The publisher, Clear Light ,
DESCRIPTION
Stephen Schmidt's "Master Recipes" is an
exciting new approach to the fundamentals and creative
possibilities of good cooking. One of the most gifted of
America's chefs and teachers, Schmidt teaches the classic
methods and master recipes that provide every cook with a
sense of mastery, purpose, and expertise and shows how
endless variations can be created. Schmidt inspires both
beginning and experienced cooks with the confidence and
enthusiasm to spice up everyday meals and entertain with
flair and imagination.
Schmidt leads you step by step through every technique—from
preparing smooth cream sauces and mayonnaise, to roasting
meats and poultry to perfection and creating fault-free
cakes, pies, and souffles. Packed with shopping advice, menu
suggestions, and the best recipes around, this authoritative
volume is an essential culinary companion for every cook and
food lover.
Includes over 100 illustrations, charts, and tables.
STEPHEN SCHMIDT is one of America's top chefs and teachers
of cooking. He is a major contributor to the new "Joy of
Cooking" and is currently teaching "Joy of
Cooking" classes around the country. Schmidt has written
for the "Washington Post," "Elle Decor,"
and "Cook's Illustrated" magazine. He lives in New
York City, where he is working on a book about American
baking.
