Jacques PÃ(c)n is universally hailed by professional chefs and home
cooks as the grand master of cooking skills and methods. Now, his
classic seminal work, Jacques PÃ(c)n's Complete Techniques, is
completely revised and updated with more than 1,000 color photographs
and 30% new techniques.
A culinary masterclass taught by the master himself, Jacques
PÃ(c)n'sNew Complete Techniques includes more than 600 cooking
techniques and methods along with 160 recipes. Each recipe and technique
is explained using step-by-step instructions accompanied by photographs
featuring PÃ(c)n himself.
Follow along as this culinary legend demonstrates every aspect of
classic cooking, from start to finish. Whether you're a home cook
interested in learning basic skills, or a seasoned professional looking
for pro-tips, Jacques PÃ(c)n'sNew Complete Techniques has something
for everyone.An example of the range of topics covered includes:
- How to sharpen a knife
- How to peel an onion
- How to bone a chicken
- How to make decorative swans and flowers out of fruits and vegetables
- How to use an old refrigerator as a smoker for trout
The time-tested recipes in this volume teach everyone, from the greenest
home cook to the most wizened professional, how to put techniques into
practice. This completely revised edition includes thousands of color
and black-and-white photographs and is redesigned to make it even easier
to follow the step-by-step techniques.
