The Chef's Companion

Timeless reference with more than 5000 terms, which professional chefs must use every day in writing of their menus and in explaining recipes to their staff. Includes a guide to pronunciation and definitions of both culinary and wine terms.

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Without the clear descriptions on the menu or the descriptions by your server, it might be difficult to answer the simple question, "what would you like today?" The Chef's Companion should sit on the shelf next to important cooking references to help the chef navigate the foreign language that is the culinary arts.