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The Healthful Gourmet Chinese Cookbook

Rose Lee

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

These recipes are great. Very innovative and healthy. 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

This book is a compendium of both great chinese dishes that have been re-created to minimize fat content, and innovative new dishes. My doctor is happy with my cholesterol drop, and I love the taste and texture of these dishes. The glossary, units conversion, low fat cooking methods, and nutrition notes sections are really helpful. Everyone that cooks should have a copy of this book. I have not seen any other books that compare to it. My hat's off to the author.

Absolutely Amazing! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

The recipes are easy to follow... The food is excellent and very tasty- you would never know it's actually good for you. Better than any Chinese take-out.

Great Chinese recipes! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This is a great cookbook for anyone that wants to make authentic Chinese food in their own home. Oh yeah...it's also supposed to be low fat...you wouldn't know it from tasting the food! (That's a good thing.)

Editorial Review:

Providing more than 200 simple, low-fat recipes, this cookbook also includes nutritional information for each recipe.

The Book of Chinese Cooking (Book of...)

Jasper Spencer-Smith

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Beautiful layout and wonderful recipes 5 out of 5 stars.
16 of 18 people found this review helpful.

I refer to this book often, as much for its clear and easy to understand recipes as for its wonderfully tasting creations. Of all the cook books I have (and I do have many) this is by far the most beautifully designed. Each step of the recipe is photographed so you never stray to far from the intended creation. I highly recommend this book; I only wish Jasper would do a book like this on sushi!

A great introduction to Chinese cooking. 4 out of 5 stars.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful.

In its almost 50 parts, all written by experienced cooks and cook book writers, HP Books' "The Book of ... Cooking" series takes you to the cuisines of various regions of the U.S. and around the world; all in easy to follow, well-explained recipes.

This installment, the Book of Chinese Cooking, starts with a brief introduction into regional Chinese cuisine, the necessary equipment and utensils and a glossary of ingredients, and then presents recipe suggestions for all major courses, from dim sum to rice and desserts. Special chapters are dedicated to soups and stocks, starters, fish and shellfish, poultry and (red) meat. Classics such as fried rice, chow mein, stir-fries, won tons, hot and sour soup, mandarin chicken, Peking duck, spring rolls, Szechuan and sweet and sour dishes and jasmine tea appear next to unique recipes such as drunken fish, duck in lemon juice, mango mousse, lamb and cucumber soup,and snapper in hot bean sauce.

From asparagus and beef soup to Yellow River carp, this collection of recipes, while not all-encompassing, is a great introduction to the richness of the Chinese cuisine - and at a relative bargain price, to boot. Also recommended for fans of Asian cooking: this series' installments on Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese Cooking, on Stir-Fries, and on Curries and Indian Foods.

Also recommended:
Around the World Cookbook
Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day
Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery)
Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World
On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals (4th Edition) Textbook only
Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006

Tea and Chinese Culture

Ling Wang

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 1.0 of 5

Buy Blofeld instead 1 out of 5 stars.
9 of 11 people found this review helpful.

The writer's English is better than my Chinese. Unfortunately, the editor's English is not very good, and this author has been poorly served (I think)in both line editing (grammar and style) and whatever kind of editing would have made the prose flow and actually convey information. It reads like a term paper by a not terribly bright high school student, who has not tried to synthesize the information found in various articles on the Internet. Admittedly Tea and Chinese Culture is a big subject, and even discussing Chinese culture is perhaps as bogus as discussing 'European culture.' There have been a lot of cultures over a long period of time. They are not served by flat sentences like "Sichuan teahouses played an important role in spreading information. The local people went to teahouses not only to drink tea, but also to exchange information. The most important function of the teahouses was that people could chat with each other there (p 73)." And on. And on.

The layout, binding, and typeface are nice, but too many of the illustrations have feathered edges for my taste. When the author refers to an important painting or teapot (p 59), it would have been nice to see either of them. The illustrations that appear are not always related to the text.

Reading this book irritated me. It's not good enough to have even a veneer of scholarship and not entertaining enough for a coffeetable. The sadly OOP book, The Chinese Art of Tea by John Blofeld, is better even at three times the price.

Editorial Review:

This full-color illustrated book traces the history and development of tea from medicinal herb to the highest levels of artistic and aesthetic traditions in China. Chapters include the history of tea culture in dynastic China; tea in art and literature; culture of the teahouse; brewing and tasting, horticulture and nomenclature. An ideal volume for all readers. Great for museums, gift shops, cooking, travel, art, and general interest bookstores.

Chinese Cooking Class Cookbook ( " Australian Women's Weekly " Home Library)

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Soup Soup Soup

Mu-Ts'un Li, Mu-Tsun Lee, Wei-Chuan Publishing

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Chinese Soup is Not Just for Take-Out Anymore 4 out of 5 stars.
7 of 12 people found this review helpful.

Lee Mu-Tsun has created a great collection of the most popular soups that you might find at your local Chinese take-out. Now with the ease of receipes, we need no longer to figure out what they put in the soup anymore. This is a great book for Chinese Soup enthusiasts.

Chinese Soup is Not Take-Out Anymore 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Lee Mu-Tsun has created a great collection of the most popular soups that you might find at your local Chinese take-out. Now with the ease of receipes, we need no longer to figure out what they put in the soup anymore. This is a great book for Chinese Soup enthusiasts.

Editorial Review:

This book contains 38 recipes of hot and cold soups from the cultures of China and 6 recipes of Japan and the West. Every exciting recipe in this book is illustrated with bilingual English and Chinese Language and full color pictures, plus 19 pictures depicting various stock preparations, special ingredients and cooking tips.

