I Know How to Cook: The Bestselling Cookbook Since 1932 - Ginette Mathiot

I Know How to Cook . The definitive book on French cuisine . An essential resource . Are you lost when it comes to preparing a chicken or cooking an artichoke? Are you baffled by technical terms like "blanch" or "shorten"? Do you not know what a roux or a white sauce is? Are you short on ideas for entertaining or simply whipping up a quick meal? From herb omelets to cheese soufflés, from crème caramel to tarte Tatin, from Basque chicken to pan-seared scallops, from the basics of everyday cooking to more elaborate dishes, Ginette Mathiot answers all your culinary questions! More than 2,000 recipes: the basics, all of French gastronomy, regional dishes and international cuisines, preserves, and more. Clear and practical: proportions, steps, and timing are verified and simply explained. Comprehensive: recipes, but also nutritional advice, tips and tricks, seasonal produce, food preservation, and menus. Updated: ingredients and cooking methods adapted to modern cuisine.