Kitchen Knife Skills

Good knife skills are the most important ingredient in every recipe - knowing the right knife to use for each task, and how to use it, makes cooking easier, faster and safer. Whether you are dicing an onion, filleting a fish, shucking an oyster or slicing melba toast, this book will tell you which knife to use and the correct method of preparation to enable professional results. Learn how to choose and care for knives, how to keep them sharp, and how to use them most effectively. Detailed step-by-step photographs and instructions will teach you how to prepare each and every type of food, so you can make your cooking a success. Standard professional techniques used by chefs the world over are shown in detail, allowing you to work quickly, stylishly and tackle anything your kitchen throws at you.