Williams Sonoma Savoring China: Recipes and Reflections on Chinese Cooking (Savoring Series)

Jacki Passmore, Chuck Williams, Andre Martin

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Beautiful, interesting, a cultural and culinary delight 5 out of 5 stars.
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A combination of some of the tastiest recipes of China and an introduction to the geography, history, and traditions of China, "Williams-Sonoma Savoring China" is a feast for the eyes and mind as well as the body. Each recipe has a picture of the completed dish as well as complete instructions for its preparation. Many of the dishes may require a trip to the local Chinese grocery as some ingredients may not be readily available in your neighborhood store. This is not just another cookbook of common recipes for dishes you are likely to find in the local Chinese buffet. This is a book with recipes like Shandong Chicken and Mushrooms, Braised Duck with Bamboo Shoots and Mushrooms, or Honey Glazed Beef and Walnuts.

In addition to the recipes there are many pictures and articles that bring the Chinese experience into your home. Beautiful scenic pictures, as well as pictures of every day life. A culinary delight, a visual feast, and an interesting education, "Williams - Sonoma Savoring China" is a highly recommended read.

Editorial Review:

Part travelogue, part cookbook, the 10th title in Williams-Sonoma's award-winning Savoring-® series features delicious recipes, hundreds of breathtaking scenic and recipe photographs, original watercolor illustrations, and a hand-drawn map, all capturing the essence of the country's rich heritage and diverse culinary traditions.

Chinese Healing Foods

Lynn Sonberg

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 2.0 of 5

Definitely an Intro book 3 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

On the plus side this book includes all the bases that are usually covered in a couple or more books. Has Yin and Yang of foods, contrast between Western and Eastern concepts of nutrition and food harmony, 30 common ailments that can be helped by food (again by Western and Eastern concepts), and over 60 intermediate level recipes.

The two authors do a good job in integrating such a complex topic and simplifying it for cooks to embrace the overall Chinese wisdom for TCM in everday life. It helps to have some prior experience in cooking Chinese, as there is not too much on the art and technique. No pictures or illustrations.

I saw a similar book which is more complete, Nina Simond's "A Spoonful of Ginger," at double the price. It has pix and explains concepts more thoroughly. It is also very pretty.

Editorial Review:

While many Chinese foods are familiar to Americans, their health benefits are for the most part unrealized. This volume introduces readers to these benefits, as well as teaches them how to shop, prepare, and cook healthful meals.

What's Cooking Chinese (What's Cooking)

Jenny Stacey, Jenny Stacy

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Great intro for a non-expert in the kitchen 5 out of 5 stars.
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My wife usually cooks, but sometimes I like to try out new stuff in the kitchen. This book was perfect for the non-expert cook who likes Chinese food. It has loads of pictures that show you most of the steps in the recipe, and there are lots of notes to explain more unusual ingredients. There are really easy stirfry recipes, that we use all the time now. All in all, a good Chinese cookbook.

An Excellent Step-by-Step Guide on How to Prepare Chinese Dishes 5 out of 5 stars.
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You can not go wrong with this book, if you want to prepare your favorite Chinese dish at home.

Each recipe has a very detailed step-by-step- description, a full page photograph of the finished dish, and three photographs covering most steps. Additionally each recipe have practical tips on how to assure the best result.

This cooking book is a comprehensive, beautifully crafted, fully photographed guide to Chinese Cooking. It has dedicated chapters covering soups and starters, main courses, vegetables, rice and noodles, and desserts, and in the introduction you will find notes on cooking techniques, and description of the ingredients used through the book.

Editorial Review:

This comprehensive and inspirational cookbook evokes the true taste of China. Chapters cover soups and starters, main courses, vegetables, rice and noodles, and desserts. Balances exciting new ingredients and recipes with a wide selection of traditional favorites. Includes 120 easy-to-follow recipes, each illustrated with full-page color photographs. The What's Cooking series also includes: Baking, Barbecue, Chicken, Chocolate, Indian, Italian, Low Fat, Pasta, and Vegetarian.

The Art of Chinese Cuisine

Hsiang-Ju Lin, Tsuifeng Lin

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A classic 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book is considered a classic, and contains recipes not commonly found in other cookbooks. The authors do us MSG (common in commercial Chinese cooking), but I just leave it out. If you are a cookbook collector, or someone who has a fascination with Chinese culture and cooking, this is an interesting little reference book.

Chinese Gastronomy (The art of Chinese Cuisine) 5 out of 5 stars.
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Although this book is only 208 pages it is the finest and most informative Chinese cookbook I have ever read (and cooked from). Unlike other cookbooks each recipe or chapter is proceeded by a dissertation on the style and history of this particular dish. And at times poetry is included that relates to the dish or style of cooking. Unlike other cookbooks it deals with subjects rarely if ever covered. Here are some chapter headings: Ancient Cuisine, Flavor, Texture, Regional Cooking, Curiosities, Plain Cooking, & Classic Cuisine.
For example; the authors point to the flavors captured by poor people who couldn't afford expensive ingredients and we are given recipes of simple albeit wonderful sauces to go on inexpensive boiled noodles.

The Food and Cooking of South China: Discover the vibrant flavors of Cantonese, Shantou, Hakka and Island cuisine

Terry Tan

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Editorial Review:

In this stunning new book, Terry Tan traces the history and development of both the people and the cuisines of south China. Starting with an in-depth look at the geography, climate and history, he goes on to explore the regional cuisines, festivals and celebrations that distinguish towns within the provinces, and provides an expert guide to the most common ingredients, tools and techniques used to create the array of fabulous dishes on offer. There then follows a wonderful collection of 75 recipes that evoke the tastes and textures of traditional southern Chinese cooking.