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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Contents
list of How-To photography
Introduction
Assumptions
The 10 Basic Cooking Methods
Roasting
Braising
Poaching
Sautéing
Steaming
Frying
Grilling
Smoking
Barbecuing
Boiling
Recipes to Learn
Starters
Cheese Straws
Cheese Puffs
Puff Pastry Rectangles
Canapés
Tartlets
Foie Gras Terrine
Foie Gras au Torchon
Foie Gras with Sautéed Apples
Country Terrine
Chicken Liver Mousse
Duck Rillettes
Chicken Skewers
Bruschette
Fried Squid
Crab Cakes
Broths and Soups
Vegetable Broth (Court Bouillon)
Brown Chicken Broth
White Chicken Broth
Beef Broth and Pot-au-Feu
Beef Consommé
Basic Shrimp Broth
Fish Broth
Dashi
Miso Soup
Leek and Potato Soup
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Cream of Pea Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cream of Spinach Soup
Cream of Celeriac Soup
Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Tomato Soup
French Onion Soup
Garlic Soup with Poached Eggs
Fresh Corn and Chile Soup
Gazpacho
Borscht
European Peasant-Style Vegetable Soup Model
Moroccan Lamb and Tomato Soup
Seafood Soup Model
Bourride
Creamy Seafood Cider Soup with Fresh Herbs
Brazilian Coconut-Peanut Fish Soup
Corn and Shrimp Soup
Shrimp and Tomatillo Soup
Thai Hot-and-Spicy Shrimp Soup
Mexican-Style Tomatillo and Chicken Soup
Mexican-Style Chile and Chicken Soup
Thai-Style Coconut—Green Curry Chicken Soup
Chicken, Tomato, and Tarragon Soup
Chinese Hot-and-Sour Soup
Oxtail Soup
Indian Lentil Soup
Basic Bean Soup
Salads
Basic Vinaigrette
Creamy Vinaigrette
Frisée and Bacon Salad
Caesar Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad
Tossed Winter Steak Salad
Tossed Summer Steak Salad
Mushroom and Duck Confit Salad
Salade Niçoise
Celeriac Rémoulade
Shredded Red Cabbage Salad with Pistachios
Marinated Mushrooms with Fresh Tarragon
Grated Carrots with Parsley and Lemon
Cucumber Salad with Chiles and Yogurt
Japanese Cucumber Salad
Thai Cucumber Salad
Artichoke and Toasted Walnut Salad
Shaved Fennel Salad
Tomato Salad
Bell Pepper and Anchovy Salad
French-Style Potato Salad
American-Style Potato Salad
Indian-Style Potato Salad
Asparagus, Green Bean, Mushroom, and Chicken Salad
Chicken, Bell Pepper, Anchovy, and Tomato Salad
Citrus and Endive Seafood Salad
Tropical Fruit and Seafood Salad
Tabbouleh
Pasta or Rice Salad
Plain Beans with Butter or Olive Oil
Bean and Parsley Salad
Bean and Mussel Salad
Eggs and Cheese
Cheese Soufflés
Twice-Baked Soufflés
Cheese Fondue
Quiche
Shellfish
Mussels Steamed in White Wine
Mussel Saffron Soup
Cold Mussel Salad with Capers and Dill
Steamed Clams
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Clam Chowder
Baked Clams
Oysters on the Half Shell
Oyster Panfry
Oyster “Gazpacho”
Hot Oysters on the Half Shell
“Barbecued” Oysters
Sautéed Sea Scallops
Scallops in White Wine—Herb Sauce
Braised Scallops with Fennel
Sea Scallops à la Nage
Sautéed Shrimp
Shrimp Tagine
Goan-Style Shrimp Curry
Boiled Lobster
Steamed Lobster
Nouvelle Lobster à l’Américaine
Bass Fillets with Lobster and Lobster Sauce
