A practical guide to everyday cooking and food preparation
This classic reference covers the fundamentals of turning raw ingredients into tasty, dependable meals. It blends clear instructions with practical experiments to help you understand how heat, fat, and texture affect every dish. From sauces and puddings to fried foods, salads, and baked goods, you’ll find step-by-step methods, time-tested techniques, and helpful notes that make cooking feel manageable.
Structured for quick use, the book combines concise chapters on core topics with hands-on exercises. It includes charted information on the composition of common foods, plus time-tested recipes and methods for breads, cereals, dairy, fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, and fish. It’s a solid reference for home cooks who want reliable results and a clearer grasp of why certain techniques work."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the principles of food preparation, delving into the scientific and physiological effects of heat, salt, sugar, and other agents on various food groups. The author's experiments and lessons provide a comprehensive guide to cooking techniques, demonstrating how to modify flavor, enhance nutritional value, and create visually appealing dishes. Through practical exercises, readers will gain firsthand experience in applying these principles, cultivating their culinary skills and deepening their understanding of the art of food preparation. The book offers valuable insights into the chemistry and biology of food, equipping readers with the knowledge to make informed choices about their diet and optimize their overall health. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330167724_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330167724
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330167724
Quantity: 15 available