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Techniques of Healthy Cooking, 4th Edition

ISBN: 978-0-470-63543-8

January 2013

576 pages

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Description
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.

About the Author
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent, not‑for‑profit college offering bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts, as well as certificate programs in Latin cuisines and wine and beverage studies. A network of more than 44,000 alumni has helped the CIA earn its reputation as the world's premier culinary college. The CIA, which also offers courses for professionals and food enthusiasts, as well as consulting services for the foodservice and hospitality industry, has campuses in Hyde Park, NY; St. Helena, CA; San Antonio, TX; and Singapore.
New to Edition
  • 483 recipes (109 recipes are all-new to this edition) reflect the revised set of principles for healthy cooking from The Culinary Institute of America, with 157 four-color photographs displaying ingredients, techniques, and finished dishes. 
  • The entire collection of recipes reflects this new set of principles, using more whole ingredients, sustainable foods, and substitution options to keep menus tied closely to the seasons.
  • The new edition is updated to include information on the importance of seasonality and using local sources, considering organics, and thinking about sustainability when establishing food purchasing procedures for the foodservice establishment.
Features
  • The Culinary Institute of America combines the knowledge of professional chefs, dietitians, and foodservice professionals and establishes a revised set of principles for healthy cooking to achieve and maintain optimum health.
  • 483 recipes, with 109 all-new to this edition, offer ideas and inspirations to professional chefs and culinary students in an in-the-kitchen nutrition course.
  • The nutrition analysis is based on the current food label and includes calories, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, sugars, and protein.