

The Way to Cook
1985-01-01 · 58 min / episode · Not rated
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 Productions, GBH, Alfred A. Knopf
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