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Start here : instructions for becoming a better cook

(2023)

By: El-Waylly, Sohla

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:

641.5/EL-WAYLLY,S

Availability

Locations	Call Number	Status
Adult Nonfiction	641.5/EL-WAYLLY,S	Available
Adult Nonfiction	641.5/EL-WAYLLY,S	Due: 2/6/2026

Details

PUBLISHED

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2023

EDITION

First edition

DESCRIPTION

lxxiii, 578 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

ISBN/ISSN

9780593320464, 0593320468, 9780593320464

LANGUAGE

English

NOTES

"This is a Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf"--Title page verso

How to use this book -- Things to have -- CULINARY LESSONS. Taste : how else are you gonna know if your food's any good? -- Temperature management 101 : master heat by cooking eggs all the ways -- Just add water : (or any liquid) to cook grains, beans & pasta -- Break it down & get saucy : how to stew & braise -- Steam & poach : quick cooking & clean flavors -- Go to brown town : cooking with dry heat -- BAKING & PASTRY LESSONS. All about butter : and how to mix & cream it right -- Whip (& fold) it good : take your desserts to fluff city -- Smooth operator : set the silkiest custards & puddings -- Caramelize : scorching syrups & molten caramels -- Getting to know dough : easy breads for everyone -- After party! : layer cakes for days -- Putting it all together

"More than 200 recipes--and techniques--for cooking with creativity and confidence"--