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The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Ancient Cuisines celebrates mushrooms, olives and olive oil, squid, sesame, artichokes, lamb, chestnuts, beans, duck, asparagus, and other ingredients that have been prepared for centuries among the Chinese, Greeks, and Romans. Jeff Smith traveled through all three cultures, along with his entire television crew, to acquire firsthand evidence for a new appreciation of these cuisines.Companion book to the all-new thirty-nine part television series of the samename, The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Ancient Cuisines takes us on a delicious journey back to the roots of the Western table with a dazzling array of brand-new dishes designed for a contemporary pal- ate. Highlights from China range from all- time favorites such as Hot and Sour Soup, Shrimp Toast, and Scallops in Szechuan Spicy Sauce to glorious, not-to-be-missed treats like Bird's Nest Soup, Tea-Smoked Duck, even the fixings for a Hoko Pot. From Greece Smith provides familiar dishes like Avgolemono Soup, Taramasa- lata, and Spinach Pie and some delectable innovations like Octopus Spaghetti Zorba and Fried Shrimp Piraeus. Timeless recipes from the Eternal City include Roman "Rag" Soup, Olive and Pepper Salad, Ricotta Frittata, Chestnut Polenta, Grilled Eggplant and Fontina, and Beef-Filled Ravioli, Roman Jewish Style.This marvelous book proves once again the "Frug's" favorite adage: "You can eat history!"
ISBN:0688075894
