Martin Yan Cookbooks from Harlow & Ratner

As millions of fans of the PBS television series "Yan Can Cook" attest, Martin Yan is America's favorite teacher of Asian cooking. Like all good teachers, Yan is an avid student. Everyhere he goes, he studies local cooking traditions, adding new ingredients and techniques to his repertoire. Harlow & Ratner is proud to offer the following cookbooks, companion volumes to the fifth and sixth seasons of the series.

Everybody's Wokking
A collection of nearly 120 all-new recipes for soups, appetizers, main dishes, salads, and desserts. Alongside fondly remembered childhood favorites are an intriguing assortment of Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, and Korean dishes brought back from Martin's travels in Asia. The recipes are easy to prepare and are supplemented by clear explanations of basic Asian ingredients and cooking techniques; many of the finished dishes are illustrated in stunning color photographs by Geoffrey Nilsen.

Even if you've never cooked in a wok before, you can enjoy mouth-watering Glazed Chicken Wings, fiery Kung Pao Scallops, or a Thai Pork and Basil Stir-Fry. Or surprise your family with Popping Clams, Chicken Coconut Soup, Gingered Yams, or Hoisin Lamb Kabobs.

With so many flavorful. low-calorie, ready-in-minutes meals to choose from, no wonder EVERYBODY'S WOKKING.

7-1/2" x 9", 176 pages, 35 pages of color photos. ISBN 0-9627345-0-0, paper, $15.95

The Well-Seasoned Wok
In this, his sixth cookbook, Martin Yan brings together another stellar collection of recipes, including a wide range of home-style dishes, regional specialties, and the latest creations of Hong Kong chefs. From his travels in Southeast Asia come such exotic dishes as Thai Spicy Shrimp with Red Curry Paste, Singapore Chili Crab, and Grilled Fish in a Banana Leaf.

East and West meet happily in many of the inviting, uncomplicated recipes. Familiar Western foods get an Asian treatment in dishes like Beef and Asparagus Chow Fun, Roast Duck and Greens with Soy Vinaigrette, and Asian Pear and Lychee Strudel puts Asian fruits in a European-style dessert.

Clear, step-by-step recipes, extensive notes on ingredients, and Keith Ovregaard's beautiful color photographs put more than 100 tempting dishes within the reach of every home cook. In this lively book, ingredients, techniques, and ideas from around the world go into Martin Yan's WELL-SEASONED WOK -- and come out tasting delicious.

7-1/2" x 9", 192 pages, 31 full-page color photos. ISBN 0-9627345-5-1, paper, $15.95

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