The Professional Chef′s®: Techniques of Healthy Cooking - Hardcover

The Culinary Institute Of America (CIA)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471284831 ISBN 13: 9780471284833

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1992

Synopsis

This handbook enables home gourmets to create delicious, healthy foods using the same techniques as professional chefs. The book includes nearly 300 easy-to-follow recipes that should help even modestly talented cooks to prepare nutritious meals that complement today's active lifestyles. The recipes feature regional American and international specialities, from sauces to main entrees, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. The book provides a basic introduction to the principles of healthy cooking, with nutritional guidelines that offer answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding yield and content, including how to moderate the use of fat, salt and sodium.

About this title

Review

In addition to offering detailed information on nutrition and diet, this hefty volume provides valuable advice on purchasing and storing healthy foods, menu planning, and cooking techniques that reduce calories while still retaining flavor. From soups to desserts, recipes for 400 different dishes each of which serves ten or more are given, with complete nutritional information included for each. While there are plenty of choices when it comes to general books on nutrition and healthy cooking, this useful, information–packed book is highly recommended for academic libraries requiring a practical text for culinary arts programs or public libraries needing an expertly written resource for professional cooks.
John Charles, Scottsdale P.L., AZ; RED STAR REVIEW ( Library Journal, April 1, 2008)

From the Back Cover

Techniques of Healthy Cooking is an indispensable kitchen companion in today′s health–conscious world. Drawing on the latest dietary guidelines, it provides detailed information for cooks eager to introduce more flavorful, healthier choices to their menus. You will find advice about ingredient options and serving sizes, guidance on developing recipes and menus, and more than 400 delicious recipes. Throughout, nearly 150 vibrant, all–new color photographs showcase finished dishes and illustrate the techniques, ingredients, and equipment of healthy cooking. Inspired by the information and recipes in the book, you will be able to create dishes that are not only exciting and great–tasting, but healthy at the same time.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471284831
• ISBN 13: 9780471284833
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 640
• Editor: Donovan Mary Deirdre