The Illustrated Food & Cooking of Lebanon, Jordan & Syria
Ramen at Home
Restaurant-quality ramen, made homemade easy.Getting good ramen doesn't have to mean going out. Ramen at Home makes it easy to create savory, sumptuous, and authentic ramen bowls right in your very own kitchen. Featuring tons of simple and tasty recipes, this book is a must have for anyone interested in the art of making ramen.From stocking ramen essentials to properly topping a piping hot bowl of noodles, Ramen at Home offers you detailed guides―so new and experienced chefs alike can learn the secrets of preparing restaurant-quality ramen. Helpful sidebars show you how to pick the perfect ramen, while also providing interesting insights into Japanese culture and cuisine.Ramen at Home includes: THE COMPLETE BEGINNER'S GUIDE―Learn absolutely everything you need to know to serve up your own delicious bowls of ramen at home.STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS―Detailed instructions for each recipe make it easy for even novice noodle chefs to assemble perfect ramen―every single time.OVER 100 RECIPES―Discover amazing recipes for broths, noodles, toppings, bowls, and sides that feature both authentic Japanese flavors and innovative new tastes.Become a ramen master without ever leaving home.
Make Sushi at Home
The idea of making sushi at home can be very intimidating. Knowing how to make the rice, to rolling it properly and even eating it correctly can send anyone out the door and straight to the nearest Japanese restaurant--but there's no need! With Making Sushi at Home by your side, you'll learn everything you need to know to honor the ancient and traditional method of making sushi. From mixing the rice with vinegar, to all the classic recipes as well as modern variations that use meat and vegetables, you'll soon be impressing your friends and family and having fun at the table by making delicious sushi in your own home.
Cooking With Love
Did you ever think there could be "nothing new under the sun?" Ruth Milstein dispels this notion with her new book for American cuisine. Little is known about the wide array of exotic yet comfortable and easy-to-make food associated with the Mediterranean and Israeli cuisine, so Ruth Milstein sheds light on this unknown delight. Exploring this expansive gourmet's heaven with recipes that are eye openers for the experienced chef as well as the novice cook, Cooking With Love brings New Israeli Cuisine to The States. Cooking With Love offers an amalgam of dishes to meet every connoisseur's desire, including specific sections like Lamb, Lamb Stew with Black Olives; Pies, like Cheese and Spinach Pie; Rice, showing how to make Rice with Green Peas; and Breads, like the American favorite Glazed Banana Bread. So throw out those boring, tired weeknight recipes and make your meals sizzle with these enticing Mediterranean ideas.
Kaukasis
"A sensitive, personal journey expressed through the beauty of food - just wonderful" - Jamie Oliver "Olia Hercules is a storyteller-foodwriter, and a wholly original voice in the kitchen - there's not a recipe of hers I don't want to cook immediately" - Nigella Lawson "This is an incredible book - as I began to leaf through I started to smile, and I didn't stop" - Diana Henry Award-winning cookbook author Olia Hercules takes a culinary trip through the Caucasus--the vibrant region that bridges Europe and Asia --and share the recipes, stories, and striking images of this rich region. In this gorgeous cookbook, Olia Hercules shares more than 100 dishes that celebrate the food, flavors, and unique culinary heritage of the Caucasus--Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iran, Russian, and Turkey. Kaukasis charts Olia's exploration of this unfamiliar area and introduces its wonderful cuisine that combines European and Middle Eastern ingredients in ways that are fresh and new. Recipes Mint Adjika Tsago's Blackberry & Grape Sauce Savory Peach & Tarragon Salad Plov with Pumpkin, Chestnut & Walnut Zahir's Stoned Chicken Vine Leaf Dolma Armenian Cognac Profiteroles Red Basil Sherbet
The Palestinian Table
Authentic modern Middle Eastern home cooking - 150 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes inspired by three generations of family tradition.While interest in Middle Eastern cuisines has blossomed, the nuances and subtleties of Palestinian food are still relatively unexplored. In The Palestinian Table, Reem Kassis weaves a tapestry of personal anecdotes, local traditions, and historical context, sharing with home cooks her collection of nearly 150 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that range from simple breakfasts and quick-to-prepare salads to celebratory dishes fit for a feast - giving rare insight into the heart of the Palestinian family kitchen.
Japaneasy
What are your favorite Japanese dishes? Sushi? Surprisingly easy. Gyoza? Very easy. Karaage? Soooooo easy! Tempura? Stupidly easy. Yakitori, yakisoba, miso soup? Easy, easy, easy. It's easy to be intimidated by Japanese food, but in JapanEasy, Tim Anderson offers an introduction to the world of Japanese cooking via some of its most accessible (but authentic) dishes. It covers all the basics before you get started preparing pickles, grilled squid, Katsu Curry, Yakisoba, Yakitori and much more. Step-by-step illustrations help guide readers through anything on the slightly trickier side. JapanEasy is a fun and simple guide to making your favorite Japanese dishes at home on a regular basis.
