Download or read book The Essential Guide for Becoming a Chef written by David Cohen and published by Murphy & Moore Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chef is a professional cook that has received training in all aspects involved in the preparation of food. Chefs are given various titles according to their specialties such as chef de cuisine, sous-chef, chef de partie and commis or range chef. The work of a chef also involves food presentation, food styling, meal planning, etc. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the field of professional cooking. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for those interested in this field.
Download or read book How to Become a Chef written by Brandon Fiore and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because of the relentlessly-demanding nature of the culinary industry, you must first be honest with yourself and make sure you're truly passionate about cooking. If you don't have a real passion for what you should be viewing as an art (culinary art), you'll quickly become frustrated along the journey, which will seriously hamper your chances of career advancement. But if you are indeed passionate about cuisine, then becoming a chef may seem like a natural step for you to formalize your culinary interest and turn it into a rewarding career. Besides your undying passion there is the very real possibility of a great salary that you'd earn doing what you love, a great opportunity for career advancement and very positive job-growth projections. You can very easily become overwhelmed with the seemingly endless requirements you're expected to fulfill in the quest of becoming a qualified chef, and that's exactly why this book was written: to clarify the path. Learn exactly where and how to get started, the cost and time commitment requirements, how to overcome challenges (such as the lack of adequate funds to finance your culinary schooling), where to get a job once suitably qualified, and how to advance in your culinary career and move up the ladder - assuming your ambition is to soon become an executive (head) chef.
Download or read book Becoming a Chef written by Andrew Dornenburg and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1995 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What an extraordinary book! Pain, gain, joy, pathos, and the aroma of braised short ribs. It made me want to open (God forbid!) another restaurant. I never thought anyone could capture the magic and mission of being a chef, but theyve done it!" Barbara Tropp, Chef-Owner, China Moon Cafe "An unusually comprehensive book, immensely readable, at once passionate and coherent, probing and well-informed. For anyone interested in the historic coming of age of the professional American kitchen, this is a requisite buy." Michael and Ariane Batterberry, Founding Editors and Associate Publishers of Food Arts "Finally, a book that lets chefs speak for themselves! An insightful look at the complex life of a professional chef in the 90s. Fascinating portraits of the people who have defined American cuisinewho they are and how they got to be where they are today. Anyone who is interested in becoming a chef will find this book invaluablethis is what it takes to make it." Mark Miller, Chef-Owner, Coyote Cafe and Red Sage "After reading this book, I understand that becoming an outstanding leader is not very different from becoming a chef. Both roles require passion, discipline, authenticity, and an experimental attitude. On top of that, organizing a kitchen may be as difficult as organizing any business. Not only will present and future chefs and restaurateurs want to read this book, but anyone with a taste for excellent cooking and excellent leadership will find something of interest on every page." Warren Bennis, Distinguised Professor of Business Administration at the University of Southern California and Author, On Becoming a Leader and Leaders "Becoming a Chef is a marvelous book for the interested home cook as well as the aspiring chef. Like great wines with great food, there are great dishes and a great education here." Robert Mondavi, Founder, Robert Mondavi Winery
Download or read book In the Hands of a Chef written by The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-12-26 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharpen Your Knife Skills and Hone Your Knowledge of Kitchen Tools A precise carrot julienne . . . A perfect basil chiffonade . . . A neatly quartered chicken . . . Proficiency with knives and other kitchen tools is essential if you want to perfect your culinary artistry. Written by the experts at The Culinary Institute of America, this indispensable guide delivers all the information you need to assemble a knife kit, build your knife skills, and use a wide range of additional tools, from peelers and pitters to Parisienne scoops and pastry bags. Featuring instructional photographs throughout plus insights and tips from top professional chefs, In the Hands of a Chef provides: * A complete guide to culinary knives * Comprehensive instructions for knife sharpening * Guidance on using specialty knives and cutting tools * Detailed cutting techniques for a variety of ingredients * Advice on tools for measuring, baking, and mixing * Equipment sources as well as checklists for knives and tools "This comprehensive overview of techniques associated with knives and other key kitchen tools truly benefits those concerned with preparing food safely and efficiently. . . . In the Hands of a Chef is an impressive guide, as important as the tools themselves." -Richard Von Husen, co-owner of Warren Kitchen & Cutlery Founded in 1946, THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA is an independent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. A network of more than 37,000 alumni in foodservice and hospitality has helped the CIA earn its reputation as the world's premier culinary college. Courses for foodservice professionals and food enthusiasts are offered at the college's main campus in Hyde Park, New York, and at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, in St. Helena, California. Greystone also offers baking and pastry, accelerated culinary arts, and wine certifications.
