The Illustrated Cook's Book of Ingredients: 2,500 of the World's Best with Classic Recipes

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Penguin, Oct 18, 2010 - Cooking - 544 pages

The ultimate 'show and tell' reference to ingredients from around the globe, The Cook's Book of Ingredients showcases fresh food and explains how to get the best out of it. Get expert information that tells you which varieties of ingredients are best, and how to buy, store, and eat them.

Flavor Pairings give you a helping hand by listing complementary ingredients, and more than 250 Simple Classic key-ingredient recipes, such as Peach Melba and Pesto, complete the journey from field to plate.

The Cook's Book of Ingredients stimulates readers to try new foods and more about their favorites. This is an invaluable reference for food lovers and cooks intent on making the most of all the ingredients available today.

 

Contents

Introduction 6
6
Fish Seafood 12
13
Meat 100
101
Vegetables 180
181
Herbs 280
281
Nuts Seeds 314
315
Spices 326
327
Dairy Eggs 362
363
Fruits 410
411
Grains Rice Pasta Noodles 478
479
Oils Vinegars Flavorings 508
509
Index 526
526
Acknowledgments 544
544
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