Jill Prescott's Ecole de Cuisine Cookbook

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Description: For the past thirteen years, aspiring home chefs from all over the country have flocked to Jill Prescott's cooking school, Ecole de Cuisine, where she teaches the basics of classic French cooking with a Midwestern sensibility. Countless others tune into Jill's public television cooking show, eager to add another one of her master recipes to their repertoires. And all of these students get precisely what they're looking for—an introduction to the techniques and secrets of a classically trained chef. 

Now, in her debut book, Jill brings her school into your home kitchen. Each chapter is a class unto itself, starting with ingredient and equipment basics, then moving through stocks, sauces, breads, soups, pasta, seafood, meats, vegetables, and finally desserts. 

Every recipe is designed to highlight a specific cooking technique or skill set. Learn how to properly poach a fish with Poached Salmon with Pesto. Discover foolproof emulsifying steps as you make Hollandaise Sauce. Perfect your braising ability with a classic Osso Buco. And master a basic dessert lesson as you create the ultimate caramel with Caramelized Apple Tart. Practical and delicious, these recipes provide clear instructions and unforgettable results. 

If you've ever wanted to make French Onion Soup the way the professionals do, then Jill Prescott's Ecole de Cuisine is your ticket to success. 

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Condition: Very good condition.