Preparing the food

Working clean is a basic rule in any kitchen. Wash fruit and vegetables before use, and prepare meat, poultry and fish on separate clean chopping boards to avoid the potential of cross-contamination. Add a good sharp knife and a little care as you work through the recipes in this book, and you will be easily able to create the dishes contributed by some of the world’s renowned chefs. You may not be a Michelinstarred chef, but using the techniques, and processes provided in this book, you can cook like one.