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- "If you're serious about cooking, you'll want to join the hundreds of thousands of chefs who have used Wayne Gisslen's [the author of this book] cooking to learn the basics of their craft. [In the book, he] gives you a complete foundation in cooking techniques and the theories behind them. You'll find detailed information on tools and equipment, mise en place preparation, basic cooking principles and techniques, and food presentation and garnishing. Progressing logically from simple cooking methods to more advanced techniques, the book helps you to understand the underlying principles first and then focus on applying them. It lets you work at your own pace through every part of the menu, from stocks, sauces, and soups to meats, poultry, fish, and shellfish; vegetables and grains; and breads and desserts.-Dust jacket."
- "[This book] gives you a complete foundation in cooking techniques and the theories behind them. Progressing logically from simple cooking methods to more advanced techniques, [it] helps you to understand underlying principles first and then focus on applying them.... It ... work[s] ... through every part of the menu. You'll find detailed information on tools and equipment, mise en place preparation, basic cooking principles and techniques, and food presentation and garnishing. -Dust jacket."