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Biteback Publishing My Stir-fried Life
As a boy, Ken Hom lived hand-to-mouth in the slums of Chicago's Chinatown. Today, he is one of the most celebrated TV chefs of all time, the man who showed the British how to cook Asian food and introduced the nation to the wok.This is the story of that remarkable journey.Aged just eight months when his father died, Ken was raised by his mother in an atmosphere of punishing poverty. But no matter how little they had, they ate well. Life would change when, at the age of eleven, Ken landed a job in his uncle's Chinese restaurant. From these humble beginnings, he travelled the globe and went on to become one of the world's greatest authorities on Asian food. His wildly popular books have inspired millions of home cooks, and he paved the way for a generation of celebrity chefs.High-spirited and frequently funny, My Stir-Fried Life is the epicurean's epic - a gastronomic narrative that lifts the spirits, tantalises the taste buds and feeds the soul of anyone and everyone who loves cooking, from the keen novice to the accomplished connoisseur.
£16.79
Ebury Publishing Ken Hom's Top 100 Stir Fry Recipes: 100 easy recipes for mouth-watering, healthy stir fries from much-loved chef Ken Hom
Ken Hom is widely regarded as the world's leading authority on Oriental cuisine, and with his Top 100 Stir Fry Recipes, he has created a beautifully illustrated, engaging and easy-to-follow guide to quick, nutritious and delicious cooking. This is the perfect addition to anyone's kitchen shelf - whether cooking novice or more experienced chef!'Great buy! Best stir fries I've ever cooked!' -- ***** Reader review'Ken Hom does it again .. a cracking guide to stir fries' -- ***** Reader review'The recipes are easy to follow and Ken Hom's enthusiasm is hard to resist' -- ***** Reader review'Just the ticket!' -- ***** Reader review********************************************************************************************Ken Hom brings us 100 mouth-watering recipes for stir fries which are easy-to-follow, delicious dishes designed to appeal to all palates.With 20 new recipes and 80 favourites from his collection, Ken not only covers oriental stir fries but includes non-Asian dishes as well, such as stir-fried fusilli alla carbonara. Divided into chapters on chicken, fish and seafood, beef, pork and vegetable dishes, it covers all tastes and diets and also contains sections on techniques for chopping and frying, how to use a wok and recommendations for oils and sauces.As one of the world's greatest authorities on cooking with a wok, Ken shows us that the versatility and convenience of stir frying never compromises the flavour. Say goodbye to the takeway and embark on your own cooking journey!
£25.04
Ebury Publishing My Kitchen Table: 100 Easy Chinese Suppers
A follow-up to Ken Hom's popular stir-fries book, 100 Weeknight Chinese Suppers offers Ken's favourite quick and simple Chinese recipes, perfect for a cosy after-work meal.From stews and curries to easy stir fries and healthy steamed and braised dishes, there are also some great light bites and easy entertaining recipes.Ken Hom is the nation's favourite Chinese chef and these recipes will turn you from the take away to the wok.
£11.45
Ebury Publishing Complete Chinese Cookbook: the only comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to Chinese cookery, fronted by much-loved chef Ken Hom
Ken Hom is widely regarded as the world's leading authority on Oriental cuisine, and with the Complete Chinese Cookbook, he has created a seminal collection of his best-loved dishes. Beautifully illustrated with full colour photography, and popular favourites and new tastes to discover, this is the perfect addition to anyone's kitchen shelf.'A fantastic collection of recipes... A great investment' -- BBC Olive'If there's one man who knows about Chinese cooking it's Ken Hom' -- Woman's Way'This Chinese cracker of a book is all you need to wok and roll' -- You! Magazine'This is the best Chinese cookbook I own' -- ***** Reader review'Could this be the only Chinese cookery book you need to own? Quite possibly!' -- ***** Reader review'Really easy to follow recipes. Delicious' -- ***** Reader review************************************************************************************************With Cantonese stir-fries and spicy Sichuan favourites alongside new discoveries from the lesser-known culinary styles of Yunnan and Hong Kong, this comprehensive collection is filled with mouth-watering, accessible and easy recipes, demonstrating the amazing depth of flavour that is only now being fully appreciated in modern Chinese cuisine.Set to become a kitchen classic, this all-encompassing cookery book guides you through the essential cooking techniques, equipment and ingredients, all with Ken's trusted blend of experience and enthusiasm. Featuring 250 recipes covering all aspects of Chinese food (including meat-based and vegetarian recipes), Ken offers tips and inspiration for a wealth of dishes that use simple, healthy ingredients to create quick and delicious meals.Over the past 25 years Ken has brought Chinese cookery into mainstream British homes, and in this beautifully photographed cookbook, he brings together all of his expertise to offer the ultimate guide to the flavours of China.
£24.04
Ebury Publishing My Kitchen Table: 100 Quick Stir-fry Recipes
Ken Hom is the nation's favourite Chinese chef and this is his collection of his best 100 stir-fry recipes. With everything from chicken recipes to vegetarian curries, healthy recipes and food for entertaining friends, modern and traditional, plus appetisers, salads, snacks and side dishes, this cookbook offers an amazing range of tastes, ingredients and styles - all made in the wok.
£12.88
Ebury Publishing Exploring China: A Culinary Adventure: 100 recipes from our journey
Exploring China: A Culinary Adventure is the delightful companion book to the BBC TV Show featuring their culinary adventure across ChinaTwo of the most highly respected authorities on Chinese and Oriental cooking today, Ken Hom and Ching-He Huang, come together in this exciting cookbook and is the result of their journey through China on a culinary and cultural odyssey to find the old, the new and the unexpected as shown in the BBC TV show. They tell the story of China, both old and new, through food. Each recipe in the book features a back story from Ken and Ching so you can learn the secret stories behind all your old favourite recipes and be inspired to find new ones. They cook with local families, en route to discover the influence of Buddhism on vegetarian food and whether the Chinese did actually invent tortellini in remote Kashgar before travelling to Sichuan Province, China's gastronomic capital. Ken is the old-hand who brought the wok to the West and Ching-He is the energetic newcomer. Together they uncover the secrets of Old China and the techniques of the new, fusing them together to create a unique and authoritative perspective on Chinese food that will surprise and inform.
£35.63
Serindia Publications, Inc Truffles
£20.78
