The James Beard Cookbook - Softcover

Beard, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1569245347 ISBN 13: 9781569245347

Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2001

Synopsis

This award-winning cookbook by the man who reigned as the country's foremost food expert has been a favorite with beginning and advanced cooks for four decades. James Beard provides a comprehensive collection of basic recipes, both American and international, for appetizers, bread, fish, fruit, pasta, poultry, salads, sauces, vegetables, souffles, and much more. In addition, Beard shares tried-and-true tips about ingredients, preparation, and cooking techniques that he taught in his famous classes. The James Beard Cookbook remains a timeless collection of simple recipes that will surely inspire a whole new generation of cooks. "There is not a gastronomic cliche in the book."—Craig Claiborne, New York Times "If a cook were limited to one cookbook, this should be it."—Los Angeles Times

About this title

About the Author

James Beard, a native of Portland, Oregon, wrote more than twenty cookbooks and hundreds of articles, ran a cooking school, served as a consultant to food producers and restaurants, and did countless food demonstrations on television and before live audiences throughout America. He was generally acknowledged to be the country’s leading food authority until his death in 1985 at the age of eighty-one.

Edition details

• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1569245347
• ISBN 13: 9781569245347
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480