Cook It like Keller

For two decades, chef Thomas Keller's the French Laundry has set the bar for culinary innovations

Chef Thomas Keller
Chef Thomas Keller's obsession with ingredients, especially fresh produce, makes for one of the world's finest tasting menus at the French Laundry. (Alanna Hale)

Few who’ve had the privilege of eating at the French Laundry in Yountville, Calif., would say to themselves, “I can do this.” Yet home cooks have plenty to learn from one of the most decorated chefs in the world. Learn more about Keller's culinary philosophy, including his obsession with fresh ingredients, the importance of preparing ahead and how he creates unexpected takes on the classics.

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