Uyen was born in Saigon and spent her childhood there before leaving Vietnam in the aftermath of the war. She regularly travels back there to visit family and pick up more classic and modern recipes for dishes found in the homes and on the streets of Vietnam. The recipes in the book tell a story about Uyen s family and the culture of food in Vietnam. In essence, the food of her country aims to strike the perfect balance between sweet, sour, salty, bitter, hot and umami, and to cater for any occasion and time of day, every mood and ailment. Uyen describes some of the most commonly used produce and guides you through Soups, Snacks, Noodles, Lunch Dinner and Desserts, weaving in tales of etiquette and tradition and providing evocative photos of her travels throughout. Popular recipes include pho soup, banh mi baguettes and summer rolls.

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In a new value-priced, softcover package, 256 pages are packed with 260 hearty homestyle recipes (one for every weeknight!) and over 200 full-color photos. This series still captures the essence of what readers love about Gooseberry Patch-easy-to-prepare, down-home recipes that have been passed down across generations or shared by neighbors over the backyard fence but is updated with modern conveniences. Nobody does homestyle like Gooseberry Patch. For years, Gooseberry Patch has been the go-to source for tried-and-true recipes (now, from over 10,000 unique contributors) that have been shared from neighbor to neighbor and generation to generation. From Sourdough Chicken Casserole to Parmesan Pork Chops and Speedy Pizza Bake, the recipes in this book provide a vast array of easy-to-prepare suppers that are perfect for everyday. With the addition of helpful hints and tips from Vickie and Jo Ann, grocery lists to make shopping a snap (uniquely divided into separate Pantry and Perishables lists), and game p

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