Europe's most authoritative culinary reference comes to the NewWorld A sound and comprehensive knowledge of cooking theory and techniqueis as essential to a great cook as a full complement of well-madekitchen tools. Based on the European culinary classic, Lehrbuch derKüche, Classical Cooking the Modern Way: Methods andTechniques provides a complete review of the most basic culinaryprinciples and methods that recipes call for again and again.Whether used alone or with its companion volume, Classical Cookingthe Modern Way: Recipes, this book is a cornerstone culinaryreference that belongs in every kitchen. With everything needed tomaster the core repertoire of cooking methods, from grilling andbroiling to braising, sautéing, and more, it explains indetail how to work with all of the main types ofingredientsincluding meat and poultry, fruits and vegetables, andpastas and grains. Contributions from 75 acclaimed European chefsoffer a dynamic and informed perspective on classical cookingafresh and contemporary look at the fundamentals with a dash ofContinental flavor.