Stuff Every Cook Should Know

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Stuff Every Cook Should Know by Joy Manning serves as an essential guide for both novice and experienced cooks. It offers practical advice on kitchen techniques, helpful tips on ingredient preparation, and solutions to common cooking challenges. The book aims to build confidence in the kitchen, ensuring you can tackle any culinary task with ease.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to master essential kitchen skills and boost your confidence in the kitchen. With practical tips and handy advice, it caters to both novice cooks eager to learn and experienced ones looking to polish their culinary prowess.

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Stuff Every Cook Should Know

The latest in Quirk s best-selling Stuff series, Stuff Every Cook Should Know

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The latest in Quirk's best-selling Stuff series, Stuff Every Cook Should Know is an indispensable reference for any kitchen. With entries on how to make a meal plan, common ingredient substitutions, how to throw a dinner party, tips for organising a small kitchen, and much more, this book has everything a home cook needs to know.

Expert cooking tips and timeless kitchen wisdom make this culinary how-to handbook a must-have for home cooks of all skill levels.

You don't need expensive gadgets, cutting-edge cutlery, or a rack of exotic spices to be a great cook. You just need the timeless wisdom found in Stuff Every Cook Should Know. You'll learn:

  • How to Care for Cast Iron
  • How to Sharpen a Knife
  • How to Reduce Waste
  • How to Make Meals Ahead

Plus measurement conversions, kitchen organising tips, basic knife cuts, how to stop onions from making you cry, and much more. Now you're cooking!

Series: Stuff You Should Know

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Reviews describe Stuff Every Cook Should Know as an essential resource packed with kitchen skills and tips, ideal for both new and seasoned cooks. Its practical advice and awareness of modern culinary trends make it a relevant guide. The book is often recommended as a handy kitchen companion and a thoughtful gift for anyone starting out in their own kitchen.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781594749360

Publisher: Quirk Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 October 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Quirk Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 96.0mm

Height: 153.0mm

Weight: 147g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Joy Manningis a James Beard Award-nominated writer, editor, and recipe developer. She is the author of Almost Meatless and the editor of EdiblePhilly. Visit her online at www.joymanning.com.

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