Cook Like a Chef by Chris Knight

Cook Like a Chef by Chris Knight

Cook like a Chef shows that the skills required to prepare wonderful meals are accessible to everyone. Even the most intimidated home cook can learn about techniques and tools to make cooking a joyous and satisfying activity. The 14 chapters of the book guide you through creating basic recipe foundations such as rich stocks and pastry dough to soups, salads, entr es, and desserts. With recipes such as Kumquat and Star Anise Braised Lamb Shank and Fig Tatin with Vanilla Mascarpone, your friends and family will be convinced that you can cook like a chef.

Chris Knight is a portrait photographer and instructor based in New York. With a flair for the cinematic and an uncompromising eye for detail, he mixes his unconditional love of art history with his conditional love of technology. Vogue, People, MSNBC, ABC, Ocean Drive, GQ, and other publications have featured his work. Chris also teaches at the New York Film Academy and Pratt Institute. chrisknightphoto.com is where you can find him online.