""This kitchen reference book is packed with all kinds of information that has never been compiled in one book before.""-Chicago Tribune
Everything 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?
What's the cooking time for lobster?
By:
Barbara Hill Imprint: Random House USA Inc Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 451g ISBN:9780440502630 ISBN 10: 0440502632 Pages: 336 Publication Date:04 November 1990 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active