Washoku Seasoning
This is a fully illustrated perfect guide to seasoning for Washoku (homemade Japanese cooking). Written in both English and Japanese, this unique handbook provides the basics of traditional Japanese seasoning, including the importance of sa-shi-su-se-so, sato (sugar), shio (salt), su (vinegar), seuyu (soy source) and miso, condiments such as wasabi (Japanese horse radish) or ichimi (one-flavor chili), and recipes for typical Japanese foods. Washoku Seasoning is wonderful guidebook for anyone visiting Japan or interested in Japanese culture, and it is also a great gift for those interested in Japanese cuisine.
The Better Than Takeout Thai Cookbook
Fast, simple, and scrumptious Thai food-no restaurant required.Create the exciting flavors of your favorite Thai meals in your own kitchen-no delivery necessary. The Better-than-Takeout Thai Cookbook reveals the secrets to making iconic dishes and introduces a menu of new options to discover.The Better-than-Takeout Thai Cookbook shows you how to easily prep your pantry so you'll be ready to cook in 30 minutes or less. You'll even learn how to make curry paste from scratch to have on hand for last-minute meals. Alongside the recipes, this Thai cookbook includes serving suggestions, convenient ingredient swaps, and more.Inside The Better-than-Takeout Thai Cookbook, you'll find: Quick Thai cooking-Make flavorful meals in less than 30 minutes by keeping a handful of signature ingredients in your cupboard.A menu of favorites-Find the dishes you crave in chapters organized like a Thai restaurant selection: Noodles, Soups and Salads, Curries, Seafood, and more.100 recipes-Enjoy classic restaurant dishes like Pad Thai and Yellow Curry with Chicken and Potatoes, or try something new like Thai-Style Omelet or Jungle Curry.Thai food is better homemade with The Better-than-Takeout Thai Cookbook!
101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die
More than 150,000 copies sold! Named one of the Top 10 Cookbooks of 2017 by the Los Angeles Times! Acclaimed Food Network chef and restauranteur Jet Tila shares his take on classic Asian recipes, putting simplicity, fresh ingredients, and flavor at the forefront. Jet Tila knows a thing or two about authentic Asian cuisine. From a kid growing up in LA in a Thai and Chinese family to a prominent chef, restaurant owner and judge on Cutthroat Kitchen, he brings his years of experience and hard-earned knowledge together in this breakthrough book. Step inside Jet's kitchen and learn the secrets to making your favorite Asian dishes taste better than takeout. Here are some of the recipes you'll learn to master: - Korean BBQ Short Ribs on Coke - Jet's Famous Drunken Noodles - Beef Pho - Miso Roasted Black Cod - Panang Beef Curry - Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich - Sweet Chili Sriracha Hot Wings And if you haven't made your own Sriracha yet, Jet's killer recipe will change your life. All in all, you get Jet's 101 best Asian recipes to impress your friends and family, not to mention all sorts of chef-y tips on flavor, technique, history and ingredients that will make you a better cook. Whether you're looking for new culinary inspiration or are searching for ways to bring authentic Asian flavors to your home kitchen, Jet's timeless go-to guide has you covered! For more delicious recipes from Jet Tila, check out 101 Epic Dishes and 101 Thai Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die
Lemongrass, Ginger and Mint Vietnamese Cookbook
The Road to Authentic Vietnamese Street FoodThe Lemongrass, Ginger and Mint Vietnamese Cookbook is your complete guide to preparing authentic Vietnamese street food at home. Split into 8 chapters-each dedicated to one type of food-this Vietnamese cookbook makes it simple for anyone to master Vietnamese street cuisine.Drawing on her experiences growing up in northern Vietnam, author Linh Nguyen does more than just provide a comprehensive, easy-to-use Vietnamese cookbook-she teaches readers about the unique place that food holds in Vietnamese culture.The Lemongrass, Ginger and Mint Vietnamese Cookbook includes: Authentic Recipes-From phở (noodle soup) to cuốn (rolls), master 75 mouthwatering recipes of dishes that are at the heart of Vietnamese cuisine.The Whole Story-Complete guides for herb selection, storage, handy tools, and more make it easy to prepare traditional Vietnamese delights at home.A Taste of History-Discover the soul of Vietnam as Linh Nguyen shares her experiences growing up in Vietnam, as well as the history of her recipes.Master true Vietnamese flavors with the Lemongrass, Ginger and Mint Vietnamese Cookbook.
