Quick Easy Dim Sum Appetizers and Light Meals or 30 Secrets of the Worlds Healthiest Cuisines

Quick & Easy Dim Sum Appetizers and Light Meals

Author: Judy Lew

Dim Sum and other types of small dishes continue to be one of our hottest culinary trends. These tasty little treats--from dumplings and spring rolls to buns, noodles and mini cakes--allow diners to sample a wide variety of dishes as a snack or a full meal.
Now, Judy Lew, author of the two bestselling books in the Quick & Easy series, shows readers that Dim Sum are not only fun to eat--they're fun and simple to prepare and serve as well. Lew begins with Basic Hints (if the formation of a dumpling seems difficult at first, try to shape it in an easier style, it will taste just as delicious) and Preparations (Basic Bun Dough); then goes on to offer 50 individual recipes, grouped according to type: Buns-Rolls, Black Bean Sauce Variations, Siu Mai Spring Rolls, Seafood, Meat, Rice-Noodles and Confectionary. She also covers essentials like how to make sweet and sour sauce, using a wok, steaming rice, making soup stock and preparing tea. The volume concludes with sections on menu planning, cooking methods, utensils and a glossary.
Dim Sum Appetizers and Light Meals has been designed and packaged in the immediately-recognizable and user-friendly format of the Quick & Easy series. Each recipe is accompanied by a vivid color photograph of the finished dish, as well as photos showing ingredients and each step of the preparation.
With its emphasis on simple, fresh seasonal ingredients, Quick & Easy Dim Sum Appetizers and Light Meals will appeal to cooks at all levels of experience who want to produce delicious meals for casual family dining or festive occasions.

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30 Secrets of the World's Healthiest Cuisines: Global Eating Tips and Recipes from China, France, Japan, the Mediterranean, Africa, and Scandinavia

Author: Steven Jonas

Discover the most delicious ways to eat healthier from around the world!

We all know that eating healthier is easier said than done. New diets pop up every few months; the only problem is that the food choices are often too bland and there’s usually little variety in the dishes you can eat. 30 Secrets of the World’s Healthiest Cuisines is about to change all that. In a delicious departure from the nutrition-through-sacrifice school of cooking, this book celebrates the international and the flavorful with a healthy twist. You’ll find out how to use the most healthful nutritional principles and ingredients from the world’s major cuisines to create one fabulous, healthy global eating program.

30 Secrets of the World’s Healthiest Cuisines blends the latest nutrition research with information about the culinary histories and traditions of a number of major countries and regions around the world. By incorporating this culinary wisdom into your diet, you can reduce your chances of developing a number of major diet-related diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. You can also feel better, look better, and be happier. Packed with practical tips to increase the disease-fighting power of your diet, this book will:

• Reveal the healthy Mediterranean eating secrets that can help you lower your risk of heart disease
• Uncover the Chinese diet that has led to lower rates of cancer and diabetes in China
• Divulge the truth about how the French often enjoy rich sauces, triple-fat cheeses, red wine, duck-liver pâté, and chocolate mousse and still stay thin and healthy
• Explain how Japanese dishes and drinkscan potentially help you reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease
• Explore the wealth of vegetables and grains in the tasty foods of the west coast of Africa

Along with the nutrition and health information featured in this book, a host of cooking professionals have contributed recipes to help you bring home the flavors and secrets of healthy eating from around the world. With 86 recipes and several meal plans to choose from, 30 Secrets of the World’s Healthiest Cuisines will make your diet a delicious and healthy one!

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments	ix
1	Making Your Diet Go Global	1
2	The Mediterranean: Olive Oil and Longevity	7
3	China: Ancient Nutrition Secrets	33
4	France: The Good Life Savored	55
5	Japan: East Embracing West Beautifully and Healthfully	75
6	Scandinavia: The Benefits of Dairy and Grains	91
7	Western Africa: Foods for Cancer Protection	109
8	The Global Eating Menu Plan for Weight Maintenance or Weight Loss	117
9	Global Eating Ground Rules for Navigating Your Diet in a New Direction	131
10	Recipes from the Global Kitchen	143
Appendix	The North American Diet at a Glance	239
	References	243
	Bon Voyage	249
	Recipe Contributors	251
	Index	253