Vicki Liley

For those who can't crack an egg, this primer will prove an indispensable kitchen companion. With specific step-by-step instructions for the most basic culinary tasks, from purchasing equipment and keeping a well-stocked pantry to cutting avocados and crushing fresh garlic cloves, this book provides a clear and complete introduction to the fundamentals of food preparation. Each delicious recipe includes tips for selecting ingredients and thoroughly explains cooking procedures so that no dish seems too difficult to produce. From whipping up chocolate mousse to frying ratatouille, you will soon discover that cooking from scratch can be a simple and satisfying adventure.

How to make great sushi at home. This is a superb collection of traditional and contemporary recipes for sushi, suitable for cooks of all abilities. Sushi dishes are tempting and the recipes in this guide are easy to follow -- and all captured beautifully in stunning photographs. The innovative presentations of sushi make it as much a feast for the eyes as for the palate. Internationally, sushi is now prepared for snacks, for starters, and for party food. With the emphasis always on the freshest produce and fish, Vicki Liley shows how to select the ingredients, prepare them successfully, and then present the sushi beautifully in such elegant dishes as: - California Hand Rolls - Tuna Hand-Formed Sushi - Vegetarian Scattered Sushi - Salmon Pressed Sushi - Omelet Parcel Sushi - Miso Soup with Tofu For experienced home sushi makers or for beginners, Sushi s comprehensive equipment and ingredients guide, step-bystep instructions, beverage suggestions, and troubleshooting tips inspire the art of preparing and presenting this unique culinary experience.

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