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Practical professional cookery / H.L. Cracknell, R.J. Kaufmann.

By: Cracknell, H. L. (Harry Louis), 1916-.
Contributor(s): Kaufmann, R. J, 1922-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Basingstoke : Macmillan, 1999Edition: 3rd rev. ed.Description: xiv, 910 p. ; 24 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0333778901; 9780333778906.Subject(s): Quantity cookery | Food and Drink | Hotel & catering trades | General cookery & recipesDDC classification: 641.57 CRA Summary: With this well-established cookery text, the authors cover the most basic dishes to those requiring advanced techniques. The book continues to pay attention to the cost of materials, sensible eating, hygienic practices and good nutrition.
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General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 641.57 CRA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 38888000457931
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Covering the full range of work from the most basic dishes to those requiring advanced techniques, each recipe is presented in a logical format. Attention is paid to the cost of materials, sensible eating, hygienic practices and good nutrition. This revised third edition has been updated with the inclusion of more international, particularly Australian, food and terminology.

Previous ed. i.e. 3rd ed.: 1992.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

With this well-established cookery text, the authors cover the most basic dishes to those requiring advanced techniques. The book continues to pay attention to the cost of materials, sensible eating, hygienic practices and good nutrition.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction
  • The Methods and General Principles of Cookery
  • Initial Procedures and Preparations
  • Stocks
  • Glazes
  • Thickening and Binding Agents Sauces Hors D'oeuvre
  • Soups
  • Eggs
  • Farinaceous and Rice Dishes
  • Fish
  • Shellfish
  • Meats
  • Poultry
  • Game
  • Cold Dishes and Buffet Work
  • Salads and Salad Dressings
  • Vegetables
  • Potatoes
  • Canapes
  • Sandwiches and Savouries
  • Pastry and Sweet Dishes
  • Glossary
  • Appendix 1 Australian And New Zealand Fish
  • Appendix
  • Appendix 2 Salad Leaves
  • Select Bibliography
  • Index