Professional Chef by Culinary Institute of America (2006, Hardcover)

This is the textbook written and used by the Culinary Intstitute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY. It covers everything for the professional chef and home cooks alike. The only other book as comprehensive as this is La Rousse Gastronimique, which is more encyclopedic. This book not only teaches recipes, but also covers things such as techniques, how to set up a kitchen, and which tools to use for certain tasks. This is a great addition to any kitchen, be it professional or the one you cook in at home.

I ended up with two of these books pre Christmas. I was looking for one for my sister. She is a fantastic cook and has mentioned wanting to attend one of the premier culinary institutes. I found this book priced at $70 in a book store in a mall and it looked amazing. I knew it would be on eBay and probably for less than the cover price. It was hard to come by as all of these were selling on eBay and I seemed to be missing the boat. I did manage to get two from the same Seller. The Seller was great and gave discounted shipping even though it cost them more than they charged. Now to the book - I thought Joy of Cooking was handy. This book goes even further with detail, explanations, recipes and photographs. Of course this is also used as a text book. I even learned how to do a few things just by flipping through the pages. I would recommend this book to learners and experienced cooks alike. I haven't decided what to do with my second copy. I had thought of selling it on eBay considering what I paid for it, but I may keep if for myself. It would earn a spot next to my Fench Cooking (not exact name) by Julia Childs and The Joy of Cooking! You can't go wrong with this book. Easy to understand too.

Excellent reference book for anyone who likes to cook - from the housewife to professional chef. Thrilled with book.

I bought the book last month, i'm impressed because everything that i need to know about basic kitchen procedure was on the book, and all the food recipe that i need. this book is amazing.

Very in depth and informative. Teaches how to cook basically anything. I am an aspiring Chef, and was referred to this book by the Chef I work under. I use it often in the kitchen as I try new things. I can follow it fairly easy, and I'm able to learn many new things I never would have thought about before.

This book really details how to cook. It gives you the whys and wherefores of doing things right and why it's right. I have no desire to be a professional chef....but I can cook like one for the people I love and care about. I have close to a hundred cookbooks...this takes the cake. It's a text book!!!

I received exactly what i asked for in excellent condition and very timely. I will definitely buy from this seller again and reccomend them.

The book has been really helpful to the person that received it. The textbook is very detailed and has provided a lot of detailed information about ways to prepare food. Very well put together and provides great additional resources.

This book is great to have on your shelf it is not just for people who are in Culinary Schools. I suggest anyone who is interested in learning how to cook great food buy this book. Very easy to read and the book offers recipes for the new cook all the way through to someone who is advanced. Do yourself a favor, if cooking is what you enjoy, and buy this book.

Great book, step by step directions,easy to follow and covers anything you would want to know about cooking.

It arrived brand new and in perfect condition. The shipping of the item came perfectly on time. .

This book is soooooooo comprehensive. It has everything you could ever want to know about food, how to prepare it, different cuts of meat, different ways to cook foot, different styles to cut veggies etc.

This book also includes recipes. This will be a book I refer to again and again. It exceeded my expectations.

This is an excellent source for people who want to understand food. It has several good recipes but it is not a "Cook Book". The recipes call for many exotic hard to find ingredients and are written out in 12 servings proportions. Its great just know what you are getting.

Extremely high quality book. Explains in detail not only recipes but the cooking skills and basic food chemistry is also explained. Most comprehensive cookbook I have ever seen. Recommend it for all cooks - casual to serious.