Salt Sugar MSG: Recipes and Stories from a Cantonese American Home Emily Stephenson * Kitchen wisdom from mother

* Kitchen wisdom from mother to daughter: Shared confidences open a window onto a level of family intimacy rarely seen in cookbooks

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easy “flavor boosters” that add depth or pop to all kinds of dishes

tender stewed chicken

these tasty sides are proof that big flavor can be found in small bites: * Smoky Gochujang Chicken Salad rounds out a delightful midweek lunch

Salt Sugar MSG: Recipes and Stories from a Cantonese American Home Emily Stephenson * Kitchen wisdom from motherThe chef behind the groundbreaking Brooklyn restaurant Bonnies shares over 85 recipes that showcase his unique style of Chinese home cooking, a mash up of Americana and Cantonese classics inspired by the flavors of his childhood. Calvin Eng draws on traditional Cantonese techniques and the mixing of Cantonese and American flavors that reflect our own experience. And he does it with a verve and creativity that make us want to run to the kitchen and