the history and development of Danish cuisine. Of special note are the 45 recipes for outstanding Danish desserts and sweets. From Buttermilk Soup; Salted Herring with Cream; Danish Ham with Madeira Sauce; and Gingered Beets to Cinnamon Sauce; Old-Fashioned Danish Black Bread; Danish Donuts; and Danish Short Bread, there are palate-pleasing, appetite-satisfying recipes for all formal and informal dining occasions, making highly recommended for personal, family, and community library ethnic cookbook collections." --Midwest Book Review

Named a New York Times Notable Cookbook for 2011!

Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking

by S.H. Fernando

"Full color photography enriches  Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking, a sumptuous cookbook detailing how to create traditional Sri Lankan dishes, and flavorful variants thereof. Curry, rice, and chutney dishes figure prominently! An extensive introduction even offers a brief primer concerning travel in Sri Lanka, as well as a detailed portrayal of Sri Lankan spices/ingredients and how to use them in cooking. The dishes include Mulligatawny (a hearty South Indian soup), Lamb/Mutton Curry, Mango Chutney, Caramel Pudding, and more. Rice & Curry is a wonderful, user-friendly addition to international cookbook collections." -- Midwest Book Review