Joyce Chen Cook Book (English and Traditional Chinese Edition) Hardcover – January 1, 1983

Excellent recipes clearly presented.

I learned about Joyce Chen from a show I saw about Great Americans and the impact she had on Chinese culture and food. I felt impelled to buy an original copy of her cookbook…I have not been disappointed and have made several dishes and they were great. The other cool thing about the book I received… it was well used by the original owner with splashes on some of the pages, there was also an inscription on the inside front page that this book was given as a gift to someone and dated 1966.

This is the classic Joyce Chen cookbook from years ago. I purchased it more for historical value than the recipes which are good. There are much better cookbooks but if you want a piece if history this is it. The recipes are solid.

This paperback version of a hard cover edition of the "Joyce Chen Cook Book" is just what I needed at camp. I received my original copy many years ago from my mother after telling her that I enjoyed watching Joyce Chen on television. I have used several recipes with much success over the years and this year decided that I wanted a copy to leave at camp instead of carrying it back and forth each season. The recipe for Sweet and Sour Shrimp sauce is especially good and I use it with meatballs for potluck suppers. The bacon wrapped water chestnuts are excellent except that I cook them a bit longer than Mrs Chen to crisp up the bacon. The copy I received through Amazon's used books was in great condition for the price I paid and I could not be any happier.

The book and binding were like new. The paper cover was in fair condition . It us a cookbook

Although I know my way around the kitchen, I had never tried to make Chinese food. Until now; a friend introduced me to a few photo-copied pages from this cook book. These recipes are fantastic! Most of them are easy enough to follow, the steps are well defined and Ms Chen gives history and background to most of her recipes. She has charted all of the recipes in the book by level of difficulty, whether or not it can be reheated, just how complicated it is, etc. My family did not believe my first attempt was actually homemade! It also gives you the option of adding or leaving out certain likes or dislikes in the family (we are talking pineapple here!) but sometimes I add extra cashews for the others. Once started I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book, thank you Amazon! I have now mastered a good part of it and working on more! I have also given many as gifts!Joyce Chen Cook Book

Only ok

Can’t wait to use this cook book! I’ll change from lards to either butter or oil but I can’t wait!!! Very excited!!