Memories of Philippine Kitchens by Amy Besa

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In the newly revised and updated Memories of Philippine Kitchens, Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan, owners and chef at the Purple Yam and formerly of Cendrillon in Manhattan, present a fascinating--and very personal--look at Filipino cuisine and culture. From adobo to pancit, lumpia to kinilaw, the authors trace the origins of native Filipino foods and the impact of foreign cultures on the cuisine. More than 100 unique recipes, culled from private kitchens and the acclaimed Purple Yam menu, reflect show more classic dishes as well as contemporary Filipino food. Filled with hundreds of sumptuous photographs and stories from the authors and other notable cooks, this book is a joy to peruse in and out of the kitchen. show less

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wyclif 135 reviews

Large, bright cookbook with beautiful photography that captures the freshness of Filipino food and its amalgamation of Spanish, Chinese, and American cuisine. The authors are both natives of the Philippines and have gleaned many of these recipes from the kitchens of their friends back home. This is a terrific cookbook if you love pork, chicken, shrimp, and fresh vegetables.

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