Bao Family Cookbook And Related Reads 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Hardback

Titles in This Set:
Bao Family Cookbook
Nom Nom Chinese Takeaway In 5 Ingredients

Format: Hardcover (Bao Family) & Paperback (Nom Nom)

Overview:
Bao Family Cookbook invites home cooks to celebrate Chinese cuisine beyond stereotypes. Through more than 80 classic, accessible recipes, Céline Chung and her family push back against misconceptions and pay tribute to regional diversity. Expect an explosion of flavour with dishes like spring onion pancakes, chilli chicken salad, dim sum, Chinese spring rolls, hot and sour soup, sweet and sour fish, cumin beef, Cantonese fried rice, and of course bao buns—soft, pillowy pockets that feed a crowd and adapt to a rainbow of fillings. Bao Family is a bold celebration of Chinese food today, spanning meals from breakfast through late-night snacks and everything in between. The tone is warm, practical, and celebratory, guiding readers with clear steps, approachable techniques, and family-friendly tips. The photography by Grégoire Gely brings the dishes to life, inviting readers to imagine cooking together. This hardcover collection is designed for enthusiastic home cooks and food lovers who want to explore regional flavours without leaving their kitchens.

What This Collection Covers:
Nom Nom Chinese Takeaway In 5 Ingredients demonstrates a remarkably social approach to weeknight cooking. By pairing five (or fewer) supermarket staples with store cupboard essentials like garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil, it makes takeaway favourites accessible in minutes. The book champions 55 simple ingredients as a starting point, translating popular Chinese dishes into practical, pantry-friendly meals. It speaks to busy households seeking flavour-packed, healthier alternatives to regular takeout, and it speaks to anyone curious about broadening their weeknight repertoire with minimal shopping. Together with Bao Family, this set provides a complementary journey—from celebratory, multi-regional home cooking to fast, affordable, everyday dishes—perfect for readers who want to cook with confidence and joy, and for gift buyers seeking a complete Chinese cuisine collection in one stylish package.

Book-by-Book Guide:
Bao Family Cookbook explores eight regional flavors of China through more than 80 recipes that illuminate the country’s culinary breadth. Readers will find crowd-pleasers and make-ahead meals alike, from bao buns and dim sum to robust noodle and rice dishes, each accompanied by practical techniques and approachable instructions. The book emphasizes family cooking, shared plates, and the fun of assembling fillings and toppings to suit individual tastes. It’s designed to empower cooks of all levels to recreate vibrant dishes at home, build confidence with new techniques, and enjoy meals that reflect regional pride and contemporary palate sensibilities.

Nom Nom Chinese Takeaway In 5 Ingredients distills beloved takeaway dishes into a compact, weeknight-friendly format. The essence of the book is simplicity: five ingredients or fewer, with smart use of store cupboard staples to deliver big flavour. You’ll discover quick interpretations of favourites, from sizzling stir-fries to comforting noodle bowls, all designed to come together in minutes. The approach lowers shopping lists while maintaining authentic taste profiles, making it ideal for students, busy families, and anyone who loves Chinese cuisine but wants home-cooked results quickly. The collection-style presentation means you can assemble a fast, reliable rotation of meals without sacrificing variety or taste.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This two-book collection is ideal for readers who want both breadth and practicality in Chinese cooking. It suits home cooks eager to explore regional Chinese flavours with a celebratory, family-friendly tone, as well as busy households seeking reliable weeknight solutions that don’t compromise on taste. It’s an excellent gift set for food lovers, aspiring chefs, and budding home cooks who crave diverse, no-fuss recipes they can prepare for friends and family. Perfect for fans of communal meals, weekend feasts, and everyday dinners that feel special, this set also works beautifully in kitchens aiming to teach kids about regional cuisines through hands-on cooking experiences.

Key Benefits:

• Explore a broad spectrum of Chinese flavours and regional specialties
• Over 80 recipes in Bao Family Cookbook plus fast 5-ingredient mains in Nom Nom Chinese Takeaway In 5 Ingredients
• Family-friendly, approachable cooking that builds confidence
• Perfect for meal planning, entertaining, and learning basic techniques
• Clear, practical guidance with pantry-friendly ingredients
• Dual-format set—hardcover for Bao Family and paperback for Nom Nom—great for gifting

About the Author:
Bao Family Cookbook is led by Céline Chung, whose collaboration with her family brings a warm, inclusive voice to Chinese home cooking. The book highlights eight culinary regions of China and features photography by Grégoire Gely, underscoring the visual appeal of authentic recipes and approachable technique. Nom Nom Chinese Takeaway In 5 Ingredients is attributed to Iota, presenting a streamlined philosophy of meals built around five ingredients or fewer, paired with essential pantry staples to accelerate weeknight cooking. Together, these two titles reflect a modern approach to Chinese cuisine—celebratory in tone, practical in execution, and designed to empower readers to recreate beloved dishes with everyday ingredients.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
This set offers a compelling blend of creativity and practicality: a robust gateway into regional Chinese cooking paired with a fast, ingredient-smart takeaway alternative. Owning both titles creates a complete cultural and culinary experience—one that invites readers to cook with soul, experiment with fillings, and enjoy the satisfaction of serving restaurant-quality flavours at home. It’s an ideal addition to any cookbook collection and a thoughtful gift for cooks at any level who want to expand their repertoire while keeping weeknight meals delicious and doable.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.