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IDG Press World Wide. Published 1997, 390 pages. 200 recipes, full color ISBN 0-7645-5029-2

Sample Recipe

Whole Roasted Tomato filled with Roasted Garlic Soup and Crispy Fried Leeks

Gourmet Cooking for Dummies

$19.99

Gourmet Cooking for Dummies provides a forum for Charlie to pass on his gourmet knowledge to anyone who has ever dreamed of creating culinary wonders. It begins by sharing the secrets of good ingredients, herbs, and spices, as well as introducing readers to many handy and time-saving gadgets.

Once you know what to use, you can discover more advanced food techniques. Each chapter of Gourmet Cooking For Dummies explores a different building block of great cuisine, such as fresh vegetables, beef, seafood, poultry, and desserts.

It also provides incredible, but easy, recipes while encouraging the reader to experiment and try creative new ideas. Later chapters explain everything from selecting the perfect menu and matching flavors and textures to planning your feast in advance.

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