Gourmet Cooking on a Budget: Essential Recipes & Techniques from Professional Kitchens

Who doesn’t want to cook and eat well, but without spending a lot of money on luxury ingredients or time fussing over complicated recipes? In this economy, pretty much everyone. With clear instructions and enticing, informative photography, Knack Gourmet Cooking on a Budget leads readers through a choice selection of appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and desserts, emphasizing casual but sophisticated dishes. The author, former food editor at both the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, here shares with home cooks the best secrets top restaurants have for cutting corners while producing show-stopping flavors.