BBC Travel | World’s Table

BBC Travel World’s Table series is changing the way the world thinks about food, through the past, present and future.

World’s Table

An elegant fish mould on a white plate surrounded by yellow and purple edible flowers (Credit: Courtesy of Sungani Restaurant)

The 14-course dinner redefining Zambian cuisine

Fine dining in Zambia has long meant replicating European techniques. But chef Sungani Phiri’s new home restaurant is boldly elevating Zambia’s ingredients – and its culinary profile.

A young boy places food on a plate that a man is holding at a roadside stand in Sri Lanka

Why Sri Lankans hand out free food to strangers on the side of the road

A verdant hillside terrace of tea plants in China (Credit: Getty Images)

The prized Chinese green tea that can cost $8,800 per kilogram

A thick T-bone steak sits against a black background, scattered with red peppercorns, rock salt and herb (Credit: Alamy)s

Which country can claim steak?

Global Chefs

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Darjeeling Express and the force that is Asma Khan

London’s Darjeeling Express – the only all-female Indian kitchen in the world – is ground zero for Asma Khan, a champion of women’s empowerment in a movement that is now global.See moreChef Massimo Bottura

Where ‘leftovers’ mean high-end meals

Massimo Bottura is one of the world’s best chefs and his recent food projects bring elegant dining experiences to underserved communities – while reducing waste.

Madhur Jaffrey: A true culinary icon

Culinary legend Madhur Jaffrey celebrates the 50th anniversary of her seminal book, An Invitation to Indian Cooking, which put Indian food on tables around the world.

The chef who created a culinary army

Before chef José Andrés became famous for World Central Kitchen, he had already scaled the heights of his profession. His new cookbook celebrates the group’s humanitarian impact.

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Bundt cake with lemon glaze

The recipe for a centuries-old Easter baba made with 96 eggs

The baba is often served at Easter in Poland, with the most extraordinary version – the muslin baba – made from a rich dough of flour, yeast, butter and quite a lot of egg yolks.

Plates of spring herb jeon

A Korean feast that honours Buddha’s birth

Every year, millions of people celebrate the founder of Buddhism’s birth by enjoying free meals at temples.

Mexico's guacachile is also known as 'fake guacamole'

A time-honoured guacamole lookalike

Known in Mexico as “fake guacamole”, guacachile is a silky, delicious sauce made with just four ingredients – not including avocados. Can diners tell the difference?

Restaurant on island of Ikaria

Greece’s tasty ‘Blue Zone’ path to longevity

In The Ikaria Way, Greek American chef Diane Kochilas offers a roadmap for people who want to incorporate aspects of the Mediterranean island’s “Blue Zone” diet into their lives.

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The hearty Welsh stew for St David’s Day

The annual celebration to honour the patron Saint of Wales includes cawl, an easy and succulent lamb stew with potatoes and vegetables.

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A new Indian whisky championed by a king

Godawan whisky was created to help protect a critically endangered bird. It’s also championed by the king of the Jaisalmer royal family.

A Chinese dumpling with an unexpected twist

Surprising Super Bowl snacks with global flair

A West African ode to a fiery chicken dish

Is this curry’s lighter cousin?

A warming sweet for cold-flu season

A new take on the beloved Oreo

A cake to celebrate Women’s Christmas

The chicken wings with a baffling name

A star-shaped bread for Christmas

A Roman way to celebrate Hanukkah

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