The Cook's Bookis the one-stop cooking reference, with practical answers to all the questions any home cook could ask - whether it's how to make a classic sauce, joint a chicken, prepare fresh lobster, bake a muffin, or cook the perfect rice. The Cook's Bookremoves any uncertainty from the cooking process. Divided into chapters dealing with each major food category, the book clearly explains basic preparation before presenting essential techniques and master recipes in elegant step-by-step photographs. This book understands that time is at a premium even for the keenest cook, so the contributing chefs have adapted their techniques - tried and tested in the hectic environment of busy restaurant kitchens - to suit domestic needs.