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The authoritative guide to healthy cooking in the modern professional kitchenIn today's health-conscious culinary environment, diners expect much more than just delicious food. They expect nutritious, well-balanced meals made with wholesome ingredients. Chefs in every sector of the food industry, whether at fine dining establishments or cafeteria kitchens, should be prepared to address those concerns with a variety of healthier dining options.
This updated new edition of Techniques of Healthy Cooking includes the latest dietary guidelines and healthy cooking techniques. It also covers a wide range of health- and environment-related topics of concern to today's diners, such as organic ingredients, local sourcing, farm-to-fork initiatives, and much more. All recipes here have been revised to include more whole ingredients, sustainable foods, and a wide range of substitution options.
- This new edition features nearly 500 recipes for virtually any meal or occasion, including 150 all-new recipes for this edition
- More than 150 full-color photographs of ingredients, techniques, and plated dishes are included in this new edition
- The Culinary Institute of America explores the latest on topics such as locally sourced food, farm-to-fork initiatives, and food safety
- Learn how to create dishes for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free diners
With the latest information and a huge variety of recipes, Techniques of Healthy Cooking is the perfect source for exciting, flavorful, and healthful food.
Synopsis
The new edition of Techniques of Healthy Cooking focuses on the nutrition and diet topics that matter most to professional chefs, such as menu development, portioning standards, selecting and sourcing the best ingredients, and modifying recipes using healthy ingredients and techniques.
Synopsis
Choosing a healthy eating pattern is vitally important, as diet directly influences health. From The Culinary Institute of America, Techniques of Healthy Cooking is a comprehensive kitchen reference for understanding nutrition concepts, creating healthy eating patterns, developing healthy recipes and menus, and cooking healthy recipes. From soups, salads, and appetizers to main dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, there are nearly 500 recipes with more than 150 four-color photographs of ingredients, techniques, and finished dishes.
Synopsis
The new edition of Techniques of Healthy Cooking focuses on the nutrition and diet topics that matter most to professional chefs, such as menu development, portioning standards, selecting and sourcing the best ingredients, and modifying recipes using healthy ingredients and techniques.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Healthy Eating Patterns
Chapter 2. Healthy Ingredients
Chapter 3. Techniques of Healthy Cooking
Chapter 4. Developing Healthy Recipes and Menus
Chapter 5. Soups, Salads, and Appetizers
Chapter 6. Main Dishes for Lunches and Dinners
Chapter 7. Side Dishes
Chapter 8. Breakfast and Beverages
Chapter 9. Baked Goods and Desserts