Getting together to share good food is at the center of aappayon. This book will help you to present food on the table and make it pleasurable for both-the guests to enjoy, and the hostess/host to prepare. Each menu has an opening section detailing the essence of the menu and most of the recipes themselves also provide detailed information about its main ingredient or some other item of special interest. In addition, the book contains a comprehensive introduction to Bangladeshi cuisine and an exhaustive glossary. The spices and ingredients uncommon outside Bangladesh are extensively explained and substitutes have been suggested.