China Moon Cookbook

Barbara Tropp, an acknowledged food world star and one of the foremost authorities in Chinese cooking, has been called the "Julia Child of Chinese cooking." Her claim to fame? The invention of "Chinese bistro," a marriage of home-style Chinese tastes and techniques with Western ingredients and inspiration. In the China Moon Cookbook, Barbara makes her inventions and creations available to cooks everywhere. Here are 250 recipes that highlight her cooking genius. This is a cuisine like no other--bursting with unexpected flavors and combinations (like Chili-Orange Cold Noodles, Spicy Tangerine Beef, and Sweet Carrot Soup) but as balanced as yin and yang. The book is also chock-full of information: stories of China and Chinese culture and lessons on technique and pantry stocking. Written with passion and humor, and a precision that makes the volume as approachable for a novice as it is for a professional, China Moon is an essential addition to the shelves of any kitchen. Winner of a 1992 IACP/Julia Child Cookbook Award. 2-color illustrations throughout.