The Cook’s Apprentice by Stephanie Alexander

The Cook’s Apprentice by Stephanie Alexander

The Cook’s Apprentice by Stephanie Alexander is the essential cookbook for starting out cooks. For foodies who want to learn cooking techniques in straightforward language so you can become relaxed and confident in the kitchen. Book includes recipes in A- Z chapters that briefly discuss the season, varieties, how to choose, store and prepare the food. Also has a comprehensive index, recommendations for other useful books and videos, such as How to Cut an Onion…

Description

A hardcover preloved – but never used – cookbook in excellent condition with over 562 pages!

Book overall measures Height 25cm x Width 18.5cm x Depth 4cm

Author: Stephanie Alexander

Publisher: Penguin Random House, 2018

Here’s my very successful and delicious Beetroot and Chocolate Muffins from this recipe book…

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