The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles by Cook's Illustrated
How do you boil pasta? How much water and salt do you need? Should you add oil to the water? How well should you drain it? (Turn to page viii for the answers.) One part cooking course, one part kitchen reference, and one part foolproof recipes, The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles tells the story of flour and water like no other book on the market. Extensively covering the basics of pasta and noodles, this thoroughly researched and taste-tested guide is dedicated to the home cook who needs practical advice on everything from penne to pad thai. The experts at Cook's Illustrated present their knowledge and techniques in a hands-on way so that each and every step of the cooking process can be understood and easily executed. The authors leave room for interpretation and taste, of course, but you will not walk away from this book without knowing which olive oil to buy, why egg pastas tend to complement cream sauces, or how to mince garlic. The book is arranged in four sections, exploring first dried semolina pasta, then fresh Italian-style pasta, Mediterranean pasta and European dumplings, and finally, Asian noodles. There are thirteen chapters devoted to sauces alone, and recipes are included with the type of pasta with which they work best -- from the simplest to the complex, but all within reach of the home cook. As a bonus, the book includes excellent photographs of the various pasta and noodle shapes, and impeccable illustrations clearly depict each step of key techniques. Special sections are devoted to such specific topics as Are Electric Pasta Machines Worth the Money? and A Guide to Popular Cheeses. Cook's has always been the definitive word on any subject it tackles, says The Post and Courier, and The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles will serve as the definitive reference volume for pasta lovers.Cook's Illustrated is an America's Test Kitchen trademark created by over 60 dedicated cooks in Boston, Massachusetts, who put ingredients, cookware, equipment, and recipes through objective, rigorous testing in order to find the finest. Top-rated television series with over 4 million weekly public television viewers, bestseller cookbooks, magazines, websites, and a cooking school are all part of the America's Test Kitchen brand. Julia Collin Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Jack Bishop, Dan Souza, Lisa McManus, Tucker Shaw, Bryan Roof, and our wonderful team of test cooks will help you discover, develop, and extend your cooking expertise!
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| ISBN 13 | 9780609809303 |
| ISBN 10 | 060980930X |
| Title | The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles |
| Author | Cook's Illustrated |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2002-09-17 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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