Attention chefs, food experts, and gourmets: This cooking encyclopedia is a comprehensive resource, a textbook on kitchen techniques, an excellent collection of recipes, and an inspiring read about the culinary arts—all in one, with a competence guarantee from the renowned author team led by Joel Robuchon. In addition to 4,000 entries, there are 2,500 recipes, many from great chefs, which are well explained and also feasible for non-professionals.