Comprehensive and authoritative, the Fourth Edition of "On Cooking" enhances the book's introduction to food and cooking techniques with new chapters, features and recipes. Topical coverage is expanded with new chapters covering the basics of flavor and vegetarian cooking. A unique recipe testing program has strengthened the quality and reliability of the recipes throughout the book with feedback from students and teachers. "On Cooking" is a resource that students of the culinary arts will want to keep in their kitchen throughout their careers!