"Awesome Thai Cooking Guide." ★★★★★
"I'd always been too intimidated to try authentic Thai cooking—the pastes, the balance, the special ingredients felt like a secret code I couldn't crack. This book changed everything. Delia's 'Essential Pantry' chapter demystified fish sauce and palm sugar, and her simple Red Curry Paste recipe gave me the courage to try. Last week, I made the Tom Kha Gai and Pad See Ew for friends. They were stunned I'd made it from scratch, and I was stunned by how straightforward it was. This isn't just a cookbook; it's the patient, expert teacher I always needed to finally bring these incredible flavors into my own kitchen."