Culinary Artistry

by Andrew Dornenberg & Karen Page

This is a great reference for pro and amateur cooks alike, who feel ready to break away from following recipes and to try coming up with their own. Aside from sharing stories from notable chefs about the inspiration for some of their recipes, the book also covers ideas on taste theory, and provides excellent lists of both classic and more surprisingly successful pairings of flavors and ingredients, and their peak seasons.