The Way to Cook

1985•58m

Documentary

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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Production

Julia Child Productions, GBH, Alfred A. Knopf

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 1, 1985

Last Aired

January 1, 1985

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

First Courses & Desserts

Air date: 1985-01-01

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

Fish & Eggs

Air date: 1985-01-01

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.

Meat

Air date: 1985-01-01

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

Poultry

Air date: 1985-01-01

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

Soups, Salads, & Bread

Air date: 1985-01-01

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.

Vegetables

Air date: 1985-01-01

How best to cook twenty of your favorite vegetables, plus gratins, stuffed delights, eggplant pizza, and risotto.