"Things Cooks Love" is a true celebration of food--more than 300 pages packed with wonderful recipes from around the world plus tips, techniques and in-depth looks at ingredients, tools, cookware and more. From selecting the perfect chef's knife to preparing Cornish hens al mattone, if you love to cook, this book will become the cornerstone of your global kitchen. A sampling of recipes you'll find in the book: Pizza with Radicchio, Pears, Gorgonzola, and Walnuts, Chicken, Shrimp and Chorizo Paella, Lamb Tagine with Artichoke Hearts, Dried Apricots and Preserved Lemons, and many, many more.
Highlights include:
Equipping your Kitchen: Cooks know having fun in the kitchen depends on having the right tool for every task. "Things Cooks Love" opens with comprehensive lists of basic cookware and tools. It's an ideal reference for equipping your kitchen, expanding your collection or simply learning more about the tools you already have.
The Global Kitchen: An ultimate wish list for the passionate cook, "Things Cooks" Love helps take your kitchen to a new level of global sophistication. You'll find comprehensive looks at the implements of global cuisines, detailed lists of essentials you'll want in the pantry for a culinary tour, plus delicious recipes to put it all together.
Recipes, Tips and Techniques: "Things Cooks Love" is packed with invaluable recipes and wisdom to help make cooking easier and more fun. From the best way to peel a tomato or clarify butter to inspirational quotes and advice from trusted experts, discover great ways to hone your skills and get more enjoyment out of your time in the kitchen."