Upon receiving this book as a Christmas gift, I discovered one of the most valuable cooking tools for any level chef. Aside from countless delicious recipes, the New Best Recipe offers in-depth research, flawless techniques and keen insights. A great deal of thought, effort and experiment has been poured into each recipe to ultimately deliver quality home-cooking and timeless favourites. This book not only serves as a compilation of recipes, but also as an educational tool that will provide a strong foundation for success in the kitchen.