Download or read book Starting Out written by Julie Van Rosendaal and published by North Vancouver, B.C. : Whitecap. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The survival guide for first-time cooks, with 250 super-simple recipes. Designed to help new cooks find independence, Starting Out is filled with crucial tips, basic cooking techniques, and guidelines for stocking cupboards and refrigerator with staples. A first cookbook, instruction guide, and food resource, the book includes easy-to-prepare dishes that any beginner can follow easily. There are even "first aid" tips for fixing food disasters Some of the features in this cookbook are: Glossary of common cooking terms Measurements chart Simple menus Party ideas Ingredient resource guide Shopping tips (and even tips for doing laundry). Starting Out has more than enough delicious and nutritious dishes for the university student or budding executive. Included are simple, quick and effortless recipes for cooking for one, such as Turkey Burgers, Pad Thai, and Basic Curry. There are also more impressive yet still easy-to-follow recipes for entertaining, like Chicken a la King, Chicken Parmigiana, and Curried Peanut Shrimp.
Download or read book Aida Mollenkamp s Keys to the Kitchen written by Aida Mollenkamp and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-10-24 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects more than three hundred recipes as well as a technique primer and how-to information on subjects as wide-ranging as rust removal, throwing a cocktail party, and knife skills.
Download or read book Mastering Knife Skills written by Norman Weinstein and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2012-05-18 with total page 963 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated, practical guide to everything you need to know about using knives in the kitchen. As the number of gourmet home kitchens burgeons, so does the number of home cooks who want to become proficient users of the professional-caliber equipment they own. And of all kitchen skills, perhaps the most critical are those involving the proper use of knives. Norman Weinstein has been teaching his knife skills workshop at New York City’s Institute of Culinary Education for more than a decade—and his classes always sell out. That’s because Weinstein focuses so squarely on the needs of the nonprofessional cook, providing basic instruction in knife techniques that maximize efficiency while placing the least possible stress on the user’s arm. Now, Mastering Knife Skills brings Weinstein’s well-honed knowledge to home cooks everywhere. Whether you want to dice an onion with the speed and dexterity of a TV chef, carve a roast like an expert, bone a chicken quickly and neatly, or just learn how to hold a knife in the right way, Mastering Knife Skills will be your go-to manual. Each cutting, slicing, and chopping method is thoroughly explained—and illustrated with clear, step-by-step photographs. Extras include information on knife construction, knife makers and types, knife maintenance and safety, and cutting boards. “In the old days, when kitchens weren’t equipped with a lot of fancy gadgets, a skilled chef needed only one tool to ply his trade: a sharp knife. This book will introduce novice cooks to and reacquaint experienced chefs with everything they need to know about a good knife and the art of using it.” —Cecilia Chiang, James Beard Award–winning restaurateur and author of The Seventh Daughter “This beautifully illustrated book, written with passion and precision, minces no words in guiding the reader to choose, maintain, and use a knife. Indispensable for anyone who prepares food, it has taught me how to cut produce much more efficiently.” —David Karp, Fruit Detective
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Cooking Techniques written by Dominique Fournier and published by Benjamin Bautista. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets of the culinary arts and elevate your cooking to new heights with "The Essential Guide to Cooking Techniques." Whether you're a kitchen novice or an experienced home cook, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the skills and confidence to create mouthwatering dishes that will amaze your family and friends. In this beautifully illustrated book, acclaimed chef and culinary instructor [Author's Name] shares the foundational techniques and insider tips that every cook needs to know. From basic knife skills to advanced cooking methods, you’ll find everything you need to transform your kitchen into a culinary haven. With clear, step-by-step instructions and practical advice, you'll learn to: Perfect Your Knife Skills: Master the art of slicing, dicing, and chopping like a pro, ensuring precision and efficiency in your kitchen. Harness the Power of Heat: Understand the science behind different cooking methods—sautéing, roasting, grilling, braising, and more—to achieve perfectly cooked meals every time. Create Flavorsome Stocks and Sauces: Discover the secrets to making rich, flavorful bases that will elevate your dishes and impress your guests. Bake Like a Pastry Chef: From bread to pastries, learn the techniques and tricks for baking success, with recipes that will delight your taste buds. Experiment with International Cuisines: Expand your culinary repertoire with techniques and recipes from around the world, bringing global flavors to your table. "The Essential Guide to Cooking Techniques" is more than just a cookbook; it's a culinary education that will empower you to experiment, innovate, and succeed in the kitchen. With expert tips, troubleshooting advice, and stunning photography, this guide is designed to inspire and inform cooks at every level. Don’t settle for ordinary meals. Take your cooking skills to the next level and impress your guests with restaurant-quality dishes made right at home. Buy "The Essential Guide to Cooking Techniques" today and embark on a delicious journey of culinary discovery!
Download or read book HOW TO BECOME A CHEF written by CHRIS. FLATT and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Destination Chef Revised and Expanded Edition written by Timothy Tucker and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-04 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newly revised and expanded textbook of culinary and workplace basics aims to prepare students of Culinary Arts Training Programs to become gainfully employed in a restaurant or commercial kitchen in ten weeks.With a new foreword by Chef Andy Husbands.
