Books for cooks

First she tackled everyday Thai cuisine, now cooking teacher Nancie McDermott is bringing Vietnamese cuisine to home cooks. If you’re new to the cuisine you’ll love her glossary and pantry notes. The first dish I’m making is the Lemongrass Beef (Bo Nuong X). No, wait … make that Chicken Simmered in Caramel Sauce (Thit Ga Kho Gung).

Look inside today’s section for the recipe.