Cooking Methods Book - Paperback

The Cooking Methods Book explains the reasoning behind core techniques like sauteing, braising, roasting, grilling and baking, not just the steps. Written by Shawna Landry, it suits cooks who want to understand why a method works so they can adapt it, not just follow a recipe.

Key Features

• Author: Shawna Landry
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 156
• Dimensions: 0.33 x 9 x 6 inches
• Published: March 27, 2024
• Techniques covered: Sauteing, braising, roasting, grilling, baking

The braising chapter walks through the same sear first approach covered in our braising basics guide, expanding on it with the reasoning behind the method rather than repeating the steps. It also includes tips for reducing waste and cooking more efficiently, a practical angle you do not always get from technique books focused purely on method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What techniques does the Cooking Methods Book cover?
It covers core cooking techniques including sauteing, braising, roasting, grilling and baking, explaining the reasoning behind each method rather than just listing steps. Written by Shawna Landry, the book runs 156 pages and was published March 27, 2024, aimed at cooks who want to understand technique, not just follow instructions.

Does this book help reduce food waste?
Yes, alongside the core techniques, the book includes tips for reducing waste and cooking more efficiently. That makes it useful beyond a straightforward technique guide, connecting the reasoning behind each method to practical habits like using ingredients fully and cooking with less waste.

How does this compare to online technique guides?
The braising chapter covers the same sear first approach explained in our online braising basics guide, but goes further into the reasoning behind it. If you have already read that guide, this book builds on it rather than repeating the same steps in a different format.