Bryan Miller, Marie Rama, Eve Adamson - Cooking Basics For Dummies (4th Edition) / Основы кулинарии для чайников [2011, PDF, ENG]

Contents at a Glance
Introduction ................................................................ 1
Part I: Go On In — It’s Only the Kitchen ....................... 7
Chapter 1: Cooking with Confidence ...............................................................................9
Chapter 2: Investing in the Essential Tools ..................................................................25
Chapter 3: The Bare Necessities: Stocking Your Pantry and Fridge .........................41
Part II: Know Your Techniques .................................... 61
Chapter 4: The Cutting Edge: Working with Knives ....................................................63
Chapter 5: Boiling, Poaching, and Steaming .................................................................79
Chapter 6: Sautéing ..........................................................................................................91
Chapter 7: Braising and Stewing: Slow and Seductive ..............................................103
Chapter 8: Roasting Poultry, Meats, and Veggies ......................................................113
Chapter 9: Coals and Coils: Grilling and Broiling .......................................................139
Chapter 10: Baking Basics.............................................................................................157
Part III: Expand Your Repertoire ............................... 181
Chapter 11: Mastering Breakfast ..................................................................................183
Chapter 12: Super Soups and Savory Salads ..............................................................201
Chapter 13: From Sides to Mains: Great Grains .........................................................227
Chapter 14: Making Sensational Sauces: Fear No More ............................................247
Chapter 15: Sweet Dreams ............................................................................................263
Part IV: Now You’re Cooking! Real Menus
for Real Life ............................................................ 283
Chapter 16: Taking It Easy with One-Pot Meals .........................................................285
Chapter 17: Making More (and Better) for Less ........................................................299
Chapter 18: When You Want to Impress .....................................................................311
Chapter 19: Would I Serve You Leftovers? This Is My Latest Creation! .................331
Chapter 20: Summertime Soirees.................................................................................347
Chapter 21: Feeding Holiday Hordes: Festive Winter Menus ...................................361
Part V: The Part of Tens ........................................... 383
Chapter 22: Ten Common Cooking Disasters and How to Deal with Them ...........385
Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Think Like a Chef................................................................393
Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Cook for Good Health ........................................................397
Appendix A: Glossary of 100 (Plus) Common
Cooking Terms ......................................................... 407
Appendix B: Common Substitutions,
Abbreviations, and Equivalents ................................. 415
Index ...................................................................... 421