The Occidental Tourist – more than 130 Asian-inspired recipes (Stan Frankenthaler and Sally Sampson) Balsamic Pearls all of the recipes can

all of the recipes can be made in the kitchen of any home cook

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this book will cover classic dishes – like cornbread -  to innovative and inspiring recipes like skillet apple pie and cinnamon swirl bread

The Occidental Tourist – more than 130 Asian-inspired recipes (Stan Frankenthaler and Sally Sampson) Balsamic Pearls all of the recipes canThis is a 2001 book by the chef owner (at that time) of Salamander Restaurant in Boston. The author grew up in Savannah Georgia and learned cooking from both his grandmothers. He cooked his way through the University of Georgia and the Culinary Institute of America. I love that the first 70 pages are devoted to getting the reader ready to cook. The essential pantry, essential equipment, spices and rubs, stocks, loads of info on oils, dipping sauces