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The Way to Cook
The Way to Cook
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The Way to Cook

1985
1 season
6 episodes
Documentary

From deglazing a sauce and degreasing a stock to thickening a soup and unmolding a timbale, all the important techniques that make for good cooking are here. Now, at the press of a button, you have instant access to whatever recipe or information you need. Watch Julia do it and you’ll be empowered. Bon appétit!

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Julia Child

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.First Courses & Desserts

    01-01-198557m

    Patés and fish mousse, tart crusts and crepes with savory and with sweet fillings, two master cakes, and a Tipsy Trifle.

  • Ep 2

    2.Fish & Eggs

    01-01-198558m

    Selecting fish and shellfish; broiling, sautéing, and oven-poaching fish; plus the miraculous egg—alone or in omelettes, custards, quiche, sauces, and a spectacular soufflé.

  • Ep 3

    3.Meat

    01-01-198559m

    Quick and easy sautéed steaks, hamburgers, pork chops, aromatic stews, a crusty hash, grilled pork, and majestic beef and lamb roasts.

  • Ep 4

    4.Poultry

    01-01-198560m

    Includes the perfect chicken sauté with variations, classic coq au vin, ways with chicken breasts, butterflied grilled birds, roast turkey, and a special duck.

  • Ep 5

    5.Soups, Salads, & Bread

    01-01-198558m

    The three master soup stocks and improvisations, a French onion soup and a Mediterranean fish soup, tossed and composed salads, plus how to make your own French bread.

  • Ep 6

    6.Vegetables

    01-01-198557m

    How best to cook twenty of your favorite vegetables, plus gratins, stuffed delights, eggplant pizza, and risotto.

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