Seoul Food Korean Cookbook
Learn deliciously authentic Korean cooking, from traditional Korean favorites to modern recipes including Seoul-Style fusion. Food writer Naomi Imatome-Yun grew up in the American suburbs helping her Korean grandmother cook Korean classics and has spent over 15 years helping Korean Americans and non-Korean Americans alike discover how easy and delectable authentic Korean cooking can be. Seoul Food Korean Cooking includes: 135 step-by-step recipes for Korean barbecue, kimchi, and more, including Sliced Barbecued Beef (bulgogi) like mom used to make and those Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes (tteokbokki) you loved on your trip to Korea Special chapters for Korean bar food (anju) like Pork Bone Soup (gamjatang) and fusion favorites like Army Base Stew (budae chigae) An overview of Korean cooking and fun tidbits on food customs, table manners, and restaurant dining tips Detailed lists of kitchen essentials, pantry staples, and Korean cooking ingredients, with photos and shopping resources to aid the home chef
The Food of the Philippines
Learn authentic and delicious recipes from the Philippines, along with culinary culture and history, with this beautifully illustrated Filipino cookbook. From the national dishes such as adobe, lechon and sinigang, to the fiery foods of the Bicol region where coconut milk is a favored ingredient, Filipino food is a concoction of tantalizing textures, flavors and colors. Superb color photographs and detailed information on local ingredients make The Food of the Philippines perfect for anyone curious about the culinary delights of the "Pearl of the Orient"! Over 80 favorite Filipino recipes, including: Fish Ceviche Pork Cracklings Chicken Soup with Coconut Simmered Vegetables with Shrimp Fried Fish with Black Bean Sauce Rich Beef Stew Chicken and Pork Adobo And many more!
The Pho Cookbook
JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER - With this comprehensive cookbook, Vietnam's most beloved, aromatic comfort food--the broth and noodle soup known as pho--is now within your reach. Author Andrea Nguyen first tasted pho in Vietnam as a child, sitting at a Saigon street stall with her parents. That experience sparked a lifelong love of the iconic noodle soup, long before it became a cult food item in the United States. Here Andrea dives deep into pho's lively past, visiting its birthplace and then teaching you how to successfully make it at home. Options range from quick weeknight cheats to impressive weekend feasts with broth and condiments from scratch, as well as other pho rice noodle favorites. Over fifty versatile recipes, including snacks, salads, companion dishes, and vegetarian and gluten-free options, welcome everyone to the pho table. With a thoughtful guide on ingredients and techniques, plus evocative location photography and deep historical knowledge, The Pho Cookbook enables you to make this comforting classic your own.
The Dumpling Galaxy Cookbook
From one of Eater's 38 best restaurants in America--which has been hailed by the New York magazine, Michelin Guide, and more for serving the freshest dumplings in New York City--comes the ultimate Chinese cookbook with 60 dumping recipes and dim sum-like sides. New York Times critic Pete Wells calls Helen You "a kind of genius for creating miniature worlds of flavor" and, indeed her recipes redefine the dumpling: Lamb and Green Squash with Sichuan pepper; Spicy Shrimp and Celery; Wood Ear Mushroom and Cabbage; and desserts such as Sweet Pumpkin and Black Sesame Tang Yuan. With information on the elements of a great dumpling, stunning photography, and detailed instructions for folding and cooking dumplings, this cookbook is a jumping-off point for creating your own galaxy of flavors. "Flushing jiaozi master Helen You's guide to what many consider the best shuijiao (or boiled Chinese dumplings) in town."--New York magazine
The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook
From the kitchens of Persian families to your dining table, with The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook you'll enjoy easy-to-follow recipes that achieve the vibrant flavors of authentic Persian cuisine.Yogurt, eggplant, lamb kebabs, saffron rice-if you have ever dined in a Persian restaurant then you know how rich, tantalizing, and satisfying Persian cuisine is. Yet many assume that making favorites, like Pomegranate and Walnut Stew or Saffron Syrup Cake, is too difficult to do at home.Shadi HasanzadeNemati grew up in the kitchen of her Persian mother and can still remember being mesmerized by the sweet aromas of saffron and cinnamon. Inspired by her family's heirloom recipes, Shadi has created a collection of simple, straightforward takes on authentic Persian favorites that are accessible enough for beginners, yet still fun for more seasoned cooks.The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook brings the savory comforts and mystical essence of Persian home cooking to your dining table. The step-by-step instructions in this Persian cookbook make it easier than ever to create classic Persian mainstays in your own home.In this uniquely simple Persian cookbook, you'll find: 100 recipes specifically designed to make Persian cooking fun and stress-free for beginners A handy how-to guide for preparing basic Persian ingredients-such as de-seeding pomegranates, making saffron-water, drying limes, and storing fresh herbs Practical grocery shopping recommendations for Persian pantry staples like cardamom and sumac, plus useful photos for identifying unique ingredients such as ghee and clotted cream Helpful labels that indicate each recipe's level of difficulty, plus "worth the wait" labels for dishes that require more time Tried-and-true tips and tricks to make Persian cooking easier and more successful Memory sidebars that accompany especially treasured recipes, describing Shadi's most cherished recollection connected to that dish With the ease and simplicity of The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook you'll have more fun (and less stress) as you find the magic in new Persian fare, and rediscover the enchantment of recipes you already love.
