Takes students as well as lovers of food preparation beyond the basics
to more complex recipes, subtler preparation and plating techniques. It
includes both color and black and white photographs to illustrate
concepts. Following two introductory chapters which detail the
development of modern cookery, modern cooking styles, mise en place,
finishing, and presentation, it goes on to cover sauces; soups; first
courses; fish and other seafood; poultry and feathered game; beef, lamb,
pork and veal; variety meats, sausages and game; vegetables; and cold
foods. Recipes are given in two quantities--4 and 16 portions.