by in collaboration with José Wilson (1990)
Abstract: The fundamental principles of cooking are presented for beginners and expert cooks alike. Each chapter is built around a method of preparation rather than a category of foods, and begins with a detailed description of several techniques, spiced with anecdotes, cooking tips, preparation methods, and equipment descriptions. Thus, the chapter on "Boiling" discusses simmering and reducing, making and using court bouillion, and then launches into the recipes that put these techniques to practical application. Other chapters feature braising, grilling, baking, thickeners, chilling, etc. Kitchen tools are discussed and illustrated; a check list includes everything from aluminum foil to electrical appliances. A chapter on "Noncooking" describes dishes made from raw meats, fruits, and vegetables (e.g., seviche or gazpacho). The "Concordance" is an invaluable shopping guide to food varieties, cuts of meat, seasonings, and where and when to find the best quality.
moi
In the Kitchen with Miss Piggy is a cookbook compiled by Miss Piggy, a spoof of celebrity cookbooks such as In the Kitchen with Rosie: Oprah's Favorite Recipes (1994). The introduction begins: "When I was approached to write this cookbook, moi thought: Why not? If Oprah can do it..."
Jonathan Jackson
Forty-seven simple recipes for basic foods from tomato soup to chocolate mousse, including Texas chili, three bean salad, corn bread, and potatoes paprikash.
Diana Kennedy
The author tells of her experiences in Mexico from her first visit forty years ago and "the story behind her discovery of each dish"--Dust jacket.
Suzy Kline
Eleven-year-old Orville enters a cooking contest, which he has high hopes of winning with his recipe for chop suey burgers.