Family Style Chinese Cookbook
"Family Style Chinese Cookbook is a treasure trove of real Chinese home cooking. But it's more than just a cookbook-it's a collection of stories about tradition, ceremony, family, and pride."-Bee Yinn Low, author of Easy Chinese Recipes Authentic Chinese cuisine is responsible for some of the most tantalizing dishes in the world. And yet, creating these delicious dishes may seem daunting. We're not talking about westernized Chinese food that you can find in most Chinese cookbooks, but rather the succulent flavors, vibrant aromatics, and bold pairings that define what authentic Chinese food truly is.Shanti Christensen knows a thing or two about what makes Chinese food authentic. As food editor for Time Out Beijing and an avid traveller, Shanti soaked up China's culture and food. But the best cuisine she experienced wasn't from five-star restaurants, but rather from the family kitchens of locals.Family Style Chinese Cookbook is an assemblage of family recipes that Shanti collected during her time with families throughout China. Presented alongside endearing stories, these recipes form a Chinese cookbook that evokes a truly unique experience to excite your curious spirit and surprise your adventurous palate.With Family Style Chinese Cookbook you'll find everything you need to cook home-style Chinese food from your very own kitchen, including: High quality, authentic, Chinese family heirloom recipesCooking tips based on your personal preferences, and suggested variations for hard to find ingredientsGuidance for stocking up on Chinese pantry essentials and finding unique ingredientsOverview of essential equipment commonly required for proper recipe preparation such as a glazed clay pot, wok, and mandolineSimplified instructions of basic cooking techniques including those for tenderizing meat, stir-frying, parboiling, and braisingIn China, food brings people together. With the ease and simplicity of Family Style Chinese Cookbook, you and yours will savor the bold flavors, sweet aromas, and warm connection that can be offered through authentic Chinese cooking.
The Gaza Kitchen
This award-winning cookbook shares with readers the little-known but distinctive cuisine of the Gaza region of Palestine, presenting 130 recipes collected by the authors from Gaza. Cooks will find great, kitchen-tested recipes for spicy stews, piquant dips, fragrantly flavored fish dishes, and honey-drenched desserts. They will also be entranced by the hundreds of beautiful photos of Gazan cooks, farmers, and fresh-produce merchants at work, and by the numerous in-kitchen interviews in which these women and men tell the stories of their food, their heritage, and their families. Anthony Bourdain, Claudia Roden, and Yotam Ottolenghi are among the many culinary figures who have embraced The Gaza Kitchen. This second edition features tantalizing new stories and recipes, a fresh new design in a beautiful hardbound volume, new photos, and an updated index.
All Under Heaven
A comprehensive, contemporary portrait of China's culinary landscape and the geography and history that has shaped it, with more than 300 recipes. Vaulting from ancient taverns near the Yangtze River to banquet halls in modern Taipei, All Under Heaven is the first cookbook in English to examine all 35 cuisines of China. Drawing on centuries' worth of culinary texts, as well as her own years working, eating, and cooking in Taiwan, Carolyn Phillips has written a spirited, symphonic love letter to the flavors and textures of Chinese cuisine. With hundreds of recipes--from simple Fried Green Onion Noodles to Lotus-Wrapped Spicy Rice Crumb Pork--written with clear, step-by-step instructions, All Under Heaven serves as both a handbook for the novice and a source of inspiration for the veteran chef. -- Los Angeles Times: Favorite Cookbooks of 2016
Cook Korean!
New York Times bestseller - A charming introduction to the basics of Korean cooking in graphic novel form, with 64 recipes, ingredient profiles, and more, presented through light-hearted comics. Fun to look at and easy to use, this unique combination of cookbook and graphic novel is the ideal introduction to cooking Korean cuisine at home. Robin Ha's colorful and humorous one-to three-page comics fully illustrate the steps and ingredients needed to bring more than sixty traditional (and some not-so-traditional) dishes to life. In these playful but exact recipes, you'll learn how to create everything from easy kimchi (mak kimchi) and soy garlic beef over rice (bulgogi dupbap) to seaweed rice rolls (gimbap) and beyond. Friendly and inviting, Cook Korean! is perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. Each chapter includes personal anecdotes and cultural insights from Ha, providing an intimate entry point for those looking to try their hand at this cuisine.
