Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking – Charlotte Turgeon – 2,000 Recipes

Up for auction is the Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking. If you only ever owned one cookbook, this would be a top contender. Spanning nearly every category of food preparation, this volume is designed to inspire creativity while providing the technical foundation needed to master the kitchen.

Book Highlights:

• Editor: Charlotte Turgeon, a titan in the culinary world.

• Massive Scale: 2,000 kitchen-tested recipes covering Appetizers, Soups, Meats, Seafood, Poultry, Vegetables, Breads, and Desserts.

• Educational Value: Includes a wealth of information on food history, nutrition, carving, and table service.

• International Flair: Features a vast array of global cuisines alongside traditional American favorites.

Key Features:

• Format: Large, heavy-duty Hardcover with a protective glossy finish.

• Visuals: Hundreds of full-color photographs illustrating finished dishes and step-by-step preparation techniques.

• Encyclopedia Style: Organized alphabetically and by category for lightning-fast reference.

Condition:

• Overall: Excellent pre-owned condition.

• Cover: Bright and clean with very minor shelf wear at the corners.

• Pages: Interior pages are crisp and white. No writing, highlighting, or significant kitchen stains noted.

• Binding: Exceptionally strong and tight, especially considering the book’s substantial size.

Description:

The Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking edited by Charlotte Turgeon, Editor of Larousse Gastronomique and The Creative Cooking Course. A complete guide to creative cooking with 2000 recipes and 800 full-color photos. Comprehensive culinary reference covering techniques, recipes, and cooking methods from classical to contemporary. Features extensive recipe collection including appetizers, soups, main courses, vegetables, desserts, and more. Beautiful color photography throughout showcasing finished dishes and techniques. Perfect for serious home cooks and culinary enthusiasts seeking an authoritative cooking encyclopedia. Shows age-appropriate wear with dust jacket damage. Vintage hardcover with dust jacket.

ISBN: 0-517-309726

Price Range: $12 – $22

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