This book presents you 69 easy recipes for well-known homemade Chinese dishes. Each recipe is accompanied with a cultural tip or some beginners' Chinese to show you more of China. Out of the recipes, you can make a feast of Chinese food or simply add some Chinese flavor to your dinner table by following the preparations. The carefully selected tips invite you to savor the taste of Chinese culture. From the philosophy behind Chinese cooking, the symbolic meanings of certain dishes to table manners, your knowledge of China may start in your kitchen.