Product Description

What are you having for dinner tonight?

If you're getting tired of the same ingredients, chef Ming Tsai dishes up easy solutions that will have fantastic East-West food on your table fast! By using one of Ming's master recipes, anyone can create a variety of dishes, keeping dining at home interesting and fun--whether you are a beginner or an experienced chef.

Each episode of Simply Ming features: - Master recipes: Utilizing no more than eight versatile ingredients, Ming whips up rubs, pastes, and vinaigrettes to serve as the foundation for delicious dinners throughout the week.

- Guest chefs: From world-renowned chefs such as Jacques Pepin to his parents, Ming invites guests to test out the versatility of his master recipes by creating a new dish.

- Food and wine pairings: Selecting the perfect bottle of champagne, wine, or beer to accompany a meal is a challenge faced by most. Ming provides guidance on making the best choices.

- Side trips: Ming goes on the road to uncover the secrets behind selecting the best ingredients, from the sweetest caramel to the freshest shrimp and local lobster.

Ming Tsai is the award-winning chef-owner of Blue Ginger in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and the author of three cookbooks, including Simply Ming. He has received the coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef/Northeast, and is the star of Simply Ming, airing on public television.

Special DVD Features Include: bonus video--Ming's five best tips for the home cook; recipe cards featuring recipes from Ming Tsai; pantry list for the well-stocked East-West kitchen; Ming Tsai's top ten cooking tools; scene selections

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #39330 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-06-07
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 3
• Running time: 468 minutes

Customer Reviews

Simply fun, Simply original
While the average at home cook may have some difficulty with all the ingredients involved, the preparation and cooking is remarkably "Do-able".

Side note for Previous neg reviewer: What cook does not have little irritating habits? (For Julia, it was her VOICE for goodness sake. Don't even get me started with The Frug.) One of Mings happens to be this little "super chop" thing he does with his ceramic knife. So what? He worked for years in his Families restauraunt and probably picked it up there. Postering? I don't think so. Also, he puts himself down a little to much for my taste and sometimes talks like a hyper surfer-boy turned chef but besides that, hey! Enjoy!

There are a remarkable amount of gems in this collection. One that always stands out is a "field trip" to a cafe where they do a demo of Sweet and Sour pork. That 5 minutes left me hungry and it was so quick and easy! Every episode has an educational trip of some sort. Not suprising, this being a WGBH (PBS) Production. They are usually always informative and applicable.

You will find that this show is all about flavor and presentation. Heavily influenced (probably) from his time spent in his families restauraunt a lot of the dishes are served "Family style" on beautiful large plates and lots of emphasis on side dish "appitizers" if you will.
Home-made Curry rubs, Tomato-lime salsas, teriyaki-cranberry glaze, Tea-rubs, etc.

I am now hungry. (Sigh.)

Every epidsode also features special guest ranging from Jacques Pepin, Aaron Sanchez, his chef Parents (Watch for an absolutetly delightful episode on Hot Water Dough w/ his mom. Hilarious!),Jasper White, Gale Gand, Lidia Bastianich(!), Etc. They all give their own take on Mings Master recipies.

This is highly recomended for the budding cook with an open mind to new techniques and new flavors. This is in no way traditional but USES tried and true traditional techniques. The bonus features also included printable recipies and cooking tips and tricks. Well worth it and really and excellent addition to anyones cooking collection!

I'm still waiting for the next set....
Simply Ming - The Complete Collection (Discs 1-3)

Great Personality Great Show
Ming has charisma, stage presence, and knowledge. He shares both with you (viewer). You not only learn a lot you also have fun. Simply fantastic!

Delightful Food Heaven
Nicely done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great blend of great recipes and tradition.Ming is also delightful always pleasant and engaging.