The James Beard Cookbook - Softcover

Beard, James; Callvert, Isabel E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1569245347 ISBN 13: 9781569245347

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