Blue Crab Soup
Sautéed Soft-Shell Crabs
Squid Braised in Red Wine
Red Wine Octopus Stew
Mixed Shellfish Stew with Wild Mushrooms
Fish
Sautéed Thick, Firm-Fleshed Fish Fillets
Sautéed Flatfish Fillets
Sautéed Fresh Sardines
Sautéed Whole Round Fish
Sautéed Whole Flatfish
Salmon Teriyaki
Fish Meunière
Skate with Capers and Lemon
Sautéed Thick Fish Fillets with Miso Soup
Fillets of Sea Bass with Mushrooms
Baked Fillets of Sole or Scrod with Sherry
Fillets of Striped Bass with Cockles and Oysters
Red Wine Fish Stew
Thai-Style Braised Fillets of Striped Bass or Other White Fish
Indian-Style Braised Fillets of Striped Bass or Other White Fish
Braised Fillets of Striped Bass with Curry
Braised Fillets of Striped Bass or Other White Fish with Tomato Sauce
Braised Fillets of Striped Bass with Mole Sauce
Baked Whole Fish
Salmon en Papillote with Julienned Vegetables, Tarragon, and White Wine
Poached Whole Trout
Poached Whole Salmon
Grilled Whole Red Snapper
Grilled Tuna, Swordfish, or Shark
Beef
Prime Rib
“Fake” Meat Jus
Grilled or Broiled Porterhouse
Basic Grilled Steak
Tenderloin Sandwich
The Best Burgers
Red Wine Beef Daube
Red Wine Pot Roast
Beef à la Mode
Beef Stew
Braised Short Ribs
Irish Beef Stew
Boeuf à la Bourguignonne
Veal
Roasted Rack of Veal
Roast Saddle of Veal
Roast Veal Round
Veal Pot Roast
Creamy Veal Stew
Osso Buco with Julienned Vegetables
Veal Piccata
Sautéed Veal Chops with Madeira Sauce
Sautéed Calf’s Liver
Calf’s Liver with Onions
Calf’s Liver with Madeira Sauce
Veal Kidneys with Mustard and Port
Braised Sweetbreads with Root Vegetable Macédoine
Sautéed Sweetbreads with Lemon and Parsley
Lamb
Braised Lamb Shanks with Garlic
Leg of Lamb
Rack of Lamb
Saddle of Lamb
Sautéed Lamb Chops
White Wine—Marjoram Sauce for Lamb Chops
Lamb Pot Roast
Lamb Stew
Spring-Style Lamb Stew
Lamb Stew with Indian Spices, Cream, and Yogurt
Fall-Style Lamb Stew with Wild Mushrooms
Lamb Korma
Irish Stew
Pork
Leg of Pork (Fresh Ham)
Roast Country Ham
Rack of Pork
Boneless Pork Loin Roast
Braised Pork Shoulder
Braised Shoulder Pork Chops with White Wine and Prunes
Pork Tenderloins with Mushroom Sauce
Pork Tenderloin with Apples
Sautéed Pork Chops
Barbecued Pork Spareribs
Sweet-and-Sour Pork
Chicken and Turkey
Roast Chicken
Chicken Sautéed in Butter
Chicken with Tomatoes and Tarragon or Basil
Chicken with Red Wine Sauce
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken with Simplified Mole Sauce
Provençal Chicken with Aioli, Tomatoes, and Basil
Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Coconut Curry Chicken
Sautéed Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Sautéed Boneless Chicken Breasts with Madeira Sauce
Breaded Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts
Chicken Fricassee with Morels
Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables
Vegetable-Lover’s Chicken Fricassee
Thai Chicken Curry
Velvet Chicken with Spices, Cashews, and Ghee
Chicken with Shrimp
Chicken Korma
Poached Chicken with Leeks and Root Vegetables
Fried Chicken
Roast Turkey and Gravy
Duck and Small Birds