Samarkand
Over hundreds of years, various ethnic groups have passed through Samarkand, sharing and influencing each other's cuisine and leaving their culinary stamp. This book is a love letter to Central Asia and the Caucasus, containing personal travel essays and recipes little known in the West that have been expertly adapted for the home cook. An array of delicious dishes introduce the region and its different ethnic groups-Uzbek, Tajik, Russian, Turkish, Korean, Caucasian, and Jewish-along with a detailed introduction to the Silk Road and a useful store cupboard of essential ingredients.Chapters are divided into A Shared Table, Soups, Roast Meats & Kebabs, Warming Food for Long Winters, Plovs & Pilafs, Accompaniments, Breads & Doughs, Drinks, and Desserts & Sweetmeats. One hundred recipes are showcased, including Apricot & Red Lentil Soup, Chapli Kebabs, Rosh Hashanah Plov with Barberries, Pomegranate, & Quince, Kefir Pancakes with Blackberry Syrup, and the all-important regional breads. And with evocative travel features such as Lunch on the Road to Samarkand, A Banquet on the Caspian Sea, and Shopping under Kyrgyzstan's Sacred Mountain, you will be charmed and enticed by this relatively untouched region and its cuisine.
Japanese Recipes from Mari’s Tokyo Kitchen
One of the top-rated activities in Tokyo by TripAdvisor reviewers, Mari's Japanese Cooking Classes offer the unique chance to experience firsthand how people cook at home in Japan. Mari Nameshida shares her expertise with tourists and expats alike looking to experience real Japanese cuisine using the freshest ingredients from Tokyo's local markets. Her cooking isn't fussy; she builds real-life menus and prepares dishes that are served at dinner tables all over Japan. From family dinners to bento boxes, these modern recipes have a wide appeal. This book features 50 of the most popular recipes from her classes, and each recipe is presented along with a color photograph, Mari's commentary and tips for success.
Katie Chin's Everyday Chinese Cookbook
"Katie Chin has done us all a huge favor: she's provided us with recipes for so many of the Chinese dishes we always wanted to cook but have never had clear and easy instructions to prepare...Thank you Katie Chin!" --Martha Stewart Home chefs will enjoy preparing these Chinese home cooking-inspired dishes with this easy-to-follow Chinese cookbook. Author Katie Chin's love of cooking blossomed at an early age--watching and later helping her renowned mother, Leeann Chin, prepare delicious Chinese dishes in her popular restaurants. Born in China, Leeann was an award-winning restaurateur and author revered for her ability to demystify Chinese cooking for the American home cook. Katie inherited her mom's passion and talent and has become a respected food writer and television personality in her own right. Sadly, Leeann passed away in 2010, but her recipes live on. Katie is eager to share her mother's food legacy with you in this book--an homage to Leeann's mastery of all that Chinese cooking has to offer. This treasury of family recipes includes many unique dishes that Leeann developed during a six-decade career in the food business, including time-honored classics that she learned from her mother in China. Some dishes reflect Leeann's Chinese-American childhood or are recipes which Katie and Leeann developed while together. Others are creations that Katie has invented more recently. Woven throughout the book are fond memories and anecdotes from Katie's childhood, always involving cooking and eating with her mom. Katie Chin's Everyday Chinese Cooking is a celebration of Leeann Chin's fantastic mastery of the complete array of flavors and techniques in Chinese cuisine, and her unique ability to make them accessible to Westerners. Katie provides tips and techniques which allow anyone to create a refined and tasty Chinese meal at home. Favorite Chinese recipes include: Firecracker Shrimp Mu Shu Pork Peking Duck Summer Rolls General Tso's Chicken Tangerine Beef Hoisin Lacquered Ribs Tea-Smoked Sea Bass Banana Wontons Five Spice Chocolate Cake And much more... Let yourself be inspired by the exquisite flavors of Leeann and Katie Chin's signature Chinese cuisine!
