Taste of food is greatly enhanced when presented attractively. The quality of cooking, neatness and cleanliness while cooking, correct method of cooking, and above all, an attractive way of serving - all these speak of your culinary art. This book is different from other cookery books, being devoted to the art of presenting food in a way which pleases the eyes - every item has been substantiated by a picture. Many nutritious and delicious dishes have been incorporated, particularly from different parts of the country. The author Asha Rani Vohra explains the intricate concept of Art of Cooking - Culinary Art, The Ideal Kitchen, Cleanliness, Cooking the Right Way, Art of Serving and Decoration, Tools and Tips, Eating Etiquettes, and Hosting a Party. Then the ubsequent chapters give out mouth-watering delights of North India - Kachori, Samosa, Gujhias, Chhole Bhature: South India - Masala Dosa, Idli, Upma, Vada: East India - Rasogullas, Momos, Sandesh, Fish Curry: West India - Poha, Khaman Dhokla, Bhelpuri, Khandvi: Continental Cuisine - Italy - Pizza, Pasta, Cannelloni; Chinese - Chopsuey, Special Mix Chowmein, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Fried Chilli Chicken; Japanese - Chicken Sukiyak, Vegetarian Sushi. Try out the new and interesting recipes given in the book. Enjoy cooking and enjoy eating! Contents: Publisher's Note A Language of the Plates Part - 1: Art of Cooking 1. Culinary Art 2. The Ideal Kitchen 3. Cleanliness 4. Cooking the Right Way 5. Art of Serving and Decoration 6. Tools and Tips 7. Family's Bonding 8. Welcoming Guests 9. Eating Etiquettes 10. Hosting A Party 11. A Buffet Party 12. Children's Party Part - 2: Mouth-watering Recipes 1. Special Indian Cuisine 2. Delights of North India a) Kachori b) Samosa c) Gujhias d) Chhole Bhaturae 3. Special Indian Cuisine 4. Delights of South India a) Masala Dosa b) Idli c) Upma d) Vada 5. Special Indian Cuisine 6. Delights of East India a) Rasogullas b) Momos c) Sandesh d) Fish Curry 7. Special Indian Cuisine 8. Delights of West India a) Pohe b) Khaman Dhokla c) Bhelpuri d) Khandvi 9. Continental Cuisine - Italy a) Italian Pizza b) Pasta c) Italian Cannelloni 10. Continental Cuisine - Chinese a) Chinese American Chopsuey b) Chinese Special Mix Chowmein c) Vegetable Spring Rolls d) Fried Chilli Chicken 11. Continental Cuisine - Japanese a) Japanese Chicken Sukiyaki b) Vegetarian Sushi