Sautéed Duck Breasts
Orange Sauce for Duck Breasts
Berry Sauce for Duck Breasts
Slow-Roasted Duck Thighs
Slow-Roasted Duck Thighs with Sauerkraut
Slow-Roasted Duck Thighs with Red Cabbage and Apples
Duck Thighs Braised in Red Wine
Duck Confit
Sautéed Squab with Its Own Jus
Squab Civet with Fava Bean Cassoulet
Sautéed Whole Quail
Sautéed Quail Breasts and Thighs en Civet
Vegetables, Beans, and Herbs
Boiled or Steamed Asparagus
Boiled or Steamed Broccoli
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Garlic
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Cabbage with Bacon and Apples
Boiled or Steamed Green Beans
Basic Leeks for Serving Hot or Cold
Fresh Buttered Peas
Basic Spinach
Pureed Creamed Spinach
Swiss Chard with Garlic and Olive Oil
Basic Boiled Artichokes
Baby Artichokes with Garlic and Parsley
Roast Beets with Wine Vinegar, Butter, and Parsley
Glazed Baby or Sectioned Carrots
Baked Carrots with Parsley
Roast Carrots
Glazed Pearl or Boiling Onions
Roast Onions
Roast Parsnips
Glazed Parsnips
Glazed Turnips
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potatoes
“Raw” Sautéed Potatoes
“Cooked” Sautéed Potatoes
Roasted Fingerling or Shaped Potatoes
Sautéed Straw Mat Potatoes
Potato Pancakes
Potatoes Anna
Potatoes Noisette
Matchstick Potatoes
Classic Thin French Fries
Thick French Fries
Steamed Potatoes
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and Parsley
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms for Seafood or Meat
Sautéed Zucchini
Grilled Zucchini
Bell Peppers with Herbs and Anchovies
Chiles Rellenos with Tomatillo Sauce
Tomatillo Sauce
Slow-Baked Tomatoes
Tomato Tartar
Potato Gratin
Cauliflower Gratin
Leek Gratin
Turnip and Potato Gratin
Tomato Gratin with Bacon
Endive Gratin
Mushroom and Sausage Gratin
Zucchini and Tomato Gratin
Spaghetti Squash Gratin
Cassoulet
Roast Garlic Puree
Sauces, Salsas, and Chutneys
Béchamel Sauce
Cream Sauce Base for Fish, Chicken, or Veal
Seafood “Crème Anglaise”
Emulsified Seafood Sabayons
Basic Emulsified Egg Yolk—Butter Sauce
Beurre Blanc
Lightened Beurre Blanc
Shellfish Butter Sauce Model
Crustacean Butters
Bordelaise Sauce
Chasseur Sauce
Improved Brown Sauce
Burgundy-Style Red Wine Sauce (Sauce Meurette)
Duck Ragù
Bolognese Sauce
Rabbit Sauce
Quick Fix for Bottled Mayonnaise
Basic Mayonnaise
Chlorophyll for Green Mayonnaise
Aioli Sauce
Andalouse Sauce
Chantilly Sauce
Curry Mayonnaise
Green Sauce
Gribiche Sauce
Herb Mayonnaise
Hazelnut Mayonnaise
Saffron Mayonnaise
Mushroom Mayonnaise
Mustard Mayonnaise
Suédoise Sauce
Tartar Sauce
Warm Saffron Mayonnaise Sauce for Seafood
Warm Morel Mayonnaise for Chicken or Seafood
Warm Sea Urchin Roe Mayonnaise
Pesto
Rouille
Romesco Sauce
Expanded Basic Vinaigrette
Citronette
Tomato Coulis
Cooked Tomato Concassée
Barbecue Sauce
Dried Chile Sauces
Brown Sauce for Stir-Fries
Ponzu Sauce
Tosa Sauce
Yakitori Sauce
Basic Thai Curry Paste
Vietnamese Fish Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)
Tomato Salsa
Tropical Fruit Salsa
Guacamole
Sweet, Sour, and Salty Fruit Chutney
Herb Chutney
