In this cookbook, Trotter begins by discussing classic methods of preparing food, from braising to grilling to sauteeing, and then moves on to the three main sections of the book - Starters, Entrees and Desserts.

From The Publisher:

Charlie Trotter delivers another topnotch book for the home chef's library in "Charlie Trotter Cooks at Home". The over 125 recipes are a distillation of the show-stopping fare that has earned the Chicago restaurateur international acclaim. While bearing the master chef's signature style, the dishes are streamlined with an eye toward basic ingredients and straight-forward techniques.