How to Cook Revised Edition: An Easy and Imaginative Guide
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sokolov, Raymond A., PUBLISHER: William Morrow & Company, A fully revised and updated edition of Raymond Sokolov's classic kitchen primer for beginning chefs of all ages, filled with 150 simple, sophisticated recipes, easy-ong>toong>-learn techniques, and indispensable advice. First published in , Ray Sokolov's "How ong>Toong> Cook" is the ultimate book for beginning cooks of all ages. Unlike most kitchen primers, How ong>Toong> Cook does not assume any prior cooking instruction or skills, but rather ong>guideong>s the reader through the entire cooking process with simple explanations in ordinary language. There are no fancy cooking terms or special gadget here, just easy, indispensable techniques and foolproof recipes for every occasion. In this revised paperback edition, Sokolov addresses the increased sophistication of even adamant non-cooks in ong>toong>day's food-obsessed climate, while he sticks ong>toong> the unfussy, straightforward approach that made the original such a hit. Home cooks will learn everything they need for years worth of fabulous meals, from how ong>toong> decipher recipe measurements, ong>toong> how ong>toong> fry an egg, ong>toong> how ong>toong> steam a lobster. Even readers weaned on frozen pizza will find recipes they can master, for last minute meals, special occasions and entertaining, and even holidays-all made from scratch with fresh, accessible ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the simple elegance of such flavorful dishes as Veal Scallopini or Pears Poached in Red Wine. Written with Sokolov's trademark wit and wisdom, "How ong>Toong> Cook" is an invaluable kitchen classic you'll turn ong>toong> again and again.