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annieb123's review
5.0
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Damn Good Chinese Food is a well written Chinese cookbook with recipes by Chris Cheung. Due out 23rd Nov 2021 from Skyhorse Publishing, it's 208 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
This is a graphically appealing, well written, and accessible cookbook with an array of Chinese/American fusion recipes to appeal to most tastes. I really liked the layout and formatting. The introduction covers the basics, with a good overview of tools, ingredients, techniques, and supplies (which might not be familiar to many western cooks). The recipes which follow are arranged roughly thematically: dumplings (the author is a -virtuoso-), Chinese American, vegetables, fish & seafood, meat & poultry, small snacks, birthday dinner, and sweets.
Each recipe has its ingredients listed bullet style in a sidebar. Measurements are given in US standard only. (There's a metric conversion chart in the back of the book). Special tools and ingredients are also listed, along with yields and cooking directions. The ingredients are mostly easily sourced at any moderately well stocked grocery or international foods store. Nutritional information is not provided.
The recipes and tutorials are well photographed in color. The serving suggestions are very well styled and give visual cooks information about presentation and serving (especially important for cooks who are not familiar with all of these dishes). Essential info, alerts, facts, tips & answers are highlighted in text boxes. The book includes a cross-referenced, hyperlinked index.
Five stars. There are a large number of really tasty recipes here. We've tried a number of them at home and they've all been wonderful and error free.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Damn Good Chinese Food is a well written Chinese cookbook with recipes by Chris Cheung. Due out 23rd Nov 2021 from Skyhorse Publishing, it's 208 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
This is a graphically appealing, well written, and accessible cookbook with an array of Chinese/American fusion recipes to appeal to most tastes. I really liked the layout and formatting. The introduction covers the basics, with a good overview of tools, ingredients, techniques, and supplies (which might not be familiar to many western cooks). The recipes which follow are arranged roughly thematically: dumplings (the author is a -virtuoso-), Chinese American, vegetables, fish & seafood, meat & poultry, small snacks, birthday dinner, and sweets.
Each recipe has its ingredients listed bullet style in a sidebar. Measurements are given in US standard only. (There's a metric conversion chart in the back of the book). Special tools and ingredients are also listed, along with yields and cooking directions. The ingredients are mostly easily sourced at any moderately well stocked grocery or international foods store. Nutritional information is not provided.
The recipes and tutorials are well photographed in color. The serving suggestions are very well styled and give visual cooks information about presentation and serving (especially important for cooks who are not familiar with all of these dishes). Essential info, alerts, facts, tips & answers are highlighted in text boxes. The book includes a cross-referenced, hyperlinked index.
Five stars. There are a large number of really tasty recipes here. We've tried a number of them at home and they've all been wonderful and error free.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
hannas_heas47's review
5.0
Well the title alone had me grabbing this book! I happen to love dumplings so it was great to finally get a book with step by step ways to make dumplings, not to mention the soups that go with. Kudos to the author for breaking it down for us despite language barriers, and have definitely bookmarked more than a few recipes to try! Five stars! I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left this as my review.
55_sallymander's review
4.0
4 stars, Authentic recipes
Damn Good Chinese Food
by Chris Cheung
This is a nice book, that gives a color photo of each recipe. Many of them looked delicious. I, personally don't care for the name of the book, could have been something more like "Superb Chinese Food," but that's just me.
I received a complimentary copy of #damngoodchinesefood from #netgalley #skyhorse @skyhorse I was under no obligation to post a review.
Damn Good Chinese Food
by Chris Cheung
This is a nice book, that gives a color photo of each recipe. Many of them looked delicious. I, personally don't care for the name of the book, could have been something more like "Superb Chinese Food," but that's just me.
I received a complimentary copy of #damngoodchinesefood from #netgalley #skyhorse @skyhorse I was under no obligation to post a review.
ashreads_inherjungle's review
5.0
Damn Good Chinese Food is a damn good book and a great introduction to cooking Chinese cuisine. The book starts with tips on shopping at your local Chinese market (or Chinatown if your city is lucky enough to have one) and goes on to information on what kind of cooking utensils you will need.
This book is informative, but personal at the same time. I enjoyed the little bits of humor sprinkled throughout and I feel like that really showed the author’s personality. We also get stories of the author’s childhood and family relationship to food, which I appreciated. Cooking books can be dry at times, but this one is definitely not.
The range of recipes here is also nice. There is everything from dumplings to main dishes (meat & vegetarian options) to even quick snacks/sweets. There is even a special “Birthday Dinner” section for special occasion meals. The author has provided a nice range of difficulty as well. Truly a dish for everyone to try.
Making dumplings from scratch is a task that seems pretty daunting, but the recipes in Damn Good Chinese Food seem very approachable. There are helpful illustrations for things like folding your dumplings. Maybe I can do it after all! Some of the recipes are noted to take more time to prepare (such as the BBQ Duck) and I appreciate that the author notes that for you ahead of time. I can’t wait to try making some of the recipes in this book and sharing with friends.
Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for the eARC.
This book is informative, but personal at the same time. I enjoyed the little bits of humor sprinkled throughout and I feel like that really showed the author’s personality. We also get stories of the author’s childhood and family relationship to food, which I appreciated. Cooking books can be dry at times, but this one is definitely not.
The range of recipes here is also nice. There is everything from dumplings to main dishes (meat & vegetarian options) to even quick snacks/sweets. There is even a special “Birthday Dinner” section for special occasion meals. The author has provided a nice range of difficulty as well. Truly a dish for everyone to try.
Making dumplings from scratch is a task that seems pretty daunting, but the recipes in Damn Good Chinese Food seem very approachable. There are helpful illustrations for things like folding your dumplings. Maybe I can do it after all! Some of the recipes are noted to take more time to prepare (such as the BBQ Duck) and I appreciate that the author notes that for you ahead of time. I can’t wait to try making some of the recipes in this book and sharing with friends.
Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for the eARC.
leanettascott82's review
4.0
I love cooking and this book doesn’t disappoint with the recipes. They have all the Chinese food you know and love plus a few you don’t. If you like trying new things then this book is for you.
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