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100 1 _aW. M.
245 1 4 _aThe Compleat Cook :
_bExpertly Prescribing the Most Ready Wayes, Whether Italian, Spanish or French, for Dressing of Flesh and Fish, Ordering Of Sauces or Making of Pastry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2003-12-01
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Linda Cantoni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team from scans from Biblioteca de la Universitat de Barcelona
520 _a"The Compleat Cook" by W. M. is a culinary treatise written during the mid-17th century. This comprehensive cookbook provides a wealth of recipes from various European traditions, emphasizing Italian, Spanish, and French cuisines, and covers a wide array of dishes including meats, fish, pastries, and desserts. The work likely serves both as a guide for experienced cooks and as an inspiration for those looking to explore the culinary arts of the period. The opening portion of "The Compleat Cook" features an assortment of intricate recipes, showcasing various cooking techniques and ingredients typical of its time. It begins with instructions for preparing a posset, followed by detailed guidance on boiling a capon, and baking red deer. The recipes highlight complex methods, such as larding meats, creating elaborate sauces, and incorporating a variety of spices, reflecting the lavish culinary practices of the 17th century. Overall, this introduction sets the stage for an extensive collection of cooking knowledge that speaks to the era's gastronomic sophistication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCooking -- Early works to 1800
653 _aCookbooks
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10520
999 _c51991
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