Download or read book The Professional Chef's? Knife Kit written by The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-11-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High quality, well-made, well-maintained knives - and the skills to use them properly - are among a chef's most important assets. This book explains how to use and care for these essential tools. Easy-to-follow instructions cover all of the basic knife cuts and techniques - including peeling, paring, trimming, carving, chopping, dicing and filleting - and offer an excellent foundation for building speed and ensuring kitchen safety. The book also features invaluable information on small tools, such as rotary peelers and zesters, along with meat grinders, food processors and other larger equipment.