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 Since this is a foreign cook book, it is desirable to have the recipes for all the fundamentals, such as sauces, etc., at the beginning of the book. They not only are nutritious and healthful but are so delicious that they add much to the flavor and delicacy of the foods with which they are combined. As they are used in practically every dish, a thorough knowledge of how to make them is a necessity.

One may wonder why a dish cooked in a restaurant is better than one cooked at home. It is true that a better cook may have some effect on the dish, but the real secret is the primary soup which the cook uses for gravy