Chinese New Year's Recipes - Allie Allen - Bog

What makes Chinese New Year meals and desserts special? What types of dishes are served during the season? Are they adaptable to kitchens around the world? There are so many wonderful recipes that make Chinese New Year's celebrations special. They greatly vary among different areas of the country since they have a densely diverse culture. Traveling in China, the language dialects differ from one region to the next. The foods do, as well, particularly during the Chinese New Year holidays. In fact, the traditions even vary from one family to the next in this large country. Chinese New Year is the most important holiday festival in the country, but much is different, depending on where in China you travel. You may have heard of some of the dishes in this cookbook, while others will be new to you. This is perfectly fine since the recipes are affected by the different habits, backgrounds and traditions of each family. The differences help to make the recipes even more intriguing and enjoyable to prepare. Main dishes are planned first for the Chinese New Year holiday, along with some recipes for side dishes, appetizers and desserts. Come along, let's explore the rich diversity in Chinese cooking...