Prentice Hall Dictionary of Culinary Arts or Arranging Food Beautifully

Prentice Hall Dictionary of Culinary Arts: Trade Version

Author: Steven Labensky

This unique exceptionally comprehensive dictionary contains over 25,000 entries covering food identification, preparation and cooking methods, nutrition, sanitation, tools and equipment, wine, beer and spirits, cigars, international foods, food chemistry, historical and cultural terms, hospitality terms and prepared dishes.

Authoritative yet concise entries

Accurate use of capitalization and accent marks

Simple, alphabetical listing for all entries, including abbreviations

Extensive cross-references

285 line drawings

Easy to read typeface and format

Phonetic pronunciation guides

Additionally, there are 14 appendices covering areas such as: metric conversions, measurement equivalents, commonly used international terms, sugar cooking temperatures, oversized wine bottles and more!

 

Table of Contents:

A Note from the Authors.

Terms.

Appendices.

Common Equivalents in the U.S. System.

Precise Metric Equivalents.

Temperature Equivalents.

Converting to Metric.

Converting from Metric.

Stages of Cooked Sugar.

Rounded Measures for Quick Reference.

Ladle Sizes.

Canned Good Sizes.

Conversion Guidelines.

Over Temperatures.

Oversized Wine Bottles.

Cigar Sizes.

Commonly Used International Terms.

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Arranging Food Beautifully: Tray and Steam Table Art

Author: Susan E Mitchell

Quantity food presentation made easy . . . and irresistible!

When it comes to preparing and presenting food in quantity, having limited time or resources doesnt have to mean limiting the imaginationif you know the secrets of Arranging Food Beautifully.

This unique guide equips you with a stunning array of practical and effective techniques for presenting hot and cold food attractively on trays, buffets, and steam table lines. Expertly blending art and skill, it shares countless ideas on how to use color, composition, texture, props, and garnishes to enhance the presentation of items from every part of the menu. Whether you work in a catering, deli, institutional, hospitality, or other foodservice setting, youll delight in these simple suggestions that take minutes and cost pennies. Clear step-by-step instructions, plus dozens of how-to illustrations and photographs make the job easy, and taste panel-approved recipes show you exactly how to get started. From tasteful touches to bold thematic inspiration, youll find a cornucopia of creative possibilities in Arranging Food Beautifully.