Description
For Introductory Cooking, Cooking Skills or "Food Prep" courses in Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition and Hospitality Management departments.
For more than 15 years, On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals has provided Culinary Arts instruction to thousands of aspiring Chefs and guided students toward a successful career in the Culinary Arts with our “time tested” approach intended to teach both the principles and practices of the culinary arts by building a strong foundation based in sound fundamental techniques.
The Labensky team pioneered the first recipe testing program. To date, well over 100 Chef Instructor’s have participated in the Pearson Recipe Testing program. We are actively seeking qualified Chef Instructors to test recipes for upcoming projects. If you would like more information regarding the program, or would like to sign up to be part of the Pearson Test Kitchen, please visit www.mypearsontestkitchen.com.
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MyCulinaryLab™, our powerful new technology solution, supplements this edition. MyCulinaryLab™ enables students to study and master content online — in their own time, and at their own pace. Performance is based on summative and formative (study plans, homework, extra practice, pre- and post-tests, etc) assessment in the form of rich media and a personalized study plans tied to specific learning outcomes.
MyCulinaryLab™
MyCulinaryLab, powered by Pearson’s own Pegasus platform, is an online assessment and learning system for Culinary Arts instructors and students. With advanced pedagogical features such as personalized study and teaching plans, book-specific learning outcomes and objectives, and standards management, MyCulinaryLab allows for a truly unique, beneficial, and integrated learning experience with the textbook.
FOR STUDENTS:
MyCulinaryLab enables students to review their culinary skills and knowledge online, on their own time, and at their own pace. Students can easily track and evaluate their progress during and after the learning process. Performance is based on summative and formative assessment in the form of study plans, homework, extra practice, pre- and post-tests, etc.
Highlights:
• Study plans and learning and assessment activities to help assess skill levels—students won’t waste time re-learning skills they already possess
• Grade book that allows students to view their grades and reports showing their progress
• Interactive multimedia: videos with questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, matching activities, key concept simulations
FOR INSTRUCTORS
MyCulinaryLab is an easy-to-use online resource designed to supplement a traditional lecture course and provides instructors with basic course management capabilities in the areas of course organization, grades, communication, and personalization of content. Instructors benefit with access to key course management tools such as a robust grade book, integrated course email, and reporting tools.
Reporting features include:
• Data tracking and reporting for students, grades, and question usage
• Detailed student results and performance tracking
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Table of Contents
Part 1 PROFESSIONALISM
Chapter 1 Professionalism
Chapter 2 Food Safety and Sanitation
Chapter 3 Menus and Recipes
Part 2 PREPARATION
Chapter 4 Tools and Equipment
Chapter 5 Knife Skills
Chapter 6 Flavors + Flavorings
Chapter 7 Dairy Products
Chapter 8 Mise en Place
Part 3 COOKING
Chapter 9 Principles of Cooking
Chapter 10 Stocks and Sauces
Chapter 11 Soups
Chapter 12 Principles of Meat Cookery
Chapter 13 Beef
Chapter 14 Veal
Chapter 15 Lamb
Chapter 16 Pork
Chapter 17 Poultry
Chapter 18 Game
Chapter 19 Fish + Shellfish
Chapter 20 Eggs + Breakfast
Chapter 21 Vegetables
Chapter 22 Potatoes, Grains and Pasta
Chapter 23 Healthy Cooking
Part 4 GARDE MANGER
Chapter 24 Salads and Salad Dressings
Chapter 25 Fruits
Chapter 26 Sandwiches
Chapter 27 Charcuterie
Chapter 28 Hors d’Oeuvre and Canapés
Part 5 BAKING
Chapter 29 Principles of the Bakeshop
Chapter 30 Quick Breads
Chapter 31 Yeast Breads
Chapter 32 Pies, Pastries and Cookies
Chapter 33 Cakes and Frostings
Chapter 34 Custards, Creams, Frozen Desserts + Sauces
Part 6 PRESENTATION
Chapter 35 Plate Presentation
Chapter 36 Buffet Presentation
AP 1 Professional Organizations
AP 2 Measurement and Conversion Charts
AP 3 Fresh Produce Availability Chart
AP 4 Bibliography and Recommended Reading
Glossary
Index
Purchase Info 
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On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals, CourseSmart eTextbook, 5th Edition
Format: Electronic Book
$56.99 | ISBN-13: 978-0-13-510886-4