Tokyo Cult Recipes
Enjoy the best Japanese food at home with more than 100 dishes from the gastronomic megacity, including favorites such as miso, sushi, rice, and sweets.While many people enjoy an almost cult-like reverence for Japanese cuisine, they're intimidated to make this exquisite food at home. In this comprehensive cookbook, Maori Murota demystifies Japanese cooking, making it accessible and understood by anyone interested in learning about her native food culture and eating well. Inspired by Murota's memories of growing up in Tokyo--cooking at home with her mother and dining out in the city's wonderful restaurants and stands--Tokyo Cult Recipes offers clear and concise information on key basic cooking techniques and provides guidance on key ingredients that home cooks can use to create authentic Japanese food anytime.Tokyo Cult Recipes is packed with dozens of mouthwatering, easy-to-make recipes for miso, sushi, soba noodles, bentos, rice, Japanese tapas, desserts, cakes, and sweets, accompanied by helpful step-by-step photographs. This fabulous cookbook is also a visual guide to this extraordinary city, bringing it colorfully to life in gorgeous shots of food markets, Tokyo street scenes, Japanese kitchen interiors, and more.--Epicurus
Simply Ramen
Whether you are cooking for one or twelve, Simply Ramen brings homemade ramen to your table with a delicious fusion of seventy recipes, including soup bases, noodles, toppings, and sides. Author Amy Kimoto-Kahn shows you how to put together a bowl of piping hot ramen in a myriad of ways with a choice of four soup bases, ramen noodles (homemade or store-bought), and traditional and non-traditional ingredients. Enjoy bowls of pork, chicken, and beef ramen. Or branch out with seafood, vegetarian, and spicy soups--and even cold ramen and a breakfast version topped with bacon and a poached egg. Make your soup base in advance and you have a quick, easy, and special midweek family meal. Try your hand at: Indonesian Pork Ramen with Coconut Curry SoupChicken Meatball RamenTeriyaki Beef-Wrapped Asparagus RamenCalifornia Ramen with crabmeat, avocado, and cucumberSpicy Tofu RamenCrispy Greens Ramen with Swiss chard, kale, and Brussels sprouts With simple step-by-step instructions and mouthwatering photos, Simply Ramen will turn your kitchen into a ramen-ya for family and friends. Delve into the world of Asian cuisine with the Simply ... series. From ramen to pho to hot pots, these beautifully photographed cookbooks serve to diversify your kitchen and your palette with easy-to-follow recipes for these iconic dishes. Other titles in this series include: Simply Hot Pots, Simply Pho.
Lynne's Month of Meals
When you've spent a hungry year under a tree, you learn what food really means. Sometime in the late 70s, a small boat set sail from South Vietnam, riding dangerously low in the water with its human cargo. Among the passengers were a young couple and their four children fleeing the chaos of war. They would spend the next 13 months surviving the uncertainty and hardship of a refugee camp before settling in a new and strange nation: Britain. One of those children was Lynne Chang. "Lynne's Month of Meals" comprises 30 classic Indochinese recipes handed down through the generations, learnt at an early age from her much-loved mother and grandmother. Step-by-step methods include preparation and cooking times Many practical tips and hints for today's non-cooks! Every recipe illustrated with full-colour photographs Wine pairing recommendations for each dish There are noodle soups and exotic sandwiches, decadent duck and crackling pork. A full month's worth of dinners, all recreated from old family recipes passed down from grandmother to mother... and now to daughter. Food is life... and life is memories. Lynne hopes you'll make these recipes part of yours.
Sake
Sake has been designed to introduce readers to information and explanations about matching different sakes with traditional and modern, fusion Japanese cuisine. As part of this introduction to the enjoyment of sake, author Hideo Dekura begins by highlighting 28 of the most respected Kuramotos (sake brewers) in Japan. Each is explained in terms of their methods and what gives each brand its individual characteristics. Discover the strong work ethic needed to achieve the respected and admired level of workmanship that is required by the Kuramotos.This book is intended as a beginner's guide to explore how different sakes and food are combined to provide the perfect culinary balance. Readers will go on a journey of self-discovery to find the best makers of the very coolest Japanese sake brands and find out how to enjoy each with traditional and modern Japanese dishes.
Spice I Am
In this much anticipated cookbook Sydney-based Thai chef Sujet Saenkham shares his family recipes for the fresh flavors of regional Thai cooking so you can enjoy authentic Thai food at homeLeave the Thai takeaway menus in your kitchen drawer, as you learn how to make restaurant favorites such as Sujet's signature stir-fried crispy pork belly with basil, roasted red duck curry with eggplant, tomato and pineapple, and crispy prawn and lemongrass salad, as well as traditional classics like pad Thai, fishcakes, and a massaman beef curry from scratch. Throughout, Sujet offers practical advice on finding the ingredients and mastering the cooking techniques you need to create your own Thai feasts at home. Includes metric measures.
