New Releases by Culinary Institute of America

The chefs of The Culinary Institute of America have compiled a collection of sumptuous, one dish meals showcasing a variety of cooking styles and flavors certain to excite one and all.

"The nation''s most influential training school for professional cooks." –Time magazine The essential guide to the exemplary service and hospitality that build customer loyalty...and restaurant reputations In today''s competitive restaurant environment, culinary excellence is not enough. Dining establishments must offer the kind of service that sets them apart. From the renowned Culinary Institute of America, At Your Service is the comprehensive, contemporary guide to help professionals learn the ins and outs of running a successful front-of-the-house operation: taking reservations and greeting guests, basic service, table-side service, beverage service, and money handling. The book includes: Guidelines to enhance service in a variety of settings, from formal French establishments to casual American restaurants Sidebars and real-life anecdotes from industry professionals to reinforce the principles of good service Effective ways to address staffing challenges Ideas to enhance the relationship between the front and back of the house Sixty-four photographs of dining room service and techniques Founded in 1946, THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA is an independent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor''s and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. Courses for foodservice professionals are offered at the college''s main campus in Hyde Park, New York, and at its additional campus for continuing education, The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, in St. Helena, California.

We live in a hectic world where there isn''t a lot of time to spend on meal preparation, but we still want to enjoy the food we eat. Gourmet Meals in Minutes will show you how to create a wide variety if mouth-watering, nutritious meals without spending all day in the kitchen.

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A complete illustrated volume of home-cooking lessons and recipes. The Culinary Institute of America is the place where many of America''s leading chefs have learned and refined their cooking skills, and its methods are widely revered as the gold standard among culinary insiders around the world. Now everyone can learn from the best, with Cooking at Home with The Culinary Institute of America. This complete-and completely approachable-illustrated guide gives home cooks an outstanding course in the essentials of cooking along with a wealth of irresistible recipes. Drawing on the CIA''s extensive expertise, it shares all the basic information on equipment, ingredients, and techniques needed to become a great cook, from proper knife skills to cooking methods such as braising, grilling, saut?ing, and stewing. Readers learn the techniques step by step, with detailed instructions and extensive color photographs that clearly explain both what to do and how to do it. Perfect for practicing skills and building a repertoire, the book''s 200 stylish recipes are delicious and easy to make, from Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce to Roast Chicken with Pan Gravy, from Shrimp in Chili Sauce to Pasta Primavera with Basil Cream Sauce, French Style Peas, and more. Generously illustrated with 250 beautiful full-color photographs of techniques and finished dishes, Cooking at Home with The Culinary Institute of America is a complete package of home-cooking lessons and recipes that home cooks can use to master the art of cooking in their own kitchens.

The Professional Chef, the official text of The Culinary Institute of America''s culinary degree program, has taught tens of thousands of chefs the techniques and fundamentals that have launched their careers.Now in a revolutionary revision, The Professional Chef, Seventh Edition not only teaches the reader how, but is designed to reflect why the CIA methods are the gold standard for chefs. With lavish, four-color photography and clear, instructive text, The Professional Chef, Seventh Edition guides culinary students--professional aspirants and serious home cooks, alike--to mastery of the kitchen. Over 660 classic and contemporary recipes, with almost 200 variations, were chosen especially for their use of fundamental techniques. These techniques and recipes form a foundation from which a professional chef or home cook can build a personal repertoire.From mise en place (preparation) to finished dishes, the book covers Stocks, Sauces, and Soups; Meats, Poultry, Fish, and Shellfish; Vegetables, Potatoes, Grains, and Legumes, Pasta and Dumplings; Breakfast and Garde Manger; Baking and Pastry. In addition to a comprehensive treatment of techniques and recipes, The Professional Chef, Seventh Edition teaches readers other critical elements of the professional chef''s domain--much of it universally applicable to any kitchen. From "An Introduction to the Professional," to the identification of tools and ingredients, to nutrition, food science and food and kitchen safety, the book is a wealth of beautifully presented information useful for any cook.The Culinary Institute of America has been hailed as "The nation''s most influential training school for professional cooks" by Time magazine. The Professional Chef, Seventh Edition, the cornerstone of its program in book form, belongs on the shelf of every serious cook.

For the first time, the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America has selected more than 100 recipes for its most delicious soups, creating a cookbook to rival all cookbooks.

High quality, well-made, well-maintained knives - and the skills to use them properly - are among a chef''s most important assets. This book explains how to use and care for these essential tools. Easy-to-follow instructions cover all of the basic knife cuts and techniques - including peeling, paring, trimming, carving, chopping, dicing and filleting - and offer an excellent foundation for building speed and ensuring kitchen safety. The book also features invaluable information on small tools, such as rotary peelers and zesters, along with meat grinders, food processors and other larger equipment.

Contains sixty seasonal and holiday recipes from the Culinary Institute of America, and includes illustrations and a table of equivalents.

A sourcebook of unclassified CIA information on each country of the world. Provides data on a wide range of subjects such as natural resources, inflation rate, agriculture, population, religion, government, legal system, and labor force. Also discusses the United Nations system and international organizations.

"This is a truly modern cookbook and a model for all others. It is in perfect synch with the way people enjoy cooking and eating today. From Our Kitchens is simply—and authoritatively—the expression of aggregate good taste." John Marian from the Foreword "Without a doubt, attending The Culinary Institute of America was the most important step I took in building my career. They set the standard in the culinary world and I am pleased to see that they have created a small, portable version of their curriculum. The simplicity, versatility, and most importantly, the ease of duplication of the recipes make From Our Kitchens an absolute pleasure." Ed Brown Executive Chef, Tropica "I am thoroughly delighted that my alma mater, The Culinary Institute of America, has finally unwrapped the secret to their wonderful professional recipes in this book intended for the home cook. Making these dishes in your own kitchen will be a great and exciting treat, with results that will please your eyes, as well as your palate, and your waistline." Nicole Routhier Author of The Foods of Vietnam and Cooking Under Wraps "These recipes are creative, innovative, and easy to prepare. From Our Kitchens is the perfect kitchen companion for the gourmet or home chef." Bradle## Executive Chef, The Lark Cr##