The Way to Cook

Name: The Way to Cook
Released: 1985-01-01
Cast: Julia Child

January 1, 1985

1 Season • 6 Episodes

Ended

Documentary

Overview

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!

Cast

Julia Child

Self - Host

Episodes

1. First Courses & Desserts

January 1, 1985 • 57m

Patés and fish mousse, tart crusts and crepes with savory and with sweet fillings, two master cakes, and a Tipsy Trifle.

2. Fish & Eggs

January 1, 1985 • 58m

Selecting fish and shellfish; broiling, sautéing, and oven-poaching fish; plus the miraculous egg—alone or in omelettes, custards, quiche, sauces, and a spectacular soufflé.

3. Meat

January 1, 1985 • 59m

Quick and easy sautéed steaks, hamburgers, pork chops, aromatic stews, a crusty hash, grilled pork, and majestic beef and lamb roasts.

4. Poultry

January 1, 1985 • 60m

Includes the perfect chicken sauté with variations, classic coq au vin, ways with chicken breasts, butterflied grilled birds, roast turkey, and a special duck.

5. Soups, Salads, & Bread

January 1, 1985 • 58m

The three master soup stocks and improvisations, a French onion soup and a Mediterranean fish soup, tossed and composed salads, plus how to make your own French bread.