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Mise en Place Good cooking starts with the basics—understanding how to choose and prepare ingredients that are the building blocks of great dishes. Browse through our compendium of handy hints to learn all about the art of “mise en place,” preparing your pantry and kitchen in anticipation of cooking delightfully authentic and delicious meals. • Selecting Ingredients (22) • Condiments & Sauces (10) • Basic Cooking Principles (29) • Fruit & Vegetables (20) • Seafood (14) • Cleaning & Knife Skills (16) • Meat, Poultry & Game (2) • Glossary (29) • Ethnic Specialties (19) Cooking The art of the meal lies in the art of cooking. Our editors and contributors have logged many, many years in kitchens throughout the world; here, we share the timeless secrets they use to produce food that is authentic, satisfying, and uncommonly delicious. • Ethnic Specialties (15) • Potatoes, Pasta & Grains (7) • Soups & Stews (1) • Eggs (7) • Seafood (6) • Vegetables (3) • Meat, Poultry & Game (1) • Stocks & Sauces (7) Garde Manger In French, “garde manger” means “keeper of the food,” but in professional kitchens, this term actually refers to the station where cold foods are prepared. Here are our tried-and-true secrets for turning out amazing dishes every time. • Canning & Preserving (4) • Salads & Dressings (3) • Cured & Prepared Meats (4)