This cookbook is a melting pot of international recipes from around the world! In The Meltin' Pot, you'll explore a wide range of cuisines as you learn to cook delicious entrees, soups, sauces, and even desserts from all over the globe.
You and your family will have a chance to experience a variety of culinary traditions as you try your hand at this diverse array of international cooking.
Each recipe is accompanied by an attractive photograph and helpful hints.
The Meltin' Pot! While the first thing that comes to mind would be cheese, when I named my book this was the furthest thing from my mind. As a chef, I love experimenting with dishes from many cultures, maybe it is the fact that I am from Guyana, home to six ethnic groups - The Indigenous Amerindian, the East Indians, Africans, Portuguese, Europeans and Chinese. Guyana is a melting pot of cultures, a culture that celebrates everything with food, I wanted to know more, I was inquisitive, and that rich culinary culture fuelled my passion.
One of the recipes in my cookbook is Pepperpot, I am partial to Asian food but this is my most favorite dish to prepare. Pepperpot is the National dish of Guyana, origination from the Native people. While it can be prepared year-round, it is the cornerstone dish of Christmas celebrations, Christmas in Guyana doesn't seem quite complete without it.
In addition to some signature Guyanese dishes, I have included in my book, a taste of ethnicities from around the world, many being part of the fabric that is my heritage. So come into my kitchen and cook with me.

About the AuthorA native of Guyana, Professional Chef Carolyn Hoyte was born into a family heritage rich with celebrating life through food. Among her fondest memories as a child was the discovery of the cultural importance placed on food. This gave her the balance and deep respect for food. The impact was so profound, that it became a passion for her which turned into a career goal in the Culinary Arts. Continuing that pursuit in the profession of Culinary Arts, Carolyn graduated among the top 10 of her class at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts where she received a Magna Cum-Laude award. Carolyn also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Government and Politics from St. John's University in New York. In the years directly following school, she pursued classical cooking techniques from opportunities that permitted her the ability to expand and experiment with her vision. Today, Carolyn is the owner and head Chef of Divine Decadent Catering, which is one of the most sought out catering companies and Personal Chef Services in the Metro Atlanta area.