
Asian Soups, Stews & Curries
By
Alexandra Greeley
(Macmillan,
1998)
Hardcover, 318 pgs., $25

More
than a guide to cooking all kinds of delicious Asian dishes, this
cookbook is a good read, transporting you to the Orient through
the experiences of its author. Alexandra Greeley has lived in
Hong Kong and traveled throughout Asia to discover first-hand
the secrets of its many cuisines and share with the culinary heritage
of the region. This is her second book on Asian cooking. In case
you're timid about trying to cook Asian fare, Greeley starts you
with basics and provides background and explanations of dishes
and ingredients as well as easy-to-understand instructions. Enjoy
the book—and the food you will learn to prepare.
(Updated:
10/30/08 SB) |