The Cook's Handbook, a Comprehensive Cooking Course and Kitchen Encyclopedia with Over 500 Recipes

Aimed at all those who wish to extend their kitchen skills and culinary repertoire, this book offers the practical know-how and mouth-watering inspiration to enable you to cook with complete confidence. Here you will find everything you need to know about selecting, preparing and cooking your favorite dishes. Divided into two main sections, the book starts with a comprehensive, fully illustrated description of classic techniques, from how to roast meat and fillet fish to how to make a refreshingly smooth sorbet. It also gives clear, handy tips for coping with tricky procedures, so your mayonnaise will always be perfect and your soufflés a superb success. In the second part, the book is packed with a superb range of recipes, from soups and appetizers right through to lavish cakes and baked goods. Step-by-step photographs guide you through every stage of preparation, so whether you want to refer to a classic favorite or need reassurance when trying out a new recipe, you can be assured of successful results. From Dust Jacket