The perfect cookbook for anyone who loves Mediterranean cuisine

With so many people interested in healthier cooking, the popularity of Mediterranean cuisine with its focus on light, fresh fare and less meat is on the rise. This diverse collection of recipes spans the Mediterranean from Southern Europe to North Africa to the Middle East and all points between, offering a comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible guide to the entire region's food.

These recipes are simple enough for home cooks, while still representative of the flavors and cooking techniques that define the...

A must-have guide for successful bakery and pastry operations

In the Hands of a Baker from The Culinary Institute of America helps bakers and pastry chefs identify, understand, and utilize the tools and equipment needed for successful professional baking. This indispensable book provides in-depth information on how to choose the best equipment for any baking job--from scaling and measuring tools to cutting and confectionery tools, and from small appliances to bakeware and beyond--along with proper techniques for handling and maintaining that equipment. The text also covers...

This is the Student Study Guide to accompany Baking and Pastry: Mastering the Art and Craft, 3rd Edition.

Praised by top pastry chefs and bakers as -an indispensable guide- and -the ultimate baking and pastry reference, - the latest edition of Baking and Pastry from The Culinary Institute of America improves upon the last with more than 300 new recipes, photographs, and illustrations, and completely revised and up-to-date information on creating spectacular breads and desserts. Covering the full range of the baking and pastry arts and...

Transforming service into extraordinary guest experiences--with repeat business the reward

For the past decade, Remarkable Service has been the most comprehensive guide to standard-setting restaurant service techniques and principles. This all-new edition features a completely reorganized, updated look at table service and foodservice management, from setting up a dining room and taking guests' orders to executing wine service and handling customer complaints. With straightforward advice from The Culinary Institute of America's expert table service and foodservice management...