Essentials of Professional Cooking, Second Edition, focuses on
fundamental cooking procedures and techniques, functions of ingredients,
and desired results to empower the reader with the keen understanding
necessary to prepare virtually any dish to perfection--without relying
solely on a recipe. Specially constructed to meet the on-the-job demands
of food-service managers, the streamlined approach of Essentials of
Professional Cooking, Second Edition, extends the benefits of this
material to students and professionals in hospitality management and
food-service management.