Martin Yan's Feast: The Best of Yan Can Cook

by Martin Yan

The author presents 350 recipes from his popular TV program, complemented by clear instructions and his trademark wit.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking

393 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1998

About the author

Martin Yan (Chinese: 甄文達) is a Chinese-born Hong Kong-American chef and food writer. He has hosted his award-winning PBS-TV cooking show Yan Can Cook since 1982.

Reviews

[Lindsey Duncan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A broad survey of both traditional Chinese cooking and creative spins on the classics, this book presents the cuisine in a friendly and fascinating manner. Yan's humor creeps into the short but well-written dish descriptions, as well as into the longer sidebars scattered through the book. The historical and cultural aspects aren't explored in depth, but there's enough to whet the mental appetite as well as the physical. While Yan now and then overestimates the kind of ingredients one can easily find to work with, the majority of these recipes are accessible without being dumbed-down.

And there's too much seafood, but that's always my complaint. (Before anyone who doesn't know me responds, this is tongue in cheek. I'm violently allergic to fish. Hey, if you can't make light of it ...)

[Dray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Martin does a good job of encouragement for home cooks. His book also offers a wide selection of both tried and true and more non center of the road dishes.

[Ashti · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved his cooking show and when i got a chance to experience his dishes in my kitchen with the help of this cookbook, it was like i had my own cooking show (i even put on asian accent to authenticate it) !!!

[C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some nice basic recipes. I have to admit that I use them more as an inspiration for my own improvisation than I follow them to the letter, as by doing so, the results aren't generally to my own personal tastes. Others may find it more useful than I do.