Martin Yan's Feast: The Best of Yan Can Cook

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Martin Yan has made a career out of teaching Americans how to create delicious Asian cuisine -- perhaps the most popular American culinary indulgence -- right in their ownkitchens. Martin Yan's Feast gathers 350 of the most irresistible recipes from his immensely popular television series, illustrating them here with 75 gorgeous color plates, clear instructions, and Yan's charm and wit.

A celebration of Yan's success in helping millions of viewers and readers achieve culinary successes in their own homes, this beautiful hardcover collection makes an excellent gift for cooks of all levels. With his trademark humor and warmth, and his emphasis on simplicity and balance, Yan manages to make accessible what may at first seem daunting, including such tempting dishes as Roast Duck with Papaya-Ginger Glaze, Mu Shu Vegetables, Drunken Crab with Ginger-Wine Sauce, and Hot & Sour Soup. The book also includes handy reference sections on Chinese ingredients and techniques.

FROM THE CRITICS

Food and Wine

His magician's hands are fun to watch....You know you're in the presence of greatness.

San Francisco Chronicle