Damn Good Dumplings: 60 Innovative Favorites for Every Occasion

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Cheesesteak, corned beef and pastrami taste great as a sandwich-but they taste even better reimagined as a dumpling. In Damn Good Dumplings, successful restaurateur Stratis Morfogen shows you just how easy it is to merge American flavors with the classic dim sum favorite. This book is great for beginner home cooks, because the dumplings are easy to make and prepare. Kids love dumpling flavors like Grilled Ginger Chicken, Funky Chunky Vegetable and Short Rib Stacked because they're encased in dough and fun to eat. Whip them up for a weekday dinner that the whole family will love, or wow all your friends at your next dinner party without having to spend all day in the kitchen. Whether you're looking for dumplings made with traditional ingredients or one that's a little more out of the box, Damn Good Dumplings will guide you step by step, ensuring you'll have a flavorful bite to eat in no time. This book contains 60 recipes and 60 photos.

Stratis Morfogen is the Executive Managing Director of Brooklyn Chop House. He was also a founder at Phillippe Chow and owner at Jue Lan Club. He lives in New York City.

"I love, love, love the French onion soup dumplings! They're out-of-this-world good!" --Patti LaBelle, singer, author and entrepreneur "These dumplings are absolutely delicious." --Todd English, celebrity chef, author and television personality "There's hardly anything more delicious than a homemade dumpling. This book combines classic techniques with innovative flavors." --Eric Ripert, Three-Michelin-Starred chef and owner of Le Bernardin "If you are craving dumplings, they should be from this book. Get your chopsticks and dive in!" --Daniel Boulud, chef and restaurateur "Stratis shares the secrets that have made him a legend. From the dough to the unique fillings, this book is the final word on dumplings." --Rocco DiSpirito, celebrity chef "Say bye bye to basic dumplings!" --Foodgod "The French onion soup dumplings burst with flavor. Damn Good Dumplings is such a fab read." --Wendy Williams, TV talk show host "These dumplings are incomparable. They are to die (or to live) for." --Omari Hardwick, actor "Stratis hits a home run with his innovative idea of converting traditional sandwiches into dumplings. Damn Good Dumplings is a must-read!" --Pat LaFrieda, nationwide meat purveyor "We love Damn Good Dumplings and highly recommend it for every home cook." --@Dumplinggang "My last meal on earth will be the bacon cheeseburger dumplings at Brooklyn Chop House!" --Gayle King, O Magazine "This is the most innovative idea I've ever seen . . . bacon, cheeseburger and pastrami dumplings!" --Rachael Ray "These exciting new dumplings will break the internet!" --Delish "Dumplings should not be this good in a steakhouse, but they are!" --Newsweek "The Philly cheesesteak and French onion soup dumplings are fantastic!" --Forbes magazine