For Introductory Cooking, Cooking Skills or "Food Prep" courses in Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition and Hospitality Management departments. 

For more than 15 years, On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals has provided Culinary Arts instruction to thousands of aspiring Chefs and guided students toward a successful career in the Culinary Arts.  Our “time tested” approach intended to teach both the principles and practices of the culinary arts by building a strong foundation based in sound fundamental techniques by focusing on five areas essential to a well-rounded culinary professional; Professionalism, Preparation, Cooking, Garde Manger, and Baking.

The Labensky team pioneered the first recipe testing program.  To date, well over 100 Chef Instructor’s have participated in the Pearson Recipe Testing program.  We are actively seeking qualified Chef Instructors to test recipes for upcoming projects.  If you would like more information regarding the program, or would like to sign up to be part of the Pearson Test Kitchen, please visit www.mypearsontestkitchen.com.

EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY!

MyCulinaryLab™, our powerful new technology solution, supplements this edition.  MyCulinaryLab™ enables students to study and master content online – in their own time, and at their own pace.  Performance is based on summative and formative (study plans, homework, extra practice, pre- and post-tests, etc) assessment in the form of rich media and a personalized study plans tied to specific learning outcomes.

FOR STUDENTS: MyCulinaryLab enables students to review their culinary skills and knowledge online, on their own time, and at their own pace.  Students can easily track and evaluate their progress during and after the learning process.  Performance is based on summative and formative assessment in the form of study plans, homework, extra practice, pre- and post-tests, etc.

Highlights: 

• Study plans and learning and assessment activities to help assess skill levels–students   won’t waste time re-learning skills they already possess

• Grade book that allows students to view their grades and reports showing their progress

• Interactive multimedia: videos with questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, matching activities, key concept simulations

FOR INSTRUCTORS:  MyCulinaryLab is an easy-to-use online resource designed to supplement a traditional lecture course and provides instructors with basic course management capabilities in the areas of course organization, grades, communication, and personalization of content.  Instructors benefit with access to key course management tools such as a robust grade book, integrated course email, and reporting tools. 

Reporting features include: 

•  Data tracking and reporting for students, grades, and question usage

•  Detailed student results and performance tracking