Cornell, Kari A., comp. Holiday cooking around the world - Book Review

Kliatt, Jan, 2002 by Shirley Reis

Rev. & expanded ed. (Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks). Lerner, First Avenue Editions. 72p. illus. index. c2002. 0-8225-4159-9. $7.95. JSA

Nineteen different recipes are featured in this easy-to-use book aimed at beginning cooks. Many recipes have color illustrations that provide inspiration for someone who wants to know "what it should look like." A basic section, included in all books in the series, provides information about cooking terms, techniques, special ingredients, metric conversions and other helpful hints for the novice. An extensive introduction provides background information about holidays that are celebrated throughout the world from December through March. Two sample menus provide a truly international holiday meal. Recipes are included for all aspects of a meal, from appetizer to dessert. Beginning cooks will enjoy preparing Thai Egg Rolls, North African Chicken Soup, Noodles with Poppy Seeds, Ginger Fried Fish, and Strawberry Tartlets. Shirley Reis, IMC Dir., Lake Shore M.S., Mequon, WI