This comprehensive book takes the reader - subject by subject - through every aspect of food preparation and cooking. Skills are comprehensively explained and clearly illustrated with step-by-step photographs throughout. Here you will find the essentials that most cookbooks leave out: how to prepare every ingredient from scratch, including vegetables, fish, shellfish, poultry and game; how to judge when meat is perfectly cooked and the best way to carve roasts; the correct texture at every stage of pastry, cake and bread making; and how to make the perfect pasta and risotto. And if things don't turn out quite right, there is help on hand to identify what's gone wrong and how to rectify the problem and/or avoid it happening next time. Home cooks will feel there is a Leiths chef looking over their shoulder and guiding them every step of the way. Recipes are clearly set out, easy to follow and illustrated with full-page photographs, plus detail shots showing key preparation stages. There are over 500 recipes plus 250 variations, taking in contemporary dishes from cuisines worldwide as well as great classics with a modern twist. The perfect wedding, graduation or leaving home gift, this ultimate cook's reference book, should be on every kitchen shelf.

Leiths are delighted to announce the publication of their latest complete cookery course book published by Quadrille, How to Cook. This comprehensive book takes the reader -subject by subject - through 500 contemporary recipes which covers every aspect of food preparation and cooking, from classics with a modern twist, to international cuisines. 130 skills and techniques are explained and clearly illustrated with over 800 clear step-by-step photographs. Here you will find the essentials that most cookbooks leave out: how to prepare every ingredient from scratch, including vegetables, fish, shellfish, poultry and game; how to judge when meat is perfectly cooked and the best way to carve roasts; the correct texture at every stage of pastry, cake and bread making; and how to make the perfect pasta and risotto. And if things don't turn out quite right, there is help on hand to identify what's gone wrong and how to rectify the problem and/or avoid it happening next time. Home cooks will feel there is a Leiths chef looking over their shoulder and guiding them every step of the way.The book reflects the current techniques covered on Leiths diploma and as such is an invaluable aid to cooks at any level. The perfect wedding, graduation or leaving home gift, this ultimate cook's reference book should be on every kitchen shelf.

Leiths School of Food and Wine is a renowned London-based cookery school with a first-class international reputation. This comprehensive book takes the reader - subject by subject - through every aspect of food preparation and cooking from the masters themselves. Skills are completely explained and clearly illustrated with step-by-step photographs throughout. Here you will find the essentials that most cookbooks leave out: how to prepare every ingredient from scratch, including vegetables, fish, shellfish, poultry and game; how to judge when meat is perfectly cooked and the best way to carve roasts; the correct texture at every stage of pastry, cake and bread making; and how to make the perfect pasta and risotto.And if things don't turn out quite right, there is help on hand to identify what's gone wrong and how to rectify the problem and/or avoid it happening next time. Home cooks will feel there is a Leiths chef looking over their shoulder and guiding them every step of the way. Recipes are clearly set out, easy to follow and illustrated with full-page photographs, plus detail shots showing key preparation stages. There are over 500 recipes plus 250 variations, taking in contemporary dishes from cuisines worldwide as well as great classics with a modern twist. This ultimate cook's reference book, should be on every kitchen shelf.

This is a comprehensive and authoritative cookbook. With its easy to use recipes and stress on correct cooking, it has the definitive recipe for almost anything you may want to cook: from the perfect roast to the fool-proof curry.

''Leith's Cooking for One or Two'' is invaluable for anyone who wishes to cook healthy, interesting dishes for a small family or just for themselves. It contains over 150 recipes for everyday meals that involves the minimum preparation and fuss to make, and is the perfect book for anyone who wants appealing alternatives to their normal menus or convenience foods. It is also ideal for those who are shopping on a budget but who want a variety of fresh, delicious dishes for everyday eating. This book also contains information on subjects such as shopping for small quantities, buying wine and storing and saving food by cooking and freezing. Whether you want a straightforward meal for any day of the week or an exciting dish for a more special occasion, when you're cooking for one or two this book is a must for your cookbook collection.

Leiths Techniques Bible is the ultimate cooking reference book. Here you will find all the information taught during the year-long diploma course at Leiths School of Food and Wine. Learn how to prepare meat and fish, make perfect pastry and bread, as well as equip a kitchen. Understand what makes recipes work and what has happened when they haven't. With answers to every cooking question from how to make perfect mashed potatoes to making a spun sugar cage, this is an indispensable book for everyone from the novice cook to the experienced chef.