Cook's Book of Essential Information: A Kitchen Handbook

ISBN: 0440502632

Author: Hill, Barbara

Condition: New

This kitchen reference book is packed with all kinds of information that has never been compiled in one book before.-Chicago TribuneEverything you really need to know about buying, cooking, and storing food is here in one easy-to-use volume. Packed with essential information for both the experienced and the beginning cook, this is a kitchen encyclopedia to keep handy when you need fast, accurate answers to your food questions.A complete compendium of: Common Cookbook Terms & Abbreviations Ingredient Substitutions Temperatures and Cooking Times for Dozens of Foods Finest Kitchen Equipment Storage Life for Frozen, Refrigerated, and Shelf Foods Food Additives-the Safe and the Unsafe Nutritional Guidelines . . . and More!Answers to the food questions you really ask:How many graham crackers are needed for one pie shell?Can I substitute cocoa for chocolate squares in a recipe?Which buy on eggs is best-medium, large, or extra-large?How long will a jar of mayo keep in the refrigerator?Whats the cooking time for lobster?