by James Beard
First published 1977
Renowned culinary icon James Beard lays bare the fundamentals of good cooking. Moving beyond recipes, he unveils the techniques that transform simple ingredients into culinary triumphs - from simmering and reducing to grilling, baking, and more. Packed with anecdotes, tips, and equipment essentials, this is a master class in the art of cooking from one of the greats.
Genres: 20th-century, non-fiction, cooking, 21st-century, food-and-drink, gastronomy
Vibes: cozy, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: instructional, master-class
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
468 pages · Hardcover · Knopf