The Good Cook: Fruits

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Description

A cookbook volume from "The Good Cook Techniques & Recipes" series focused on fruits. Contents include: Introduction (with Nature's sweet bounty, A pomelo of pitted fruits, Melons, Cool and refreshing, The citrus family, Varieties and sweet, Soft fruits, A multiplicity of textures, Simple steps to smooth purees, Creating clear juices, Mellow companions founded on egg yolks); Raw Fruit Presentations (Capturing freshness and flavor, Artful handling for single fruit concoctions, Fruits brushed under mellow toppings, Dressings for fruit medleys, The pleasing partnership of fruit and cheese, The perfect counterpoint, Water and shortcake, Traditional compotes); Poaching, Stewing and Steaming (Moist heat for succulent fruit creations, Steeping and poaching for tender results, Composing perfect compotes, Adjusting the timing to suit the fruit, Fruit-filled dumplings gently simmered, Tender blueberries in cream-cheese pancakes, A steamed fig pudding); Frying (Sizzling fruits to enhance delicate flavors, Three variations on the sautéed fruit dessert, A mixed souk of tropical fruits, Sweetened peaches in flaming spirits, Caramelized apples cooked in cream, Deep-fried fritters in crisp caramel jackets, Fried puffs of fruit-filled choux paste); Baking and Broiling (Traditional methods for diverse delights, Simple baking for sturdy fruits, Whole fruits wrapped in pastry, Crisps and cobblers, Fruits baked under cover, Prunes and raisins enveloped in batter, Soufflés, Pulled pork and soused); Molded and Frozen Desserts (From simple jellies to opulent assemblies, A shimmering ring of fruit and jelly, Foamy fruit puddings, A multi-textured mousse, Fluffy fruit and ice cream, Cream-of-fruit icees with a tropical tang, Peach ice in a tulip-shaped cup, A cherry ice-cream baked Alaska); Anthology of Recipes (Apples, pears and quinces 90 / Peaches, apricots, nectarines and mangoes 101 / Plums, cherries and dates 107 / Berries and grapes 112 / Melons 126 / Citrus fruits 128 / Guavas, prickly pears, kiwi fruits and figs 139 / Bananas 141 / Pineapples, papayas, passion fruits and pomegranates 144 / Rhubarb and persimmons 148 / Dried fruits 150 / Mixed fruits 156 / Standard preparations 162). Includes Recipe Index (168), General Index/Glossary (171), Recipe Credits (174), and Acknowledgments and Picture Credits (176).