Donabe
A beautiful and lavishly photographed cookbook focused on authentic Japanese clay-pot cooking, showcasing beloved recipes and updates on classics, with background on the origins and history of donabe. Japanese clay pot (donabe) cooking has been refined over centuries into a versatile and simple method for preparing both dramatic and comforting one-pot meals. In Donabe, Tokyo native and cooking school instructor Naoko Takei Moore and chef Kyle Connaughton offer inspiring Japanese home-style recipes such as Sizzling Tofu and Mushrooms in Miso Sauce and Dashi-Rich Shabu-Shabu, as well as California-inspired dishes including Steam-Fried Black Cod with Crisp Potatoes, Leeks, and Walnut-Nori Pesto or Smoked Duck Breast with Creamy Wasabi-Green Onion Dipping Sauce. All are rich in flavor, simple to prepare, and perfect for a communal dining experience with family and friends. Donabe also features recipes from luminary chefs such as David Kinch, Namae Shinobu, and Cortney Burns and Nick Balla, all of whom use donabe in their own kitchens. Collectible, beautiful, and functional, donabe can easily be an essential part of your cooking repetory.
Japanese Home Cooking
In Japanese Home Cooking, the techniques and ingredients of Japanese cuisine are explained clearly, thanks in great part to the many step-by-step photos. It omits nothing, from cooking rice to dressing a Japanese table. The book is the ideal guide for cooks new to Japanese cuisine, as well as those with experience. Features include: Japan's approach to food Step-by-step photographs for all recipes that require more than the most basic skills Final dish presentation Technique and important detail, such as slicing fish and vegetables in the traditional Japanese manner Dashi stock base, symbol of Japanese cooking Notes on the history of Japanese regional cooking and the influence of foreigners The Japanese table. Japanese Home Cooking has six sections with more than 90 recipes plus variations for everyday dishes and for gourmet cuisine for special occasions. Examples of the recipes are: Starters: Cucumber and wakame Sunomono; Prawns with pickled egg and kimi-zu Bowls and Soups: Red miso soup with clams asa ri; Clear soup dumpling and crab wakame Vegetables and Tofu: Pumpkin in chicken broth soboro; Seaweed hijiki; Sweet daikon with miso Fried and Grilled: Teriyaki salmon; Breaded shrimp tonkatsu; Tamago-yaki omelette Rice and Noodles: Rice with five favors; Asa-zuke of cabbage, cucumber, carrots and Brussels sprouts; Yakisoba fried noodles Sweets: Soy milk creme caramel; Hortensia cake; Ukishima (floating island). For hard-to-find ingredients, the book includes a resource section and tips on generally available substitutions.
Seoul Food Korean Cookbook
Learn deliciously authentic Korean cooking, from traditional Korean favorites to modern recipes including Seoul-Style fusion.Food writer Naomi Imatome-Yun grew up in the American suburbs helping her Korean grandmother cook Korean classics and has spent over 15 years helping Korean Americans and non-Korean Americans alike discover how easy and delectable authentic Korean cooking can be.Seoul Food Korean Cooking includes: 135 step-by-step recipes for Korean barbecue, kimchi, and more, including Sliced Barbecued Beef (bulgogi) like mom used to make and those Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes (tteokbokki) you loved on your trip to KoreaSpecial chapters for Korean bar food (anju) like Pork Bone Soup (gamjatang) and fusion favorites like Army Base Stew (budae chigae)An overview of Korean cooking and fun tidbits on food customs, table manners, and restaurant dining tipsDetailed lists of kitchen essentials, pantry staples, and Korean cooking ingredients, with photos and shopping resources to aid the home chef
Sushi at Home
Eating Sushi is Easy. Making Sushi is Even Easier. Let your love of sushi inspire you to prepare and enjoy it in your home. This beautiful guide and cookbook opens a window to everything that's so fascinating--and intimidating--about sushi, while laying out easy-to-follow tips and techniques to help sushi lovers become confident sushi chefs. In Japan, sushi is often made by home cooks and served as a casual family meal. Sushi at Home honors the spirit of authentic, homemade sushi by walking you through the entire process, including: information on shopping for essential (but not extensive) sushi equipment recommendations for where to find core ingredients advice on how to select the freshest fish for sushi preparations for the perfect sushi rice using white or brown rice step-by-step illustrations for slicing fish, rolling maki, forming rice balls, shaping nigiri, and more 80 authentic, popular, and creative sushi recipes With no more than a sharp knife, rice paddle, and bamboo rolling mat, you're well on your way to confidently creating your sushi bar favorites--sake not included. Includes recipes for Tuna Sashimi with Sesame Seeds and Scallions; Marinated Mackerel Sashimi; Spicy Tuna Roll; Dragon Roll; Shrimp Futomaki; Yellowtail and Red Chili Temari; Salmon Nigiri; Avocado, Cucumber, and Shiso Nigiri; Diced Ginger Eggplant Gunkanmaki; and many more!
