Knife Skills : An Illustrated Kitchen Guide to Using the Right Knife the Right Way. A Storey BASICS® Title

Good knife skills are key to feeling confident and comfortable in the kitchen. Chef Bill Collins shows you how to choose knives that will feel good in the hand, and then he shows you exactly how to slice, chop, peel, bone, and dice with ease. The clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations also show you how to cut and carve seafood, poultry, meats, fruits, and vegetables. Includes information on using other sharp kitchen tools, including microplanes and graters, scissors, vegetable peelers, and mandolins. Good knife skills are key to feeling confident and comfortable in the kitchen. Chef Bill Collins teaches you how to wield cooking knives properly, so you can slice, peel, bone, and dice with ease. Illustrated step-by-step instructions show you how to cut and carve seafood, poultry, meats, and produce of all kinds. In addition to profiling the best uses for a variety of knife types, Collins includes tips for using other sharp kitchen tools like graters, vegetable peelers, and mandolins. Get ready to chop away! Shows you how to choose knives that will feel good in the hand. This book shows you exactly how to slice, chop, peel, bone, and dice with ease. With step-by-step instructions and illustrations, it also show you how to cut and carve seafood, poultry, meats, fruits, and vegetables. It also includes information on using other sharp kitchen tools. Good knife skills make working in the kitchen a pleasure. Collins describes the knives you need, and explains the purpose of each one safely and effectively. Includes recipes to help you practice various knife skills in order to perfect every technique. How to choose and use your knives How to buy a knife Caring for your knives Nonknife, nonmotorized sharp kitchen tools Recipes and techniques. A compact guide to the different types of kitchen knives and how to use and care for each one safely and effectively