With full color photographs throughout, and a concealed spiral binding that lays flat, these new Periplus cookbooks are both attractive and extremely easy to use.Stir-frying's growing popularity is due to its simple preparation, quick and easy cooking, nutritional advantages, and consistently great flavors. You can prepare a complete meal in a single dish, using tofu, meat or fish, and a wide variety of vegetables. And stir-frying lends itself to improvisation -- so that you can incorporate whatever ingredients you've got handy.