An illustrated, practical guide to everything you need to know about using knives in the kitchen. As the number of gourmet home kitchens burgeons, so does the n

Good knife skills can be the most important ingredient in preparing a dish. Mastering professional knife skills makes a cook not only faster but safer as well.

Describes skills needed for using a knife for both right- and left-handed people.

Anyone who wants to cook-- either professionally or at home-- needs to know how to use a knife. Holding and using knives correctly will not only help you work m

Basic cooking tips, techniques, and shortcuts, with full-color photography throughout—perfect for beginner cooks.