James Briscione is a chef, author, TV personality, and culinary instructor. He started his culinary career working for Frank Stitt in Birmingham, and at age 24 became the Chef de Cuisine at Stitt's flagship restaurant, Highlands Bar and Grill. James moved to New York, where he worked at the renowned Restaurant Daniel and was the winner of the first season of Food Network's Chopped and the Chopped Champions series. He's the co-author of Just Married & Cooking and is the Director of Culinary Development at the Institute for Culinary Education.
""The new book, ""The Great Cook,"" from author James Briscione and the editors of ""Cooking Light"" magazine, would be a thoughtful gift for a beginning cook, for any friend who enjoys cooking or for yourself. It's an especially good choice for one who wants to watch her diet and eat more healthfully.""--Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ""This is a book for a beginner who can build confidence with trying each new recipe and its variations.""--Chicago Tribune ""[The Great Cook] leads you through more than 100 recipes in great detail so that you really grasp what you are doing and why. You'll master each recipe so that before you know it, you'll be the one giving cooking lessons to your friends and family.""--Leite's Culinaria ""The Great Cook is chock full of recipes and alluring food photography showcasing key steps, tips, and tricks to mastering each menu item. What sets Briscione's cookbook apart are the sections that go deeper into recipe preparation - pantry-stocking, tools needed, and techniques to practice...Brilliant!""--Washington Independent Review of Books