Jacques Pepin's Complete Techniques

The fully illustrated bible of cooking techniques from the worlds best-known French cook is now in paperback and in one volume for the first time ever. From a master chef and the current co-star (with Julia Child) of the hit television series "Cooking at Home" comes everything the home cook needs to perfect his or her kitchen skills--assisted by instructive step-by-step photography. Learn to de-bone a chicken poach an egg whisk a perfect bearnaise knead a tangy sourdough or bake an exquisite meringue with the perfection and efficiency of a professional chef. Ppins toothsome and time-tested recipes offer budding chefs the opportunity to put lessons into practice with extraordinary results. This comprehensive authoritative presentation of cooking technique and practice is sure to become an indispensable part of every home cooks library.