What is Reddit's opinion of Institut Paul Bocuse Gastronomique: The definitive step-by-step guide to culinary excellence?

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Escoffier's book, Ma Cuisine, is the classic and it's a lot more manageable than you'd expect. For the most part, his recipes are very simple and clear.

For something more modern, I'd go with Institute Paul Bocuse or Jacques Pepin's books (which are very clear on technique whilst still being accessible to home cooks).

I find Julia Child's books to be a little dated.

This book is phenomenal. Friend got me it, it’s pretty much everything from tying your shoe to the most complex meals . It’ll help in every aspect , butchering meats, filleting fishes, stocks, soup, clarifying butter , how to make nice dishes and even really fancy dishes . It’s on sale right now and is a must have got everything you need in one book institut Paul book

The Institute Paul Bocuse Cookbook looks very good.

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Thanks for your words!

I agree! I was into fish on 2019. On 2020 I went slowly back to meat and poultry. I realised that cooking meat is a time saver when you are lazy to cook.

The book is technical with a lot of illustrations. Recipes sadly are not illustrated. It doesn't speak about fish.

But! Someone put some screenshots of the book here:

https://forums.egullet.org/topic/157667-secrets-of-the-butcher/

For cooking techniques I normally use: demi-glace and deglazing. If you want to get more in detail I suggest the Institut Paul Bocuse Gastronomique book. The techniques are very clear (photos). I have it on e-Book because is cheaper. lol. Paul Bocuse was a great French Chef.

If you are curious in general about food and it's origins and you need ideas or want to be inspired I suggest you this book. Is a big heavy book about France and the connection with food. It has also a lot of classic french recipes. I have it and I love it.

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Also institut Paul Bocuse is $32 after coupon

In addition to Pepin and McGee, Bocuse and The Professional Chef from CIA. Also, check out used book stores. I scored a Larousse Gastronomique for $10.

Also, Harvard has their entire food science lecture series on Youtube and does a free EdX food science course as well.