A review by kbrsuperstar
The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home by Diana Kuan

5.0

This was everything a specialty cookbook should be!!!

• An intro with enough info about the author so you know their experience BUT the whole book isn't about them
• A detailed glossary of ingredients including where to find them AND acceptable substitutes if you can't 
• Photo showing the difference between minced, grated, julienned, and sliced!
• Kitchen equipment you'll need
• Color photos for every recipe 
• Menu recommendations
• A list of resources for where to buy specialty items/ingredients 

I would give this book 5 stars just based on this but besides all that, the recipes are well-explained and straightforward. There's everything here you could possibly need know to make American-style Chinese food at home. Even if you didn't make anything, it's still packed with interesting info about Chinese cuisine - the story about the La Choy dragon muppet was my favorite!