The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family: A Cookbook

"The Woks of Life did something miraculous: It reconnected me to my love of Chinese food and showed me how simple it is to make my favorite dishes myself, something I never thought I'd be able to do. Beautifully and lovingly created by the Leung family, this fantastic cookbook should be in every home!"--Kevin Kwan, New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians

"For years, Bill, Judy, Sarah, and Kaitlin have been my go-to source for recipes and techniques that have roots firmly planted in Chinese tradition but with a uniquely American experience and voice. Their intergenerational approach makes The Woks of Life unique in its ability to inspire and educate, with an eye toward practicality and usefulness. This is a very special book."--J. Kenji López-Alt, author of The Food Lab and The Wok

"The Woks of Life blog has been one of my absolute favorites for years--these recipes are not only delicious, but they make me excited to try new dishes and flavors. The Leungs help home cooks by explaining everything from cooking tools to pantry staples, and even providing QR codes to reference techniques you may not be familiar with. I cannot wait to cook through this book with my family!"--Alex Snodgrass, New York Times bestselling author of The Defined Dish and The Comfortable Kitchen

"This book allows everyone to get in the kitchen and effortlessly start cooking well-researched and delicious recipes while enjoying the personalities and tastes of Judy, Bill, Sarah, and Kaitlin. The Woks of Life cookbook is a must for any food lover."--Andrew Zimmern

"The Woks of Life is one of the first places I go when I need a recipe that I know will be as knowledgeable as it is usable. Having a whole book of recipes to cook through at last is such a gift--I cannot find a single recipe that doesn't entice me to cancel all of my plans and spend my evening cooking instead."--Deb Perelman, author of Smitten Kitchen Keepers

"The Leung family have been my go-to source when I want to make everything from fried rice and scallion pancakes to spicy chili wontons and sesame-slicked Shanghai noodles. I'm thrilled to have all their best recipes in one beautiful book!"--David Lebovitz, author of My Paris Kitchen & Drinking French

"The Woks of Life became a staple resource for our family when we moved away from home and embarked on re-creating the flavorful memories of our childhood."--Lina and Mei Lum, Wing on Wo & Co

"I've been following The Woks of Life on Instagram for years, and I'm so excited for their first cookbook! Every recipe feels like an invitation to the table."--Emma Christensen, Simply Recipes

"The Leung family shares their favorite restaurant-worthy, family-friendly, and forward-thinking Chinese recipes, plus tips on how to approach essential cooking tools and pantry items with confidence."--Epicurious

"For years, home cooks have turned to food blog The Woks of Life as a trusted source of Chinese and Chinese-American recipes and cooking tips....here, just as they do online, the Leungs dive thoroughly into all the essential techniques, must-have tools and pantry staples that you'll need."--Vetted by Forbes