On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals, Canadian Edition

Malley Fred L

ISBN 10: 0130620939 / ISBN 13: 9780130620934

Published by Pearson Canada, Toronto, 2002

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For courses in cooking and food prep. Market-leading cooking text For over two decades, On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals has prepared students for successful careers in the culinary arts. Clear and comprehensive, this best-selling text teaches the hows and whys of cooking and baking principles, while providing step-by-step instructions, visual guidance, and recipes to clarify techniques. The 6th edition expands its fundamentals approach, reflects key trends, and adds information on healthy cooking, sous-vide, curing, and smoking, plus dozens of new recipes and more than 200 new photographs. Also available with MyLab Culinary MyLab(TM) is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Culinary uses engaging, multimedia resources to demonstrate the essential skills, techniques, and recipes that culinary students and chefs need to succeed in any kitchen. Learn more about MyLab Culinary. Prepare for the kitchen with Pearson Kitchen Manager, maximizing the value of your recipe content. With this collection of On Cooking recipes, you can quickly perform simple tasks such as recipe scaling, recipe costing, and recipe conversions. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Culinary does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Culinary, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Culinary search for: 0134872789 / 9780134872780 On Cooking Plus MyCulinaryLab and Pearson Kitchen Manager with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 6/e Package consists of: 0134441907 / 9780134441900 On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals, 6/e 0134872770 / 9780134872773 MyCulinaryLab and Pearson Kitchen Manager with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for On Cooking, 6/e.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals, Canadian Edition
• Publisher: Pearson Canada, Toronto
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130620939
• ISBN 13: 9780130620934
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

For Introductory Cooking, Cooking Skills or "Food Prep" courses in Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition and Hospitality Management departments. THE definitive culinary skills textbook in the market. Organized via food "types", On Cooking 4/e teaches the "hows" and the "whys" of culinary fundamentals; supported by tested, contemporary recipes and supplement package which is second-to-none. NEW! i-COOKStudent Access is a web-based, Recipe Management Tool. Package a 40 week renewable subscription for only $10.00 with On Cooking, 4th edition. i-COOK Student Access Registration , FREE 14 day Trail! Pearson Education is proud to bring world-renowned Dorling Kindersley (DK) products to your classroom. Instantly recognized by their fascinating, full-color photographs and illustrations on every page, With Pearson, you can see DK in a whole new way! For a complete listing of titles, please

From the Back Cover

Attractively designed and extensively illustrated with color photographs, line drawings, charts, and sidebars, this contemporary introduction to cooking and food preparation focuses on information that is relevant to today's chef. Comprehensive and well-written, it emphasizes an understanding of cooking fundamentals, explores the preparation of fresh ingredients, and provides information on other relevant topics, such as food history and food science. Contains a major section on Garde Manger — including chapters on Sandwiches and Hors d'Oeuvre and Canapés. Includes a chapter on Buffet Presentation. Contains over 750 proven, tested recipes — from the authors and from numerous chefs working throughout the country in culinary programs, hotels and restaurants. In addition, a nutritional analysis is provided with every recipe. Outlines the development and traditions of various foods and cuisines, and places the development of specific dishes or techniques into historical perspective. For those already working within or for those studying for a career within the food service industry.