Ebook: Ruhlman's twenty : the ideas and techniques that will make you a better cook

Presents twenty basic elements of cooking and explains their importance in order to become a better cook, from proper salting techniques to mastering such basic ingredients as eggs and butter. Think -- Salt -- Water -- Onion -- Acid -- Egg -- Butter -- Dough -- Batter -- Sugar -- Sauce -- Vinigrette -- Soup -- Saute -- Roast -- Braise -- Poach -- Grill -- Fry -- Chill