Friday, January 2, 2009

Modern Balti Curry Cookbook or The Basic Basics Home Freezing Handbook

Modern Balti Curry Cookbook: 100 Classic Dishes for You to Create at Home

Author: Pat Chapman

Balti curries are irresistible Indian stir-fries cooked and served in a wok-like pan. Now Pat Chapman, one of the foremost authorities on curries and spicy food, has written the book that curry fans everywhere have been waiting for.

Balti or karahi cooking originates from Baltistan in Pakistan, and in his latest cookbook, Pat Chapman has gathered Balti dishes that can be prepared with ease in home kitchens everywhere. Here are clear, simple-to-follow recipes for classic curry favorites cooked in the Balti method--dishes like Balti Mt-spi-cha-chi-aub (meat with spinach, chana dhal, chickpeas, and eggplant); Bhola Balti (lamb, chicken, and mixed vegetables); and Balti Exhaustion Dish--the ultimate curry that includes just about everything! A must-have cookbook for fans of curries and Indian food. Pat Chapman's previous book was The Real Fast Curry Cookbook.



New interesting textbook: Desperation Entertaining or Pig Perfect

The Basic Basics Home Freezing Handbook (Basic Basics Series)

Author: Carol Bowen

This is Carol Bowen's sequel to her "Basic Basics Combination and Microwave Handbook", and it follows the same formula as an A to Z compendium. The reader looks up the fruit, the vegetable, the fish, the meat, the sauces, cakes or herbs, and there are quick guidelines on freezing each type of food. The author also explains how a freezer works, gives advice on choosing and siting a freezer, insurance, cleaning, maintenance, what to do in emergencies, packaging and accessories, freezing techniques and defrosting, refreezing and thawing as well as storage times.



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