Sweet-and-Sour Chutney for Deep-Fried Foods
Pasta, Rice, Couscous, and Polenta
Fresh Egg Pasta Noodles
Ravioli with Basil-Ricotta Filling
Tortellini with Mascarpone-Parmigiano Filling
Tortellini with Pesto
Fettuccine or Linguine with Dried Porcini Mushroom Sauce
Fettuccine or Linguine with Mushrooms Tartufati
Fettuccine, Linguine, or Elbow Pasta with Peas and Pesto
Ravioli with Spinach-Ricotta Filling
Ravioli with Butter, Walnuts, and Sage
Linguine with Tomato Sauce
Pappardelle with Chicken Liver Ragù Sauce
Lasagne
Shellfish Risotto with Saffron
Risotto Milanese
Fluffy Rice
Rice Pilaf
Basic Couscous
Basic Polenta
Quick Breads and Flat Cakes
Blueberry Muffins
Buttermilk Biscuits
Scones
Popovers
French Toast
Crepes
Crepes Suzette
Blini
Pancakes
Waffles
Breads
Basic White Bread
White Sandwich Bread
Baguettes
Ciabatta
Natural or Sourdough Starter
Sourdough Bread
Rye Bread
Sourdough Whole-Wheat Bread
Pumpernickel Bread
Pizza Dough
Pizza Margherita
Pizza with Roquefort and Walnuts
Focaccia with Moroccan Olives and Onions
Pita Bread
Bread Sticks
Brioche
Coffee Cake
Cinnamon Rolls
Sticky Buns
Cakes
Classic Sponge Cake (Genoise)
Sponge Cake for Rolling
Individual Chocolate Fondant Cakes
Angel Food Cake
Carrot Cake
Pound Cake
Classic American Butter Cake
Devil’s Food Cake
Vanilla Butter Cake
Cheesecake
Babas au Rhum and Savarins
Strawberry Shortcakes
Miniature Cake Petits Fours
Professional-Style Buttercream Made with Egg Yolks
Professional-Style Buttercream Made with Egg Whites
Italian Meringue
Quick-and-Easy Buttercream
Pastry Cream
Crème Mousseline
Stabilized Whipped Cream
Dark Chocolate Ganache
Pies and Tarts
Basic Pie and Tart Dough
Classic French Sweet Pie and Tart Dough (Pâte Sucrée)
Buttery Cookielike Pie and Tart Dough (Pâte Sablée)
Apple Pie
Classic French Apple Tart
Blueberry Pie
Cherry Pie
Banana Cream Pie
Coconut Cream Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie
Pecan Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Cherry Cobblers
Hot Berry Compotes
Fresh Berry Tart
Plum, Apricot, or Peach Tart
Lemon Curd
Frangipane
Apricot Glaze
Brown Butter
Linzertorte
Crisp Puff Pastry Apple Tart
Pastries
Puff Pastry
Quick Puff Pastry
Blueberry Turnovers
Napoleons
Pithiviers (Almond Galette)
Croissant Dough
Croissants
Danish Pastries
Cream Puff Pastry
Éclairs
Liquid Fondant
Cream Puffs
Custards, SoufflÉs, and Mousses
Basic Caramel
Crème Caramel
Crème Brûlée
Ginger Pots de Crème
Zabaglione and Sauce Sabayon
Vanilla Panna Cotta
Crème Anglaise
Coffee Bavarian Cream
Fruit Bavarian Cream
Lemon Soufflés
Raspberry or Strawberry Soufflés
Basic Chocolate Mousse
Marquise
Cookies
Basic Butter Cookies (Sablées)
Checkerboard Butter Cookies
Chocolate Butter Cookies
Shortbread Cookies
Old-Fashioned Butter Cookies
Holiday Butter Cookies
Royal Icing
Pecan Mounds
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Madeleines
Almond Butter Cookies
Almond Tuiles
French-Style Macarons
Coconut Macaroons
Palmiers
Biscotti
Brownies
Lemon Bars
Index
Conversion Charts
About the Author
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