The Cook's Apprentice: Tips, Techniques and Recipes for New Foodies (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780143788485)

This wonderful book is full to the brim with everything new foodies need to know to become relaxed and confident in the kitchen. Arranged alphabetically, it includes 56 ingredient chapters--from Apples to Zucchini--and more than 300 achievable recipes ranging from classics every cook will want to try, to exciting new dishes that reflect our diverse nation. Stephanie explains more than 100 important techniques in straightforward language, discusses the kitchen tools she likes to use, and describes ingredients you might not know: How do I whisk eggs to soft peaks? What does it mean to "make a well" in dry ingredients? Why should I roast spices? How do I prepare fresh chilies safely? What is "resting meat" and why should I do it? How do I prepare a mango? What flavors work well together? What is fresh mozzarella? How do I say "quinoa?" The Cook's Apprentice gives all you new cooks the inspiration you need for a lifetime of enjoyment in the kitchen. Includes conversion charts.

Author: Stephanie Alexander
ISBN-10: 0143788485
ISBN-13: 9780143788485
Publisher: Lantern Australia
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2019
Pages: 576
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.30lbs
Size: 9.70h x 7.00w x 1.60d