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Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook : A Novel by Gloria Bley Miller (1984, Trade Paperback)
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The "Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook: A Novel" by Gloria Bley Miller is a comprehensive guide to Chinese cuisine, featuring a collection of 944 recipes along with illustrations. With a regional and ethnic emphasis on Chinese and Asian cuisines, this cookbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the flavors and traditions of Chinese cooking.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTouchstone
ISBN-100671509934
ISBN-139780671509934
eBay Product ID (ePID)270479
Product Key Features
Book TitleThousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook : a Novel
Number of Pages944 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMethods / Wok, Regional & Ethnic / Chinese, Regional & Ethnic / Asian
Publication Year1984
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreCooking
AuthorGloria Bley Miller
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height2 in
Item Weight56.7 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN84-018683
ReviewsThe Washington PostGives enormous amounts of information absolutely not available elsewhere. Far and away the best., The Wall Street JournalThis is the best and most comprehensive Chinese cookbook yet published in America., Mark BittmanThe New York TimesStands the test of time...still the best guide to Chinese cooking for those with little or no experience., Craig ClaiborneThe New York TimesA labor of love...Should be treasured by anyone with a serious interest in the Chinese cuisine., Mark Bittman The New York Times Stands the test of time...still the best guide to Chinese cooking for those with little or no experience., Craig Claiborne The New York Times A labor of love...Should be treasured by anyone with a serious interest in the Chinese cuisine., The Wall Street Journal This is the best and most comprehensive Chinese cookbook yet published in America., The Washington Post Gives enormous amounts of information absolutely not available elsewhere. Far and away the best.
Dewey Edition19
Dewey Decimal641.5/951
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisAn essential resource in the American kitchen and a classic for nearly four decades, this is the definitive Chinese cookbook, perfect for cooks at every level. Here is the largest, most comprehensive Chinese cookbook ever published for the Western world. A Tastemaker Award winner, Gloria Bley Miller distills centuries of Chinese recipes and techniques into concise and easy-to-follow directions that will enable any cook to produce dishes that please the eye, delight the palate, and suit the budget. With verve and wit, Miller tells you how to prepare everything from egg drop soup and drunken pork to sizzling rice and delicate wontons. There are 150 recipes for chicken alone, plus dozens of variations on pork dishes, vegetables, and noodles, as well as other Chinese favorites. Using Miller's recipes, ordinary meat and seafood become delicacies, while vegetables retain their color and texture. And Miller's delicious recipes are splendidly high in nutrients and low in calories. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook contains everything the cook needs to know about Chinese cooking, including how to: -Use special Chinese cooking techniques such as steaming and stir-frying -Create unique seasonings and sauces -Substitute hard-to-find ingredients with those available in any supermarket -Plan menus suited to every time constraint, budget, and occasion The classic Chinese cookbook, this is the only book you'll ever need to master one of the world's greatest and most versatile cuisines.
LC Classification NumberTX724.5.C5M5 1984
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- Jul 04, 2018
One book that replaced six of my Chinese recipe books.
Many recipes that look great. My favorite to date is Lobster sauce....with many variations. There are recipes for sauces for hundreds of dishes. The recipes are easy to follow and delicious too!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 16, 2016
Love these cookbooks good price "$1"
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 23, 2024
Lots to read
No photos. Hard to find recipes. Bad index and confusing table of contents.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 08, 2024
The book looks great but the cover looks...
The book looks great but the cover looks different. Can't wait to read and cook 😁Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 09, 2023
Recipies were difficult.
The recipies were not realistic.I read the book cover to cover. I have purchased many books and was very diisappointed in this one.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 09, 2019
AMAZING BOOK!
I got this to replace a hard cover one. Amazing book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 11, 2025
Heavy book will take a while to go throu...
Heavy book will take a while to go through.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 19, 2023
Great book!
Excellent resource.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 02, 2022
1000 recipes
Thank you for making this book available 😊 AmenVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 20, 2019
Loves me some Chinese.
If you are into Chinese dishes and you have no access to a wise old Chinese person this is a must for your kitchen.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
