The Little Book of Dumplings

Name: The Little Book of Dumplings
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SKU: 9798881605575
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Bundles of Love from Around the World

By Lynda Balslev

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Embark on a delicious journey with this fun, beginner-friendly guide to delicious dumplings from around the globe. Explore trendy flavours, unique fillings, and cultural twists that will make every bite an adventure! The whole world loves a dumpling. These little parcels of goodness are found in... Read More

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Embark on a delicious journey with this fun, beginner-friendly guide to delicious dumplings from around the globe. Explore trendy flavors, unique fillings, and cultural twists that will make every bite an adventure!

Description

The whole world loves a dumpling. These little parcels of goodness are found in cuisines across the globe. Whether it’s a slurpy Chinese soup dumpling, a spicy Indian samosa, a cheesy Polish pierogi, or a sugary German dampfnudel, there’s a celebrated dumpling in every food culture.

The Little Book of Dumplings explores their history and guides you through making them with twenty delicious recipes from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Germany, and America. Some of the recipes include:

Paraguayan Vori Vori
Sweet Potato and Poblano Empanadas
South African Souskluitjies
Turkish Manti
Potato and Bacon Kroppkakor
Blueberry Dampfnudeln
Georgian Khinkali
Potato and Pea Samosas
Kimchi Mandu with Tofu
Chinese Shrimp and Chicken Wontons
Mushroom and Cabbage Potstickers

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798881605575

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 January 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 102.0mm

Height: 140.0mm

Weight: 10g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Lynda Balslev is an award-winning writer, editor, and recipe developer. She created TasteFood, a nationally syndicated weekly food column and blog in 2007, and her work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Huffington Post, Smithsonian Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Buzzfeed, and People.

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