About this book
The authoritative guide to healthy cooking in the modern professional kitchen
In today's health-conscious culinary environment, diners expect much more than just delicious food. They expect nutritious, well-balanced meals made with wholesome ingredients. Chefs in every sector of the food industry, whether at fine dining establishments or cafeteria kitchens, should be prepared to address those concerns with a variety of healthier dining options.
This updated new edition of Techniques of Healthy Cooking includes the latest dietary guidelines and healthy cooking techniques. It also covers a wide range of health- and environment-related topics of concern to today's diners, such as organic ingredients, local sourcing, farm-to-fork initiatives, and much more. All recipes here have been revised to include more whole ingredients, sustainable foods, and a wide range of substitution options.
- This new edition features nearly 500 recipes for virtually any meal or occasion, including 150 all-new recipes for this edition
- More than 150 full-color photographs of ingredients, techniques, and plated dishes are included in this new edition
- The Culinary Institute of America explores the latest on topics such as locally sourced food, farm-to-fork initiatives, and food safety
- Learn how to create dishes for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free diners
With the latest information and a huge variety of recipes, Techniques of Healthy Cooking is the perfect source for exciting, flavorful, and healthful food.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- CONTENTS
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: HEALTHY EATING PATTERNS
- Chapter 2: HEALTHY INGREDIENTS
- Chapter 3: THE TECHNIQUES OF HEALTHY COOKING
- Chapter 4: DEVELOPING HEALTHY RECIPES AND MENUS
- Chapter 5: SOUPS, SALADS, AND APPETIZERS
- Chapter 6: MAIN DISHES FOR LUNCHES AND DINNERS
- Chapter 7: SIDE DISHES
- Chapter 8: BREAKFAST AND BEVERAGES
- Chapter 9: BAKED GOODS AND DESSERTS
- Chapter 10: CHEF'S PANTRY
- APPENDIX: RECIPE ANALYSIS
- NUTRIENT CONTENT CLAIMS
- HEALTH CLAIMS
- REFERENCE AMOUNTS CUSTOMARILY CONSUMED PER EATING OCCASION
- WEIGHT, VOLUME, AND TEMPERATURE CONVERSIONS
- INFORMATION, HINTS, AND TIPS FOR CALCULATIONS
- RECOMMENDED RESOURCES AND READINGS
- GLOSSARY
- GRAINS
- SELECTION OF PLANT-BASED PROTEINS
- TOFU
- INDEXES
