Beginning chefs often have difficulty learning to cook because of the varied techniques and terminology. This concise, heavily illustrated resource from the world's most famous cooking school simplifies the information and provides an overview of cooking techniques, terms, equipment, and ingredients.
this is probably the most useful cookbook i've ever had, and it hardly contains a formal recipe. instead, it beautifully illustrates nearly every ingredient and technique one could possibly need in the kitchen. this leads the amateur cook to greater success with recipes and greater confidence improvising. it's also a beautiful coffeetable book. highly recommended.