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9780847822638

The Essential Kitchen: Basic Tools, Recipes, and Tips for a Complete Kitchen

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  • ISBN13:

    9780847822638

  • ISBN10:

    084782263X

  • Format: Trade Paper
  • Copyright: 2000-05-05
  • Publisher: Rizzoli
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Summary

A must-have reference for those setting up their first kitchen, updating a kitchen, or just learning to cook, The Essential Kitchen provides expert guidance on topics such as the advantages of using copper, cast iron, or nonstick pots and pans; the purposes of different types of knives, and techniques for chopping herbs. As an added bonus, recipes from some of the world's best-known chefs are featured throughout. The plastic cover and wire binding make the format unique and practical for constant reference and guidance.

Author Biography

Christine McFadden is a member of the Guild of Food Writers and the author of ten cookbooks. She also writes for various consumer publications and works as a kitchen designer.

Table of Contents

Foreword 6(1)
Introduction 7(1)
Material choice
8(1)
Cutting, peeling, and piercing
9(22)
Grinding, grating, and crushing
31(10)
Mixing and whisking
41(12)
Sieving and straining
53(10)
Boiling and steaming
63(16)
Frying, grilling, and broiling
79(18)
Roasting, stewing, and baking
97(14)
Dough making
111(16)
Molding and shaping
127(4)
Measuring
131(6)
Storing food
137(3)
Sources
140(1)
Manufacturers
140(1)
Retailers
141(2)
Index 143(1)
Acknowledgments 144

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