The Professional Chef s Art of Garde Manger fifth edition Frederic H. Sonnenschmidt John F. Nicolas " ... One of the most complete and best-researched works focusing on practical application of cold food presentation, combining the necessary elements of artistry, creativity, and cooking sensitivity." -- Ferdinand E. Metz, President, The Culinary Institute of America " this culinary classic should be invaluable in the preparation of buffets." -- Chef Magazine (on the Fourth Edition) To achieve the artistry, creativity, and cooking sensitivity necessary to build memorable buffets, a la carte appetizers and salads, culinarians have turned to The Professional Chef s Art of Garde Manger for many years. Now reflecting the dynamic changes occurring in the culinary world, the new Fifth Edition of The Professional Chef s Art of Garde Manger is more valuable than ever in helping you build and perfect garde manger skills. Numerous new color and black-and-white photographs illustrate practical buffets and competition fare. The exciting new Fifth Edition of the unique classic guide to cold and hot food preparation updates the role of the garde manger chef to reflect the growing trend toward healthy eating. You ll find many exciting, new salads-- try the turkey salads with strawberries-- and even vegetarian pates and terrines that look good and taste good, in addition to the traditional fare, for a total of nearly 200 recipes. You ll also find interesting uses of recently " discovered" ingredients in dishes such as smoked catfish on lentil salad, cheese balls from goat cheese, and an updated healthy and nutritional forcemeat; low in cholesterol yet maintaining good flavor. But while many things have changed, the garde manger s basic emphasis and recognition of culinary principles have remained untouched. In the Fifth Edition you&