<b>"The bible for all chefs."<br /> -Paul Bocuse</b> <p>Named one of the five favorite culinary books of this decade by <i>Food Arts</i> magazine, <i>The Professional Chef</i> is the classic kitchen reference that many of America's top chefs have used to understand basic skills and standards for quality as well as develop a sense of how cooking works. Now, the ninth edition features an all-new, user-friendly design that guides readers through each cooking technique, starting with a basic formula, outlining the method at-a-glance, offering expert tips, covering each method with beautiful step-by-step photography, and finishing with recipes that use the basic techniques.</p> <p>The new edition also offers a global perspective and includes essential information on nutrition, food and kitchen safety, equipment, and product identification. Basic recipe formulas illustrate fundamental techniques and guide chefs clearly through every step, from <i>mise en place</i> to finished dishes.</p> <ul> <li>Includes an entirely new chapter on plated desserts and new coverage of topics that range from sous vide cooking to barbecuing to seasonality</li> <li>Highlights quick reference pages for each major cooking technique or preparation, guiding you with at-a-glance information answering basic questions and giving new insights with expert tips</li> <li>Features nearly 900 recipes and more than 800 gorgeous full-color photographs</li> </ul> <p>Covering the full range of modern techniques and classic and contemporary recipes, <i>The Professional Chef, Ninth Edition</i> is the essential reference for every serious cook.</p>