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this cookbook helps home cooks make the dishes that fans of Xi'an Famous Foods line up for while also exploring the vibrant cuisine and culture of Xi'an

Virginia Seasons: New Recipes from the Old Dominion Black Voices and a deep love ofShop Notes: This is a fantastic and still relevant cookbook for home cooks. The chapter on wild fowl is fascinating and the seafood section is an excellent reference for dependable classics. The recipe for Mitchie Tavern's Fried chicken is a winner. The desserts section is fabulous, but the highlight is, as in many Virginia cookbooks, Martha Washington's Great Cake. The good news here is that the recipe is cut down to a reasonable volume. Most of the