Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Bestselling author and food writer Debra Samuels uses her unique skills and deep love of Japan to make the cuisine of her adopted country attainable in andlt;iandgt;My Japanese Table.andlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; Bringing a wealth of experience and a great passion for Japanese cooking to the table, Debra introduces the aesthetics and quality food that are the hallmarks of Japanese cuisine. She learned through her years in Japan that true Japanese homestyle dishes are easy to prepare once you master a few basic techniques. And now that authentic Japanese ingredients are available in most supermarkets, Japanese food has become far more accessible than ever before.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; The recipes in this Japanese cookbook, the result of decades spent teaching and preparing homestyle Japanese dishes, include familiar favorites like Hand-Rolled Sushi and classic Miso Soup and less familiar but equally welcome dishes such as Lobster Rolls with Wasabi Mayonnaise and Fried Pork Cutlets. There is also a chapter on the increasingly popular bento lunch boxes, along with a wonderful selection of desserts, including the delectable Mochi Dumplings with Strawberries. All of the recipes come with stories and cooking tips to help bring the sights, aromas and tastes of Japan into your kitchen at home.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;This Japanese cookbook includes chapters on:andlt;/bandgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Basic recipesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Sushiandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Snacks and appetizersandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Soups and saladsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Rice and noodlesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Meat and poultryandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Fish and seafoodandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Vegetable and tofu dishesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Bentoandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Desserts and drinksandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;
Review
"My Japanese Table is filled with classic recipes and Samuels' own originals adapted for the American palate and kitchen. Many of the treasured recipes, generously shared by her friends in Japan, will become a part of your family's favorites as well. From the innovative bento tips to the addictive dressings and sauces, readers will confidently make their table Japanese." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Yukari Sakamoto, author of andlt;iandgt;Food, Sake, Tokyoandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Review
"Japanese food has now really and truly come home to American kitchens, in Debra Samuels' new cookbook. This is a book that will soon be spackled with enthusiastic splashes in my kitchen, and I am sure will guide other cooks to the world of Japanese food." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Merry White, professor of anthropology and food studies, Boston University, and author of andlt;iandgt;Perfectly Japanese and Cafe Society in Japanandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"Author Debra Samuels embarked on a beautiful, life-changing journey to Japan in 1972. Her insights and recipes open up new possibilities for the way you bring Japanese food to your table. This book is all about the soul and comfort of Japanese food." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Tim Cushman, chef and owner of award-winning O Ya Restaurantandlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
Bestselling author and food writer Debra Samuels uses her unique skills and deep love of Japan to make the cuisine of her adopted country attainable in My Japanese Table. Bringing a wealth of experience and a great passion for Japanese cooking to the table, Debra introduces the aesthetics and quality food that are the hallmarks of Japanese cuisine. She learned through her years in Japan that true Japanese homestyle dishes are easy to prepare once you master a few basic techniques. And now that authentic Japanese ingredients are available in most supermarkets, Japanese food has become far more accessible than ever before.
The recipes in this Japanese cookbook, the result of decades spent teaching and preparing homestyle Japanese dishes, include familiar favorites like Hand-Rolled Sushi and classic Miso Soup and less familiar but equally welcome dishes such as Lobster Rolls with Wasabi Mayonnaise and Fried Pork Cutlets. There is also a chapter on the increasingly popular bento lunch boxes, along with a wonderful selection of desserts, including the delectable Mochi Dumplings with Strawberries. All of the recipes come with stories and cooking tips to help bring the sights, aromas and tastes of Japan into your kitchen at home.
This Japanese cookbook includes chapters on: - Basic recipes
- Sushi
- Snacks and appetizers
- Soups and salads
- Rice and noodles
- Meat and poultry
- Fish and seafood
- Vegetable and tofu dishes
- Bento
- Desserts and drinks
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Debra Samuel'sandlt;/bandgt; invites us to enjoy her lifetime of experiences with the people and cuisine of Japan. The co-author of the bestselling andlt;iandgt;The Korean Table,andlt;/iandgt; Debra has been teaching cooking classes on Japanese cuisine for over two decades. She is a regular food writer and food stylist for the andlt;iandgt;Boston Globe.andlt;/iandgt; When she's not visiting Japan, Debra lives in Massachusetts with her husband. andlt;iandgt;CookingAtDebras.comandlt;/iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;An avid cook himself, photographer andlt;bandgt;Heath Robbins'andlt;/bandgt; passion for food is evident in his mouthwatering imagery. His pictures have graced the pages of national magazines and can be seen in advertisements for Welch's Grape Jelly, Uncle Ben's and French's. Robbins recently photographed andlt;iandgt;Fresh and Honest, Ciao Italia Big Fiveandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;The Korean Tableandlt;/iandgt; cookbooks. He resides in Massachusetts with his family.