Done.: A Cook's Guide to Knowing When Food Is Perfectly Cooked - Hardcover

Peterson, James

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Synopsis

Done. answers the age-old question that stumps all cooks: "Is it ready yet?" In this infinitely handy kitchen guide, foremost cooking authority James Peterson gives at-aglance answers for more than 85 of the most vexing-to-cook foods, from sauces, vegetables, fish, and meats to sweets. Detailed descriptions of smell, sound, look, and texture provide a quick reference, while more than 500 color photographs clearly capture each key stage of doneness. With distilled explanations of the 10 basic cooking methods for context, Done. is the solution to thermometer dependence. It's an instant classic for cooks of all skill levels.

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About the Author

James Peterson is the James Beard Award–winning author of 15 cookbooks and the technique instructor at New York City's Institute of Culinary Education. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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