Download or read book So You Want to Be a Chef written by J. M. Bedell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes how to break into the world of culinary arts, includes advice on how to write restaurant reviews, make garnishes, start a catering business, and food photography.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Success as a Chef written by Leslie Bilderback CMB and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-02-06 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to thrive in one of today’s top ten “dream professions.” Despite the long hours, arduous training, and grueling physical work, the allure of being a professional chef has made it one of the fastest growing career markets in America today. In this must-have guide, a master chef and baker gives practical, up-to-date advice on everything aspiring chefs (and expert chefs looking for the next career move) need to know, including how to apprentice at a five-star restaurant, connect with renowned chefs and bakers, open their own restaurant, and much, much more. • Expert author with decades of restaurant experience. • One of today’s top ten “dream professions” in America. • Culinary institutes have seen an explosion in their enrollment of between 50% to 100% annually. • Covers gourmet restaurants, upscale hotels, catering, specialty food shops, gourmet takeout, bakeries, and much more.
Download or read book Salt written by Leslie Bilderback and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salt has been an essential dining element since the invention of the kitchen table. But today, specialty salts come in a vast variety of forms and flavors. Smokey salts, salts infused with clay or charcoal, herby and spicy salts, salt with extra umami or a hint of sugar are being added to many recipes, to layer more flavor, and not simply to enhance the flavors already there. It’s a feast for the tongue, and colorful salts also add visual interest to dishes, and the varying textures add crunch. But how do you decide which to buy—and how do you get the most out of them once you’ve brought them back home to your kitchen? Salt will show you how to choose and how use them in simple, delicious recipes for every meal of the day. You will learn how to cook, cure, and bake with them. Plus, you’ll find a market guide that describes the different types of specialty and infused salts, discover ways to cook with salt blocks, and even how to organize your own salt tasting at home. More than 100 mouthwatering recipes—plus nearly 50 varieties of infused salts—with beautiful, full-color photography will help you transform this classic, humble ingredient into a star seasoning.
Download or read book The Flavor Bible written by Andrew Dornenburg and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2008-09-16 with total page 938 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely hailed as one of the most influential cookbooks of all time, this is the timeless classic guide to culinary creativity and flavor exploration, based on the wisdom of the world's most innovative chefs Eight years in the making, The Flavor Bible is a landmark book that has inspired the greatest creations of innovative cooks and chefs by serving as an indispensable guide to creativity and flavor affinities in today's kitchen. Cuisine is undergoing a startling historic transformation: With the advent of the global availability of ingredients, dishes are no longer based on geography but on flavor. This radical shift calls for a new approach to cooking -- as well as a new genre of "cookbook" that serves not to document classic dishes via recipes, but to inspire the creation of new ones based on imaginative and harmonious flavor combinations. The Flavor Bible is your guide to hundreds of ingredients along with the herbs, spices, and other seasonings that will allow you to coax the greatest possible flavor and pleasure from them. This astonishing reference distills the combined experience of dozens of America's most innovative culinarians, representing such celebrated and transformative restaurants as A Voce, Blue Hill, Café Atlántico, Chanterelle, Citronelle, Gramercy Tavern, the Herbfarm, Jardinière, Jean Georges, Le Bernardin, the Modern, and the Trellis. You'll learn to: explore the roles played by the four basic tastes -- salty, sour, bitter, and sweet -- and how to bring them into harmony; work more intuitively and effectively with ingredients by discovering which flavors have the strongest affinities for one another; brighten flavors through the use of acids -- from vinegars to citrus juices to herbs and spices such as Makrut lime and sumac; deepen or intensify flavors through layering specific ingredients and techniques; and balance the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of cooking and serving an extraordinary meal. Seasoned with tips, anecdotes, and signature dishes from the country's most respected chefs and pastry chefs, The Flavor Bible is an essential book for every kitchen library. For more inspiration in the kitchen, look for The Vegetarian Flavor Bible andKitchen Creativity.
Download or read book The Professional Chef Study Guide written by The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Professional Chef' has always provided a complete introduction to classical European cooking, and this all-new edition is completely revised and updated with coverage of increasingly important topics.
Download or read book Zwilling J A Henckels Complete Book of Knife Skills written by Jeffrey Elliot and published by Robert Rose. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who wants to cook-- either professionally or at home-- needs to know how to use a knife. Holding and using knives correctly will not only help you work more safely, but also enable you to work faster, making you much more efficient in the kitchen.
Download or read book The American Culinary Federation s Guide to Culinary Certification written by American Culinary Federation and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-08-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many opportunities to specialize in the culinary field, but having broad skills, varied experiences, and a diverse knowledge of food and drinks facilitates a career of success and achievement. American Culinary Federation Guide to Certification is the essential guide to obtaining a valuable credential awarded to cooks and chefs, as well as pastry cooks and pastry chefs, denoting a sophisticated level of industry experience and professional education rigorously evaluated by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). American Culinary Federation Guide to Certification holds essential knowledge to gaining acceptance into the only comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States, which is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. It’s a must-have for career-minded cooks and chefs hungry for notoriety in the industry.
