How about this book?

[jo-mel]

I had a gift certificate for Barnes and Noble. Naturally I made a bee-line for the Chinese cookbooks. Maybe I should have done it on line, as the store didn't have that much of a selection ---- and I already had most of the ones they had on the shelves.

I by-passed the new Ken Hom 'easy' book and Yan's Chinatown. This last one wasn't separated into the Chinatowns -- just a lot of recipes. So I finally settled on this one by Leeann and Katie Chin as it seemed like solid home cooking without a fuss. A few pictures, but the book is mostly recipes.

Any of you know this book? I haven't tried any yet. Actually, hzrt's recipes will come first.

(been very busy lately, but hope it is soon behind me so I can come and read more)

HeeHee -- I also bought a book on Food in History. Looks interesting, altho only part of it is China. And ---- I bought "101 Things To Do With Ramen Noodles".. Looks like a cheaters guide to faster than fast ramen meals.

(Sorry about the spelling error in the sub- title. When I tried to edit, the title line wouldn't come up)

Edited January 11, 2006 by jo-mel (log)

[Ben Hong]

Jo-Mel, that book is excellent. It comes with a decidedly Toysanese slant, reflecting the heritage of the authors.

[hzrt8w]

[...] And ---- I bought "101 Things To Do With Ramen Noodles".. Looks like a cheaters guide to faster than fast ramen meals.

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That reminds of one of my college roommates. For 2 years he cooked ramen noodles about every other night, and he threw in a few chicken wings (no seasoning) to white-boil them. Yike! Ramen... college students' best friend.

[jo-mel]

Jo-Mel, that book is excellent. It comes with a decidedly Toysanese slant, reflecting the heritage of the authors.

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Thanks for that assurance, Ben! The recipes looked good and when I saw one for butternut squash with salted black beans, I was sold ---- er ----- I bought the book!!

[jo-mel]

[...] And ---- I bought "101 Things To Do With Ramen Noodles".. Looks like a cheaters guide to faster than fast ramen meals.

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That reminds of one of my college roommates. For 2 years he cooked ramen noodles about every other night, and he threw in a few chicken wings (no seasoning) to white-boil them. Yike! Ramen... college students' best friend.

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Hzrt --- Thanks for that correction in the title!! I should have used "&" in the first place.

About Ramen noodles -- they are a no-no on South Beach, but I just couldn't resist some of the fast, simple ideas when you have to have something -- anything -- and have it, even with guilt. It reminds me of the recipes of yore that began with "Take a can of mushroom soup------" Now it is "Take a package of Ramen noodles-------"!

[Big Bunny]

I by-passed the new Ken Hom 'easy' book and Yan's Chinatown. This last one wasn't separated into the Chinatowns -- just a lot of recipes.

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I got Yan's Chinatown with some of my Christmas money. It isn't divided into sections by city, but many (most?) of the recipes are attributed in their intros.

I have made a Macanese claypot rice dish, and a lovely (unattributed) lime and silver fungus soup. Both were quite good.

BB

[Philanthrophobe]

I've made a handful of recipes from this book, and all have been truly easy to prepare and taste great.

[wonderbread]

I bought this book a few years back. The recipes are great for casual home-style cooking.

I liked the recipes for chow shung ding and the tofu stir fried with hoisin and ground pork. I made the noodle pancake (browned double side, HK style) that came out very well.

Some weren't as good - the Mongolian-style steak covered with brown bean sauce was overly salty, for instance. I didn't like the beef stir fried with tomato and basil either.

I look at the book less frequently now - when I want a reference book, I turn to Yan Kit-So's Classic Chinese Cuisine or Martin Yan's Chinatown book. Also just bought Grace Young's Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen.

[jo-mel]

I bought this book a few years back. The recipes are great for casual home-style cooking.

I liked the recipes for chow shung ding and the tofu stir fried with hoisin and ground pork. I made the noodle pancake (browned double side, HK style) that came out very well.

Some weren't as good - the Mongolian-style steak covered with brown bean sauce was overly salty, for instance. I didn't like the beef stir fried with tomato and basil either.

I look at the book less frequently now - when I want a reference book, I turn to Yan Kit-So's Classic Chinese Cuisine or Martin Yan's Chinatown book. Also just bought Grace Young's Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen.

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Thanks. I'll look into those recipes.

I really like Yan Kit-So's books - especially her Classic one. It is full of great side information.

Edited January 13, 2006 by jo-mel (log)

[Ben Hong]

Yan Kit - So died last week. RIP. A true lady of many, many talents besides cooking.

I really like Yan Kit-So's books - especially her Classic one. It is full of great side information.

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[muichoi]

I'm pretty sure she died a couple of years ago!

[Pan]

She died on Dec. 22, 2001. Here's the death notice in the New York Times.

[jo-mel]

She died on Dec. 22, 2001. Here's the death notice in the New York Times.

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I knew it was some time back -- but I wasn't sure exactly when. She had great books. I just wish she had had as much recognition as some other Chinese cookbook authors.

[Ben Hong]

Jeez, I can't multi-task like I used to. Sorry, mea culpa, 888 lashes with a wet noodle. I had someone else in mind when I said Yan k-S died last week.