Repeatedly singled out as one of the all-time cookbook bibles, Classic Chinese Cuisine is a thorough introduction to the basics of Chinese cooking, covering all the essential techniques, ingredients, and cooking utensils, with more than 225 recipes, step-by-step illustrations, and full-color photographs. Nina Simonds has an unerring eye for the most approachable and delicious dishes in the Chinese repertoire, from Crispy-Skin Duck and Hundred-Corner Shrimp Balls to Lemon Chicken Wings and Dry-Cooked String Beans....

Filled with delectable recipes, hands-on family activities, and traditional tales to read aloud, this extraordinary collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes. They can feast on golden New Year's dumplings and tasty moon cakes, build a miniature boat for the Dragon Boat Festival and a kite at Qing Ming, or share the story of the greedy Kitchen God or the valiant warrior Hou Yi.
This stunning compilation from bestselling cookbook author Nina Simonds and Leslie Swartz of the Children's Museum, Boston, is the perfect gift for families that have embraced Chinese holidays for generations--and for those just beginning new traditions.
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