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All About Braising

The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking
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All About Braising by Molly Stevens is a comprehensive guide to the art of braising, a technique that involves cooking food slowly in a bit of liquid. The book not only offers a detailed explanation of the method but also provides over 140 recipes to explore various flavours and ingredients. With clear instructions and vibrant photography, it aims to inspire both novice and seasoned cooks to master this classic culinary skill.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about cooking and appreciate mastering the art of slow-cooking techniques. It delves into the nuances of braising, offering delectable recipes and expert guidance to elevate your culinary skills. This book is perfect for home cooks who crave rich, flavourful, melt-in-your-mouth dishes.

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Winner of the James Beard Foundation Book Award

From the perfect pot roast to the fragrant complexity of braised endive, there's no food more satisfying than a well-braised dish.

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The art of braising comes down to us from the earliest days of cooking, when ingredients were enclosed in a heavy pot and buried in the hot embers of a dying fire until tender and bathed in a deliciously concentrated sauce. Today, braising remains as popular and as uncomplicated as ever.

Molly Stevens's All About Braising is a comprehensive guide to this versatile way of cooking, written to instruct a cook at any level. Everything you need to know is here, including:

  • a thorough explanation of the principles of good braising with helpful advice on the best cuts of meat, the right choice of fish and vegetables, and the right pots
  • 125 reliable, easy-to-follow recipes for meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables, ranging from quick-braised weeknight dishes to slow-cooked weekend braises
  • planning tips to highlight the fact that braised foods taste just as good, if not even better, as leftovers
  • a variety of enlightened wine suggestions for any size pocketbook with each recipe

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Molly Stevens's All About Braising is highly acclaimed for its clear instructions and the ability to make complex braised dishes with ease, as highlighted by Deborah Madison. Alton Brown praises Stevens for breaking down the complexities of braising with her technical skill and teaching prowess. Anne Willan considers it a definitive guide to sumptuous one-pot meals and predicts it will become invaluable in any kitchen. Judy Rodgers emphasises the book's friendly advice and insightful tips that promise to elevate one's cooking skills.

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ISBN: 9780393052305

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 October 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: 16 color photographs, 50 line drawings

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 1270g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Molly Stevens is a cooking instructor, writer, and recipe developer. Her cookbooks include All About Dinner as well as the James Beard and IACP cookbook award winners All About Braising and All About Roasting. She has been named Cooking Teacher of the Year by both Bon AppΓ©tit and IACP. Her recipes and articles have appeared regularly in Bon AppΓ©tit, Fine Cooking, Eating Well, and other national publications. She lives near Burlington, Vermont.

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