Scook
The Complete Cookery Guide
Published on 16. April 2015
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-1-909342-87-3 (ISBN)
Description
A sumptuous collection of over 100 recipes allowing us to discover the wonders of extraordinary French cooking in the comfort of our own homes. With the aim of teaching those who wish to learn, Anne-Sophie Pic imparts her own wisdom, as well as that she has inherited from one of the most renowned cooking dynasties in France, into each and every dish.
With sections dedicated to welcoming guests, everyday recipes, recipes for children, classic dishes and homemade meals, each recipe guides you clearly through the different processes with easy-to-follow instructions. In addition to a range of tips and tricks throughout the collection, there are 40 step-by-step guides to overcoming even the trickiest of techniques, all fully photographed so that you can see how each method is performed. Scook is about making even the most exquisite of recipes accessible to everyone so it can be enjoyed by cooks of all levels.
Whether you wish to create a simple supper for the whole family, an elegant main course showstopper for your dinner party or a delicious French classic, there is something for everyone whatever your cooking ability.
With sections dedicated to welcoming guests, everyday recipes, recipes for children, classic dishes and homemade meals, each recipe guides you clearly through the different processes with easy-to-follow instructions. In addition to a range of tips and tricks throughout the collection, there are 40 step-by-step guides to overcoming even the trickiest of techniques, all fully photographed so that you can see how each method is performed. Scook is about making even the most exquisite of recipes accessible to everyone so it can be enjoyed by cooks of all levels.
Whether you wish to create a simple supper for the whole family, an elegant main course showstopper for your dinner party or a delicious French classic, there is something for everyone whatever your cooking ability.
Reviews / Votes
'a tome for anyone seeking solid French cooking, re-imagined in a playful, cheerful and excellent manner' 'a cooking bible filled with delicious recipes for both beginners and advanced cooks. ... This book is going to be a great addition to my kitchen.' 'a tome for anyone seeking solid French cooking, re-imagined in a playful, cheerful and excellent manner''a cooking bible filled with delicious recipes for both beginners and advanced cooks. ... This book is going to be a great addition to my kitchen.'
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Illustrations
Illustrations: 430
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-909342-87-3 (9781909342873)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
ANNE-SOPHIE PIC comes from a long line of illustrious chefs and began her career in the kitchen in 1997. Today she is the only woman in France with three Michelin stars. Her restaurants include Maison Pic in Valence, Bistrot le 7; Scook, a cooking school for amateurs and professionals alike and the two-star Beau Rivage Palace in Lausanne. Her most recent venture, La Dame de Pic, opened in Paris in 2012.