Got "La technique" and wants more!

LarryC · Aug 30, 2014

Hi everyone!

I just got Jacques Pépin's technique essentials book and I love it. I really feel it's going help my a lot in my future cooking endeavors! Would highly recommend it to anyone that's interested in learning the basic knowledge required to cook!

Do you guys have any recommendations for other essential cookbooks?

Thanks
Larry

Dardeau · Aug 30, 2014

A really good introduction to composing dishes is Tom Colicchio's Think Like A Chef. My all time favorite is Paul Bertolli's Cooking By Hand. It has great recipes, but more importantly tries to realign how a cook thinks about eating and ingredients. Judy Datar's photos are also stunning.

knyfeknerd · Aug 30, 2014

Check these threads out
http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/showthread.php/612-Your-favorite-cookbook?highlight=cookbook
http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/showthread.php/17173-Recommend-me-a-cookbook?highlight=cookbook
http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/showthread.php/17302-Best-vegetarian-cookbook?highlight=cookbook

Chuckles · Aug 30, 2014

I've never seen it but James Peterson has a book that is supposed to be great for the basics.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1580087892/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

And big +1s for Dardeau's recommendations.

Namaxy · Aug 30, 2014

If you want a true foundation book, I don't know of any better than 'La Varenne Practique' by Anne Willan.

LarryC · Aug 31, 2014

Thanks guys!

Dardeau · Aug 31, 2014

The Peterson books are great for basics, and flipping through for really general inspiration.

BeerChef · Sep 3, 2014

La methode his other book. Larousse gastronomique. Amazing book. Not so much skills but a food encyclopedia.

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