
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!
Production
Julia Child Productions, GBH, Alfred A. Knopf
Language
EN
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
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
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.
E2
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.
E3
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.
E4
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.
E5
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.
E6
Vegetables
Air date: 1985-01-01
How best to cook twenty of your favorite vegetables, plus gratins, stuffed delights, eggplant pizza, and risotto.