Essential Wok Cookbook
Classic Chinese flavors come home-a comprehensive Asian cookbook.Ordering Chinese takeout is easy--but it's definitely not the healthiest or most affordable way to enjoy Chinese comfort food at home. With this simple cookbook in your kitchen and a mighty wok in your hand, Chinese favorites are now quicker, healthier, and cheaper than delivery.The Essential Wok Cookbook is your guide to mastering the wok, the versatile pan that makes possible all of the Chinese restaurant dishes you love--no extra salt, oil, or MSG required. Beyond tips for selecting, seasoning, and caring for your wok, this cookbook also provides: Step-by-step illustrations for how to fold a dumpling, egg roll, and wontonFun features on the origin stories and American reinventions of foods such as egg drop soup and fortune cookiesRecipe labels to help you decide what to make when you're short on time (30 minutes or less) and tight on cash (under $10)Recipe tips to swap ingredients, save time, make a dish more healthy, or kick up the heatIf a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, start cooking today with your wok and see just how far The Essential Wok Cookbook will take you.Fire up the wok with recipes like Perfect Pork Pot Stickers, Easy Vegetable Stir-Fry, Lighter Egg Foo Young, Sweet Chili Shrimp, General Tso's Chicken, Better Beef with Broccoli, and many more!
Thai Slow Cooker Cookbook
All Your Thai Favorites at the Push of a Button Want to make a classic Thai curry without having to keep a watchful eye? Are you looking for a simple way to create restaurant favorites like Pad Thai in your own kitchen? With the Thai Slow Cooker Cookbook, you can enjoy fresh and flavorful Thai dishes at home with the convenience of your slow cooker. Why slow cook? Slow cooking consolidates steps, takes out the guesswork and infuses dishes with flavor-no need to wait a day or two for the dish to rest. Got the goods? Stock your pantry the Thai way with a list of essential ingredients and shopping tips for hard-to-find ingredients. Short on time? All the slow cooker recipes in this book prep in 20 minutes or less. Craving Thai sides? Supplement your slow-cooked meals with recipes for classic Thai sides, like papaya salad, chicken satay, and curry puffs. Dietary restrictions? With a mix of dishes great for omnivores and vegetarians alike, labels also indicate if a recipe is soy-free and/or nut-free. Today's busy world can make getting a healthy and satisfying meal on the table a challenge. Skip the wait for takeout and come home to wholesome Thai food, cooked by you, for you. Recipes include: Curried Kabocha Coconut Soup, Thai Sticky Wings, Massaman Sweet Potato and Tofu Curry, Chicken Red Curry, and Sweet Pork"
Kyotofu
Learn how to craft unique and delicious Japanese inspired desserts in this cookbook filled with 75 decadent recipes. Japanese ingredients have long been known for their distinctive tastes and healthy qualities. From the tang of yuzu to the bite of matcha to creaminess of soy, they present a wide range of delicious flavors. In Kyotofu, award-winning baker, Nicole Bermensolo, presents 75 classic American sweets, like cheesecake, brownies, and muffins, combined with Japanese ingredients to create one-of-a-kind desserts. Try recipes like Green Tea White Chocolate Cupcakes, Black Sesame Caramel Mousse, Kinako Waffles, and Nashi Pear Crumble. Perfect for beginners to Japanese cooking, Kyotofu is divided by Japanese ingredient, includes a glossary of foreign terms, and suggests where to buy less familiar products. Plus, for those who want a healthier dessert, all the recipes can be made completely gluten-free thanks to Nicole's cup-for-cup flour recipe.
Yan-Kit’s Classic Chinese Cookbook
Learn to cook traditional Chinese food with this extensive collection of authentic recipes from Chinese cookery expert Yan-Kit So. Dim-sum, dumplings, Cantonese food -- you name it -- this classic book has every recipe and cooking method you need to prepare delicious, authentic Chinese food.With thirty years as a favorite in home kitchens everywhere, Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cookbook is a staple for cooking traditional Chinese food. Now this bestselling cookbook is reborn with wonderful photography that makes cooking Chinese food recipes understandable and simple. Even inexperienced cooks can find easy recipes in this complete collection, and more experienced chefs will find plenty to challenge and delight them as well.Step-by-step instructions, tips and techniques, and complete menu ideas make Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cookbook inviting for home cooks of all skill levels: Find a new favorite dim-sum recipe, learn a great technique for dumplings, or polish your proficiency in the art of delicious Cantonese food. Yan-Kit's proficiency and expertise in cooking authentic Chinese food makes her the ideal chef to begin a journey into cooking Chinese food, and a trusted ally in guiding you in more expert Chinese dishes.
