In a selection of classic recipes interwoven with a wealth of history, legend, and anecdote, Dunlop brings to life this vibrant culinary region. Look for late imperial recipes like Numbing-and-Hot Chicken, Chairman Mao’s favorite Red-Braised Pork, soothing stews, and a myriad of colorful vegetable stir-fries. 65 color illustrations
The introductory information presented the basics of Mexican cooking, including descriptions of a few types of chili peppers and a list of American substitutes for Mexican cheeses. Unfortunately, the selection of chili peppers mentioned in the list was not as practical as it could have been. Several of the types mentioned did not seem to appear in a single recipe anywhere in the book.
With such traditional and contemporary dishes as Tarte Tatin, Croissants, Ratatouille and Salade Nicoise, French cuisine is rightly regarded as one of the richest in the world, and these recipes add up to a repertoire that most would be happy to eat day after day. Once easily available in any number of modest restaurants, today they are more often found in the home; all the more reason, then, to cook them yourself!
A cookbook for first-time bakers with recipes for birthday parties and holiday celebrations. Some of the recipes include Mother's Day hearts, chocolate-dipped cherries, fancy sugar snaps, and a porcupine cake with slivered almonds for spines.
The 2009 Wilton Yearbook of Cake Decorating includes over 200 creative projects for all occasions and is an extraordinary collection of cakes, cupcakes, desserts, and party ideas that will inspire and inform. It's the ultimate resource for everyone from professional bakers to enthusiastic beginners who want to create something special. The yearbook includes a special section highlighting the newest desserts in 3-D -- cakes in amazing 3-D shapes that stand up on the table to join the fun! From a multi-tier rocket ship to a candy and cake dollhouse filled with detailed fondant furniture, you'll discover that cakes can become almost any shape you can imagine.
