Margaret Fulton's classic and essential kitchen companion has been revised and updated for today's cooks. Margaret Fulton's Encyclopedia of Food and Cookery contains more than 1,000 entries and over 1,500 recipes organised alphabetically. You will find everything you need to know about preparing food, buying fresh produce, storing and preserving, with step-by-step guides to basic cooking methods, plus a multitude of serving suggestions and short cuts. An extensive index and cross-referencing throughout the book make the encyclopedia easy to use and ensure that this book will be the most valuable cookbook on your kitchen shelf.