1 / 8 Bugging Out

Luckily for non-Dutch-speakers, self-described "entomological epicure extraordinaire" David G. Gordon opens up the insect world with the English-language <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/book/198214/the-eat-a-bug-cookbook-by-david-g-gordon" target="_hplink">"The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook: Real Recipes Using Beetles, Spiders and Other Truly Unusual Ingredients."</a> Gordon's tactic is to take staple dishes and give them distinctly crunchy (and/or slimy) twists. Recipes include "Larval Latkes," "Three Bee Salad," "Superworm Tempura" and--our personal favorite--the cockroach-filled "Gregor Samsa's Samosas." Throughout, Gordon attests to the nutritional value of eating bugs and shares some expert tips he's picked up from the fascinating world of entomophagy--yes, that's the insider term for bug consumption. If you're on the prowl for something more termite-specific, check out Gordon's previous book, "The Compleat Cockroach: A Comprehensive Guide to the Most Despised (And Least Understood) Creature on Earth."