Spartan & the Green Egg: World Explorer Family Cookbook by Nabila Khashoggi

A Global Culinary Adventure for the Whole Family

👋 Welcome, friends!

Today, I’m thrilled to feature Spartan & the Green Egg: World Explorer Family Cookbook by Nabila Khashoggi, a delightful culinary journey inspired by the adventurous spirit of the Spartan & the Green Egg series. Perfect for families, this beautifully photographed cookbook brings the world’s flavors right into your kitchen with easy-to-follow recipes from every corner of the globe.

From savory dishes like Mahjouba from Algeria and Chiles Rellenos from Guatemala, to Polynesian Watermelon 'Otai, each recipe is paired with fascinating cultural tidbits to spark curiosity and conversation at the table. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting your kitchen adventures, The Explorers Cookbook offers a delicious way to learn new skills, discover diverse traditions, and share the joy of cooking together.

👇 Keep scrolling for the giveaway.

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📝 Book Info

Spartan & the Green Egg World Explorer Family Cookbook
By Nabila Khashoggi
Series: Spartan & the Green Egg (companion cookbook)
Published by Full Cycle Publications on May 1, 2025
Genres: Educational, Family, Cookbook, Middle-Grade
Formats: Hardcover
Pages: 215

The Explorers Cookbook by Nabila Khashoggi is a delightful culinary journey inspired by the Spartan & the Green Egg adventure series.

Perfect for families, this cookbook features easy-to-follow, global recipes that bring the world’s flavors into your kitchen. From savory meals to sweet treats, each dish is paired with cultural tidbits to spark curiosity and conversation.

With beautiful photography, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone looking to explore the world through food. Whether making Mahjouba from Algeria or Chiles Rellenos from Guatemala, you will gain new skills while discovering cultures worldwide.

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🌍 Why You’ll Love The World Explorer Family Cookbook

• Family-Friendly Fun: Recipes are approachable for all skill levels, making it easy to cook together with kids.

• Global Flavors Made Simple: From Algeria to Guatemala, each dish is explained step-by-step with ingredients you can find locally.

• Cultural Connections: Every recipe includes fascinating tidbits that turn mealtime into a learning experience.

• Beautiful Photography: Full-color images make each dish as inviting to look at as it is to eat.

• Inspired by Adventure: Brings the spirit of the Spartan & the Green Egg series into your kitchen.

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🛒 Where to Find the World Explorer Family Cookbook

Available on Amazon

📦 HARDCOVER EDITION

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Also available at:
📘 Full Cycle Publications

 📚Meet the Spartan & the Green Egg Series

Spartan and the Green Egg, Book 1: A Trip to the Rainforest Chapterbook

Spartan and the Green Egg, Book 2 Graphic Novel: The Reefs of Mindoro Island

Spartan and the Green Egg, Book 3: Adventure at Wadi Allaqi

Spartan and the Green Egg, Book 4: The Poachers of Tiger Mountain

Spartan & the Green Egg, Book 5: Land of the Midnight Sun

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🖋️ Guest Post from Nabila Khashoggi

Here is a guest essay from the author discussing connecting with people through cooking. That is followed by a video book trailer for your pleasure.

Cooking for Connection

For me, cooking has never been just about feeding people. It’s about connecting with them. Some of my most meaningful memories happened around a table, sharing food that carried stories, history, and love. That’s part of the reason I created The Explorer’s Cookbook. I wanted to give families a way to not only taste the world but also experience the connection that comes from preparing and enjoying a meal together.

When I was developing recipes for the book (8 years in the making!), I thought about more than flavors and techniques. I pictured families in kitchens, parents chopping vegetables while kids measure spices, laughter over a dough that didn’t quite behave, and the pride in serving a dish that everyone helped create. In those moments, the food is almost secondary. What really matters is the bond you’re building.

Cooking together invites conversation. While your hands are busy, your mind relaxes. Stories flow. You hear about your child’s day at school, or your partner shares a memory from their own childhood kitchen. When you prepare a recipe from another country, those conversations expand even further. You talk about different cultures, traditions, and ways of life. Food becomes a bridge, not just to faraway places, but to each other.

One of my favorite moments from creating the cookbook was testing a Scottish Hotch Potch recipe with friends. None of us had made one before, and we crowded into my kitchen, learning together. The spices and aromatics filled the air, sparking conversation about travel dreams and past adventures. By the time we sat down to eat, it wasn’t just the hotch potch that had warmed us. It was the shared effort, the shared discovery, the shared time.

I believe that connection is the true heart of cooking. Recipes are simply the vehicle. When you cook with someone, you’re collaborating, creating, and sometimes even problem-solving together. You’re giving your time, your attention, and your care, and that’s a gift in itself

With The Explorer’s Cookbook, my hope is that readers will use these recipes not only to try new flavors but also to deepen their connections with the people they cook for and with. Whether it’s a quiet Tuesday dinner with the family or a weekend feast with friends, let your kitchen be the place where you explore the world and each other’s hearts…one dish at a time.

Because at the end of the day, the most important ingredient in any recipe is the company you share it with.

 

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🎁 Giveaway!

Enter below for your chance to win an autographed hardback copy of World Explorer Family Cookbook (one winner) (USA only) (ends Sep 5)

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World Explorer Family Cookbook by Nabila Khashoggi Book Tour Giveaway

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📌 Quick Book Tour Recap

Book Title: World Explorer Family Cookbook by Nabila Khashoggi
Category: Middle-Grade Non-Fiction (Ages 8-12), 215 pages
Genre: Cookbook
Publisher: Full Cycle Publications
​Publication Date: May 2025.
Tour dates: Aug 11 to Aug 29
Content Rating: G

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🧑‍🍳 Final Thoughts

If you love using the kitchen as a passport, Spartan & the Green Egg: World Explorer Family Cookbook belongs on your counter. It’s approachable, curiosity-sparking, and perfect for cooking with kids (or for treating yourself to something new and delicious).

A heartfelt thank you to Lauren at iRead Book Tours for the opportunity to participate, and to Nabila Khashoggi for generously offering an autographed hardcover copy in the raffle. Good luck, and be sure to visit the other tour stops for more chances to win!

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